https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/5417/agent-secrets_3a00_-what-an-agent-really-wants-from-an-unpublished-writer-_2d00_-podcasten-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/5417/agent-secrets_3a00_-what-an-agent-really-wants-from-an-unpublished-writer-_2d00_-podcastMon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:b77ab03f-8288-4806-aa33-6900c4381573Laurie McLeanhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/5417/agent-secrets_3a00_-what-an-agent-really-wants-from-an-unpublished-writer-_2d00_-podcast#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Agents by Laurie McLean on 1/9/2017 12:00:00 AM<br /> <div class='asl-wikipage-body'><div class='asl-wikipage-summary'>Laurie McLean describes a literary agent’s role in the publishing process, including 12 ways an agent can help an author. Laurie also explains how to get a literary agent, the makings of a great author/agent relationship, and what an agent looks for in new author clients. She describes typical agent fees, explains how an agent evaluates projects based on whether they fit in their portfolio, and what an agent does when they love a book but doesn’t know where it might find a publishing home. Laurie also explains what a query letter is and what it should include… and how this is different than a submission. Laurie also offers tips on what happens after you get an agent, including typical advances, what an agent needs from the author to get started, whether an author needs a promotion plan, and more!</div><div class='asl-wikipage-media'><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver.wikis.components.files/00-00-00-02-05/PodcastLaurieMacleanAgentSecrets080911.mp3">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../PodcastLaurieMacleanAgentSecrets080911.mp3</a></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, podcast</div>