The Copyright Committee is throwing open our doors to any interested member who wants to come observe our next/November meeting. This is an open invitation to sit in, for anyone curious about how the AALA committees operate, and/or have any questions for us. We'll be discussing highlights from this year in copyright news, including AI […]
Come for an active discussion with fellow AALA members and Board members on recent developments and initiatives in AI & educational programming/courses for agents. All members are encouraged to attend.
As Part Two of the Data-in-Publishing series, MDI presents "Data-Driven Decision-Making in Book Campaigns." Join book marketing veteran Andrea Jo DeWerd of the future of agency for an overview of what data is available to whom in publishing and how agents might be able to leverage that data and ask the best questions in the […]
The Contracts Committee Presents: When a Publisher Goes Bankrupt, featuring panelists Jaime Wolf and Erich Buck, and hosted by Gina Maccoby. Part of an agent's responsibilities is to advocate for clients through the stressful process of a publisher's bankruptcy. Our panelists will define bankruptcy, various ways publishers can enter that process, the effect on author's […]
Join the Young Publishers Association and the AALA for a lunch and learn panel on building a successful remote work environment while newer to the industry. You’ll hear from junior agents and other entry- and associate-level members of the industry about managing mentorship connections, opportunity for advancement, healthy remote work environments, and building remote company […]