Featured on the World's Largest Things T-Shirt! In 195(?), a giant penny was dedicated to commemorate the amazing story of an angel on snowshoes. Dr. Kate Newcomb was a country doctor responding to a need - the community of Woodruff Wisconsin desperately needed a hospital, but it seemed a daunting task.
How to get a literary agent. 1  Step 1. Write an absolutely excellent book. 2  Step 2. Have realistic expectations. 3  Step 3. Prepare your manuscript properly. 4  Step 4. Select your targets. 5  Step 5. Send out your book.
The author's agent sends their book out to the publishers. Usually either no one is interested, or only one publisher is interested. If only one publisher is interested, they make a low-ball offer (e.g. offer a small advance). The agent and author don't have much choice but to accept as it's the only offer.