3 Things No One Tells You About Getting A Literary Agent

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So you want to be a published author? Getting a literary agent is one of the first steps - but what's really involved in the process? In this video, I share 3 things no one tells you about getting a literary agent. Watch now for tips on how to make the process easier and more successful!
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0:00 - Introduction
2:43 - Don't pay them upfront
3:53 - A more senior agent is not necessarily better
6:31 - Agents are not just salespeople
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@AnneStewart-oe7rj 6 месяцев назад

Love this. My book is done, it’s fabulous and I’ve got an intro to a major agent from a mutual friend who’s a celeb. But, OMG, this whole proposal, query letter thing! Nightmare. Conflicting instructions which are BEYOND confusing. Seriously, WTH. I can’t help but wonder how many great works never saw the light of day because their authors were paralyzed by the process.

@WillN2Go1 2 месяца назад

I think Robert McKee once wrote, (I paraphrase), 'Don't worry about getting an agent. If in complete secrecy you wrote the most amazing script, told no one about it, then buried it under concrete in your basement; the next morning your basement will be full of agents, directors, producers and studio execs gnawing through the concrete."

@TheWinningWordGiver 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the valuable information.

@freedomthroughspirit 29 дней назад

Your agent is your business partner. Thanks Mary, new subscriber here, appreciate your content.

@maryadkins 13 дней назад

So glad you're here - and thank you! :)

@maguffintop2596 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for saying it could take months even years. Good lord I hope it doesn't take that long but at least it's not unheard of.

@maryadkins 7 месяцев назад

It takes a long time for so many of us! :) Keep it up!

@jeannemoore6610 Месяц назад

It took me 3 years and over 300 queries before I received an offer of a ontract from a small publisher. They wanted ALL worldwide rights and the royalties rhey offered were extremely low - only 2% of the wholesale price. I decided to self publish. I'm 74 years old. I haven't got years to spend on looking for an agent and an acceptable publishing deal.

@maguffintop2596 Месяц назад

@@jeannemoore6610 yesSP ia the way to go. The same idiots putting out unwatchable entertainment are the same ones rejecting good literature. They are simply propagandists. I read recently 50% of all published works are now SP.

@flatdude4667 10 месяцев назад

Excellent video, very informative. I'm nearing the end of my debut novel, so this helps. Thank you.

@TheEccentricRaven 4 месяца назад

Great insight thanks ❤

@maryadkins 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ladyjpk887 5 месяцев назад

I just found your channel. I was very impressed, your advice is realistic and very practical. Thank you.

@maryadkins 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

@yardsalestanleyplayers24 7 месяцев назад

my book is so so ... the size twice that of war and peace . when i wrote for grade school assignment , my paper . "your mom helps you out" . no she didnt ! my paper always got read . if somebody else wins the contest ? then somebody's mom does junior homework .

@jcurrin1904 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for posting this! Very helpful and most appreciated.

@maryadkins 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@tomevans9152 11 месяцев назад

Great video, very informative, I just finished my first book and this helped a lot, thanks Mary!

@maryadkins 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@gelisherpa6159 12 дней назад

would you pz help me to publish my philosophical book from usa ?

@advancedraymondology2914 9 месяцев назад

Once an agent has agreed to rep you, do they make "suggestions" or demands, as in they won't try to sell your book if you refuse to make the changes? I've thought about my book, its characters, its plot, to near obsession. I can't stand the idea of an agent monkeying with it. And once they sell it, then some editor at the publisher has THEIR notes. I'm not so deluded as to think individual PASSAGES couldn't be made better. And perhaps some of the dirtier parts could be more implied rather than explicitly shown. But what I really don't want is someone gutting the story, and having me add or change things to make the characters more likable. There is not a single thing that happens, nor a line of dialogue, that isn't there to tell the reader WHO these people are and what happens with them. I feel it's how I want it, and anything that's cut would be a real loss. I know I'm getting way ahead of myself. I mean, shoot, it's not like anyone is clamoring to sign me, haha In fact, I think getting representation is going to be quite difficult. But I worry that if and when I do find someone willing to take it on, I'll be so happy, the dream so close, that I'll just let them do what they want. And I'd hate myself for that. It'd be better if the book never comes out than having some anodyne version of it published. I don't know. I guess I could just listen, see what happens. Maybe I won't totally hate their insights. I think it depends on what their motives for those changes are, what they are trying to accomplish. If they understand the characters and are truly trying to serve the story, that's one thing. If they are trying to change who these characters are, that's another. Helpful video, by the way. Thank you.

@maryadkins 7 месяцев назад

Such good questions. It can be a delicate balance, but ultimately, an agent is there to help make your book the best it can be. So you don't need to fear their feedback! You have the ultimate vision for your book and the agent can work with you to make that a reality! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.