Agents Quote by John Lescroart

Having a literary agent makes a huge difference in submitting work. My agent has access and tremendous passion.

— Jacqueline Carey

Publishers, editors, agents all have one thing in common, aside from their love of cocktail parties. It's an incredible taste and an ability to…

— John Hodgman

Sadly, too much has changed about publishing ... not only does attractiveness matter to agents and editors, but there's no room anymore for a…

— Cris Mazza

I like people a lot, but I am not comfortable in literary New York situations. There is deep anxiety and tension around success here.…

— Elizabeth Strout

Getting your foot in the door with some publishing people can be important when you're starting out as a writer, but it's also not…

— Chad Harbach

I can see how a relationship with a writer would be an easy thing.

— Jeff Bridges

In my opinion, understanding who your target audience is, and what they want, and writing to them (and only them!) is the most important…

— John Locke

The fact that writers will go through so much to remain writers says something, perhaps everything. It would be far easier (and nearly always…

— Maria Lenhart

At every writers' conference, you have the opportunity to hear from best-selling authors, top literary agents, and excellent editors who will demystify the publishing…

— Tomi Adeyemi

Agents and publishers only want one thing - good writing.

— Jasper Fforde

I think new writers everywhere need opportunities to get published.

— Greg Egan

The ability to be present with every single person and engage was a great model for me of the work that a writer needs…

— Sandra Cisneros