So you have spent countless hours writing a manuscript and now you would like to see it published in book form for all the world to see.However, you know there are times when it may be impractical or impossible to publish your book and therefore you need to contact a reputed literary agent.Literary agent?Yes,literary agent!
Wikipedia says " A literary agent is an agent who represents writers and their written works to publishers, theatrical producers and film producers and assists in the sale and deal negotiation of the same. Literary agents most often represent novelists, screenwriters and major non-fiction writers. They are paid a fixed percentage (ten to twenty percent; fifteen percent is usual) of the proceeds of sales they negotiate on behalf of their clients".
Literary agencies can range in size from a single agent who represents perhaps a dozen authors, to a substantial firm with senior partners,sub-agents, specialists in areas like foreign rights or licensed merchandise tie-ins, and clients numbering in the hundreds. Most agencies, especially the smaller ones, will specialize to some degree, representing authors who (for example) write science fiction, or mainstream thrillers and mysteries, or children's books, or highly topical nonfiction. Very few agents will represent short stories or poetry.
Literary Agents are a new in India but are crucial in order to get published in other parts of the world,particularly the UK and USA. Literary agent can provide the essential link for authors to the Western publishing zone in a manner that is professional and meets international standards.
