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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.
It is tough to get an agent, but itâs important to understand that of the three steps listed above, the first step is the easiest. Agents act as a âfilteringâ system for publishers these days. For every manuscript sent to a publishing house, there were thousands of manuscripts and query letters examined by agents. Agents are always looking for well-written manuscripts. If you canât find representation for your manuscript, donât blame the agents.