Literary Agent

Need to find a literary agent who represents what you write? With the internet, it's fast and easy. Finding an agent who loves your manuscript--that's a whole other story. more »

Be prepared as you begin to create your list of possible agents you'd like to have represent you and your work. The relationship between writer and agent is that of a team. Rejection is part of the job for writers who are looking to get published, so it's only common that a writer may be tempted to jump at the first offer of... more »

Many publishing houses prefer to work with literary agents, while others accept manuscripts directly from writers. Agents receive a percentage of book sales, typically 10 to 15 percent as commission. Agents have industry contacts and often can cut through to decision makers when they believe they hold a winning manuscript. Look for a... more »

The Michael L. Printz Award celebrates literary excellence in the category of young adult literature. Because only published works are eligible, many writers will fail to get a nomination for this prize. more »

After finishing your manuscript, the next step is getting your manuscript in the hands of a publishing company. These publishing companies are flooded with letters and manuscripts. For the sake of time, publishers have preferred ways of having a manuscript submitted to them; read on to learn some of the best ways to submit a manuscript. more »