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Long-time literary agent Jonny Geller gives us the lowdown on how to find a literary agent to help you get your blockbuster novel published - advice on agent contracts and book deals plus how to approach an agent.

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Jonny Geller
Jonny Geller-Managing Director - Curtis Brown (Books)
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Derek Johns
Derek Johns-Managing Director - AP Watt Literary Agency
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Literary Agent Basics 
  1. Jonny Geller
  2. What is a literary agent? 
  3. How do I find a literary agent? 
  4. What are the advantages of having an agent? 
  5. What are the disadvantages of having an agent? 
  6. Do I need an agent to get a book deal? 
  7. Can an agent guarantee me a book deal? 
  8. Will an agent help me secure a better deal? 
  9. Will an agent edit my work? 
  10. What is the slush pile? 
Finding The Right Agent 
  1. Jonny Geller
  2. What are literary agents looking for? 
  3. Do different agents specialise in different things? 
  4. Should I go for a well established agent or a smaller one? 
  5. When is the right time to approach an agent? 
  6. How can I tell a good agent from a bad one? 
  7. Do agents talk to competitors about new authors? 
Approaching An Agent 
  1. Jonny Geller
  2. How can I make myself attractive to agents? 
  3. How many agents should I approach? 
  4. I've bumped into a well known agent in a social setting should I pitch my book to them? 
  5. Can I send an unsolicited manuscript? 
  6. Can I approach an agent via email? 
  7. What should I submit when I first approach an agent? 
  8. Can I approach an agent before I start a book? 
  9. Can I approach an agent before my book is finished? 
  10. Do I only get one shot at finding an agent? 

Popular Questions

  • What are the advantages of having an agent?
  • What are the disadvantages of having an agent?
  • Can an agent guarantee me a book deal?
  • Will an agent edit my work?
  • What are literary agents looking for?
  • Do different agents specialise in different things?
  • Should I go for a well established agent or a smaller one?
  • How many agents should I approach?
  • I've bumped into a well known agent in a social setting should I pitch my book to them?
  • Can I send an unsolicited manuscript?
  • Can I approach an agent before I start a book?
  • Does persistance pay off?
  • How much commission do agents charge?
  • How do I terminate a contract with my agent?
Following Up With An Agent 
  1. Jonny Geller
  2. How quickly will an agent take to decide whether or not to take me on? 
  3. Does persistance pay off? 
  4. What can I do if I can't get an agent? 
Literary Agents Cost And Contracts 
  1. Jonny Geller
  2. Will an agent charge any up front fees? 
  3. How much commission do agents charge? 
  4. Are there any hidden costs in having an agent? 
  5. What should I be aware of when signing a contract with an agent? 
  6. What happens if I don't get along with my agent? 
  7. What happens if I think my agent isn't doing their job properly? 
  8. How do I terminate a contract with my agent? 
Getting An Agent 
  1. Derek Johns
  2. How can i make sure an agent has really read my work? 
  3. Who will read my work? 
  4. How can I sell an unusual or complicated story to an agent in only three chapters? 
  5. Who do I need to cover in my synopsis? 
  6. How long should a synopsis be? 
  7. Do I really need an agent? 
  8. Will doing a writing course increase my chances of getting an agent? 
  9. How long will take an agent to read my work? 
  10. Why do I have to wait so long for feedback from an agent? 
  11. I can't get an agent what does this mean? 
  12. How many new writers do you take on each month? 

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