i wanna get my fiction published. i write romantic stuff(mills n boon type) and murder mystery stuff. DO U KNOW OF ANY GENUINE AGENTS FOR FIRST TIME WRITERS WHO JUST CHARGE A PERCENTAGE WHEN THE PUBLISHER PAYS????
2007-03-01 01:00:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yeah, that would be ANY legitimate agent. Get the Writer's Market as the other gentleman suggested. However, I would also suggest reading the Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published as it covers a lot of the tricks and secrets and can help ensure that you're ready to be published.
Good luck to you. I know the task of getting your first book published can be incredibly daunting, but stick with it. In the end, it will all be worth it.
2007-03-01 01:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by uncletoon2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An agent is helpful once your manuscript is accepted, not so much before it is accepted. The best way to get your book accepted is to write a killer query letter. Then the book is sent only on request. Saves time and money, too.
After you are offered a contract, hire an agent to help with the contract.
2007-03-01 14:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by audreytheeditor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to your bookstore, and purchase a copy of The Writer's Market. It will be a HUGE help to you. Good luck!
2007-03-01 01:03:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