Dear Author,
Although most authors use this Q&A page to post questions about how to get a literary agent… you can ask me anything about writing, publishing, and/or marketing your book(s) below. It doesn’t matter what genre your book is (fiction, nonfiction, or children’s books), and it doesn’t matter how far along you are in your process. I’ll do my best to help.
My name is Mark Malatesta and I’ve worked in the publishing industry most of my life. As a literary agent, I secured contracts with publishers such as Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Prentice-Hall. I also served as the Marketing & Licensing manager for the publisher Blue Mountain Arts. Now, I’m helping authors get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals as an author coach.
The only thing I love more than books (aside from my wife and our two cats) is helping authors get their books out into the world in the best way. That’s why you’ll find a treasure trove of valuable information (and inspiration) on my websites, including my answers to the 50 questions (below) I’m most asked by authors. I’m happy to answer your question(s) too.
If you want to post a question, make sure it isn’t answered in the FAQ section below first. I’m not going to answer questions that have already been answered.
Also, please note that your question/comment will be posted publicly. If you want to remain anonymous, type “Anonymous” in the name field. Either way, your email address will remain private and you’ll receive an email when a reply has been posted (usually within 48 hours). I’ll do whatever I can to point you in the right direction.
I look forward to helping you achieve your publishing goals.
All my best,
Mark
Frequently Asked Questions
PUBLISHING A BOOK
1. What do I need to know about traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, and which publishing companies are the best?
2. What size advance payment can I expect from a traditional publisher?
The size of your advance will depend on four things. First, the genre of your book. In general, the bigger and/or more popular the category is, the bigger the advance. Second, if you have an agent, and you have a good agent, you’re more likely to get a bigger advance. That’s one of the things that separates good agents from mediocre agents. And, third, the size of your advance will depend on whether you have just one publisher who wants your book, or more than one. If you have more than one publisher, they might bid against each other. When that happens, the size of your advance could double, triple, or more. Ultimately, publishers consider all the above and base the size of an author’s advance on how many books they believe they’re going to sell during the first year of publication.
3. Is it possible for a writer who's never published anything to get a top literary agent, publisher, and book deal?
Most of the authors I’ve helped get published with major publishers like Random House as a literary agent and, now, as an author coach, were previously unpublished. In many cases, they were self-described nobodies who didn’t think of themselves as writers or authors, but they believed they might have written a good book. You have to start somewhere as an author, so don’t let your fear of not having a bigger platform or publishing history stop you. Having a great book is what matters most. And most successful agents and publishers never tire of discovering the next great book. It never gets old.
4. Does my book need to be finished before I contact agents or publishers?
It will depend on your genre…
Fiction Authors (all genres): You’ll need a completed manuscript (no exceptions), as well as a 1-2 page, double-spaced synopsis. A small number of agents will also ask for a long (5-6 pages, double spaced synopsis) and/or a chapter-by-chapter synopsis, and/or a fiction book proposal.
Nonfiction Authors (all genres, including memoir and narrative nonfiction): You’ll need a partial manuscript (three sample chapters, not necessarily the first three), as well as a complete book proposal with chapter summaries for the entire book (even if the book is already complete).
Picture Book Authors: You’ll need a completed manuscript (no exceptions). A small number of agents will also require you to have a second completed manuscript to submit your work.
5. What do I need to know about copyrighting my book?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/how-to-copyright-a-book/.
LITERARY AGENTS
6. What are literary agents and how do they work?
Read my 9-part Guide to Literary Agents here: http://literary-agents.com/guide-to-literary-agents/. It reveals: what agents are, what they do, and how they work; pros and cons of hiring a book agent; how agents get paid; requirements to be an agent; a brief history of agents; and tips to help you determine whether you should try to get an agent.
7. What's the #1 thing I can do to increase my chance of getting an agent?
Listen to (or read the pdf transcript) of my most popular audio training (67 minutes), 7 Insider Secrets You Need to Know to Get a Top Literary Agent, Publisher, and Book Deal.
