: Re: using a literary agent I have read numerous books on the pros and cons of getting representation with a literary agent. Would any of you care to give advice on whether or not an agent is

Keep in mind, an agent has more functions than just to sell your book. Having sold a book to a major publisher without an agent, I can certainly attest that it is possible. However, in hindsight, I would have been better off getting one. Unless you want to become an expert in the business of books, and you have time and opportunity to hobnob with publishers, an agent will probably be well worth the fees.

For instance, as I mentioned in another post, I'm interested in trying to get my book reissued, or the rights back, and I haven't had much success. I'm reasonably sure if I had an agent, this wouldn't be an issue.

(On the downside, it isn't particularly easy to get a good agent --selling your book might actually even be easier!)

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: Skip the rewrite. When you're done with the first draft, fix the spelling errors. Fix any other obvious errors. Then publish it. If it isn't readable, nobody will read it. No problem. But

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: Re: using a literary agent I have read numerous books on the pros and cons of getting representation with a literary agent. Would any of you care to give advice on whether or not an agent is

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: Resource for someone better at editing than writing (I had a previous question, closed as too opinion-based, about being a better editor than writer. I wasn't able to rescue that one, but

: Skip the rewrite. When you're done with the first draft, fix the spelling errors. Fix any other obvious errors. Then publish it. If it isn't readable, nobody will read it. No problem. But

: How do you get paid for getting your book published? I've heard that there are 2 ways to get paid: The writer will get (for example) 3 cents per word. Then, even if the book is a huge

: Writing a PhD thesis. Question about (an informal) introduction I am preparing scientific thesis for the degree of PhD. It is a mathematical thesis. It is usually very difficult to tell your

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