The most reliable avenue to find an agent is through the Association of Authors' Representatives -- see link below.
They don't charge reading fees. Beware of agents who ask for money upfront, they are often ripoffs.
You can also get the most current issue of Writer's Market -- it will list literary agents who are hiring that year.
Inkwell Management
Alan Radcliffe (a literary agent) and Marcia Gresham (a casting agent)
John McPhee's literary agent is Amanda Urban, who is a prominent figure in the publishing world and works with the literary agency ICM Partners. Urban has represented McPhee for many years, helping to promote his extensive body of work, which includes essays, nonfiction, and other writings.
Michael Talbot's literary agent was the renowned agent and publisher, Doris H. Heller. She played a significant role in representing his work and helping to shape his literary career. Talbot was known for his contributions to the genre of science fiction and fantasy, particularly his novel "The Delicate Dependency." Heller's expertise in the field aided in bringing Talbot's unique voice to a wider audience.
No, Joanna Cole is not a literary agent; she was a well-known author, best recognized for her series of children's books, including the popular "Magic School Bus" series. She wrote engaging stories that combined entertainment with educational content. Cole passed away in 2020, leaving behind a significant legacy in children's literature.
Eoin Colfer's literary agent is Sophie Hicks at the Ed Victor Ltd agency.
Shel Silverstein's literary agent was Sterling Lord.
Have some published work then see who other big writers same genre use
Sheneska Jackson’s novel was passed to Simon & Schuster by literary agent Faith Childs.
Amy Rennert.
Inkwell Management
One can locate a good literary agent on the Publishers Marketplace website. For a monthly fee of $25, you can access agents, editors, and read reviews.
no - however an appropiate degree needs to be obtained and most have to work their way up through a large firm in order to become a literary agent
FLF Press in Florida publishes independent authors and is accepting submissions. Information at flf.org. Also look for Literary Publishers in the Florida Yellow Pages
Stephen King's agent is currently Chuck Verrill of Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents.
Answer Literary Agents if you can find an honest one, first read the writers manuscript and if he or she seems to think it will sell then they take it to the approiate Publisher to be published. It seems that honest hard working literary agents are soon to become a thing of the past. I don't say this to sound like I hate literary agents, but I certainly don't trust them either. I have three books published and not one of these three books did I bother to use a Literary Agent because I couldn't find an honest one to represent me. The one piece of information that I can offer you is this. If you contact a Literary Agent and that person wants to charge you a reading fee, run like the devil is chasing you because Literary Agents with good standing in the writing business don't ask for reading fee's.
This depends on what year it is. The best way to find a good literary agent is to get the latest copy of the Writer's Market Guide to Literary Agents. You can also find out who your favorite author's agent is, and write to that agency.