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Guide to Literary Agents
Do you need an agent and, if so, how do you know which one is right for you?
by, Jill Swenson
September 17, 2013

So you think you need an agent? Most agents do not represent poetry, short stories, non-fiction or material suitable for academic or small presses. If you have written a novel or a memoir, you might consider finding a literary representative. The best reference guide is Chuck Sambuchino’s Guide to Literary Agents published annually by Writer’s Digest Books and the 2014 issue has just been released. Before you… [Read More]

Filed Under: AAR, agent, Chuck Sambuchino, Guide to Literary Agents, Publisher's Marketplace, Query letter, Writer's Digest
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