Tips on finding a literary agent?

[Jenny Gallagher]

Hello all.

I am writing a book propsoal for my second self help book. Can you point me in the right direction for finding literary agents?

Thanks!

[Marsha Hansen]

Hi Jenny,
First, do some research at John Kremer's www.Bookmarket.com. You will find reliable professional advice and resources. You can also study up-to-date guides to literary agents to find a match. If you determine that you really do need someone else to represent your self-help book, you can often meet agents face-to-face at several of the major writers' conferences that take place annually. You can find out which agents will be there and make appointments with the ones that seem to be the best fits. This is a quicker route than simply mailing materials. The most powerful thing you need to do, however, is build your platform. Agents and publishers will give you more consideration if you have a significant platform, or at least demonstrate that you understand the impact of effective marketing and are willing to promote your book with integrity and perseverance.
Best ,
Marsha Hansen
www.redroom.com/author/marsha-hansen

[Jenny Gallagher]

Marsha,

Thank you so much!

Have a great day. Jenny

[John Riddle]

You don't always need an agent to get a book contract. I am the author of 34 books and have worked as a ghostwriter on numerous projects. I have never needed an agent to sell any of my book ideas. I also offer very affordable book proposal services, and can help you find the best publisher. Contact me at [e-mail] for more info.
John Riddle

[Jenny Gallagher]

I would love to learn more and will contact you in the near future. Thanks!

[Loure' Bussey]

Hi Jenny,

A great source for agents is agentquery.com. They have agents for all types of books. I hope this helps.

Have a wonderful day.

Loure' Bussey
Allura Publishing

[Skeeze Whitlow]

Literary Agents have been rejecting me ever since I began searching. They are very, very, very important. So important, that I've learned to sell myself...
08/17/09
Skeeze Whitlow
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Dear Jenny,
As a former U.S. Capitol attendant, I offer you Senate Parking. A 90 K word novel about a multicultural crew of parking lot attendants who operate an escort service from the Senate lots. A good look at the underbelly of our law making process. Senate Parking can be listened to at www.NewFiction.com
“Hill Intros” is the brainstorm of attendants unable to obtain employment within the confines of the Capitol. Senate Parking is the story of power structures, on a personal and national level. Done from the perspective of workers who see themselves without much chance of ‘making it’ in a culture of power drivers, Washington’s backdrop provides a tension all its own.
This book concerns every kind of shady deal for which the political arena is famous. Senate Parking is full of anecdotes which let freedom ring. I can provide you with a synopsis or with the complete manuscript – whatever you like. Either way, I’ll be in touch.
Sincerely,

Skeeze Whitlow

[Skeeze Whitlow]

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My second novel is now audio – like old time radio. All you have to do is listen. It’ll make you laff. Go to www.NewFiction,com

Choose ‘Senate Parking’

Skeeze Whitlow