Why does getting an agent matter?
- If you want to publish your novel with a major publisher, there is one word you will hear again and again: agent.
- A literary agent is your professional representative in the publishing world, the person who submits your work to editors, negotiates your contracts, and helps guide your long-term writing career. Think of them as a business partner who understands the industry, so you don’t have to learn everything the hard way.
- Most major publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts, so they rely on agents as a filtering system. This means that for many writers, getting an agent is the essential first step to traditional publishing.
- But agents are more than gatekeepers. They are advocates, strategists, and editors, and if they’re good at their job, they are well worth their standard 15% commission on advances and royalties.
I put together a free guide on getting and working with an agent.
You can download it from here.
My other projects:
The Faithful and the Fallen: Malice
As I read Malice was: why does this feel so fresh? Even though it’s full of the familiar fantasy devices, how has Gwynne made this so engaging?
High Renaissance Art – Armchair Art Share
The High Renaissance, spanning roughly 1500 to 1520, represents the peak of artistic achievement in Italy, where balance, harmony, and realism were perfected.
Late Renaissance Art & Mannerism – Armchair Art Share
The Late Renaissance, roughly spanning 1520 to 1600, marks a fascinating turning point in art history.
My Projects:
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