From the course: Sell Your Novel to a Major Publisher
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The agent submission list
From the course: Sell Your Novel to a Major Publisher
The agent submission list
(bright music) - [Narrator] I have some good news to share with you about the world of literary agents. There are tons of agents out there, thousands actually. So your chances of landing one are inherently high. However, that being said, not all agencies are the same and not all agencies represent the same kind of books. Some specialize in nonfiction or mystery or romance. Some only represent children's books. Some refuse to read any children's book submissions. So how do you find the right agent for you? Well, the short answer is research. In this section of the course, I'm going to outline a variety of research tools that are essentially helping you do one thing, build your list. What list, you might ask. The most important list thus far in your publishing career. The agent submission list. It's imperative to have your own version of this list before you start sending out your brilliant query letter to any agencies. The agent submission list is an ever-changing, ever-evolving master…
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