Guide to Literary Agents

Just because you're excited someone wants to represent you doesn't mean you should let them take advantage of you. Beware of these red flags when negotiating contracts with agents.

        1. Watch for red flags. Reputable agents don’t charge reading fees or require other upfront payments, they don’t sell (or at least, don’t brag about sales) to vanity presses, and they will readily identify other authors and projects they’ve represented.
        2. Beware of excessive commissions. The norm is now 15 percent for book sales, though it can be up to 20–25 percent for foreign sales (for which the agent works with a subagent) and 10–20 percent for movie, TV and theatrical sales.
        3. Avoid commissions on speaking fees. Most reputable agents will not try to horn in on these, and they really aren’t entitled to, unless they were directly responsible for getting you the engagement.
        4. Keep control over expenses. Ideally your agent will not charge for onesie-twosie copies or standard postage, but only for unusual expenses—long-distance charges, major copying, courier services—and will work within spending limits (nothing over a fixed amount, say $100–$250, without your approval).
        5. Insist on timely payment. Ideally, you’ll get paid your 85 percent directly by the publisher, though many agents insist on collecting the entire amount first. (This is fairly standard but poses risks, especially if the agent goes bankrupt—so some writers push for “split accounting,” which requires the publisher to pay them directly.) Although most publishers still report and pay royalties semi-annually, typically within three months after the semi-annual period ends (so the royalty for a book sold in January arrives in late September!), your agent should pay you promptly upon receiving the funds—ideally within 10 days, but no longer than 30.

This guest column about agents was
pulled from the current issue of Writer's
Digest (Sept. 2009) Order it online
to see more queries as well as our exclusive
list of 24 Agents Who Want Your Work.

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Tuesday, September 08, 2009

What If an Agency Refers You to an Editor?
Posted by Chuck

Q: An agency wants to represent me but also wants me to pay $90 to have my memoir "polished" by someone they approve. I have read "grab the first agent" but also "do not pay any reading fees".
- Warren

A: Eek. Sounds dicey, Warren - I would get away.
      My first question is: What agency is it? A simple Google search, or a search in my book and its competing books/websites will tell you if it's reputable or not, and if it has good sales. But my guess is: It does not good sales and is not reputable (though I cannot be sure).
      You should never be paying upfront money like this. If a manuscript needs editing, you will most commonly just get a rejection letter. Or the agent may be nice enough to say "Strong story, but this needs editing and more work." However, a big red flag is when an agent mentions money or personally refers you to an editor. Is there a kickback in place? Who know. What happens is: You get your work "polished" by this editor, whatever the hell that really means, and then you still have no guarantees. You lost $90, and your manuscript may or may not be better, but you still have no guarantees. The agent will just say no.

Want more on this subject?

Talking money: How royalties and advances work.

Will agents try to scam you with costs?

What is a book auction?

Got a burning question about publishing? Send it to me at literaryagent@fwmedia.com and I may answer it on this blog.

Confused about formatting? Check out Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript.

Read about What Agents Hate: Chapter 1 Pet Peeves.

Want the most complete database of agents and what genres they're looking for? Buy the 2011 Guide to Literary Agents today!

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Literary Agents For Poetry Books?
Posted by Chuck

Q. Dear Writers Market, I write poetry and just wanted to inquire to if you have any suggestions or know of any agents who may consider taking poets on there books? Many Thanks.
- Jason

A. I'm sorry, Jason, but literary agents do not take on poetry books - at least 99.9% of the time they do not. Collections of poetry (chapbooks) are traditionally self-published by poets. Yes, some big-name poets do get work represented, but these are usually Poet Laureates, or fiction writers who have also written a collection of poetry. Beware any literary agent who reps poetry because they are likely a scammer. And if you see an agency that advertises how it reps poetry, oh man, run like hell.

This cool poetry slam pic courtesy
of Minnesota Artists

Want more on this subject?

