What agents do.

This is an overview of what it is that an agent does. I hope people find it useful.

[@Rufinoman]

Shame it ended so abruptly, but it was a fascinating eye opener.

[@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor]

You sound like Hugh Grant, Piers.

[@davidbradley622]

Ironic that the video was poorly edited.

[@catsilvy]

David Bradley: Why's that ironic?

[@shaungreen4302]

Because agents edit their clients work dummy

[@grantbartley483]

I know what literary agents do. They reject my submissions.

[@mikerickett1137]

Hello Piers. It is some time since you have posted anything on your channel and things have changed a lot in the meantime. Fort example even more agents leave authors in limbo these days. Do you have anything to say about the industry these days? I am a journalist but also a writer and I would be interested in hearing what you have to say

[@havefunoutthere6378]

I've just finished writing a book about Time Travel. It's 75,000 words and is "the next amazing thing". Would you like to read it?

[@gerrybrowne-hs2qc]

Grand video but I need an agent for two books that I've self published when God calls and sulking with God they are on kindle and Amazon my editor tried submissions to some agents but it seems a long drawn out process so I need help I'm working on about 10 different manuscripts which is lunacy but hope it gives you the sort of laugh it gave me help!!!!!!! One lunatic writer who isn't one

[@adriang6259]

Great video. I've thought about most of these things.

[@MCshowuhz]

These videos really are such a blessing to aspiring writers. Thank you for taking the time to put these out there. I imagine they do benefit you as well, but still, thanks.

[@jamaicansinger-queenla7656]

this guy has that Neville Longbottom British look.

[@dixieelder3203]

Excellent information. Even 9 years later.

[@kayelle790]

Wow. Just found this channel. Nice.

[@BewleyBooks]

Thank you so much for your intelligent insight.

[@northwind9657]

Not as humorous as "Rejection: Live!"

[@christineansorge5519]

You need a better camera or microphone.

[@Apollosk123]

Summary: Agents help pitch a book to publishers, using whatever experience they may have, in order to get the book to sell and therefor get paid themselves. Note on this video: it cuts abruptly at the end with no conclusion.

[@1990-t1j]

Very helpful, Piers.

[@Maldoror2112]

"At the same time as all of that's been happening, I will have..." Will have what? Did your camera just shut down unexpectedly?

[@kimyattasatchel213]

My book is Novel based on true story, how would I go about finding an agent for that specific genre? Your feedback is much appreciated.

[@raymondcaylor6292]

I agree with everything said. But I stopped at 0:36

[@seasandsummer]

Thank you for your informative video

[@Unsafeministries]

Is there such a thing as a rejection that is a good sign? Not an acceptance, but perhaps an encouraging response? or do you give a standard no to all rejections?

[@leenaronalds4155]

A positive rejection is one where the agent gives you some feedback, whether positive or negative, and asks to see other work you have done. Whenever an agent expresses interest in other books you may have written, or books you may have in the pipeline, this is a good sign. Agents, as a rule, don't have time to be nice. If they've rejected your submission but think you have potential as a writer then that is a very good sign. Be sure to follow up on their offer.

[@rozware729]

Very helpful Piers!

[@piersblofeld7045]

Thanks!

[@catsilvy]

Piers Blofeld: I'd like to see more live rejections. That was really intriguing (and a little funny).

[@deannagreen2006]

@@piersblofeld7045 WHAT LITERACY AGENTS WRITE ABOUT BIOGRAPHY ON PEOPLE GETTING OUT OF PRISON ? I NEED MY STORY WRITTEN I NEED ONE THAT WOULD WRITE& EDIT MY STORY MEANS TURNING IT INTO A NOVEL .5/23/20