I think agents can assist authors with self - publishing in exchange for 15 % — connecting them with editors who match the author's style (this is huge), vetting copy - editors and proof - readers (this is huge), finding good cover artists (again, important) and formatters. (courtneymilan.com)
Authors with reputations for being flighty or divas don't get good cover artists except through luck or $ $ $. (vergassy.com)
We're also pleased to see that our fingers are on the pulse, with the nominees for Best Cover Artist regularly featuring in our Cover Story column. (behindthepanels.net)