My coworker, editor Robert Brewer, runs the amazing Poetic Asides blog.
Our WD writers' conference in NYC (Sept. 2009) has a big Poetry Slam!
Confused about formatting? Check out Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript.

Read about What Agents Hate: Chapter 1 Pet Peeves.

Want the most complete database of agents and what genres they're looking for? Buy the 2011 Guide to Literary Agents today!

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:01:22 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Is There a List of the 20 'Best' Agents?
Posted by Chuck

Q. Just bought your 2009 Guide from Amazon and am reading through it. I'd love to see a listing of 20 agents who have enough "clout" so that they would get the attention of a publisher; a publisher who'd say, "Well, if this agent thinks a book is good, I'm going to give it a serious look." Could you provide such a list?
        - Meyer

A. Unfortunately, Meyer, no such magic list exists.
       Let's examine this concept of a list for a second. If we were to compile a list of the 20 "biggest" agents making the "biggest" deals, that list would be of no value to you. A huge agent in DC or NYC who is selling multi-million-dollar celebrity biographies is not open for cold querying, so you can't contact them. What you should be looking for is an agent who has a track record of sales in the category/genre you write. Anybody who has a good track record obviously can get publishers' attention, so you know you're in good hands.
       Also, I should say that list of sales is important, but it isn't the end-all-be-all factor here. You want to find someone who likes your writing, who is on the same page with you career-wise, and who you can get along with for years to come.

Want more on this subject?

There is no list of the BEST agents, but there is a list of the WORST (scammers), and it's on Writer Beware's site.
Confused about formatting? Check out Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript.
Read about What Agents Hate: Chapter 1 Pet Peeves.
Want the most complete database of agents and what genres they're looking for? Buy the 2011 Guide to Literary Agents today!

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:27:34 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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Saturday, March 07, 2009

Pay Money Upfront?
Posted by Chuck

Q. Could you tell me if [name] of [redacted] Talent & Model Agency is an authorized agent for publishing books. She wants an upfront fee of $12,000, and it makes me wonder. Please let me know
- L.Z.

A. It's not a question of being "authorized," it's a matter of being reputable and honest - and real agents DON'T charge money upfront. They take 15% of your earnings. They make money when you make money.
Run away from this weird agency fast fast fast.

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Monday, December 01, 2008

What AAR Means, and Chuck's Oversimplified Four Tiers of Agents
Posted by Chuck

In my mind, there are four tiers of agents in terms of how ethical and reputable they are. Here is how I break it down to keep it simple. It's over-simplified, but should help new writers understand how things work and what to watch out for.

First (Top) Tier:
       In this tier, I put all the agents that are part of the Association of Authors' Representatives (AAR).
       Consider this: There is no test to be a literary agent. If you print up business cards that say you're a literary agent and create a Web site tomorrow, effectively, you're in business. Applying to and being accepted into the AAR is the closest thing to an accreditation that an agent can get. To be a member of the AAR, they have to follow a strict canon of ethics. To see the full canon, see the AAR Web site here.
       If you're hooked up with an AAR agent, nothing is guaranteed, naturally, but more than likely you're in great hands.

Second Tier
       In this tier, I put all reputable agents that are excellent reps, but just not part of the AAR. In reality, there is little difference between tier one and tier two, except for the three letters after the agent's name.  There are many agents who are excellent and ethical, but just not part of AAR for whatever reason - and they should not be ignored, by any means.
       In this tier, I would also include newer agents that have good intentions but have yet to really learn the system. I'm talking about a fresh young face at an agency who hasn't made her first sale yet. She is ethical and fair, yes, but she may not be that effective yet. That will come in time. You may not sell your book quickly, but you won't be out any dough.

Third Tier
       In this tier, I put agents that may very well have the ability to sell work, but also do shady things, such as charging fees or referrals to editing services. The agents are probably quite capable, and they could definitely sell your work to a publisher or production company, but they're also bending the rules when they like to make money on the side.
       Slippery slope here. There is a big fat line between the second and third tiers.

