How Can I Find a Literary Agent?

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In today’s digital publishing environment, many authors wonder if having a literary agent is at all necessary. The short answer is yes.  If you are seeking a traditional publisher for a novel or memoir, a professional literary agent may be more important in the congested marketplace than ever before. On the other hand, if you are writing poetry or an easily -categorized non-fiction work you may be able to go it alone.

Obviously, the method of delivering content to consumers has drastically changed in the past 25 years, and publishing professionals use digital tools to find and negotiate for literary property. What hasn’t changed is that personal relationships are essential for success in publishing.

A literary agent represents you and your work of fiction or non-fiction to book publishers, and sometimes to television/film producers or other content outlets. You could think of the literary agent as your salesperson. Professional agents charge a standard fee for their services: 15% of the author’s earnings on any sale, both initially and for the life of the book.

There is more to the profession than selling a book project. The literary agent often serves as your legal guide, marketer, contract negotiator, accountant, psychologist and personal coach.

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