Ian BrooksJul 20, 20231 min readHow 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 BrooksJul 20, 20231 min readHow 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 BrooksJul 20, 20232 min readDo 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,...
Ian BrooksJul 18, 20232 min readThe Best Opening Lines in LiteratureA great opening line can grab your attention from the very start. It can stir something inside of you and get you interested in the...
Ian BrooksJul 1, 20232 min readUK and Ireland Literary Festivals - July 2023July is a quiet month when it comes to Literary Festivals in the UK and Ireland. There are three festivals going ahead (if you know of...
Ian BrooksJun 16, 20233 min readUK and Ireland Literary Festivals - June 2023Attending literary festivals can be a great way to network, learn and gain new experiences in the literary world. As well as immersing...