Literary agent

breaking into the publishing industry is hard. getting a job as a literary agent may seem elusive, but here is how it's done

What Does a Literary Agent Do? A literary agent acts as the middleman between authors and publishers. They help authors polish their manuscripts, pitch to publishers, and negotiate contracts. Having an agent is often key to getting traditionally published, especially with larger publishing houses. #LiteraryAgent #PublishingProcess

Crime and thriller author Candice Fox is the author of the bestselling book Eden, the complex story of a hardened female detective set in Sydney. It's the sequel to Hades. Candice is now working on the third book in the trilogy Fall. But how did she get her first novel…

“What I like to know on “the call” ☎️”

How do you get a literary agent? Querying is one of the best ways to get your work in front of an agent and (hopefully) sign with them. This nine part guide walks you through that process

I signed with a Literary Agent!

Almost everyone seeking traditional publication would love a well-known literary agent. But here is the lesson from my own experience querying agents.

Students no longer need a required first-year writing course if AI can write for them, Melissa Nicolas argues.

Are you a first time (or even veteran) author and you're looking for a great literary agent who will represent your work? In this article you'll find 28 top literary agents who will be happy to take a look at your manuscript and turn it into a successful book. #literature #agents

Understanding FERPA waivers and other legal documents your college student shouldn't leave home without signing.

Checklust of what to do before you submit your debut novel to agents.

Learn the ins and outs of getting a literary agent with this blog post by twice-published bestselling memoir author Louisa Deasey.

This month I’m running a series on how the publishing process works and how to successfully navigate each stage of the journey, with zero bewilderment and maximum fun. You can catch up here if you want to learn more: Introduction Stage 1: The One Thing That Will Guarantee Your Success Stage 2: How to Find a Literary […]

Seeking an agent? We talk to literary agent Natalie Lakosil about what makes a manuscript stand out and what you can expect from a publishing deal.

Improve your query letter by addressing literary agents through sweet serenades--by which I mean, details and research. You got this.

Are you planning to query literary agents when you've finished writing your novel? Or have you queried a few already but are facing countless rejections? Perhaps there's something wrong with your querying process... Read this post all about the top 7 mistakes to avoid when querying literary agents! #literaryagentssubmission #howtogetaliteraryagent #gettingaliteraryagent #howtoqueryaliteraryagent #howtopitchtoaliteraryagent

36K views · 3.3K likes | November J. Brown | Writing Tips & Motivation! on Instagram: "HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW👇🏼 Want to publish your novel one day? 📔 For traditional publishing, you’ll need to get a literary agent first! An agent represents you and your novel to big publishing houses. 😮 And as an intern at a TOP Chicago Literary Agency, I learned EXACTLY what they’re looking for from debut authors! 👀 HERE are THREE things I learned:👇🏼 1. For debut authors, word count caps…

Even before drafting those query letters, synopses, and book proposals, there are several important ways to prepare for pursuing traditional publishing. While you are still editing your manuscript, take a little bit of time out of each day to prepare for querying literary agents and publishers, and the process of chasing down someone to publish…

Picture Book Literary Agents 2025-2026 - Find book agents accepting submissions in the USA Directory of Publishing Agents - FREE ACCESS.