Fourth (Bottom) Tier
       Scammers, baby! I'm talking about the WL Literary Agency and the Writer Beware's legendary "20 Worst" literary agents.
       These are people who have absolutely no ability or intention to sell your work, and promise you success while picking your pocket. Stay away from the fourth tier! Stay away from the light, Carol Ann!

When I think of tiers, I
think of Connect Four. And
then I smile.

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Monday, December 01, 2008 11:21:31 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Beware the Children's Literary Agency
Posted by Chuck

Q. Hi, I have a finished manuscript that is for the age range of 7-12. Can you tell me if you are familiar with Children's Literary Agency? If so, can you tell me what you know about them? Thank you.
- Debbie

A. I am familiar with that agency and let me say unequivocally that they are not reputable. Do not submit to them unless you want to face the very probable scenario of you paying money and not seeing your book published.
Beware CLA...

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Thursday, August 21, 2008 12:30:56 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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Monday, July 21, 2008

Do Not Query Big Score Productions
Posted by Chuck

I suppose I should have posted this a long time ago, but late is better than never...

Big Score Productions was listed in a few past editions of Guide to Literary Agents. Somewhere in the past year (well after the 2008 edition hit shelves), Big Score started charging a $50 fee before reading submitted writing.

Don't query them. I took them out of the new edition, which is now in bookstores.

Concerning bad agencies

Once in a blue moon, I receive a complaint about an agency and it usually goes something like this: "Such and such agency won't return my calls!" I log the complaint and move on, but nothing much ever happens. The policy is that after 2-3 legitimate complaints, we start snooping around and making phone calls, and take them out of the database - but we almost never get even two troubling complaints about the same agency.

But about once a year, we receive about 5-20 about one bad one that snuck its way in. Big Score is one of those. Of course, you should never pay any upfront fees just so that your work is read or considered. No way, Jose.

One way to avoid this is to get a subscription to WritersMarket.com, rather than buying any print editions. As soon as we find out about any change to any publication or agent, we update the online database and it is changed immediately. It's very convenient. Plus, the online database has more than 6,000 listings for everything - not just agents.

Concerning this post's cadence

I just finished reading Tucker Max's I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, which is a frighteningly hilarious collection of moments centered around sex, beer and the rock-and-roll lifetstyle. I am trying not to take on his strange alpha-male, short sentence cadence, though it is difficult. You ever get around that British friend or Southern friend and you find yourself taking on their patterns of speech and possibly even a bit of an accent? I'm fighting that now. Sorry if I lose the battle...

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Finding a Literary Agent For Children's/Juvenile Writing
Posted by Chuck

Q. I looked into getting an agent. I sent a query to the Children's Literary Agency. They responded almost immediately asking for the manuscript. Their request was so instant that it really sent red flags up for me. I began to do Google searches for the company and found a lot of negative comments about the company. Several said they request manuscripts from every query they get. One had signed a contract with the company and ended up sending several hundred dollars for a professional edit. No one had actually ever been past the editing process with the company that I found online.
        When I read the e-mail from the agent, it stated that there is no phone number where they can be contacted. When asked about their company, they said, "We are bigger than a small agency and smaller than a large agency," and they travel to New York and Florida on a regular basis. Obviously, I deleted the e-mail requesting my manuscript.
        So now, I am a little "gun shy" contacting other agents. I have looked online and found many who are excepting query letters (not very many for a children's manuscript) but I'm afraid of who will be reading the query on the other side. That is when I found your website. I was hoping you would be able to give me some in site to reputable agents for children's literature. I don't have any false hope that this will be an easy process.
        - Marci

