where can i find an honest agent to promote my book?

Answer 1

Guide to Literary Agents 2008 (Guide to Literary Agents) by Chuck Sambuchino

Answer 2

If you are an unpublished writer, chances are you will not find an honest agent. The competition is too stiff and most reputable agents are flooded with manuscripts by unpublished writers. Unless your book is truly outstanding quality, it will not shine enough. You also need to stress your qualifications for writing that book in your cover letter. If you don't have any yet, start building your reputation by writing short stuff and publishing some books with small publishers. Most small publishers do not require agents. They also don't give advances or have a lot of sales, but they are far better than paying to have your book published.

Answer 3

In addition to Preditors and Editors, you can also check out agents' membership in the AAR, note their recent sales to legitimate publishers, and get as much other information as possible at sites like AbsoluteWrite in order to personalize your query.

Attending writing conferences and conventions, signing up for a pitch session, and rubbing elbows with other writers can also get you face-to-face with legitimate agents.

Answer 4

Go to the website preditors and editors. Also google writers beware. The latter lists agents and publishing houses to avoid. The first will give you lists of agents and their web addresses and rate them.