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>resist the temptation to look for representation
-------------Well for example. You get yourself a weekly spot in a sunday supplement before you join an agency. Your contract with the agent stipulates they charge commission (30 -35%) on any jobs they get for you. Any clients you had prior to joining the agency or jobs you get privately, you will not pay commission on. So it good to join an agency when you have yourself a fair list of contacts, that way you may not have to pay agents fee's on everything you work on.
Don't get me wrong. I think agents are definately worthwhile and they can get you work in areas you'll never be able to promote yourself (internationally for example). But remember anyone can call themselves an agent, and if all they are doing is promoting you in a way you could easily do yourself. then they 30-35% looks even steeper.