Can I get a literary agent from another country?

If the book does well, your agent can work through co-agents and sell rights in the USA, Canada, the UK, and all other English-speaking countries, and then perhaps sell translation rights to other non-English language markets.

Does your literary agent need to live near you?

A: There’s no rule that says you need to live in the same town, city or even country as your agent. In fact, many authors live several states away from their agents. The writer/agent relationship is kind of like a marriage.

How do you know if you have a bad literary agent?

It’s them.

1. They don’t respond to emails. Every literary agent likes to create the idea that they are constantly busy doing their work.
2. They don’t provide guidance.
3. They drag their feet.
4. They have no concept of metrics.
5. They lie—badly.
6. They act like they’re doing you a favor.

Can UK authors query US agents?

International authors from Commonwealth countries should probably query UK literary agents in the first instance. International authors from non-Commonwealth countries should probably query US agents.

How many literary agents should I query UK?

For authors teetering on the fence between traditional publishing and self-publishing, it can be tough to know how many agents to query before you forge ahead with the latter. Fortunately, I’m here with an answer: you should query exactly 20 agents, no more, no less, before you decide to self-publish.

Can I trust a literary agent?

There’s a high level of trust involved in an agent-author relationship — on both sides. Authors have to trust that their agent is doing their best, and agents have to let authors write. Don’t micromanage your agent by telling them how to do their job. Sign with an agent you trust and respect from the start.

How do I leave a literary agent?

Steps To Take When Firing Your Literary Agent

1. Follow your contract guidelines. Your contract may stipulate the method of termination.
2. Send a letter.
3. Ask for a list.
4. Consider making a phone call.
5. Be nice.
6. QUESTION: What would make you fire your literary agent?