It explains:
* Why you must have an agent and how they really work (some of the things you learn are going to shock you)
* 3 types of literary agents and how you can find the right one for you
* The most important thing that agents and publishers think about when they’re considering your work
* 5 writer scams that could cost you thousands (or tens of thousands of dollars)
* Why you can’t think of yourself as an author (if you want to make a living as one)
* The critical difference between good agents and great agents
* Why you have only 8 seconds (yes, 8 seconds) to get an agent’s attention
* 5 types of authors (and why it’s so important that you know who they are)
* Why many of the things you’ve learned about query letters is completely wrong
* How you can get help from me personally 1-on-1 to get an agent
To access the recording and transcript (no charge), click here: https://thebestsellingauthor.com/membership/. Once you enter your name and email address, simply click on the link that says, “Audio Training Library” and the training mentioned above is the first recording/transcript on the page.
8. Are agents prejudiced about age, education, location, ethnicity, lifestyle, beliefs, etc.?
Authors sometimes think agents and/or publishers are prejudiced when it’s not that at all. The real problem is that some authors have a narrow focus in their work that isn’t very inclusive or commercial. This is particularly true when it comes to “special interest” authors whose writing explores: race, religion, politics, sexual identify, etc.
Inclusive writing means making the focus of a book the theme(s) that any person (or a lot of people) can relate to. In other words, there are some books written by black authors (for example) that are only (or primarily) going to be read by black authors (instead of a mainstream audience) because they dive so deep into the black experience. Same thing goes with Christian authors. Whenever I’m coaching a Christian author, one of the first questions I ask is, “What’s your goal? Where do you think your book fits on the mainstream/Christian spectrum? Do you want to reach a secular audience or simply “preach to the choir”?”
No matter how inclusive your writing is, it isn’t going to interest everyone. Some agents are very eclectic and open to reading books by any author about anything. Others aren’t, and only look for certain things. Me? I’m one of those open and eclectic people I described a moment ago. I don’t have any agenda with authors except to help them see the range of options and opportunities, based on their beliefs and goals. The clearer you are about your goals, and how your work is going to come across, the easier it will be to get the desired response from literary agents, publishers, and readers.
Other things you might find helpful:
Old authors: Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/old-authors/.
Young authors: Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/young-authors/.
Education: Your education won’t be relevant unless you’re writing a nonfiction book as an expert. In that case, your education might be important. But research and life experience might be acceptable as well. One way or another, as a nonfiction author (not memoir or narrative nonfiction) you’ll need to show agents and published why you’re qualified to write about your topic.
Location: This isn’t usually relevant, but if you’re trying to get a literary agent in the U.S. and you live outside the U.S., make sure you scroll below and read my FAQ section for International Authors.
9. Where can I find the best agents interested in my type of book?
Find literary agents interested in your book using our Directory of Literary Agents (no charge). It’s the most comprehensive (and accurate) list of literary agents in the world (in print or online), and you can access it here: http://literary-agents.com/directory-literary-agents/.
The directory features:
* Detailed profiles/bios for more than 1,300+ agents
* Searchable by book genre/category
* Preferred query method(s)
* AAR membership status
* Personal email addresses
* Mailing addresses
* Agent photos
* Links to agency websites
* Maps to agency offices
10. What do I need to know about the AAR (Association of Authors' Representatives)?
Our 5-part article series contains everything you need to know about the Association of Authors’ Representatives: history, mission, Canon of Ethics, requirements to be a member of the AAR, and how to find contact information for active members. Click here to read the article series: http://literary-agents.com/association-of-authors-representatives/.
11. How can I avoid bad literary agents?
Read our guide to finding the best literary agent for you here, which includes an article about how to identify and avoid bad literary agents: http://literary-agents.com/best-literary-agent/.
12. Should I try to find a literary agent where I live?
It’s more important that you find the most established agent with the best track record of sales who believes in you and your book and shares your vision for your writing. Read this article series about finding the right literary agent before deciding who you want to submit your work to: http://literary-agents.com/finding-a-literary-agent/. In particular, make sure you read the section about New York literary agents located here: http://literary-agents.com/finding-a-literary-agent/new-york-literary-agent/.
You should also know that most agents aren’t going to meet with you in person unless they’re already representing you and/or they’ve already gotten you a book deal. One exception is the opportunity to meet with literary agents at a writers’ conference (learn more about writers’ conferences here in this article I published with Writers Digest): http://literary-agents.com/writers-conference-part-01/.
