What does a literary agent do, exactly, and do you really need one? Watch the video to find out.

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Here is the diagram of the Big Five Publishers and their imprints.

Here are some helpful articles about what a literary agent does:

• What an Author Should and Should Not Expect From a Literary Agent
• How Do You Know If Your Agent is Any Good?

Here is a list of the 30 Best Small and Indie Literary Publishers

Here is info about self-publishing from Jane Friedman