Publishing agents, also
known as literary agents, are professionals who send authors» literary compositions to different editors.
Publishing agents (commonly
known as literary agents) act as intermediaries between author and publisher, much as real estate agents act as intermediaries between buyer and seller.
Not exact matches
As some of you
know, Susan Pease Gadoua and I are co-writing The New I Do: Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels (and just snagged a
literary agent, so things are really looking promising!)
You probably already
know... finding the perfect
literary agent can be
as difficult
as finding your soul mate.
Mark is former
literary agent and former AAR member,
as well
as the former Marketing & Licensing manager of a well -
known publisher.
RT noveldoctor
As of today,
literary agents are
no longer accepting submissions from people who can't write.
I'm a former NY Times bestselling
literary agent,
as well
as the former Marketing & Licensing Manager of a well -
known publisher.
I
know because authors used to do it to me all the time
as a
literary agent.
I
know that other people are charging for access to
literary agent directories like this one (and they're only half
as good).
This particular story reveals how Erika Armstrong, a memoir author
known as «The Chick in the Cockpit,» wrote a query letter and book proposal that got the attention of top
literary agents... and then resulted in a book deal and TV interest.
We're
known for our track record in helping writers find
literary agent representation and Bath listed writers include international bestselling authors such
as Laura Marshall (Friend Request) and Hollie Overton (Baby Doll).
Publishers Marketplace isn't
as well -
known as some of the other
literary agent directories, because it's really designed for publishing insiders.
* Top
literary agents know exactly what you need to hear (
as an author, and
as an individual) to stay motivated and productive so you meet your deadlines and keep producing work that pleases both your publisher and your raving fans.
Too many people see the people within the industry — the
literary agents, editors, booksellers, etc. —
as overly picky gatekeepers, armed with a «
no» for every unsuspecting writer who approaches them.
But I also
know that they don't say anything whatever about a person's skill
as a
literary agent.
I
know that some
agents are trustafarians or spouse - financed posers and
as unsuccessful
as the poor blighters who submit their
literary creations to them.
As you
know, I got three offers for representation from top
literary agents in the United States, even though I live abroad!
The reason
literary agent feedback is so often «misread»... is because rejection letters can be
as difficult to decode
as, oh, I don't
know, let's say... the Bible?
This debut novel from a writer who is better
known as a superstar
literary agent is generating both a lot of anticipation and also stellar reviews on Goodreads.
The
Literary Agents» Guild (more commonly
known as the Association of Authors» Representatives or AAR) is the only professional organization governing the business dealings of
literary agencies.
Once You
Know What
Literary Agents Want, It's Easy To Land One
As a book publicist, I am frequently asked by my author clients about how to find a
literary agent.
The Three Weissmans of Westport by Cathleen Schine
As the world she
knows unravels, Betty's daughters — the passionate Miranda, a famous
literary agent, and the more subdued Annie, a sensible library director — rally around her in support.
Part peer - review site, part social media tool, the key to the success of the concept may be that Penguin has enlisted the help of some well -
known and respected
literary agents who are lending not only their expertise to the site, but their credibility
as high - profile leaders in the publishing industry
as well.
While Alexander seemed to feel that this process was not exactly benign, likening it to the practices of music industry or film industry
agents instead of
literary agents, one
agent stated that it was entirely ethical
as long
as the author
knew about it when signing with the agency and had agreed to it.
This document is akin to the «Reader Report» generated within
literary agencies about considered submissions (I work in this capacity for
agents as time allows, so I
know intimately manuscripts are approached and discussed internally).
Below is a sample cover letter (otherwise
known as a query letter) sent by an aspiring writer to a
literary agent.
However, we
know how confusing and difficult it can be to publish a book, and
as your advocate, can provide consulting and guidance in finding a
literary agent, pitching, and choosing a publisher for your book.
I've had five
literary agents, and I'm
known as a book publishing expert, especially in the area of nonfiction.
Hannah joined KT
Literary as a New York - based
agent after stints
as a bookseller at the famous Books of Wonder in Manhattan, a
literary assistant at Trident Media Group, and a freelance editor working with well -
known authors.
I'd love to
know from you Don how you see your role
as a
literary agent in this totally changed world.
For those who wish to
know if I have any credentials to pass on such advice, I can tell you that I've got a MA in Creative Writing; I've had various run - ins with
literary agents in the traditional publishing area; I've been a book - seller and now I'm a proud self - published author and an active member of the Alliance of Independent Authors,
as well
as reviewer of Awesome Indies.