The Shocking Truth About Letting Your Editor or “Author Rep” Sign Your Publishing Contract—What They’re Not Telling You!
Some freelance editors also sell secondary services, offering to later be the author’s representative. Those editors need to be avoided at all costs!
Did you know that, without a power of attorney, you can’t legally designate someone to complete a contract on your behalf? Some authors don’t know that, and are letting so-called author reps complete their publishing contracts for them. Those contracts are, of course, invalid/unenforceable. BUT, if the contract was completed online (electronically), how would someone know it wasn’t you when the rep used your name, email address, and contact information on the contract?
