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Ian Brooks

Jul 31, 20231 min read

How Do First Time Authors Get Published?

The most common way for a first-time author to get published is by getting an agent and then they submit your work to a publisher. Though...

Ian Brooks

Jul 28, 20233 min read

The Wait

What’s the hardest thing about writing? Is generating an idea? Structuring a plot? Is it coming up with twists and turns and...

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...