Best Literary Agents Fiction
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 at
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Publishing companies now have all the resources to publish books with the same productivity and efficacy as that of regular black and white books you see in physical bookstores. Considering the fact that most books are in full color, you should choose a publishing company whose book’s are of the highest quality, bar none.
Traditional publishers can only so much, you know. Perhaps its best still if you happen to have a publishing plan mapped out and then go from there.What are your thoughts on publishing the whole thing yourself while waiting for agents to do it for you? There are actually lots of chances for agents/editors/publishers to take notice of your book once they see the finished product. In the meantime, I’ll give you something to peruse while you are at it. Let me know if you have questions.
What are some great literary agents who get fiction books published?
What are some great literary agents who like to get fiction books, about magic and action adventure type novels published. I’m looking for the best one for an idea I have. I’m only 16 though and have been writing since I was 10 and have gotten awards and praises. This is what I was meant for, please help me by listening literary agents and their contacts.
What’s the best place to start looking for a literary agent? Any and all tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I have finished the first draft of my book and I’m working on completing the “finished product” and I’m an unpublished author, I DO intend to write more than one book, my first is a fiction-fantasy novel… I intend to stay in that general genre and possibly crossover into a little gothic-horror type stuff at some point… I used google but the resource it gave me has a lot of outdated information.
Any help at all is greatly appreciated, thanks! 🙂
Gatsby, it only takes a few things to land an agent.
One, homework. Lots of it, in fact. Identify books currently in stores which would be shelved with yours. Jot down authors and titles. Check dedications and thanks for agents being named. At home, search for the word ‘agent’ plus the title, and ‘agent’ plus the author’s name. Often one or both will reveal who sold the book you saw to its publisher.
Two, start researching agents. You can find other agents seeking work in your genre through Writer’s Market and Literary Marketplace (US) or Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook (UK), plus a handful of places online.
Research each agent. Find websites with career history, sales, personal bio, AAR membership, etc. Determine whether they prefer email or regular mail for queries. Figure out who’s a good fit for you. Don’t be afraid to aim high. The worst that can happen is they say no. You’ll live.
Three, write a really first-rate query letter, tailoring it to individual agents as it’s possible with the information you got from research, and send it to the few agents you’d most like to represent you. If agents aren’t willing to read your ms., either you’re targetting the wrong agent or the letter’s not wowing them into requesting pages. If you need help, there’s a board at AbsoluteWrite.com dedicated to revising query letters. They’re that important.
Double check exactly what enclosures each agent wants, if any, and how each prefers to be contacted (email, regular mail). Give them exactly what they ask for. This may mean that you need to have multiple versions of your synopsis polished and ready, for agents who seek a long or short one.
If you get no bites, rewrite the query before sending it out to the next small batch of potential agents. Remember, reputable agents charge the author NOTHING up-front.
And last, the biggie: you need to have a highly polished marketable manuscript. The best research and query won’t get you an agent if you can’t back it up.
Good luck to you.
Best way to get a literary agent?
So I am currently trying to market a crime fiction, which revolves around art heists, to any literary agents that are interested. However, I am having a tough time trying to find an agent willing to read my manuscript, let along willing to represent me. I know I sound like every other aspiring writer when I say this (and I say this with all modesty and sincerity), but I believe my book is good enough to be published. I honestly don’t know if I’m just sending queries to the wrong agents or what.
So does any one have any suggestions as to which agents I should try marketing a crime fiction novel to? Also, in case I am unable to find an agent in the end, do you think that self-publishing is a feasible enough alternative or should I just stick with trying to get an agent?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Grazie!
What’s the best way to publish and promote a teen fiction novel ?
I’m writing my first novel about young african american teen girls .
I would like to know should I send my novel to a literary agent who will send it to a publisher or should I take the self publishing route.
I would like the pros and cons of both publishing and self publishing
Also what are some good publishing companies that I could submit my novel to ?
after it’s finished and polished you would need an agent. They have the expertise to shop it around to the publishers most likely to be interested in it.
Self publishing costs you money and there is little distribution of the book outside of friends, family, and your own efforts. Traditional publishing pays you money and the book is distributed in book stores and libraries. To a large extent, self publishers do not care about the quality of the work vanity presses exist to feed off of people’s desire to be published). Traditional publishers do care, as they exist to provide good books for the public to read.
Consider joining a writer’s group (I like abosulte wite water cooler). You can learn a lot about the publishing industry, the craft of writing, and have access to critiques of your work and listings of reputable and scam agents/publishers.
This link will answer any questions you have on the subject of publishing.
Preditors & Editors
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/
How do I find a Fiction Editor?
I’m currently writing my first novel and before I submit the finished manuscript to literary agents, I would like to have it professionally edited by an Editor who has a reputable reputation in the industry. I’ve done numerous Google searches and based on the websites I’m reviewing, it’s hard to determine who really has experience and who’s using BS to sell their ‘unqualified’ services. I would like to hire someone who has worked with NY Times best selling authors. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Editors who have worked with “NY Times best selling authors” are most likely the employees of the publishers themselves. These folks are not floating around looking for work.
You are wise to have your pages edited. The fact that you realize that editing is essential puts you far ahead of the pack.
A writer and an editor must establish a solid relationship right away. It has much to do with personalities, chemistry, and the styles (writing and otherwise) of both the writer and the editor.
I always edit a few sample pages, return them and see where it goes from there.
Email me if you like and I will send you the link to my website.
Spend some time checkout out editors. That’s the only way you’ll find the one that can set you in the right direction.