Author-advice Quote by Sarah Gerdes

I think it's important to have an experienced writer or editor critique your work to get it ready to pitch an agent.

— Tom Robinson

I knew what book we had to write, it was clear in my head; it was journals and poetry. So I passed on their…

— Kenny Loggins

With agents, I've learned to bring them into the process when I feel confident. You're the only one that can really know what's right…

— Casey Wilson

“Before it occurred to me that I might actually need an agent, I had generated well over three million dollars' worth of income, a…

— Stephen King

I feel like my agents are really amazing and smart.

— Stephanie Beatriz

As an agent, you probably know the talent through and through more than anybody.

— Rich Paul

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

— Jacqueline Carey

“Clients who understand the return on investment you offer will jump at the chance to work with you. To”

— Michael Port

Whenever something good comes up that sounds like I could be part of the project, my manager and my agents send me in on…

— Tyler Posey

After a while the business end of writing takes too much of the writing time. Better to pay someone ten percent and find that…

— Roger Zelazny

I tell my agent that I want to read everything.

— Jena Malone

“Nobody ever takes note of [my advice], because it’s not the answer they wanted to hear,” Martin said. “What they want to hear is…

— Cal Newport