Call My Agent

by Abir

How does a writer find an agent? Give us your thoughts.

 

The topic of an agent is a strange one. In many countries, e.g. France, there are no literary agents. The publishing houses deal directly with the writers. In Anglo-Saxon countries, the picture is more complicated. Traditionally they’ve been the gatekeepers to the industry, the ones who wade through the slush piles, find new talent and then guide their careers.

 

With the rise of self-publishing and the celebrity author though, the fie...