2007-03-24 12:57:44 · 4 answers · asked by Love always, Kortnei 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
My two favorite resources for agents are "Writer's Market" and their book the "Guide to Literary Agents". Both have extremely helpful information and listings. They are an excellent place to start doing your research on what that particular agent is looking for. You will want to find one who represents books in the genre you write in, and then you will need to find out how to approach them. Some want nothing more than a query letter when you first contact them, while others might look at a synopsis and sample chapter or two. Tailor your submission package to each agent!
If you find a name and want to do some research, start by checking out Preditors and Editors to see if they are recommended:
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/
2007-03-24 13:07:25 · answer #1 · answered by Obi_San 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy the 2007 guide to literary agents.
2007-03-24 20:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The agency with which I am familiar only takes referrals from current literary clients.
Enclose a large "manila envelope" with your query letter so the agency can return your material to you.
If the "Reader" in the agency likes your material, he or she will pass it on to one of the other Agents.
Go through your address book to determine if anyone has written and published anything and have a Literary Agent, or contact for you. Good Luck.
2007-03-24 20:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prediters and Editers has a list, and also check AAR (I think that's what it is) because all their literary agents are bonafine non-scams.
Hint: If an agent charges a "reading fee", they're generally considered no good.
Also I'd read Miss Snark's blog at www.misssnark.blogspot.com
2007-03-24 20:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by GeekGirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