How to Find a Young Adult Book Agent
Finding a book agent might be one of the hardest things you'll ever do as a writer. This is particularly so if you've written a manuscript for the budding young-adult audience. But with these tips, you'll get one step closer to accomplishing your dream of being a young-adult author.
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Instructions
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Learn who does what in the young-adult world. Consult with young-adult authors about agents and experience. If you don't have access to published authors, set up an informational phone conference with a few.
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Research the leading young-adult agents. Looking in the "acknowledgments" section in the back of various young-adult books will likely give you the name of their agent. Choose books similar to yours or have performed well on the shelves.
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Start by looking up agents that you've found through the previous books and the Web and also those recommended by published authors. Get their contact information, particularly their e-mail address, and send them your query letter.
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Within the next week or two, follow up with another e-mail. If the office is small and the agent is starting out, ask to perhaps meet with an agent or an assistant who can help you to get representation with the agency.
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Join literary circles that can help you get pre-agent edits or teach you the ins and outs of the business. Also try to make connections by attending social events within these associations and setting up meetings with agents.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're not getting any leads, it's likely you should re-edit your book. Also remember that getting a book agent can take years.
Resources
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