I met with an agent, and what she said blew my mind. Here are 10 query tips for querying a literary agent that you may not know (but should!)

Even before drafting those query letters, synopses, and book proposals, there are several important ways to prepare for pursuing traditional publishing. While you are still editing your manuscript,…

Looking for ways to grab the attention of literary agents? Boost your writing by avoiding these 7 YA tropes that bore literary agents.

Updated 11/7/23 Here are four literary agents actively seeking clients. All work with established agencies with good track records. Tessa Shaffer is looking for multi-POV stories, YA, middle grade, inspirational memoirs, non-fiction, narrative non-fiction, family sagas with lots of secrets, time travel, and anything universally cosmic/spiritual that is also strongly grounded in reality. Screenplays in the following genres: Comedy, Dramedy, Family, Romantic Comedy, TV—half hour, TV—one hour…

How do you get a literary agent? Querying is one of the best ways to get your work in front of an agent and (hopefully) sign with them. This nine part guide walks you through that process

Not only does a debut need to be well-written, it also needs to have a stand-out premise that will entice readers to try a new author and the visibility and promotion to get it on people’s radars in the first place. Patricia Nelson was always a voracious reader and went to graduate school to be an English professor before realizing her dream job was to become a literary agent. In this insightful interview she fills us in on what authors can do to stand out in a crowded market, her…

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Updated 4/10/23 These twelve agents are currently seeking memoirs. All work with established agencies. Memoir submissions are similar to fiction submissions. The agent wants to know that you have written a compelling story, with all the features of fiction - story arc, character and plot development, and, of course, an ending. Make sure your query will grab the attention of an agent! Before you submit, go to Query Shark, a website maintained by agent Janet Reid. This is a fabulous resource…

Based in the UK? Want to publish your fantasy book through a major publisher? One of these 17 UK Literary Agents for Fantasy Novels might be able to help!

A literary agent shares a 7 step process she uses with clients to help them write a book that sells so they can make a living from their writing!