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Getting an agent

Getting an agent may seem like an intimidating process, so we've broken down exactly what a literary agent is, and what they're looking for. You'll get a look into how a literary agent is part of the publishing process, and some top tips for how to find the right one for you, as well as how to pitch your book to them.

If you're finding some of the publishing language confusing, we've written a piece on understanding jargon, so you can navigate any future conversations and reading with ease.

If you're looking for an illustration agent, take a look at our section for illustrators.

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What is a literary agent?

Like many creative industries, the publishing industry relies on a highly experienced network of agents who work with, and for, authors in a number of different ways: from securing opportunities, to managing negotiations, to offering advice and support. Publishing can be an overwhelming industry for an author on their own, and that’s where a literary […]
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Understanding publishing jargon

Publishing, like any industry, has a lot of jargon. We know that can make it difficult to navigate the different stages of the publishing process, or even know where to start. Here’s our A-Z guide to some of the most common words and terms you might hear in your journey to getting published. Acquisition  When […]
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How to pitch your book to an agent

The majority of authors we publish, especially fiction books, will be represented by a literary agent.  To get a literary agent to represent you as a new writer, you’ll need to pitch your book to them, usually in the form of a covering letter or email.    Cathryn Summerhayes, a literary agent at Curtis Brown, […]
Illustration of writer and agent meeting and shaking hands

What is a literary agent?

Like many creative industries, the publishing industry relies on a highly experienced network of agents who work with, and for, authors in a number of different ways: from securing opportunities, to managing negotiations, to offering advice and support. Publishing can be an overwhelming industry for an author on their own, and that’s where a literary […]
Illustration of a writer in the middle of question marks and speech bubbles

Understanding publishing jargon

Publishing, like any industry, has a lot of jargon. We know that can make it difficult to navigate the different stages of the publishing process, or even know where to start. Here’s our A-Z guide to some of the most common words and terms you might hear in your journey to getting published. Acquisition  When […]
Illustration of writer and agent meeting and shaking hands

How to pitch your book to an agent

The majority of authors we publish, especially fiction books, will be represented by a literary agent.  To get a literary agent to represent you as a new writer, you’ll need to pitch your book to them, usually in the form of a covering letter or email.    Cathryn Summerhayes, a literary agent at Curtis Brown, […]
Illustration of writer and agent meeting and shaking hands

What is a literary agent?

Like many creative industries, the publishing industry relies on a highly experienced network of agents who work with, and for, authors in a number of different ways: from securing opportunities, to managing negotiations, to offering advice and support. Publishing can be an overwhelming industry for an author on their own, and that’s where a literary […]
Illustration of a writer in the middle of question marks and speech bubbles

Understanding publishing jargon

Publishing, like any industry, has a lot of jargon. We know that can make it difficult to navigate the different stages of the publishing process, or even know where to start. Here’s our A-Z guide to some of the most common words and terms you might hear in your journey to getting published. Acquisition  When […]
Illustration of writer and agent meeting and shaking hands

How to pitch your book to an agent

The majority of authors we publish, especially fiction books, will be represented by a literary agent.  To get a literary agent to represent you as a new writer, you’ll need to pitch your book to them, usually in the form of a covering letter or email.    Cathryn Summerhayes, a literary agent at Curtis Brown, […]

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