What does an agent do?
There three primary things that an agent will for you:
1) Agents submit material to publishers. Agents are allowed to submit to all publishers without being concerned over which ones don't accept unsolicited material. Also agents know the business and have dealt with the editors before. Research is not an issue.
2) Agents negotiate contracts. Most agents have contracts that are better than what unagented people receive from the publisher.
3) Agents collect money and distribute it. Agents review the royalty statements, which are complicated, point out any mistakes and get the publisher to pay, which is hard for an individual to do.
This information just lists the basics. An agent will help with any problem that arises, can give good advice and will manage your career. It's nice for an author or illustrator who deals with more than one publisher to get one 1099 at the end of the year from his or her agent stating all earnings, commissions, expenses, etc.
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