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Ghostwriting Confidential: Why Is It So Hard to Get an Agent?

April 10, 2024

HINT: IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT

Here’s a question we get all the time from prospective authors: How do I get an agent?

And here’s the honest, sobering answer: it’s a hard row to hoe. Indeed, for most first-time authors, seeking out a literary agent is a time-consuming, challenging process with low odds of success.

To learn more about why that’s the case, and to get our time-tested tips for maximizing your chances of attracting an agent if you decide to go that route, check out our latest edition of Ghostwriting Confidential: Straight Talk for New Authors here.

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