Despite what I just stated above, you can certainly submit your work to agents in your area if there are any. You can search for literary agents by location in my Directory of Literary Agents that you can access here (no charge): http://literary-agents.com/directory-literary-agents/. Once you’re in the directory, after you’ve entered your name and email address, use the drop-down menu and scroll down until you see the location categories.
13. Is the only way to get a literary agent through a referral?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/literary-agent-referrals/.
14. How many agents should I query at one time and what do I need to know about simultaneous submissions?
The phrase “simultaneous submissions” can mean two different things. One type of “simultaneous submission” is querying more than one agent at the same agency at the same time. You should never do that because agents don’t want to “compete” with other agents at their agency. Why? No agent wants to spend the weekend reading your manuscript, only to find out Monday morning that you already signed a contract with another agent.
The other type of “simultaneous submission” is querying different agencies at the same time, which you should do. Otherwise it will take you years to get an agent, since some agents take months to respond (or never respond). However, 99% of the time I suggest authors refrain from letting agents know they’re submitting to multiple agencies. It’s essentially none of their business, unless an agent responds positively to your query and asks to see more material but only on an exclusive basis (meaning they won’t look at it unless you say you’re not going to show it to any other agent while they’re considering it). If that happens, you’ll have to decide how you want to handle it based on: how many queries you’ve sent out, who the agent is, exactly what s/he’s said, and whether anyone else is already reading your material.
As long as you’re only querying one person per agency at a time, you can send out as many queries as you want. However, you should only query the very good to great agents before you start querying less successful agents. I always tell my coaching clients that we’re going to send out a small number of queries in the first round (10-40). The general idea is that I like to see my clients get some type of positive response (a request(s) for more material) based on a small first round of submissions, before encouraging them to send out more.
That way, if the query isn’t working (or working as well as I’d like), I can still tweak something before sending out more. That’s why I would never send more than 40 initially. It gives you time to adjust. Another thing that affects my decision about how many queries to send out initially (closer to 10 or closer to 40) is how many agents are interested in your genre. If there are many hundreds of agents in your genre, I’d say you can be more aggressive and send 40. If you’re writing something like Christian Fiction (on the other hand) with a much smaller number of agents to choose from, I’d start with 10.
Read this article for more information about simultaneous submissions: http://literary-agents.com/finding-a-literary-agent/stop-looking-for-a-literary-agent/.
15. What's the best way to write a query letter?
Visit our query letter website at http://query-letter.com/.
16. If my book is part of a series, should I mention that in my query letter?
Some agents like series and/or sequels. Some don’t. At least not initially. If your books stands alone (meaning a reader would be able to read the second or third book without having read the first book), then you might say that in your query. I like “softening” any talk about series or sequels that way since some literary agents and publishers (surprisingly) believe that standalone books are superior. But, if you’re successful with your first book, agents and publishers are often (not surprisingly) more open to the idea of subsequent books that would appeal to loyal readers familiar with the first book.
17. If I have more than one book, in different genres, should I mention everything in my query?
Don’t do it, unless the genres are closely related. For example, if you’re pitching a young adult novel and you also have a middle grade novel in development, that’s okay to say. What you don’t want to do is seem like a jack-of-all-trades and master of none. In other words, telling agents that you have a thriller you’d like them to consider, but you’ve also written a romance novel, cookbook, self-help book, and children’s picture book isn’t might impress them. It’s more likely going to make it seem that you haven’t yet figured out what you’re best at.
Seemingly focused authors are perceived as more likely to have achieved mastery. So, if and when you get an agent who wants to represent one of your books, you can let him or her know about your other projects, at that time, and see what happens. You can certainly be eclectic and successful in multiple genres, but you don’t need to share that information in your query. And you might end up having more than one agent. Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/literary-agent-menage-a-trois/.
18. What's the best way to write a book synopsis?
Read this article: http://query-letter.com/how-to-write-a-query-letter/query-letter-vs-synopsis/.
19. What's the best way to write a book proposal?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/get-a-literary-agent/how-to-write-a-book-proposal/.
20. What do I need to know about nondisclosure agreements or NDAs?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/nondisclosure-agreement-nda/.
