How to Find an Agent, and What to Ask Them When You Do

What You Will Learn?

• In this class we learn how to find an agent for your written work. This is a business relationship that some compare to a marriage for its level of importance in a writer’s life. It’s vital to not only research the agents you query ahead of time, but also to know exactly what needs asked when the agent you have queried responds back with interest. There may be no bigger moment in a writer’s career that matters more… other than the actual writing!.
• We will look at where to gather information on agents and agencies, and how to track your submissions as you go. We’ll talk about the ‘Right One’ and what that might look like, and where to even start with your queries. Because of how hard it is to garner the attention of busy big-name agents, if you do it’s in your best interest to be prepared. And remember, you don’t want to sign with someone just because they responded. You are hiring them, not the other way around, and there are a lot of things you need to be sure of before hooking up. What are their rates? What does that cover? Do they even represent the type of book you wrote? Do they have the connections needed to get you a book deal? There is a lot to consider..
• I earned honours in Journalism Arts over thirty years ago, and have had my writing published in newspapers, magazines, websites, short story magazines and anthologies, and more. My debut novel launched in 2019, and the sequel is just now available! My goal is to help you write amazing fiction stories and see them published for others to read..
• This class is designed to help you find literary agents to query that seem like a good fit for your book, and our project is to prepare a list of interview-like questions for when you get a response..
• Music by: Erin Laycraft.