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   How do I get a literary agent to represent my book?

   • Here are 7 steps to get a literary agent to represent your book: 1. Browse literary agent directories 2. Know your book’s genre and market appeal 3. Look for agents representing books like yours 4. Research and vet your shortlist 5. Send personalized query letters 6. Deal with requests and rejections (and silence) 7.

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   • Almost everyone seeking traditional publication would love to get a well-known literary agent. Someone big, who can get you a huge advance on your book (s) and negotiate an iron-clad contract in your best interest. However, I learned a valuable lesson from my own experience. When trying to get a literary agents, keep in mind…

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   How do I find a new literary agent?

   • Literary Agency Websites. Almost every literary agent's bio says, “actively seeking new clients”, but you learn who’s new, what and who they already represent, as well as what they're seeking to see if they're a good fit for you. 3. Writer’s Digest's New Agency Alerts. WD highlights a new literary agent every week, telling all about them.

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   How do I get a literary agent to query my book?

   • Go through your entire manuscript multiple times, then give it to trusted beta readers for constructive feedback. Keep working until your book is as good as it can get before entering the literary agent querying process. On the flip side, just because someone is a newbie literary agent, does NOT mean they’re right for you.

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   Here are 7 steps to get a literary agent to represent your book: 1. Browse literary agent directories. 2. Know your book’s genre and market appeal. 3. Look for agents representing books like yours. 4. Research and vet your shortlist. 5. Send personalized query letters. 6. Deal with requests and rejections (and silence) 7.

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   Sep 4, 2019 · Literary agents are the gatekeepers of the publishing world, but not all agents represent all genres of writing. This post shares how to find a literary agent appropriate for your writing project, including links to agents representing various genres.

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   Dec 5, 2017 · If you write fiction, the agent will want to see the full manuscript (assuming you’re an unpublished or unproven fiction writer). If you write nonfiction, the marketability of your idea and your platform often matter as much as the writing, if not more so.

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   Sep 10, 2015 · How to Get a Literary Agent (When You’re a Newbie) by Guest Blogger | 26 comments. Almost everyone seeking traditional publication would love to get a well-known literary agent. Someone big, who can get you a huge advance on your book (s) and negotiate an iron-clad contract in your best interest.

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   Apr 22, 2024 · How to Find a Literary Agent Step-by-Step. Once you have a manuscript that you’re ready to show to the world, follow these steps. 1. Finding Literary Agents. From databases to social media, today’s authors have more opportunities than ever to secure an agent. Keep these four venues in mind: Literary agent databases; Twitter; Published books ...