Agents Quote by Stephen King
““remember Stephen King's First Rule of Writers and Agents, learned by bitter personal experience: You don't need one until you're making enough for someone to steal ... and if you're making that much, you'll be able to take your pick of good agents.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Stephen King on Writing, 1990s
Writers should wait until they have marketable work before seeking agents, then they can choose the best ones.
In simple terms: Wait for success before hiring an agent.
Key Takeaway
Seek agents after proven success.
Themes
career
writing
business
patience
choice
Mood
pragmatic
realistic
Type
advice
business
When to use this quote
- publishing contracts
- career planning
- self‑promotion
- financial stability
Key Concepts
Marketability
agency selection
negotiation
Questions to Reflect On
- When is the right time to seek representation?
- How do you assess marketability?
A Different Perspective
Success may be hard to define; early agents can still help.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
