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How to get a literary agent. 1  Step 1. Write an absolutely excellent book. 2  Step 2. Have realistic expectations. 3  Step 3. Prepare your manuscript properly. 4  Step 4. Select your targets. 5  Step 5. Send out your book.
Go to your bookstore and purchase a copy of the Writer's Digest book Writer's Marke t. We have the book on our Books for Writers page The book lists all publishers and agents. Advice is given on how to submit your manuscript or query. Find the publishers that specialize in the genre (subject matter) your book matches.