Do you write a story or had published something?
Thanks for the suggestion but I am currently interested to publish only physically...
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you do not need an agent. It is a lot easier to get published if you have an agent. But it's very difficult to get an agent if you've never had anything published..
The advantages of an agent are:
1) If an agent gives your manuscript to a publisher, the publisher is more likely to read it AND more likely to have a positive view on it (i.e. more likely to publish). If you don't have an agent, there's a very good chance the publisher won't bother looking at it.
2) they can push for better terms - they know what standard offers are, and how to play one publisher against another, so you'll probably get paid more. A lot of agents are attorneys, and those that aren't know which ones to use.
3) The agent has more useful connections - they can get you on a book tour, television interviews, they might even be able to get your published book into the hands of people at the movie studios. It'll be a lot more work for you, but the goal will be to make you do a lot better.
4) They've got a better handle on alternatives - not just publishing in one place, perhaps they might get your book published in anthologies or magazines. They can also help sell the book into foreign markets
But, getting an agent can be as difficult as getting published - a publisher merely needs to be convinced you'll sell enough copies for them to make a profit. An agent needs to be convinced you're going to be a star, so that their small cut of the profits is worth their time. But they don't just help you get your first book published, they help you manage your career.
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Wow, I am really grateful for this information! it helped me a lot to get a more ample and real perspective of how things work, I really appreciate it! Thank you!
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there's also a downside - agents take on quite a few writers, but make most of their money off just one or two big ones. They will always prioritize the big writer over the small one. If one of their clients turns out to be the next stephen king or john grisham, that's who all their time and attention will be focused on. Likewise, if your first book only does so-so, they won't be anywhere near as dedicated for your second book. And if your first book is a bust, good luck getting them to answer the phone (even though you may still be under contract)
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I know it's a very specific question but I hope someone can help and that somehow people from other countries can also benefit from it.
I'm from Brazil and currently writing an science fiction adventure. But... my dream is to publish in US because if people like it, there is a better chance of some movie studio to transform it in a movie than if it was published in my country.
But some persons told me, the way to publish in US, is different.
while here, you just have to send a copy to the publisher, they told me, you need to have an 'agent' or someone like this.
Is this true? If yes, how do I get one?
PS: I am not fluent in English, in this case, I would hire a professional translator to do the job.
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