21. Should I attend a writers' conference and, if I do, how should I pitch agents and/or publishers while I'm there?
Read my 2-part article on how to pitch literary agents at a writers’ conference, originally published in the Guide to Literary Agents (Writers’ Digest Books): http://literary-agents.com/writers-conference-part-01/.
22. Should I query agents via email or postal mail?
Read this article: http://query-letter.com/how-to-write-a-query-letter/query-letter-format/.
23. How should I format my query, synopsis (fiction authors), and sample chapters or manuscript?
Every one of these things has different requirements and you should do your best to make them all look the way agents expect them to look. That way, agents will be able to immerse themselves in your writing, instead of getting hung up on your formatting.
Query formatting tips: http://query-letter.com/how-to-write-a-query-letter/query-letter-format/.
Document formats that agents will accept: http://literary-agents.com/get-a-literary-agent/file-format-submission-guidelines-for-literary-agents/.
Synopsis formatting tips: http://query-letter.com/how-to-write-a-query-letter/query-letter-vs-synopsis/.
Manuscript formatting tips: Your manuscript should have a cover page with the title of your book, your name, and your complete contact information. Each chapter should begin on a new page, about a third of the way down the page, with chapter headers centered. You should have a header with your last name and the title of the book left justified, and the page number right justified beginning on the first page that appears after the cover page. Indent all your paragraphs, although you may or may not decide to ident the first paragraph of each new chapter and scene (after a scene break). Don’t add space between paragraphs unless it’s a scene break. Use Times New Roman font, 12-point. One or two spaces between sentences is okay, although one is now preferred.
24. I am a picture book author but not an illustrator. Can I just submit text or do I need to find or hire an illustrator?
Some agents only accept picture book submissions from authors who are also illustrators (they’ll let you know on their websites if that’s the case), but most agents accept picture books without illustrations. And, unless you’re a professional illustrator and/or working with a professional illustrator, it’s usually best to wait to illustrate the work. In fact, even if you are a professional illustrator and/or working with a professional illustrator, it’s can be best to wait… to illustrate. That’s because your agent and/or publisher will likely want to edit the book and that might change the number and/or type of illustrations you need. Your publisher will also want to lay the book out in a certain way, and that might change the number and/or type of illustrations you need as well. Lastly, your publisher might want to use a different illustrator and/or artist.
25. What are good/bad/typical response times for submissions to agents?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/get-a-literary-agent/literary-agent-turnaround-times/.
26. What's the best way to interpret literary agent responses and feedback?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/get-a-literary-agent/literary-agent-feedback/.
27. What should I do if my pitch to agents isn't working, or working well?
Authors can often get a drastically different response by tweaking or changing something in their pitch materials (query letter, synopsis, first 50 pages, etc.). My favorite example of this is one of my coaching clients who’d pitched her #1 “dream agent” three times over the course of two years. She was rejected every time. After I helped her rewrite her query letter, she approached the same agent, a fourth time, and he requested the full manuscript. So, don’t get too discouraged. You might just be a few changes away from getting what you want.
INTERNATIONAL AUTHORS
28. Will literary agents in the U.S. consider books by authors living abroad?
Most literary agents in the U.S. will consider any book if it has appeal for the American market. In other words, the primary focus and value of the work needs to include content that an American reader can relate to. If you do that, you can write about anything, anyone, and anyplace.
29. Can I get a literary agent if my book isn't in English?
If you want to query agents and/or publishers in the U.S., you will almost always need a translation that’s in English so they can read it. If you’re already famous or well-known, and if your book is already selling well abroad, you might get away with doing less translation initially and get help from the publisher with the rest. But probably not agents.
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AUTHORS
30. What's the best way to approach agents regarding a book that's already been published?
It’s never too late for a previously published author to get a literary agent, traditional publisher, and book deal. But it can be tricky. Read this article which talks about that, and a few other things you might find interesting and helpful: http://literary-agents.com/its-not-what-you-say/.
If your book is currently under contract with a vanity press (one that you paid), they will probably let you out of their contract (although you might have to pay them a small fee). They usually let authors do this because vanity presses make all (or, most) of their money on authors paying them to publish their work. Look at the fine print in your contract, the publisher’s website, or ask them about it. However, you might want to wait and see if you can get interest from agents first, before you terminate your contract with the vanity press.
