When pitching to publishers, literary agents often rely on the author to help create the pitch, as agent Steve Hutson explains.

It's a daunting task for authors to find an agent. Chuck Sambuchino, author of the "Guide to Literary Agents Blog," tells us how agents sometimes leverage the bestsellers lists on sites like Amazon.com when looking for new clients.

If you are looking to be traditionally published, finding an agent is the first big step after the writing. Author Cindy Jones talks about her experience in finding an agent, including the success she had with attending conferences that connect writers...

Agent Rita Rosenkranz explains why it's important for agents to be a member of the Association of Author's Representatives (AAR). For authors, using an agent associated with AAR means working with a professional who is current on industry practices and...

Literary agent David Patterson offers his thoughts on what an author should expect when deciding to work with an agent. He explains that the agent's primary role is to advocate on behalf of the author, not act as the author's personal assistant. ...

It's a daunting task for authors to find an agent. Chuck Sambuchino, author of the "Guide to Literary Agents Blog," tells us how agents sometimes leverage the bestsellers lists on sites like Amazon.com when looking for new clients. Click here to...

Literary agent Amy Levenson shares her views on finding the perfect client to represent. Here Levenson details her two main considerations before taking on a client and explains her ideal agent-client relationship.

If you are looking to be traditionally published, finding an agent is the first big step after the writing. Author Cindy Jones talks about her experience in finding an agent, including the success she had with attending conferences that connect writers...

Literary agent David Patterson offers his thoughts on what an author should expect when deciding to work with an agent. He explains that the agent's primary role is to advocate on behalf of the author, not act as the author's personal assistant. ...

Kathleen Ortiz, Subrights Director and Agent at Nancy Coffey Literary Agency, shares her thoughts on what to do when contacting an agent. She also shares some great online resources for finding agents online and describes what to include in a pitch and...