10 Things Literary Agents Look For in an Author
- By: admin | Date: Jan 08 2020
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Now, drumroll for last week’s video…. 10 Thing Literary Agents Look For in an Author!
This video was so informative. Thank you for sharing.
1) Believes in the power of communication and are willing to address questions and problems as they arise – including positives.
2) Open mind to edits, changes, and new ideas.
3) Looking for a career and willing to work for it; promotion, marketing, and what goes along with it.
4) Be understanding. Things happen.
5) Punctual – meet deadlines and commitments.
6) Determination – it isn’t an easy business.
7) A desire to learn – acquiring new knowledge.
8) Unrelenting – won’t give up, despite things like tough revisions.
9) Good sense of humor. Brings levity to situations to help make the process fun.
10) Optimism.
Hello!
I was wondering if you guys could provide some information about co authors. Can one agent represent an author team? Is it more difficult to find an agent if you have co authored a book?
Yes, one agent can represent a team.
Good to know. Thanks for sharing.
I am terrified of “spiders” and “self-promotion”. How can I overcome these fears?
As usual, thanks for taking the time to do this, it’s always fun to watch these.
I enjoyed your video. What I liked best was your since of humor. Just the fact that a person is trying to be funny, makes them funny to me.