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