Getting out of a contract with a smaller but legitimate press (one that didn’t charge you to publish) is also possible. But you, or your new publisher, might have to pay them significantly more for the privilege.
BOOK GENRES & WORD COUNT
31. What genre does my book fit into?
I often tell my coaching clients they’ll need to call their book different things, depending on who they’re pitching. That’s because some books can be categorized in different ways. And that’s a good thing because it means those authors can pitch their book to more agents. For example, if you’ve written a thriller and you haven’t been able to get an agent that you know represents thrillers, there’s still hope. You can then begin pitching appropriate agents who represent commercial fiction, mainstream fiction, and/or general fiction because some of those agents might be interested in your work. To help you figure out which genre(s) your book fits into, look at our book genres website at http://book-genres.com, which has definitions for every genre that agents represent.
32. What's the best word count for a book in my genre and what can I do if my book is too short or too long?
Authors often get confused about the best word count for their book because they don’t realize that books by first-time authors have stricter requirements. One author I spoke with once told me, “My novel for young readers can be 800 pages because two of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books are 800 pages.” I replied, “She’s famous and can get away with that. Go look at her first book in the series. It’s less than 300 pages.” It is possible to get an agent, publisher, and book deal for a book that’s above or below the normal word count for your genre… but it can be tricky. Read this article which talks about that, and a few other things you might find interesting and helpful: http://literary-agents.com/its-not-what-you-say/.
Typical word count ranges for first-time authors:
Adult Fiction: 80-95,000 words (variations include formula romance which can be shorter; as well as historical fiction, sci-fi, and fantasy novels, which can be longer)
Nonfiction: 50-90,000 words
Young Adult: 40-80,000 words
Middle Grade: 20-40,000 words
Chapter Book: 10-15,000 words
Early Reader: 2,500 words or less
Picture Book: 1,200 words or less
33. Which genres are best and/or most popular?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/book-genres/.
WRITING/EDITING A BOOK
34. How can I write a bestseller?
Read this article series talks about what a bestselling author really is and how to become one: https://thebestsellingauthor.com/how-to-become-a-bestselling-author/.
35. How can I make my book "high-concept"?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/how-to-write-a-book/.
36. How can I "raise the stakes" in my novel?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/how-to-write-a-novel/.
37. What's the best way to write a book that will support my business?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/write-a-business-book/.
38. Should I hire a freelance book editor or ghostwriter?
Editing: I’m a big fan of getting editing support, but it’s not always necessary. You might be further along than you realize, so it could be worthwhile to have someone look briefly at your work before investing the time and money that working with a decent editor will require. Good agents will give you some feedback about how to improve your work as well, if you’re fortunate enough to get agents reading your work. And sometimes that’s all you need.
Ghostwriting: If you don’t want to take the time to write a book, or you don’t feel you have the skill required to do a great job, you can hire a ghostwriter instead who will help you write your book.
MARKETING & PROMOTION
39. How can I improve my "author platform" or "promotional platform"?
Advising authors about how to get more exposure or improve their platform is difficult because the best marketing strategies are going to be different for each person… based on their unique goals, skill sets, personality, lifestyle, and time/money resources. There are literally hundreds of ways to improve your platform and get more exposure, but, to be successful (and happy) you need to find the few strategies that are right for you. This article is a good first step: http://literary-agents.com/author-platform/.
40. What do I need to know about having (or not having) an author website and what makes a good one?
Read this 3-part article with information about what you about having and/or creating an author website: http://literary-agents.com/author-website/.
41. What do literary agents think about social media for authors?
Read this article: http://literary-agents.com/social-media-for-authors/.
MISCELLANEOUS
42. Will you tell me what you know about a specific agent, publisher, editor, event, website, organization, etc. (or make recommendations or introductions)?
I don’t answer questions on my websites about specific agents, publishers, editors, events, websites, organizations, etc. If I did, I’d be inundated with such requests—and it’s a very subjective process. In other words, what’s right for someone else might not be right for you. However, I’m happy to answer questions like that during an introductory coaching call, during which I’d have sufficient time to make sure my recommendations are good ones, based on your unique situation. Click here to learn more about scheduling an introductory coaching call: http://markmalatesta.com/mark-malatesta-author-coaching/.
