Alex Adsett – Literary Agent
About Alex Adsett
Alex Adsett is a literary agent as well as being publishing consultant. Alex started her bookselling career at a Pulp Fiction Bookstore in Brisbane, Australia, before moving to Murder One Bookstore in London. Alex has had the privilege of working with some of the big-name publishers like Simon and Schuster, Penguin Books and John Wiley & Sons. She has been working in the publishing and bookselling industry for almost twenty-five years. Alex has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translation and overseas deals, and all manner of licenses. Plus she regularly delivers seminars on copyright and publishing contracts around Australia
As a Literary Agent
Alex Adsett Literary represents quality works of fiction and non-fiction for children, teens, and adults. They’re looking for authors with stories people fall in love with—a great voice, a certain something that makes a work stand out; stories people can lose themselves in and forget they’re reading. They like well-told stories and one that will change the world for the better.
As a Consultant
Alex Adsett, in her role as a consultant, offers a contract review service to help you comprehend the publishing industry, business, and contract negotiation. Alex Adsett has advised thousands of authors and independent publishers on publishing contracts, ensuring they meet Australian publishing regulations and contain no hidden traps.
How to contact Alex
As a Literary Agent: https://alexadsett.com.au/
As a Consultant: https://alexadsett.com.au/consultancy-2/
Submission Guidelines: If you want to find out if your manuscript meets the criteria Alex Adsett Literary is looking for: https://alexadsett.com.au/submissions/
Interview Videos
Who is Alex Adsett?
Are you curious about who Alex Adsett, the Literary Agent, is? Here is her journey to becoming a Literary Agent so she could match the right manuscript with the right publisher, producer or editor.
What deals does a full-service Literary Agent negotiate?
In this interview, you’ll learn everything you need to know about what to expect when your literary agent negotiates with a potential publisher on your behalf from Alex Adsett, a Literary agency that has worked with thousands of authors and many independent publishers, demystifies the process and provides insights into what a literary agency does and what they negotiate.
Should you pay a Reading Fee to a Literary Agent?
In this interview, Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and thousands of authors, will teach you how to spot a reputable agent by what they charge. She will also give you insights on industry standards on Literary Agent fees as well as upfront signing fees or reading fees.
What services does Alex Adsett Literary provide authors?
Have you just finished your manuscript? Do you need commercial publishing and contract advice from Alex Adsett a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and thousands of authors on publishing offers and contracts, dealing with new and unknown publishers and reversion clauses, film agreements and all manner of licenses?
Are self-published works accepted by literary agents?
Is your manuscript ready to be published? Are you thinking about going down the self-publishing route and want to know if a Literary Agent will accept you if you do? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
Do Literary Agents work with Netflix or other streaming platforms?
Do you want to know if your Literary Agent can pitch to Netflix or other streaming platforms? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
Do Aussie Literary Agents negotiate in overseas markets?
Do you want to know if your Australian Literary Agent can negotiate deals for you in overseas markets and actually pitch you to overseas publishers? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
What is the best time to pitch to a Literary Agent?
Do you want to know the best time to pitch your fiction or non-fiction manuscript to a Literary Agent for maximum effect? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
What should an author’s pitch “Blurb” include?
Do you want to know what to add to your “Book Blurb” to make it appealing to readers, agents, and publishers? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
Does a Literary Agent have access to an author’s backlist?
Do you want to know what your author’s backlist rights are if you change Literary Agents? Also, can your new agent do anything new with your backlist? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
Are audiobooks and eBooks dealbreakers for publishers?
Do you want to know why audiobooks and eBooks are Publishing are being considered normal dealbreakers these days for publishers? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
Should a “Reversion Clause” be a dealbreaker for the author?
Want to know why it is so crucial for an Author to protect their work with a “Reversion Clause”, and what are the ramifications for them if they don’t? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
Can you terminate your Literary Agent Agreement?
Do you want to know how to get out of an Agency Agreement if it isn’t working for you? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
What is Copyright and does an author have to pay for it?
What does Copyright cover for an author, do you have to pay for it, and how can you recognise Copyright scams in the marketplace? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
How long does Copyright last?
Do you want to know how long the Copyright on your book lasts and what you can do with it after you die? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
How to protect and safeguard your Copyright when others help you write?
Do you know who owns the Copyright to your manuscript if you hire a Ghostwriter or if someone else helps you write because you have trouble with the language? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
What should you do if your book contains SENSITIVE military and political information?
Do you want to know if you are safe if you write about sensitive military and political content (people, places, and events) in your book? What kinds of laws must you be aware of? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
Should Author Royalties be based on Recommended Retail Price (RRP) or Net Receipts?
Do you want to know how your Author Royalties work? What is the better Royalty for you as an author? Are you aware of the High Discount Clause’s risks? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
What book genres do you specialise in?
If you are thinking of pitching your manuscript to Alex Adsett Literary, then do you want to know what book genres she specialises in and absolutely loves? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
As a Literary Agent, what is the most important thing you look for in a manuscript?
Do you want to know what the three primary elements that Alex Adsett Literary looks for when considering an author’s manuscript for representation? Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.
As a Literary Agent, why would you reject a manuscript?
Do you want to find out what Alex Adsett doesn’t like to represent and what it takes for her to change her mind about a manuscript. Alex Adsett, a Literary Agent who has worked with many independent publishers and authors and who has successfully finalised thousands of author contracts, film agreements, translations, overseas deals and all manner of licenses, shares her professional insights on this process.