literary agent

noun

: a person who helps writers get their works published

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Caroline Michel, literary agent and CEO of PFD, was instrumental in bringing the transaction together, and will continue representing John Gore Studios as owner of the works. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The proverbial foot in the door between TCU Press and the Phillips family came a few years ago, when literary agent Jim Donovan contacted the department about an unpublished memoir on the author. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 The comedy series follows Alex (Horgan), a 50-year-old literary agent based in London who begins to reevaluate her love life. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 Deadline has approached Walliams’ literary agent for comment. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for literary agent

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