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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.
As an author, the most important thing you need to understand about agents is that they represent YOU. If an agent has a good reputation (i.e., a brand), that reputation will accrue to your benefit: If the agent is knowledgeable and well-read, publishers will assume that you are a person of literary meritâsomeone to be taken seriously. If the agent is prompt and responsive, publishers will assume that you are cooperative and low-maintenanceâsomeone they want to work with.