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ASK A Literary Agent – FAQ
This Ask a Literary Agent FAQ answers questions about: the definition and role of a book agent, who publishing agents are, when you should query literary agents, how much representation costs, the best way to find book agents looking for authors, submissions to literary agents, how to handle an offer for representation, what happens after you get a book agent, and more.
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Finding An Author Representative
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- Who are the top 10 book agents?
- How to find publishing agents near me?
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Submitting To An Author Representative
- Literary agent submissions?
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- What to submit to a book agent?
- How to write a publishing agent query letter?
- How to write a synopsis for a book agent?
- How to write a publishing agent proposal?
- How to submit a book to a literary agent?
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- Book agent response time full manuscript?
- What happens when a publishing agent requests your full manuscript?
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- How to follow up with a publishing agent?
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- Revise and resubmit to a publishing agent?
Representation Offer From a Book Agent
- Getting an offer of representation from a literary agent?
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- Choosing a book agent?
- Literary agent contract?
- Standard book agent contract?
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- Publishing agent lawyer?
What Happens After You Get An Author Representative
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Ask a Literary Agent
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MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company 
I am writing a fictional Young Adult Christian Book Series about a day spent with Biblical Major Figures.
For example, the first book is titled, “A Day With Moses: a Dylan Thomas Adventure.
The books are a series of A Day With Major Biblical Figures.
Think of combining “Quantum Leap” with Christian figures.
The books will be approximately 175 pages long and in the genre of the Harry Potter Series. The books are targeted to an audience of 8 years old to 15 years old.
Apologies for a possible delay…
Resending my reply below sent previously (was notified today that some recipients have not received my July replies):
2024/07/10 at 2:53 pm
In reply to Blair Thomas Harle.
Hi Blair,
I’m happy to help if possible.
Here are my resources to get a literary agent:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post here at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/.
I’ll do what I can to point you in the right direction.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
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Literary Agent Undercover
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Kim Tatum seems like a compatible agent for the early learning Christian picture book submission. Is she accepting submissions?
Apologies for a possible delay…
Resending my reply below sent previously (was notified today that some recipients have not received my July replies):
2024/07/10 at 2:54 pm
In reply to Jennie.
Hi Jennie,
You need to check each agent’s site to verify that when you’re ready to query.
Also, if you haven’t seen or use them yet…
Here are my resources to help get a literary agent:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post here at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/.
I’ll do what I can to point you in the right direction.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Hi Mark, I consulted you last year on my book: Do it the other way round using the Taoist Niranam-method.
I was reffered by Letitia Berbaum to:
Authors Publishing House
Head office 2789 Satellite Blvd unit 2226 Duluth, GA 30096
Branch office 535 Brickell Key Dr., Miami Fl 33131, US
Gregory Masson – whatsapp: +1 689 808 6384
They want to publish my book but ask for a one time payment of 400,- dollar for the whole publishing proces. This is for cost of agent (John Smith) info registration and a sign of seriousness.
I really want to know what you think of this and your advice on it?
Apologies for a possible delay…
Resending my reply below sent previously (was notified today that some recipients have not received my July replies):
2024/07/10 at 2:57 pm
In reply to Gerard Wouters.
Hi Gerard,
I don’t recommend pay-to-publish outfits, as you’re less likely to reach as many readers. If you decide to go with a publisher that charges, research to make sure they’re one of the better ones. I don’t have a list of those, unfortunately.
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post here at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/.
I’ll do what I can to point you in the right direction.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
I have written a fiction handyman book. Currently on Amazon. Title ” The Hilarious Adventures of the Home Handyman” by Jerry HIbbs. Self published. Is there any chance you can take the book, edit the spelling and perhaps get it out for sale to the public? Looking for an agent to help me.
Apologies for a possible delay…
Resending my reply below sent previously (was notified today that some recipients have not received my July replies):
2024/07/10 at 2:58 pm
In reply to Jerry Hibbs.
Hi Jerry,
I’m not an editor, but here are my resources to help get a literary agent:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post here at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/.
I’ll do what I can to point you in the right direction.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com