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An overview of the self-publishing benefits and when to hire a literary agent.

If you've written a novel, you almost certainly need a literary agent. Here's how to find one, and how to find a good one - because a good literary agent is what you deserve.

Many authors don't have the time nor the energy to handle the legwork an agent handles and therefore feel their work would be better represented through a literary agent.

There are still a few publishing companies out there who will happily receive queries from authors without an agent. For the most part, though, it's a much better idea to try for having agent representation.

Literary agents are the middle men you don't want to cut out. Read this article to gain insight into finding a literary agent.

If you're an aspiring author, then you've probably read plenty of articles about finding, enticing and keeping a literary agent, but do you know the primary job of a literary agent?

Finding a literary agent can be an iffy endeavor. Reduce your chances of being disappointed or scammed. Be aware of what to watch out for when looking for the right literary agent or agency to represent you and your work.

The literary agent is something of a writer's holy grail, the seemingly unattainable person who will be the deciding factor in whether or not your book finds a home at a publishing house.

Learn how to protect yourself and your manuscript by evaluating your literary agent.

Here is a guide with some practical tips on how to land a literary agent.

Diana Murphey, a fiction and nonfiction literary agent from New York City, talks about author pet peeves and submission do's and don'ts.

Depending on your manuscript and its intended market, your past writing credits, and other factors, it is possible that you may not need a literary agent at all.

A guide for authors and aspiring writers to help determine if, when, and how to search for a literary agent.

Examine the trials and tribulations of new authors as they try to navigate to publishing world.

How do you find a good literary agent?

Putting Your Passion Into Printed is a step by step, blow-by-blow description of how to take the things you're passionate about, make a book out of them get them published, and deliver them into the hands heads and hearts of readers all over the world.

The Writer's Market suggests that a query letter to a literary agent should be professional and to the point. As a brief introduction to your manuscript, a query letter should only be one page in length.

New authors are often put off by the seemingly endless mysteries of the publishing industry. These ten bloggers shed some light on what can be a very dark and frightening world.

Books about the publishing industry never perform well with publishers, or so thinks Angel Robinson in Blind Submission. Angel is a literary agent protégé whose life takes a plot twist in prolific author Debra Ginsberg's debut novel.

Not only is it difficult to find an agent, it can be difficult to separate the reputable agetns from the scam artists. Here are a few tips.

Information on navigating the in's and out's of self publishing.

First time authors have a lot to learn as they write their first book and try to get it published. Writing the book is only the beginning of the journey.

Since September, the Leicester Review of Books has been conducting a survey to find out what readers and writers think of self-publishing and self-published books. Among other things, we are asking writers to tell us their experiences of self-publishing.

Tips on taking the task of publishing your own manuscript into your own hands.

There are several companies that offer the opportunity to print, distribute and sell your own book, with no upfront fees or minimum orders. Here is a review of the two best companies that offer this service.

Have a book waiting to be published stashed away in your closet or somewhere in your hard drive? Contact these agents who specialize in non fiction books with your proposal.

Finding and moving toward legitimate book agents

How to get your ebook or manuscript published in today's literary market.

These days, more and more literary agents are accepting e-mail query letters, which means that you will need to incorporate a different format than with a query letter sent through the postal mail.

What literary agencies accept memoirs

The most famous literary figure you've never heard of has three National Book Award nominations for fiction this year. Who is this literary Superman? Does the name Lorin Stein ring a bell?

This article will explain the details of shipping your manuscript to a literary agent, from the mode of travel to the type of packaging.

So you've completed your first novel and want to get published? You should probably get and agent to boost your chances of realising that dream and seeing your book in print.

If you are a writer in this niche, then an agent that specializes in your talents is crucial to your success.

Do you need help getting to the right people in the publishing industry? An agent may be your key to open some otherwise locked doors.

Literary agencies are, for the most part, legitimate businesses run by dedicated professionals, but every once in a while, you run across a bad apple.

Thousands of unpublished authors dream their novels will appear one day on bookshelves across the country. Realizing this dream is entirely possible and requires tenacity, hard work, and - last but not least - publication. Which road leads to your destiny?

Massachusetts is well known for it Revolutionary history, but it also has a strong literary history, and this history can be experienced by the literary traveler today by visiting the historic house museums of some of America's greatest writers.

Banned Books Week takes place between September 29 and October 6.

Pulitzer Prize winning author James A. Michener shares his thoughts about publishing books and movie deals in this exclusive article.

No two novelists follow the same process when developing their work, so running a novel writing club can be a challenge. The two keys to running a succesful novel writing club are listening to your members, and being flexible enough to accomodate them.

Most photographers think that publishing is dead, thanks to digital technology, but this not true of photography books. Photo books are a perfect way to showcase your talents and your work as a photographer-Here are some tips to help you self publish.

Getting published is not an easy feat. Many have tried and failed miserably...but it really boils down to how well you research and how well you can put together your submission packet.

Wondering how to get some prestigious exposure for your memoir writing? Literary journals are a great way to promote your more polished personal work. Just don't expect a big paycheck.

Many articles are very good, but the article introduction is overused or useless. The author resorts to writing an introduction that all readers have already seen. Please do not use any of these methods again.

Publishing a school literary magazine is a surefire way to jumpstart children's interest in creative writing.

If you think that self-publishing your book is a waste of time, consider the accomplishments of these well-known authors.

Three talented authors tackle the fascinating and frustrating puzzle of the California conundrum in new books.

