I would say talk to your fellow creatives. who are the agents they use? who do they work with or recommend? then go from there.

This is really up to you. A lot of my clients consider an agent when they have so much freelance work that it's hard for them to keep up with the admin AND have time to be creative. The upside of an agent is that an agent does the admin/negotiation/contracts, and you create.

This #AskAgent question about foreign rights turned really long, sorry
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I love it when people ask me interesting questions on the #AskAgent -- this one is, which is more important, the AGENT or the AGENCY? And also, what sets my own agency apart from others? Well, not to brag, but... *brags*

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Somebody asked on the #AskAgent tumblr if it is necessary for an aspiring author to get a fancy pro headshot, and at what point. I answered... and now my inbox is filled with followup questions from people who never want pic of themselves to exist? Well...
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This business isn't a simple yes or no. I passed on a manuscript I absolutely loved. Why? Because I wasn't sure how I would shop it. They got another offer so it was in their best interest I step aside for the clearer vision. #askagent

My tweet about representing graphic novel creators has gotten so much attention. Thank you! I’ve gotten a lot of questions and I’m wondering, if I did a graphic novel only #askagent, would there be interest? #PortofolioDay #graphicnovel

How Agents and Editors View Revisions #askagent bookendsliterary.com/2019/07/09/how…

Should I tell an agent during a critique that I submitted to them earlier? #amwriting #amquerying #askagent tracymarchini.com/2019/07/08/tel…

If it is very well done, it should work. There seems to be a bit of oversaturation on that arena, but brilliance will win out.

Not at all.

Yes, I have. I would be upfront and tell them what you changed, and mention what they said in regards to their rejection. Some will definitely give you a second chance, some may not, but additionally there are a lot of respectable agents around.

Bonus: Here's my blog post on how I decide to offer representation: leonicka.com/2019/02/25/dec… #askagent

2. Biggest reasons I reject: "I don't rep that" and "this book is too long." Also there are themes that just aren't for me. Sexual violence is usually an instant no. #askagent

1. I request when I've read the sample and the synopsis and I'm eager to keep reading. The easiest way to do this is to entertain me! I am a book lover and I miss reading for fun. So if I fly through your sample like it's a hot new release, I'm requesting. #askagent

On avg I reject in 12 days and request in 34 days. I spend a lot of time deliberating before requesting, especially now that I have a stack of full manuscripts to read too. Thnx for your patience!!!! Questions? Comments? #askagent

I've been deep in the revision trenches this week so it's no surprise that this week's video is about how much input authors have in revisions. youtu.be/Rx8Fb2R_eUs #askagent

Rules for Submitting Memoir #askagent bookendsliterary.com/2019/07/03/rul…

Work day over. It's 92 degrees in Sewickley, and I am bouncing back and forth between pool and pond. If anyone is now up for an #askagent until 6:30 pm Eastern, I'll settle at the pond, watch the koi and answer questions.

I Write Nonfiction--Is My Platform Strong Enough? #askagent bookendsliterary.com/2019/07/02/pla…