Writing your book has been a journey with twists and turns, hills and valleys, frustrations and joys. Now, you are nearing the end of that journey, but you need a vehicle to get you to your final destination... published. Where will you find the right person to assist you? There are a multitude of agents out there, but not all agents are legitimate.
Finding a good agent involves some work. There are many books that list them, but how do you know which one is for you? You really don't. While you might get lucky, who really wants to take that kind of chance with their manuscript?
I would suggest seeking an agent by way of those who have been there. Look for books in the same genre as yours. Open the front of the book and look for the 'acknowledgments' page. Many times an author will thank his/her agent. Jot down those names and contact them!
Another very good way to find an agent, is to contact publishers in which you are interested in submitting to, and ask them if they can supply you with a list of agents they use most frequently. You will be more than surprised at how many publishers will actually give out that information.
Online there are some very good resources as well....
By far, one of the most respected sources for agents is AAR - Association of Author's Representatives. It is a comprehensive listing of legitimate agents. You should be able to find the book in your local library.
At WritersNet (www.writers.net/agents.html), they list and allow only agents who do not charge reading fees. On the site there are search capabilities that help you to find an agent in your area, or one that specializes in the type of writing you do.
Inkspot is a very respected site as well. Market and Publishers Guideline Info for Writers (http://www.inkspot.com/market) offers information that helps you to ask the right questions of any agency/agent you are interested in. This is a resource definitely worth checking out!
Whatever your means of finding an agent, hopefully he or she will take you on the road to success!
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