GLA: Thanks for writing, Marci. There is a lot here to address.
       First, well done on looking out for red flags and protecting yourself. A simple Google search could have saved a lot of other people like yourself time and money. That agency you speak of is widely regarded as a scam, and they are on Writer Beware's list of the 20 worst literary agencies out there.
       Next, on to your concern that few agents rep children's manuscripts. This is both very true and very false. The fact is that a TON of agents rep juvenile fiction - it's just that most of those I speak of are looking for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG). Both of these genres are hot in a publishing market that's cold, hence why so many agents are looking for the next big thing. That said, you are correct in saying that few agents rep picture book manuscripts and projects of a similar nature. Fewer picture books are published these days, and there is a glut of them sitting in agents' inboxes. Too many people want to write a picture book ms. If this is your goal, best of luck.
       Now, regarding how to find reputable literary agents. You have some options. Pick up a copy of Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market. Not only does it have plenty of agent listings, it also has instructional articles on writing/craft, as well as other market listings for children's writers. The website I help oversee is www.writersmarket.com, and it has the whole shebang in terms of literary agent listings. It has the biggest agent database you can find anywhere - but know that it is a pay site.
       Besides that, you can always check out AgentQuery.com, a helpful free resource online that lists reputable agents. Is it as big as WritersMarket.com? No, but it's free and it's very solid. You may want to join the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). It will likely cost a fee, but you can have access to their wisdom and a list of recommended agents.
       Those are some good places to start. Some options cost money. Some don't. But what I think happened is you just got spooked. You caught a real bad agency at first because you were looking in the wrong place. Search in the right places (mentioned above) and they're all reputable. They may not reply fast, and they may say "no" much more often than "yes," but you won't have to pay any upfront fees.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008 11:12:10 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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2009 Article Excerpt: Assessing Credibility
Posted by Chuck

I have officially wrapped up all editing on the 2009 Guide to Literary Agents. It's over. Finally. Done. (I. Love. Using. Periods.) To celebrate, I thought I'd post excerpts from the forthcoming upfront articles.

2009 Article Excerpt:

The Scoop on Researching Agents

"...Anybody can go to the neighborhood copy center and order business cards that say "literary agent," but that title doesn't mean she can sell your book. She may lack the proper connections with others in the publishing industry, and an agent's reputation with editors is a major strength or weakness.
        Agents who have been in the business awhile have a large number of contacts and carry the most clout with editors. However, veteran agents can be too busy to take on new clients or might not have the time to develop an author. Newer agents, on the other hand, may be hungrier, as well as more open to unpublished writers.
        If it's a new agent without a track record, be aware that you're taking more of a risk signing with her than with a more established agent. But know that even a new agent should not be new to publishing. Many agents were editors before they were agents, or they worked at an agency as an assistant. Experience is crucial for making contacts in the publishing world and learning about rights and contracts..."

         - "Assessing Credibility: The Scoop on Researching Agents" (page 14)

While Guide to Literary Agents is best known for its large and detailed list of literary agencies, every edition has plenty of informational articles and interviews designed to help writers perfect their craft and contact agents wisely. The 2009 edition is no different, with more than 80 pages of articles addressing numerous writing and publishing topics.

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Wednesday, June 04, 2008

How I Met One of the '20 Worst Agents'
Posted by Chuck

After every conference I attend and present at, I usually blog about the happenings of the weekend - such as the people I met and the things I saw, etc. If you've read the blog long enough, you'd know I go to a lot of writers' conferences. And the first one I ever attended may have been the wackiest. It's when I met an infamous unscrupulous "agent" who was deemed one of the 20 Worst by Write Beware.

First: The Conference

I'm not gonna go into specifics (names/places), but let me just entertain you for a second...

So I fly to a location in the Midwest and it's my first writers' conference ever. I show up the following morning to a Holiday Inn. I enter the main room and see that the entire audience is comprised of about 9 people. It turns out that the "conference" is actually just a small writers' group. So I'm like "OK, Chuck. Just give your speech and get this done."

