The Poets & Writers Guide to Literary Agents

Searching for an agent?

Poets & Writers is here to help. A collection of articles edited by the staff of Poets & Writers Magazine, The Poets & Writers Guide to Literary Agents includes straightforward advice from professionals in the literary field and additional resources with insider tips.

Updated for 2025, this handy resource will give you everything you need to know about what agents do, what you can expect from them, and how to find the best agent for you and your work:

• The essentials of querying and agent etiquette 
• How to read an agency contract
• How to use comp titles to draw positive attention to your book
• Advice from editors on how to find the best fit with an agent
• How to use agent feedback to your advantage

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