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Explore all careersA Literary Agent represents authors, pitches work to publishers, negotiates contracts, offers guidance, and manages rights within the publishing industry.
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A Literary Agent represents authors, assisting them in securing publishing deals and managing rights. They review manuscripts, pitch authors’ work to publishers, and negotiate contracts.
Literary Agents also provide career guidance, offer feedback, and help authors market their work. The role involves strong networking, communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of the publishing industry.