At GiraffeLight Media Agency, we champion your work from manuscript to marketplace.

• We connect authors with the right publishers

• We negotiate contracts in your best interest

• We guide you through the publishing process every step of the way.

• We help you tell and get your story to market

As an agency, we are transparent in that we operate differently than other agencies. Like traditional agencies, 

• We do hold to certain industry standards

• We do NOT charge reading fees

• We do NOT charge signing fees

• We will NEVER pressure you to sign with us

• We encourage all writers to have an attorney look over our contracts before signing so you understand what you are agreeing to.

Unlike traditional agencies, we like to give our writers the option to retain more equity in their book sales.

A Smarter, More Ethical Approach to Literary Representation

Not every project needs editing before being taken to market. Many do require some developmental and line edits, but others come in a polished enough state that they can be immediately queried to editors.

Unlike many agencies, we do not require authors to utilize or purchase editorial services in order to be represented. When manuscripts come in strong enough to go straight to market, we move forward without unnecessary costs or delays.

Flexible, Author-First Options

When a project does benefit from revision, we offer multiple paths because every author’s budget, timeline, and goals are different:

• Guided Self-Editing: Authors revise your work while we provide strategic oversight and professional direction included in our base commission.

• Third-Party Editing: Authors are free to hire any outside editor they choose.

• In-House Editing (Optional): For developmental edits only, authors can work with us at a significantly reduced industry rates

• Equity-Based Editing: For authors who truly cannot afford editing, but also don’t have the time to do it themselves, we can take on the editorial workload in exchange upfront developmental edit costs for a slightly increased equity stake, scaled to the level of work required but still less than traditional 15% commission models.

Why We Use This Model

Traditional agencies typically charge a flat 15% commission on all earnings regardless of whether they contribute editorial value or not. We don’t think that’s fair. Our model is built on two principles:

1. Transparency – Authors only pay for the work that’s actually needed and are never required to use our services to guarantee representation.

2. Equity – If a manuscript doesn’t require substantial editing, we don’t believe in claiming an extra 5% commission in perpetuity.

That’s why we operate on a 10% flat representation fee, and evaluate editorial needs on a case-by-case basis designed to give authors options based on their availability, budget, and comfort level.

The Bottom Line

• You are never required to use our editing services.

• You are always given clear, flexible options designed to educate and accommodate.

• Our compensation is aligned with the actual value provided, not a one-size-fits-all structure.

This approach protects authors, respects their investment, and ensures that representation is built on partnership not obligation. We value people over profits and strive to build longterm working relationships with our clients.