Literary Agent

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Champion authors by selling their books to publishers, negotiating deals, and building literary careers

$35,000 – $150,00050% Remote4 careerDetailPage.levels

Agency Assistant → Junior Agent → Agent → Senior Agent / Agency Partner

$150k

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50%

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4

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Literary Agents represent authors, selling their manuscripts to publishers, negotiating contracts, and managing the business side of writing careers. They earn commission (typically 15%) on deals they close. Top agents shape literary culture by discovering breakthrough voices and brokering major publishing deals. Industry Demand: niche — approximately 3,000 active literary agents in the US; growing demand for agents who understand digital, audio, and international rights

💰 Salary Range

Entry

$35K

Senior

$150K

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