43. Will you forward a message or submission to a specific agent, author, or publisher for me?
I’m not able to forward any requests or messages to the literary agents, authors, or anyone else listed or feature on our websites. If I did, I’d be inundated with such requests.
44. Will you be my literary agent?
No. I’m no longer a literary agent. I’m now fully committed to helping authors get literary agents, publishers, and book deals as an author coach.
45. Will you promote something for me on one of your websites, in your newsletter, or on social media?
No. Although I do promote things on my websites, in my newsletter, and on social media but it is always something I initiate. Otherwise, I’d be inundated with such requests.
COACHING & CRITIQUES
46. Will you review and comment on any of the following: marketability of my book idea, quality of my writing, query letter, synopsis (fiction writers), chapter summaries (nonfiction authors) book proposal (mostly nonfiction authors), website/blog, book cover, book trailer, etc.?
I answer general questions online here (below), no cost. If, however, you want feedback on your book idea(s) and/or sample pages, query letter, synopsis, book proposal, website/blog, etc., you can get that by registering for an introductory coaching call here: http://markmalatesta.com/mark-malatesta-author-coaching/.
47. Can I work with you 1-on-1 to get a literary agent?
Yes. You can register for an introductory coaching call with me here: http://markmalatesta.com/mark-malatesta-author-coaching/.
48. Can you help me get an agent for poetry, short stories, or academic books?
Probably not. Most literary agents won’t represent authors of books for the academic market because they’re not profitable enough to be worth the agents’ time. And it’s extremely difficult to get a literary agent or publisher for a collection of poetry or short stories unless you’re already a well-published and/or award-winning writer. The good news, however, if you write poetry and/or short stories, is that it’s not that hard to start getting standalone poems and/or short stories published. You simply must be patient and persistent submitting your work to journals, anthologies, contests, etc. Poets, of course, often make wonderful essayists, short story writers, and novelists. And short story writers often expand one of their short stories into a novel, while seeking publication and awards for some of their individual stories.
49. Can you help me get an agent for stage, TV, or feature film?
Not exactly. Although some authors I’ve worked with have had their work adapted for TV, stage, and feature film, my main specialty is helping authors get literary agents, publishers, and book deals. That often leads to interest in the other areas, through the author’s agent or publisher. Most agents who represent books help authors with subsidiary rights including TV/film as well as English editions in other countries and international editions in other languages. Agents often partner with another agency (co-agenting or sub-agenting) with another successful agency to handle subsidiary rights.
50. How can I post a question?
Simply scroll below and fill out the form!
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MARK MALATESTA is a former literary agent turned author coach. Mark now helps authors of all genres (fiction, nonfiction, and children's books) get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company 
If I’ve written more than one book do you give a discount on the second one just in case the first one goes nowhere? Or do you actually let an author know that the talent they think they have isn’t really good enough? I know that sounds harsh but I’d much rather know if I’m wasting my time or not. Thanks.
Hi Vic,
I’m responding to a message for me on 2022/09/05 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I let every author know how close I think they are to being ready to query agents. That’s part of the point. If someone is ready, or not, it’s helpful to figure that out before starting the (usually) time-consuming process of querying.
Re: your other question, I do my best to coach in a way that authors can use what they learn with me talking about or working on one project for another(s).
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
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What if your material is not like other books? It seems that trends dictate publishing potential. If the story isn’t what is in vogue or like another project, there may be less interest. How do you find an agent with imagination?
Thank you,
Ed
Hi Ed,
You posted a message for me on 2022/09/04 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
It can help or hurt to have something different. Let’s hope, in your case, it helps. Some agents say they’re looking for something different. That’s a good start. But it’s always good to be prepared to query widely.
Either way…
Here are some links you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Hello Mark.
I’m being inundated by Publishing Houses, Marketing Agents, Film producers offering costly deals re-my published novels. (demanding Initial INVESTMENT) – Sony Films, Universal Studios, EXPRESSO Publishing, Max Collins, director. A Literary Agent – Larry Weissman, IMDb, is assigned bringing my novel/book to the screen.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF THESE PEOPLE ARE LEGIT?
