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    What to expect when you’re querying

    Dec 02, 2021 6 minutes

    The end of the year is fast approaching, which means New Year and resolutions are just around the corner. If you want to make 2022 the year you take the plunge and begin the journey to getting your book published, keep reading. We’ve been speaking to four literary agents from Curtis Brown, one of the partners of the Discoveries Prize, to get their advice on querying agents.

    First and foremost, can you tell us a little more about what a literary agent does?

    LM: A literary agent is an author’s fiercest champion and most passionate advocate. We are by an author’s side from the first seeds of a book – whether a debut or the latest from an established writer – through every stage of their writing career. Be that the early stages of project development, negotiating a publishing deal, or supporting them throughout the publication process.

    It also involves being a good sales person, too. It is our job to find the best deals for our authors and their work.

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