An Agent’s Lot is not a Happy One!

[Paul Whybrow]

This article by Kristin Nelson is worth a read for insights into how tough life is for literary agents:

14 Reasons Agenting Is Harder Now Than 20 Years Ago

Thoughts please, @AgentPete

 

[AgentPete]

First few reasons are definitely real. I try to dissuade publishing friends from “crossing over”, it’s far harder than they think!

You need enough cash for about 3 – 5 years to become an indie agent now. Either that or a ton of luck

 

[Izzy A]

This is a really interesting read, thanks for posting! So easy as a writer to forget that the person behind the agent’s inbox is dealing with instability and work stress too.