Appreciating your comments,
Sincerely, Rose Daniels. (my novels are on Amazon’s website)
Hi Rose,
You posted a message for me on 2022/09/03 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
The short of it is there’s a 99.99% chance they’re not legit if the conversation includes you paying for something.
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Dear Mark,
I’m faced with a particular (unusual) problem that I would like your advice on. What do you charge for reviewing my problem and providing advice?
Best wishes,
Peter
Hi Peter,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/31 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I see that you figured out how to register for a coaching call, so this note is just to let you know I’m here and looking forward to it.
In the meantime…
Here are some links you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Hi- apologies if this is the wrong place to post this question but I couldn’t find a more appropriate link. I was wondering if the directory of literary agents is downloadable as a .pdf or similar format?
Hi Neel,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/30 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I’m sorry to say that we don’t currently have a downloadable version of the Directory of Literary Agents.
But…
Here are some other things you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Hi, thanks for your very helpful site.
On your site, what does the asterisk mean in the following (the bio of Suzanne Gluck of WME is just one example) :
Query method(s): Email *
Am I missing an explanation at the bottom or somewhere else?
Thank you.
Hi Linda,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/29 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
The asterisk is simply a divider for our backend system where we maintain our agent data. No special meaning. 🙂
Also…
Here are some links you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
hello Sir,
i wrote 4 books in Arabic about freelancing, and i want to write new books in English but need your recommendation please about which topic would be better :
1. Voice over service and business.
2 freelancing and work from home.
3. Search engine optimization and get any website ranked at google first page.
my other question if you may please,
can i just send the book idea i like to the agent and describe the main book idea to see if he going to accept it ?
Thanks a lot
Hi Osama,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/22 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I’m unable to say which of your book ideas would be best for you. There are variables and I’d need to know more about you and your goals, and that’s not the type of thing I can help with via my online FAQ page, unfortunately.
However…
Here are some links you might find helpful if your goal is to get a literary agent you decide on your direction:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
I was recently approached from a marketing agency that insists I obtain an agent. I was told that agents work on commission. Also, that I should not have to pay someone to be my agent. Is this true?
Hi Michelle,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/22 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
You’re absolutely right. Legit agents work on commission. You’ll see a lot more about this and related topics in my new 15-part guide below.
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Other things you might find helpful:
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Dear Mr. Malatesta,
I have been trying to find examples of children’s books that use professional photos of animals instead of illustrations. I’m doing a series meant for my autistic great-grandson that may be a blessing for others like him. Can you help?
Thank you very much for your time.
Hi Bonne,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/21 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I’ve seen books like that, but I don’t recall the names of the books or authors, unfortunately.
However…
Here are some links you might find helpful re: getting agent:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Just wondering – if you honestly think someone’s book stinks and will never make it to market do you still charge them your full fee and still try to help with a query letter, etc?
Hi Vic,
This is in reply to your 2022/08/15 message. Again, I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
Any author can register/pay for a one-time coaching session with me. I don’t see the material before the person registers. I leave those people better off than when they found me. However, if I don’t believe the author has a chance of getting an agent, I won’t suggest they consider doing more with me after that (unless I tell them their book is a long shot and they want to do try anyway, sometimes I’ll do that with them).
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
I want to contact you. But the problem is that my English is not very good. with google translate I can do a lot of correspondence. As in this letter. So I apologize in advance for any spelling mistakes.
That’s why when we agree with you to contact via e-mail or to have you meet with a friend whose English is good, Which would be more suitable?
If you answer this question, I would like to contact you in order to have my books.
Best regards
Hi Anonymous,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/14 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I’m not sure what your question is. What do you mean when you say you would “like to contact me in order to have my books?”
Please let me know.
Also…
Here are some links you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
You have a very big list of literary agents on your website. I am looking for an agent in NY who specializes in non-fiction, in particular politics, biography and psychology, and especially about Donald Trump. I would deeply appreciate your assistance in narrowing down my search. BTW, I have already published 11 books. Thank you very much.