After the speech, I start to meet with writers and have those little one-on-one sessions where I just answer any questions a writer may have. Then one of the attendees comes up to me and shows me her self-published book, asking how to market it and get an agent. I look at the cover. It's called "Uncle Jerry and the Bad Touch." NOT A JOKE!! Priceless!!

So I stammer for about 10 seconds, then scratch my head, then clear my throat. "I'm no expert on picture books, but I think this is kind of an odd subject for a book like this," I said.

Second: Meeting One of the "20 Worst"

I get introduced to the only literary agent in attendance. Upon hearing I work for Writer's Digest magazine (I did at that time), she immediately blasts my magazine, saying a recent article was inaccurate, etc. (Whatever!) She introduced herself and quickly brought up that she was on the "20 Worst" list, trying to discredit the list's rationale.

During her speech to the crowd, she revealed why she is one of the most reviled agents in America. She charges her clients an upfront fee of like $3,000! Insane again! When someone asked her about recent sales, she alluded to some private sales to big companies and basically gave no specifics of any kind. This smooth talking was too slick to be unrehearsed.

There was one especially nice tale she told. Expounding on why she charges thousands of bucks upfront, she addressed how a lot of people hate her, and even brought up one occassion where a disgruntled writer sent in a "special" package to her office in the Midwest. This package was rigged to spray dead animal parts and blood all over the office when opened. It was opened, and some assistant got the surprise of her young life, while this agent got a crazy bill from the EPA after clean-up.

How pissed do you have to be to rig a dead animal bomb? Doesn't a sick, elaborate thing like that have to clue this bad agent in on something?

Insane.

Anyway, check out the list of the 20 Worst again just to refresh yourself with those who should be avoided.

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Wednesday, June 04, 2008 3:50:47 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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Monday, December 24, 2007

Is WL Writers Agency Reputable? No Way, Jose.
Posted by Chuck

"Is WL Writers Agency an agency
that is ethical and can get results?
They are interested in my manuscript."

That's the question of the day, submitted by a writer named David.

The answer: Absolutely not. WL Writers Agency is actually a sprawling agency that is comprised of many little fee-charging agencies, such as the notoriously bad New York Literary Agency and Poet's Literary Agency.

In fact, this agency is named one of the "20 Worst" by Writer Beware, a site dedicated to protecting writers from all the Internet scams out there. See the Writer Beware "20 Worst" page here for more information.

Always remember: When in doubt, simply Google. I Googled "WL Writers Agency" and was immediately immersed in dozens of message boards, forums and blogs where writers were denouncing the agency as unscrupulous.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Avoid Getting Scammed (2008 GLA Article Excerpt)
Posted by Chuck

2008 Article Excerpt:

WD book editors talk about how
writers can avoid getting scammed
by dishonest agents.

"First of all, it can't be stressed enough that you should never pay agents any fees just so they consider your work. Only small fees (such as postage and copying) are acceptable - and those miniscule costs are administered after the agent has contacted you and signed you as a client.
A typical scam goes something like this: You send your work to an agency and they reply with what seems like a form letter or e-mail, telling you they love your story. At some point, they ask for money, saying it has to do with distribution, editing, production, submissions, analysis or promotion. By that point, you're so happy with the prospect of finding an agent (you probably already told your family and friends) that you nervously hand over the money. Game over. You've just been scammed. Your work may indeed end up in print, but you're likely getting very little if any money. To be a successful author, publishers must pay you to write; you must never pay them."

- "Sign on the Dotted Line: Research Your Options and Beware of Scams" (page 51)

While Guide to Literary Agents is best known for its large and detailed list of literary agencies, every edition has plenty of informational articles and interviews designed to help writers perfect their craft and contact agents wisely. The 2008 edition is no different, with more than 80 pages of articles addressing numerous writing and publishing.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 3:43:23 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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Friday, July 13, 2007

Beware Anxious Agents: Part 2
Posted by Chuck

After browsing through some more Writer Beware blog posts, I got to thinking more about my previous advice to "beware anxious agents." In a previous post, I talked about how agents seldom take on new clients, so writers should approach overly enthusiastic reps with extreme caution. I mentioned that any agency who advertises, especially, is a big fat scam.