New authors hoping to get that publishing break should be aware of the various scams in the business designed to cheat writers of unnecessary fees.

Each literary agent is profiled with contact information and the other genres they represent.

12 tips to help you avoid being a victim of a publishing scam.

For many writers, rejection becomes a way of life. Ernie Hubbard takes a newcomer's look at "The Great Wall" of today's publishing and literary agency sectors, offering fresh thoughts about this seemingly impenetrable monolith.

Ever since Guttenberg created the printing press, writers have had the same problem-how to get someone else to foot the bill of publishing while you rake in the cash. Here' s how to turn rejection into a positive experience.

Simple tips on writing an e-Book

Below are literary agents that all deal with Fantasy fiction and are all, at the time of this article's writing, taking submissions and queries.

If you are writing one you know that getting the right literary agent, one that has a specialty in the Erotica fiction division, is crucial to your book's success or failure

Every author's goal is to flex their work broad enough to require marketing assist . . how-to go about this need not be a time-eating process.

For first time authors, publishing your work can be a daunting task. We've all heard the horror stories! But Tate Publishing specializes in first time authors! It can be easy and fun. Allow me to share my experience.

After speaking with dozens and dozens of other writers, as well as talking to many agents, I've discovered there can be some universal misassumptions by clients that are not always clearly corrected by the agents.

Authors use details in order to make the reader understand the intricacy of a novel. Arthur Miller uses emotions to further stress the sever consequences of the events in the novel.

The author is his/her own best friend in the publishing business.

Learn why you shouldn't do business with any of the companies owned and operated by Robert Fletcher.

Women's fiction and women's issues books are a big market in the book publishing industry

For many first time authors self-publishing has helped break into the literary market and gain audience without having to wait for the established publishing companies to
sign them up.

Michelle Devon in this part two interview shares some helpful insight on writing. No matter if you're writing a short story or your first novel this is advice you can't go without.

Can't get a literary agent to pay attention to your work? Collecting dust in the slush piles at the publishing houses? No problem - do it yourself. Here's how.

Ever thought about writing a book, but never knew or yet alone understood the process of producing a book of your own? Well meet three of the hottest and newest authors on the literary block.

Authors of children's books include food in their writing for a great number of purposes including metamorphosis, bribery, protection or self-defense, gifts of love or comfort, or simply to add whimsical fantasy to a story.

If you or a loved one is suffering from depression, these books will help to shed some light on this common - and commonly misunderstood - condition. These aren't "advice" books: all 5 authors have personally experienced depression.

Each day there are multiple homes all around the world that are sold. The majority of individuals hire their own real estate agent to help them look for a house; however, others do not.

Taking the jump into the world of self-publishing is something more and more authors do each day. Do you have what it takes to self-publish successfully?

When writing a novel, developing a well-rounded, whole character is a challenge many authors face. Read more to learn a bit about writing and developing believable characters who have a life beyond the pages of your books.

Finding a talent agent for you or your child can be a tiring and confusing task for the industry newcomer. There are so many agencies out there and there are many scams and fly-by-night "agents" out there. Here are a few general guidelines to follow.

what you need to know before you send that query off to agents and publishers

Wouldn't it be cool if there was a place to go to get that constructive criticism on your writing without having to travel, and the people reading your work potentially included established authors and agents? YouWriteOn.com is all that … and more

Writers, editors and agents have been debating the issue of simultaneous submissions for several decades, and a general consensus has not yet been achieved. However, here are a few tips on the risks of simultaneous submissions.

What literary agents represent Narrative nonfiction

Literary agents for YA novels

What literary agents to query for Chick Lit books

The better you look on paper, the easier it will be to get that business book proposal into the sell pile.

Every year record numbers of screenwriters send out queries with hopes of obtaining representation, or even better, having their script optioned or sold. Unfortunately, many would-be successful screenwriters never make it past the receptionist's desk.

The statistics point that the majority of book buyers are women and that the romance market is one of the highest selling genres out today

They can more easily find a home for your book than you can, they can also get your foot in the door of the publishing houses that don't even look at unsolicited manuscripts.

Health and fitness writers know that it is one of the largest markets other than mainstream fiction. Competition is brutal and the fight for the slots at the publishing houses can get messy.

Tried of the old wedding guest book? Try something new and something that will create a life long lasting and fun memory of your special day. Here are some ideas for non traditional and fun unique wedding guest books.

Have you ever thought of writing a how-to manual based on your own personal knowledge and interests? Today's computer technology makes writing an e-book easy.

The owners or Prospero's Bookstore in Kansas City are burning books because people aren't reading anymore.

Gardening books come in all different shapes and sizes and offer more information on gardening than can be found anywhere else. Anything anyone ever wanted to know about gardening can be found in a gardening book.

Only 100 pages and yet the most profound book I have read in all my thousands of page-turners.

Make book time fun! Here are some books to look for and ideas on how to manipulate them.

If you're ready to embark on a frightful journey with the intent to learn more about Jack the Ripper, then these five books will surely get you started.

So it's your turn to lead the online book club? Book clubs are fun to lead and a great way to be active in the group. Read this series to learn all about book clubs.

Books can be a great way to help prepare kids for their first big trip to the dentist. Here are this librarian's picks for the best books to help prepare your child for a dentist visit.

Writing a book is a major accomplishment that can only be trumped by actually seeing your words in print and holding a copy of your book. Making this dream a reality is a lot easier than most people realize.

Want to read enjoy books without spending a fortune? What if you could enjoy books without spending a penny? Check out these five places for free books.