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Ian Brooks

Jul 27, 20231 min read

Do Literary Agents Look for Authors?

No, literary agents don’t actively go out and look for authors. Most accept submissions through what is known as the Slush Pile. Agents...

Ian Brooks

Jul 27, 20231 min read

Can a Self-published Author get an Agent?

Yes, self-published authors can get agents! Of course, if a self-published author is getting an agent, they are doing so to make the...

Ian Brooks

Jul 27, 20231 min read

When Should I Start Looking for an Agent?

The answer to this really hinges on what you are writing. If you’re writing fiction, then 99 times out of 100 you should start looking...

Ian Brooks

Jul 27, 20231 min read

Can You Get Published Without an Agent?

Yes, you can get published without an agent, both through self-publishing and traditional publishing. While it’s quite clear one can...

Ian Brooks

Jul 26, 20232 min read

Should a New Author Get an Agent?

The answer to this is a tricky one. The history of the literary world would indicate that yes, a new author should get an agent. However,...

Ian Brooks

Jul 26, 20232 min read

What are the Odds of Getting a Literary Agent?

Depending on who you ask, the odds of getting a literary agent have been calculated to be anywhere between 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 6,000....

Ian Brooks

Jul 20, 20231 min read

How Much Does a Literary Agent Cost?

How much does a literary agent cost? The answer to this comes with a caveat. The simple response is NOTHING. A literary agent will cost...

Ian Brooks

Jul 20, 20231 min read

How Do You Find a Literary Agent?

Literary agents are often seen as the gatekeepers of the literary world, the guardians of the books that get sent to publishers. Finding...

Ian Brooks

Jul 20, 20232 min read

Do You Need a Literary Agent?

No, there is no need to have a literary agent if you want to be an author. However, this does come with an asterisk. For the most part,...