Agents

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May 2010 Ontario Writers’ Conference

Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility
2700 Audley Rd. N.
Ajax, ON
L1Z 1T7
www.thewritersconference.com/index.html
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Link Round Up 11.11.09

Writer’s Digest Article: 24 Agents that want your work
If you’re looking for an agent I suggest you check out this list recently posted over on Writer’s Digest. 24 agents, what they want, what they don’t want, and how they want it. Good luck!
How Royalties Work by Rachelle Gardner
A simplified look at how royalties work.
Creating a [...]

As a Book Author, Do I Need a Literary Agent? by Brian Scott

Writing is a fruitful and fulfilling endeavor. The downside is you may find it difficult to get your book published. The process of convincing publishers to publish your book as well as negotiating on how to market your book may burden you with too much responsibility. The literary agent serves as an important role to [...]

What Literary Agents Look For in a New Novel by Evan Marshall

Like other literary agents, I hear from thousands of writers each year, and accept only a tiny fraction of them for representation. What makes these few desirable as clients? What does an agent look for in a writer? Someone who’s:
Original. You’d think it would go without saying that writers should strive to develop fresh story [...]