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Get Published Funny You Should Ask: What to Ask Before Signing With a Literary Agent

Literary Agent Barbara Poelle gives advice about the kinds of questions to ask a literary agent before signing with them in this column from the Jan/Feb 2023 issue of Writer’s Digest.

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Publishing Insights Funny You Should Ask: What Is New Adult Fiction?Barbara Poelle

Publishing Insights Funny You Should Ask: Oops! I sent the wrong attachment to a literary agent. What now?Barbara Poelle

Self-Publishing Funny You Should Ask: Why don’t literary agents invest in long-term talent instead of manuscripts they love?Barbara Poelle

Writing Articles Funny You Should Ask: What are the best times to query a literary agent?Barbara Poelle

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