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How To Find A Good US Literary Agent<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We receive lots of questions, but two of the most common must be: how do you find a literary agent? Do you know literary agents who are taking on new, first-time writers? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of ways to figure out which agents represent your genre but finalising your shortlist can be a painstakingly long, dull task. Unless you\u2019re using AgentMatch<\/a>, that is.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve done all the hard work for you: scoured the four corners of the web for every interview, interesting fact, and noteworthy quote, it\u2019s all there. So, why not take out our 7-day free trial<\/a> to get complete access to all the US literary agent profiles.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After selecting your country (we advise that US based authors query US based agents), genre or non-fiction subject, you\u2019ll receive a personalised list of suitable agent profiles. Save your search results and work through them one by one, at your own pace. Here\u2019s some names to get you started: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lauren Bieker<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelia Appel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joquelle Caiby<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sonali Chanchani<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Kim<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiana Nguyen<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quressa Robinson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need more information? We break everything down in our guide to finding a literary agent<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s invaluable for all querying authors! <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n

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Looking for agents who will love your work?<\/h2>

Take the stress out of querying by searching our database of literary agents from the UK, US, Canada and Australia. View bios at a glance, access exclusive interviews, and build your shortlist of agents in your genre.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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How Do You Find An Agent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nearly all agents take on new authors. If they didn\u2019t, they\u2019d go out of business. It might not happen straightaway, but eventually they will. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to remember that all agents need to submit to the same group of editors. They\u2019re a small group at that: most books are pitched to 8-12 publishers in the first round of marketing. So, all agents are looking for quality manuscripts. If they find one, and love it, they\u2019ll take it on. If they don\u2019t, they won\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s somewhat easier to secure a new up-and-coming agent than a giant of the industry. That\u2019s not because quality standards are different \u2013 because they\u2019re not \u2013 but because newer agents are actively seeking submissions and are prepared to work hard to grow their client list. If you went to such an agent, with a manuscript that was dazzling but still imperfect, then they may be prepared to work with you to fix it. However, a more established agent with an already long client list may regretfully turn the book down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for an agent who genuinely welcomes first-time authors, rather than just accepting them, it\u2019s a good idea to approach those who don\u2019t necessarily have an established client base. So, you\u2019re looking for agents new to the role, or those who have come into the profession from somewhere else in the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t just query smaller agencies, there are plenty small agencies that already have an extensive client base. Also, larger agencies tend to have more new recruits hungry to build their list. Try not to rule anyone out until you\u2019ve done your research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

As always, these guidelines should be balanced against everything else. Ultimately, you\u2019re looking for an agent who genuinely loves your book and believes they can sell it. The fact that the agent may work for a small or large agency, or maybe new to the game or well-established, doesn\u2019t matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You, the book, the agent. If these three things gel, then nothing else matters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you keep getting agent rejections<\/a> or just want to perfect your manuscript first, then it\u2019s time to ask for help<\/a>. There\u2019s lots of information out there. We\u2019ve helped hundreds of authors in their writing journeys, and we can help you too. So, get in touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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