Just read some disturbing news (news to me, anyway) when I followed one of UJ's recommended links. A publisher claims agents are useless to newbies unless we already have an offer from a publisher. So is it a waste of time to solicit an agent in order to get a publisher? Is that putting the wagon before the horse? Should we instead target publishers exclusively?
The only account I'm familiar with regarding well-known writers getting their first deals is Grisham's. Supposedly he sent his first manuscript to ten publishers before getting signed, not any agents.
The only account I'm familiar with regarding well-known writers getting their first deals is Grisham's. Supposedly he sent his first manuscript to ten publishers before getting signed, not any agents.