Forum: Literary Agents Forum

Okay, before the email here are the requested parameters: Only send one email, I promise I'll respond, but it might be a week or so. Send me...

I should have said that those 12 to 15 editors rejected it. Sorry--I didn't make that clear.

Hi everyone, I have (or had) a high-powered agent who sold my first book, a memoir. He loved my second proposal, and so did the 12 to 15 editors...

Does anyone know anything about Phil Benedict. He doesn't charge reader's fees, but bills for postage for submissions. Thoughts? Advice?

Thanks everyone! I've been out of the game for a few years b/c I had twin babies so I'm convinced his slow response means he HATES it. Ugh, the joy...

How long should I wait for an agent who has previously sold my work to respond to a proposal I sent? I know typically you should wait 6-8 weeks but...

I have a published NF book with a major publisher and am looking to write fiction now. My agent has stated that if the writing/concept is strong...

I followed your advice re: cutting my synopsis down to one page. It worked beautifully! I used a fat purple marker and crossed out all the...

I just got a request for a partial, and they also want a one-page synopsis. Holy cow -- one page?! I've got a 5 1/2-page, double-spaced...

And what other "types" are agencies listed as??

I heavily rely on their site when doing my research! Can anyone tell me the skinny on Ashley Grayson?

....querying agents based in CA. Even when they've got a big "$" by their name on P&E. Am I being totally neurotic?

Those of you in the midst of Mission: Agent Seek -- So you've got your list of agents to query. You've been querying in batches. Naturally...

...queried an agent outside the US?

Obviously a paragraph gets a 1-tab indentation. But what about the first paragraph of each new chapter? Often, the first paragraph is not...