Is it important to have an agent?

Some people wonder if they need an agent to get them in the door. I think getting an agent is just like trying to find a publishing company. It's hard and takes a long process to find what you need. The question really is which path of publication are you taking.

I'm currently instructing a class for this topic and we speak briefly on agents. If you are publishing a book that you feel needs to get into the right hands to be a success, an agent is the way to go. Agents will get your manuscript into the right hands and get you the right deal. Some publishing companies are not even accepting submissions unless you have an agent.

An agent is the middle man between you and the publisher but again, you must determine what your publication path is. If you are publishing through POD then you don't need an agent. You don't have to sell your book. All they want is your money.

But to give your book the professional push you need, getting an agent is the way to go. I will advise that you search and look around before deciding on an agent.

Here's a website I found about agents. You will want to read this: http://www.sfwa.org/beware/agents.html

If you are looking for an agent, look here: http://www.writers.net/agents.html

Before we end today's blog...

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Signing Off,
Dominique Watson