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Our publishing agent blog includes articles about every aspect of getting a literary agent. Written by a former AAR book agent, it includes insider information about how to ensure your book is ready to pitch, how to research and submit your work to literary agents, and what to do when an author representative offers representation.
How to Get a Literary Agent
This step-by-step, 15-part guide about getting a literary agent explains how to get a literary agent. It reveals the role of book agents, the...
Ask a Literary Agent
Ask a literary agent your question about how to get a publishing agent here. You'll also find answers to questions other authors have posted. This...
How to Find a Literary Agent
This step-by-step guide about how to find a literary agent is part of our free 15-Part Guide About How to Get a Book Agent. Here you'll find...
Getting a Literary Agent After Self-Publishing
Getting a literary agent after self-publishing is usually harder than getting a book agent for an unpublished book--but it's not impossible. Some...