Hi Avner,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/14 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I’m unable to do that type of research for authors posting on my website, unfortunately, as I would no longer have sufficient time for my coaching clients.
However…
Here are some links you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Is Readers Magnet a trustworthy group? Any experiences you might share?
Hi John,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/08 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I’m not familiar with that organization, so you should do some Googling.
Here are some other things you might find helpful as well, if you’re trying to get a literary agent:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
I noticed that most agents have their email address listed on Publishers Marketplace. Some also have a submission form on their site. Different submission forms require different things. Should I spend the time it would take to submit to each agent in the manner that they request, especially since that sometimes involves getting material in front of them that they would not otherwise see?
Or do you think it’s sufficient/preferable to send that single query letter out?
Hi Jill,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/07 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
Absolutely, send each agent exactly what they ask for.
Many if not most will pass on your work if you don’t.
Also…
You might find this helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
At my request, my publishing rights for my (celebrity) biography reverted to me this year. A TV documentary agreement based on my book appears likely in the fall of 2022, so I need an agent to help me land another publisher soon.
Question: In this case, how best may I approach agent(s) for representation, and do you offer a rate card for your services?
Hi Anonymous,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/03 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
Congratulations, and you’ll have a better chance than most getting an agent due to the good news.
Here are some links you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Will you edit my manuscript? If so, will the editing be done by an in-house editor? My manuscript is 79,243 words.
Hi Anonymous,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/03 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I’m not an editor but a coach/consultant, so I don’t offer full-on developmental editing or copyediting services.
However…
Here are some links you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
Editor Association
https://the-efa.org
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Hi Mark,
Your site has a lot of useful content!
I have a few years experience publishing in my previous career in public relations/journalism. I am seeking an agent for my recent project, a novel.
The agenting and marketing of a book are keys to its success as a bestseller, I believe. And I could use some help.
Are you looking at new projects?
Best regards,
Scott
www.scottinniss.com
www.autoroutecomm.ca
Hi Anonymous,
You posted a message for me on 2022/08/02 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
Thank you for the kind message, and yes, if it’s not too late I’d be happy to help.
To that end…
Here are some links you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
Greetings! I have authored two books (both e-books), one a fictional Thriller about a serial killer, the other a historical True Crime story re: murders of police officers. Unfortunately, my literary agent was unable to secure a publisher before retiring a few years ago.
Any comments or suggestions?
Many thanks,
Anonymous
Hi Anonymous,
You posted a message for me on 2022/07/31 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
Since it’s been a few years, you might be able to get a different agent to try and sell one or both books.
To that end…
Here are some links you might find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
I would like to be able to contact Ann Tobias. I have a large file of correspondence between her and Carol Lerner from the period 1984-1989. I would like to offer her the return of this personal correspondence if she would care to have it.
My name is Ralph Lerner.
Hi Carol,
You posted a message for me on 2022/07/31 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
You’d have to contact her directly, using contact information you’re (hopefully) able to find for her online.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com
My storyline is about medical malpractice, writing about actual cases. Published two books with a third soon to be released. I am asking for a conversation with you. My subject is quite different and thought provoking. www.rolandjbeckerman.com
Hi Roland,
You posted a message for me on 2022/07/28 but I’m not sure you got my reply so I’m sending it a second time (I was notified recently we had an issue with our reply notification system that prevented some of my replies from being sent).
In response to your post…
I’m happy to help.
To that end…
Here are some links you will find helpful:
How to Get a Literary Agent (NEW 15-Part Guide)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-to-get-a-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Database (Directory of Literary Agents)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-database/
How I Got My Literary Agent (Success Stories)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/how-i-got-my-literary-agent/
Literary Agent Advice (1-on-1 Coaching/Consulting)
https://getaliteraryagent.com/literary-agent-advice/
And..
If you want/need help with anything else, you can post on my new “Ask a Literary Agent” page at https://getaliteraryagent.com/ask-a-literary-agent/. I’ll always do what I can to point you in the right direction. And, on that same page, you’ll find my answers to the questions authors ask me most.
All my best,
– Mark
Mark Malatesta
https://markmalatesta.com
The Bestselling Author
https://thebestsellingauthor.com
Literary Agent Undercover
https://literary-agents.com