Many self-published authors aspire to be traditionally published, but it can be challenging with a book that has already been released to the marketplace. Before approaching a literary agent with a self-published book, authors should have sold at least...

Kathleen Ortiz, subrights director and agent at Nancy Coffey Literary Agency, talks about the biggest mistakes new authors make when looking for an agent. The first mistake new authors make is not being educated about the process of getting published...

A literary agent can fill many shoes, explains literary agent and book development consultant Claire Gerus. Overall, the agent is a support person. He or she may act as the best friend, the psychologist, or the editor throughout the entire book process...

In this webinar, literary agent Nicholas Croce will explain the changing role of agents and how they can help authors who have more ways than ever before to successfully publish. What does your book project and your career need? How can an agent help...

Nicholas Croce of The Croce Agency says that a literary agent is your business partner. In the clip below Croce talks about whether or not it’s necessary to have a literary agent and what they can do for you. How can a literary agent look out for your...

Nicholas Croce of The Croce Agency says that a literary agent is your business partner. In the clip below Croce talks about whether or not it’s necessary to have a literary agent and what they can do for you. How can a literary agent look out for your...

The role of agents is evolving to meet the changing needs of authors in the current publishing climate. Agent Rita Rosenkranz shares her perspective on the changing role of literary agents. She says that agents are challenged to stay relevant in the...

Every author whose submitted a query or a manuscript to an agent knows this sensation: you've sent your materials, and you're waiting for a response. You've read the agent's submission guidelines, you’ve talked to your peers who have been through the...

Every author whose submitted a query or a manuscript to an agent knows this sensation: you've sent your materials, and you're waiting for a response. You've read the agent's submission guidelines, you’ve talked to your peers who have been through the...

Jeff Kleinman, the founder of Folio Literary Management, describes the value of finding the right agent rather than finding just any agent. He describes how important it is that you and the agent match up around work styles, expectations, and response...