
Literary Agents

Literary agents serve as intermediaries between writers and potential employers such as publishers and television producers. Agents also represent actors, artists, athletes, musicians, politicians, and other public figures who may seek to undertake writing endeavors. In essence, agents sell a product: their clients' creative talent. In addition to finding work for their clients, agents also may negotiate contracts, pursue publicity, and advise clients in their careers. The majority of literary agents work in New York and Los Angeles, and many others work in San Francisco, Chicago, and Miami. There are approximately 12,110 agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in the United States. Literary agents make up a small percentage of this group.

The Association of Authors' Representatives defines literary agents as those who only represent book authors; it says that agents who represent writers who craft stage plays, screenplays, television material, and musicals are known as dramatic agents. For the purposes of this article, literary agents are those who work with all types of writers.


Quick Facts
Alternate Title(s) None
Salary Range $25,000 to $100,000
Work Environment Primarily Indoors
Education and Training
  • High School Diploma
Related School Subjects
  • Business
  • English
  • Speech
Skills
  • Business Management
  • Interpersonal
  • Writing
Personality Traits
  • Creative
  • Enterprising
  • Realistic
Licensure/Certification None

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Yearly Salary Range (US$ Thousands)
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