literary agent

noun

: a person who helps writers get their works published

Examples of literary agent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On a trip to New York to meet with her literary agent, Gay stuffed an ingot in her purse and went to see an expert at the American Numismatic Society, who vouched for its authenticity. Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 22 July 2024 In November 2022, Madelyn announced her engagement to Zach Carlisle, who works as a TV literary agent according to Deadline. Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024 The deal was negotiated by Lesley Thorne of Aitken Alexander Associates Ltd on behalf of Gary Stevenson and his literary agent Chris Wellbelove. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 July 2024 Auster died on Tuesday evening due to complications from lung cancer, his literary agent Carol Mann Agency confirmed to USA TODAY on Wednesday. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 1 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for literary agent 

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“Literary agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literary%20agent. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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