Access to Agents: The Short Answer

Top agents can be hard to access without some connection or introduction from another author. But most agents—even the high-profile ones—will have their submission guidelines online whether it’s their agency’s website or within another publishing-centric site such as the Association of American Literary Agents (formerly the Association of Authors’ Representatives or AAR). You can do a search at https://aalitagents.org/ for agents and be linked to ones who could represent your book. Tailor your pitch to each agent you approach. A compelling query letter and small sample of your material might get you in the door. Industry conventions such as book fairs and literary events can also be excellent places to meet prospective agents in person. Writer’s Digest keeps a list of events by state here.

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