#76 Working with an Literary Agent with Rita Rosenkranz

Rita Rosenkranz founded Rita Rosenkranz Literary Agency after working as an editor at major publishers. She represents almost exclusively adult non-fiction titles in all major categories. She looks for familiar topics presented freshly and lesser-known topics presented commercially. She works with mainstream houses as well as regional publishers for niche projects.

In this episode:

• How to research literary agents [3:39]

• How to build your credibility before publishing a book or working with a literary agent [8:03]

• Maintaining a professional relationship with your literary agent [11:24]

• What makes a good, responsible author [17:21]

• How authors can navigate contracts and how literary agents can help [19:47]

• Advice on advocating for yourself as an author [23:18]

• How to connect with Rita if you are interested in her as a literary agent [35:01]

Connect with Rita:

Website: https://ritarosenkranzliteraryagency.com

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