But there's more, my friends. Make sure you run away from any agency that directly solicits you or that uses testimonials. Let's think about this: How ridiculous is it to use a testimonial? "Randy McMasters sold my book for big bucks! He's awesome!"

You know who uses testimonials? Freelance editors and script doctors - because they want your money. Legitimate agents never charge upfront fees, so an agency posting a testimonial on their blog or Web site is loony; nay, it's inconceivable.

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Friday, July 13, 2007 1:39:59 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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Literary Agents for Poets?
Posted by Chuck

Thanks to a tip from another WD blog, Poetic Asides, I heard about a good article on the Writer Beware site addressing how big-name literary agents never accept poetry submissions. Here's a snippet from the article:

"Listen up, poets. Apart from celebrity projects and writers who are already well-known, successful literary agents rarely represent poets. Even in the best of circumstances, poetry collections are a tough sell, and the poetry market, which is dominated by small presses, simply isn’t lucrative enough to make it worth most agents’ while. Poets generally get their start by selling individual poems to reputable markets. Once they've built up a track record, they can submit their collections to small publishers on their own. Beware, therefore, of literary agents whose guidelines say they represent poets or that they're seeking poetry collections. Nearly always, they’re unscrupulous operators looking to charge a fee, or amateurs who know nothing about the realities of the business. Most have no track record of sales to paying publishers of any kind." Check out the full article here.

Basic Agent Info:

About 99 percent of what literary agents represent is novels and nonfiction books. Some agents specialize in handling plays. Some will represent collections of short stories, but such collections are a hard sell, which is why very few agents do this. Poetry is even worse, with almost no literary agents accepting poetry submissions. And, of course, literary agents do not represent magazine or newspaper writing. Poetic Asides and other sites will tell you much more about how to legitimately get your poetry published, but I will tell what I know - and what I know is that writers should stay the heck away from Poetry.com. (By the way, the Poetic Asides blog was recently declared "Blog of the Week" by the Institute of Children's Literature. Coolness.)

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Friday, July 13, 2007 1:21:43 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Beware Anxious Agents
Posted by Chuck

With the exception of those representatives new to the business and actively building their client list, agents will likely have a full roster of clients (writers) that demands much of their time. There are contracts to negotiate, edits to suggest, manuscripts to submit, bills to pay, etc. Add all that up and you get this: Agents are busy people, and aren't exactly racing around the world looking for a whole bunch of new clients to sign.

That's why writers should be wary of any agent that seems overly enthusiastic. Real agents don't offer you representation with a snail mail letter, complimenting generic aspects of your work. And here's a big tip: Real agents don't advertise. They get too many poor submissions as it is, so why would they spend money to attract more? If you see a Google Ad for a literary agency, such as the infamously bad New York Literary Agency (a member of the "20 Worst Agencies"), that agency is a scam. They will lure you in and then mention money.

Sure, real agents are still looking for new writers. As one rep put it, "We're always searching for an unpolished gem." But remember: If something seems too good to be true, it very well may be, so make sure you're in reputable hands before signing anything.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2007 2:50:25 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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Monday, June 25, 2007

The 20 Worst Agencies
Posted by Chuck

Since this blog is relatively new, I feel compelled to include informative posts where, sometimes, the information is not exactly breaking news.

That said, check out Writer Beware's famed Thumbs Down Agency List, where Writer Beware lists the 20 worst agencies out there that prey on new writers.

What's the difference between a legitimate agency and a scam? Simple: money. Scam agencies will charge you upfront fees just to consider your work or submit it to publishers. The Thumbs Down list was updated in March 2007 and is definitely worth a look-see if you're not familiar with it. Note: Guide to Literary Agents, and writersmarket.com, list no agents that charge upfront fees.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 11:25:27 AM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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