Why Every Creator Deserves an Agent

A new kind of agent could help creators navigate and negotiate a rapidly evolving landscape

Luke Burgis
Marker
Published in
14 min readApr 13, 2021

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‘Diogenes With Lantern at Market Square’ by Jan Victors (1619–1676)

Part of making it as a creator is the luxury of having an agent — someone who pitches your talent to others, advocates for your rights in contract negotiations, and makes sure the value of your talent is captured to the maximum extent possible in every…

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Luke Burgis
Marker
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Author of “WANTING: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.” Find more at read.lukeburgis.com