Agents or publishers? Who should you approach first?

Agents or publishers? Who should you approach first?

A friend recently asked me to meet up with his flatmate, also a writer, to give some advice on how to finda publisher.

As we chatted and he talked through his experience so far, one thing really hit home. Most writers think it’s easier to get an agent than a publisher and most go down this route first, then end up feeling dejected.

Agents are NOTan easier route to market than publishers

The truth is, it’s hard to get a publisher – but harde...