Frustration is trying to kill me right now, I am in desperate need of a (Christi

Question:

Frustration is trying to kill me right now, I am in desperate need of a (Christian) literary agent, help?

I live in Charlotte, North Carolina... and I need help!!!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'm a professional writer. Believe me, I understand your frustrations. It's difficult to get an agent at all, and it can be harder if you need to find one who specializes.

I have two suggestions. The first is to Google on "Christian Writers Conference." This will show you writers conferences that share your particular focus. Below are web sites for conferences in Florida and California. Don't worry about where the conferences are. Just go to the web pages and get the names of the agents who are speaking there. Then look up those agents on the web or using the LMP (Literary Market Place) in your local library.

The second suggestion is to look specifically at those conferences that are close to you and attend one. You'll find fellowship with other writers, be able to attend workshops that will help you to address the practical concerns you have about agents, publishers, etc., and you'll be able to meet agents. You can usually sign up (for a modest fee) to pitch a book idea to an agent in person. If there's a reason why agents are saying no to a project, meeting them in person is the one reliable way to get information about WHY they don't think they can sell a particular project.

Good luck!