Too often an author secures an agent to represent their interests when selling the rights to their book and backs off, thinking that's the agent's job now. And it is the agent's job--but there's quite a bit a savvy author can do to help make that agent...

Learn how an effective author platform helps you get a literary agent; agent BJ Robbins explains what she looks for in nonfiction authors. Many authors don't understand what an author platform is, Robbins explains, and gives us several examples of...

The role of literary agents is changing in today's new publishing industry. Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc. describes the effects shrinking advances, changing markets, e-publishing, and self-publishing have had on the agent's tradtional...

Agent Luke Sandler talks to us about what his job at the Gotham Literary Agency so enjoyable. For him, it's about the people and the ideas they bring to him. What we can take away from this is to watch how he responds to ideas. Sandler's example is...

Publishing tips from literary agents can help you avoid common mistakes of first-time authors. Agent Ken Sherman discusses the questions he is asked most frequently and offers tips for writers. He suggests that authors should have a well-polished,...

Agent Luke Sandler talks to us about what his job at the Gotham Literary Agency so enjoyable. For him, it's about the people and the ideas they bring to him. What we can take away from this is to watch how he responds to ideas. Sandler's example is...

Publishing tips from literary agents can help you avoid common mistakes of first-time authors. Agent Ken Sherman discusses the questions he is asked most frequently and offers tips for writers. He suggests that authors should have a well-polished,...

The role of literary agents is changing in today's new publishing industry. Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc. describes the effects shrinking advances, changing markets, e-publishing, and self-publishing have had on the agent's tradtional...

Literary agent David Patterson explains that agents often choose a niche genre to represent, since it's easier to find a market for a very specific genre of writing. He goes on to share his personal taste when it comes to the work he represents. ...

Agent Kimberley Cameron discusses the benefits of attending conventions for writers, editors, and agents. A writer's work is usually solitary, as is an editor's. To make personal connections, Cameron advises attending conferences. At these events,...