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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.
Literary Agent Standard Commission On Book Sales To Domestic Publishers. Generally speaking, literary agents take 15% of your total income from the first sale of your book before taxes. For example, if you receive a $10,000 advance on the first sale of the book to a major publisher, your literary agent will take a commission of $1,500. If you make any royalties beyond your advance, your agent will receive 15% of those royalties. Some literary agents have been known to contract higher or lower commissions, but 15% is currently the standard rate.