Are you planning to seek agent representation for your book project? Are you sure that your book is of the quality and scope that would require an agent in order for you to get your foot in the door of a good publishing house? <\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been studying my blog, articles and books, you know that not every publisher requires that authors come to them through an agent. In fact, some prefer working with unagented authors. <\/p>\n
If your book is something that would interest a major publisher, however, you may want to start looking for an appropriate agent. And this could take time. <\/p>\n
Beware, some opportunists who masquerade as agents, con unsuspecting authors out of hundreds or thousands of dollars. It would behoove you to thoroughly check out any agency you are considering before signing with them. It could take time to find the right agent. But it is important that you choose one who is legitimate, with whom you are compatible and who believes in your project. Locate agents through the following channels: <\/p>\n
1: Access the Association of Authors\u2019 Representatives (AAR) database at http:\/\/www.aaronline.org<\/a> All 382 literary agents on this list have gone through a stringent screening process. All come recommended. Before signing with an agent, make sure that he or she is a member of this organization. <\/p>\n 2: Visit the Agent Research and Evaluation Company\u2019s free access agent database at http:\/\/www.agentresearch.com<\/a> They provide a new agent list for $75.00. For a $210 fee, they\u2019ll offer a more detailed search involving five agents of your choice. <\/p>\n 3: Find agents listed in Writer\u2019s Digest\u2019s Guide to Literary Agents. You\u2019ll also find lists of literary agents in Writer\u2019s Market, Literary Market Place and a database of US and UK literary agents at http:\/\/www.1000literaryagents.com<\/a> <\/p>\n 4: Consider an agent who is recommended by another author who has a book similar to yours. <\/p>\n 5: Find agents listed in recently published books similar to yours. An author will often mention his agent on the acknowledgements page. <\/p>\n 6: Attend writers\u2019 conferences where agents are speaking and see if you can find a match. <\/p>\n 7: Set up appointments with appropriate agents at writers\u2019 conferences. <\/p>\n In tomorrow\u2019s blog, we will discuss tips for choosing and working with an agent. In the meantime, for more information on writing, publishing (including publishers and agents), book promotion and more, go to http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com<\/a> For editorial services: http:\/\/www.patriciafry.com<\/a> <\/p>\n I am planning to teach one of my newest online courses for FREE starting in May. Which would you prefer: Build Your Author\u2019s Platform or Memoir Writing. See the descriptions of these courses here: http:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/courses.htm<\/a> Leave your comment here or contact me at PLFry620@yahoo.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you planning to seek agent representation for your book project? Are you sure that your book is of the quality and scope that would require an agent in order for you to get your foot in the door of a good publishing house? If you\u2019ve been studying my blog, articles and books, you know […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t