Who Is The Best Literary Agent In The World?

Best Fiction Literary Agents (General) | 25 Top Book Agents Representing Fiction

• Robert Gottlieb (Trident Media Group)
• Kimberly Whalen (The Whalen Agency)
• Marly Rusoff (Marly Rusoff & Associates)
• Jenny Bent (The Bent Agency)
• Russell Galen (Scovil Galen Ghosh Agency)
• Steven Axelrod (The Axelrod Agency)

Who was JK Rowling literary agent?

Christopher Little
Christopher Little, who ran the agency, also managed Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling from 1995 until 2011 and has been credited with single-handedly managing Rowling’s career and turning the Harry Potter franchise into a multi-million pound industry.

Does Stephen King have a literary agent?

STEPHEN KING — DARHANSOFF & VERRILL LITERARY AGENTS.

Who is Sarah J Maas literary agent?

Select the first letter of the author’s last name

How do I find a good literary agent?

PublishersMarketplace.com is the best place to research literary agents; not only do many agents have member pages there, but you can search the publishing deals database by genre, category, and/or keyword to pinpoint the best agents for your work.

Do I need to copyright my book before sending it to a publisher?

There is no need to copyright your book (with the U.S. Copyright Office) before submitting it.

What are the chances of getting a literary agent?

So, as a rough rule of thumb, and allowing for plenty of variation, the chance of getting an agent are about 1 in 1000. That sounds frightening, but you can and should apply to more than one agent, so the 1 in 1000 is perhaps more like 1 in 100. And, in any case, it’s not about the odds.

Who is Stephen King’s favorite writer?

Stephen King, the undisputed master of the horror genre, an award-winning novelist who has enjoyed unprecedented success when transitioning his work into cinema, has named his ten favourite novels which range from the likes of George Orwell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Katherine Anne Porter and more.

Why did Stephen King get rejected?

[*] Carrie by Stephen King was rejected by 30 publishers. “We are not interested in science fiction which deals with negative utopias. They do not sell,” one letter said. It was finally published in 1974.

What reading level are Stephen King books?

Mitch Albom Writes at a 3rd Grade Reading Level, Stephen King at an 8th — The Reading Levels of Your Favorite Authors.

How many times did Sarah J Maas get rejected?

I got the three rejections that I deserved. It wasn’t until the amazing Mandy Hubbard (YA author and agent…and an FP fan of mine) offered to read the ms and give feedback that I understood was NEVER going to get an agent with a 240k-word fantasy novel.

Does Sarah J Maas answer fan mail?

Thanks for stopping by! Sarah loves to hear from her fans, but due to her demanding writing schedule, she is unable to answer emails at this time.

How many words does Sarah J Maas write a day?

So, even if I’m writing pure GARBAGE in a WIP that will never see the light of day, I try to write at least 1k a day.

How much does a good literary agent cost?

While there are a few exceptions, the most common commission for a literary agent is 15%. If an agent places a book with a publisher and negotiates a $25,000 advance, that agent will take out their 15% (or $3,750) and send the rest (or $21,250) to their client.

Should I finish my book before finding an agent?

Finish Writing Your Book
Please do not attempt to find a literary agent until you’ve finished writing your book. You’d be surprised how many writers send out a query with an incomplete manuscript and a bucket full of dreams. Many agents will ask for a sample from your manuscript.

Can you have 2 literary agents?

The quick answer is, “Yes.” In fact, many literary agents expect writers to query multiple agents at once. Unless they specifically state they prefer writers avoid simultaneous submissions. Or if an agent requests (and you grant) an exclusive look at your submission at a writing conference.

Can a publisher refuse to publish a book?

“Publishers, while knowing that controversy sells, have always exercised the right to reject problematic books,” says Rupert Heath of Dean Street Press, pointing to “innumerable cases of publishers refusing to publish a book, from Schuster with Sheer, to HarperCollins cancelling Chris Patten’s contract over his book’s

Can someone steal your book idea?

Copyright law does not protect ideas. It only protects the expression of that idea. So the first thing you need to do is to fix your work in a tangible medium of expression (e.g., saving your work in Microsoft Word). However, just because you write something down doesn’t automatically mean it’ll be copyrightable.

How do you protect yourself as a writer?

Safety First! 4 Ways to Protect Yourself as a Freelance Writer

1. Do business via websites meant for freelancers.
2. Use a virtual private network.
3. Keep your information safe.
4. Use plagiarism technology to your advantage.

What should you not say to a literary agent?

What NOT to Say to a Literary Agent (or Editor)

• What NOT to Say to a Literary Agent (or Editor).
• The DON’Ts:
• Don’t say your book is the next best seller.
• Don’t be informal.
• Don’t pitch a book in a genre the agent doesn’t accept.
• Don’t say, “My book is for everyone.” That’s just not possible.

What do literary agents really want?

So, at the very least, literary agents are looking for authors who are not going to be too difficult to work with, and for preference they want to represent an author who is professional, reliable, willing to work on their craft, and willing to listen to the agent and follow their advice.