I am a young writer and I need an agent?

Question

Ok so I am a young writer who is thinking ahead. I am 13 and I need to be looking towards angents and copyrighting. I have no idea how to go about doing this. Where can a get the best agent possible who is willing to at least give me a chance? Plus on top of all that this is so much copyrighting, and I have heard of the "poor man's copyright," but I have also heard that it is not technically legal for a published book. I understand that a agent may be able to work out the official copyright that I need, but I do also want a copyright that is good enough to make it through a couple people's hands safely, besides the copyright we all legally have without a purchase. Please help out more on the agents then anything else...I am stessing on the the most.
Thanks

Answer 1

A poor man's copyright isn't worth the 42 cent stamp. In fact, NO copyright is worth a darn without a badass expensive lawyer to back it up. Unless you can afford huge legal fees to defend something that has been plagiarized. Kiss it good bye. Who do you expect to go after plagiarists? The government? Ha! No my dear, that is your job and it costs a whole lot of money. Figure 3-450 an hour for a decent attorney. And where are you holding the trial when you are in San Francisco and the plagiarist is in Germany? In Ohio? Somewhere in the middle?

You never never never never never copyright your material. The best copyright is to finish your book, burn it onto a disk, keep it in your drawer, don't publish it online and don't show it to anyone. That is the only way it is safe.

As for agents and publishers. The best way in the world to really annoy them and make them dislike you is to copyright your book. It says "I don't trust you." Believe me, young one, agents and publishers have absolutely zero interest in stealing your work.

If and when an agent sells your book for you, the publisher arranges to copyright the book for you as part of the standard author's contract.

You know, time was when there was no Yahoo Answers and people had to learn to do this themselves. If you think you are stressing now, wait until your 30 or 40th rejection letter. Gone with the Wind got 50 of them. Stephen King was so ticked off over Carrie he threw it away and his wife pulled it out of the garbage. Rejection letters are a fact of life.

Christmas is coming up. Ask someone to buy you a copy of Writers Market. And don't just let it sit on your desk like a paperweight, READ IT cover to cover. It will answer a lot of your questions.

Also if you go to my profile, you will see I star all good Q and A on publishing and writing so novice authors can use them. Print out any that you think will help you. Many successful authors have come here and posted good information.

The other thing you must remember is that at 15, it isn't "I" it's "WE" because your parents will be involved in any negotiations and will have to sign any contracts for you. They will also have to get an attorney to set up a fund for your royalties should you earn any.

You have a lot to learn, so no time like the present to get going.
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They're, Their, There - Three Different Words.

Careful or you may wind up in my next novel.

Pax - C

Answer 2

First, it's VERY elaborate for an unknown author reminiscent of your self to at ease an agent. Second, writing a ebook earlier than you understand if there's a marketplace or have an interested writer is folly. Have you ever had different matters released? What and wherein? The publishing subject Is TOUGH at nice, and publishers acquire hundres of countless numbers of manuscripts each and every 12 months which can be again, so much unread through them. Even an agent isn't any warranty of good fortune, and as I mentioned, so much dealers in these days WON"T even hassle speakme with you until you may have a few credentials. Google an agent seek, however I provide you with a warning, that is one hard subject stuffed with frustration and unhappiness. Good good fortune.

Answer 3

Looking for agents, you would be best served to get a copy of WRITER'S MARKET 2008, the magazines WRITER'S DIGEST and THE WRITER. These have great information on getting and agent. It is tricky, but these publications will help you.

There is no such thing as a "poor man's copyright." Since 1978 anything you write is already portected fully by the copyright laws of the country. Do not be worried. Yes, you can register your work (it is not expensive) but if you don't, your creative work is still protected fully. Visit the goverment website about this and request the right booklets - you'll be fine.