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And please, don't tell me to check online, or @ the Library, (Writer's Market). I'd really like to find an agent in VA. or UTAH. Someone I can physically hand my work to / talk to in person. (I just think you can read so much more in a persons eyes...) and I need someone who's worth my effort...

PS If you're just looking for the 2 pts., that's fine w/ me, but please, say so 1st, so I know that your answer isn't from personal / 1st hand experience. Thanks! :)

2006-08-16 03:43:04 · 3 answers · asked by Kitten2 6 in Arts & Humanities Books & Authors

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Please have a look at this site

www.stephenleather.com

Look at the publishing comments. There is a lot of really useful info there including a list of agents who may be able to help you.

Good luck!

2006-08-16 03:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by chrchrbrt 3 · 0 0

Unfortunately, agents are busy people, especially if they are good. So, assuming you are an unpublished writer, if you are able to hand a manuscript to one in person, that is NOT a good sign.

If you have had work published, you could try sending them sample clippings or photocopies and see if these impress enough for them to agree to a meeting. You will likely need to give them an idea of what you book is about also.

At the same time, ask yourself the question: is it more important for an agent to have lots of experience, useful contacts and influence over publishers and/or film producers, or that they live in Virginia or Utah? Let's get our priorities straight here.

Yes, I am a published writer with a terrific agent. I have three books out, all with well-known publishing houses. I landed my agent through a referral, after having had numerous short pieces of fiction and journalism published in newspapers and magazines.

2006-08-16 07:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by The Roo 3 · 0 0

Begin by doing a search on google using the words "literary agent VA" or "literary agent Utah" - this will typically bring up the yellow page listings for all agents in that area. To refine your search further - add your genre into the search (i.e. mystery, self help, scifi, etc.). From those listings you can set up appointments for "meet and greet" with several until you find someone you trust and with whom you feel comfortable.

Just so you know, however, a great many good Literary Agents reside in NY or CA due to the number of presses in those regions. My agent's been literally 12 hours away from me for 15 years -- but it's working out fine.

Good luck in your search.

2006-08-16 04:57:18 · answer #3 · answered by Loresinger99 4 · 0 0

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