一般是作者自己找: A client typically establishes relationships with an agent through querying, although the two may meet at a writer's conference, through a contest, or in other ways. A query is an unsolicited proposal for representation, either for a finished work or unfinished work. Various agents request different elements in a query packet, and most agencies list their specific submissions requirement on their Website or in their listing in major directories. It typically begins with a query letter (1-2 pages) explaining the purpose of the work and any writing qualifications of the author. Sometimes a synopsis or outline are requested as part of the query. Often, the author sends the first 3 chapters (equivalent to 50 pages) of their work . Lastly, for paper queries, a self-addressed stamped envelope must be included to receive a response, though email submissions are becoming increasingly popular. If a written query is rejected. the response is sent in the self-addressed stamped envelope. Typically the rejection is a form letter; getting a rejection which is not a form letter or has hand-written comments ( especially a message to the effect of "query me for other projects") is typically taken as a very good, even if disappointing, sign. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literary_agent
【在 b*s 的大作中提到】 : 一般是作者自己找: : A client typically establishes relationships with an agent through querying, : although the two may meet at a writer's conference, through a contest, or : in other ways. A query is an unsolicited proposal for representation, either : for a finished work or unfinished work. Various agents request different : elements in a query packet, and most agencies list their specific : submissions requirement on their Website or in their listing in major : directories. It typically begins with a query letter (1-2 pages) explaining : the purpose of the work and any writing qualifications of the author. : Sometimes a synopsis or outline are requested as part of the query. Often,