What Literary Agents Really Do and Why They Matter

Publishing & Author Career
2009
Featuring Jill Marr

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Jill Marr offers an insider’s perspective on the role of literary agents. She explains how agents find clients, what they look for in submissions, and how authors can build strong, lasting partnerships. Her guidance offers clear and practical insight for writers seeking representation in today’s publishing world.

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