Literary Agent

A literary agent is a professional representative for authors and their written works. They serve as intermediaries between writers and publishers, helping authors refine their manuscripts, navigating contractual negotiations, and securing publishing deals. Their expertise includes understanding the publishing industry, identifying appropriate publishers or editors for a manuscript, and advocating for the author’s interests. Essentially, a literary agent works to advance an author's career, ensuring their work reaches the right publishers and audiences while managing the business aspects of publishing so the author can focus on writing.