All publishers move to direct deposit. Agent receives money within days after delivery/publication/second full moon of the month/whatever the agreed-upon dates are, then instantly deducts their commission and sends on the rest with the press of a key. No more 'the check was lost--we need to cut you another.' No more needing to wait 5-7 business days for paper checks to clear. It's just there. Clickety.
Oct. 6th, 2007
All publishers move to direct deposit. Agent receives money within days after delivery/publication/second full moon of the month/whatever the agreed-upon dates are, then instantly deducts their commission and sends on the rest with the press of a key. No more 'the check was lost--we need to cut you another.' No more needing to wait 5-7 business days for paper checks to clear. It's just there. Clickety.