Richard Curtis Quotes & Sayings

“I have no problem selling books to media franchises and we do it all the time. The author must understand that he/she is a writer for hire and has no control over copyright or over editorial changes made to the text.”

“We now open our mail with gloves and mask, though I can't imagine why anyone would target a literary agency!”

“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.”

“Except for a few small presses, most publishers are north of Ground Zero.”

“Laboratories can reduce risk by implementing a proven and internationally accepted quality assurance technology that is applicable across the globe.”

“We are taking a business-as-usual position at my agency, though business before 9/11 wasn't that hot either!”

“You have to remember that in addition to running a literary agency, I am also an ebook publisher.”

“Again, we turn down most books that have been self-published unless they have a special track record. We have taken a small number on, however, and sold them to major publishers for a nice sum. But that is an exception to the rule.”

“I do send out information about my books. Very few people buy the books that way, but I always feel that if they want to know more about the process, they can get the information from my books.”

“I tend to turn down books originally published as e-books. As for selling books directly to e-book publishers, I would do so only if all traditional publishers had turned them down.”