We are forced by the major publishers to include electronic rights in the contracts we make with publishers for new books. And there`s very little we can do about that.
The real effect of the WTC calamity has been depressed spirits, anxiety, and uncertainty among publishers, and of course those emotions are not restricted to publishers.
The key factor is whether the agent is a member of the Association of Authors` Representatives, which screens its members and requires them to uphold a Canon of Ethics.
We now open our mail with gloves and mask, though I can`t imagine why anyone would target a literary agency!
