Inside the current issue: Inglis on the life of a literary agent

Tuesday, 5 July 2011 Books+Publishing

What does it take to be a successful literary agent? 'It helps to have some skills in finance, psychology, invisible mending, diplomacy, oration, negotiating, and knowledge of law, grammar, all forms of literature, film and theatre, and the rapidly changing digital developments in the industry,' says Curtis Brown MD Fiona...