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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.
Industry standard practice is that literary agents are paid for their work through the commission they make when they sell your book and not by directly charging the author(s) they represent. As a client, you may be required to pay for the cost of making phone calls and mailing packages.