Mary Evans needs a new assistant.
The advertisement on PublishersMarketplace doesn't name her agency specifically, but it's hard to be coy when dealing with experienced queriers. It's the e-mail address that gives it all away.
Ms. Evans represents Michael Chabon, a big name in literary circles these days. Getting a job as her assistant would put you in the same breathing space, which will be of great benefit when you're asking for a blurb for your novel.
Imagine the contacts you'd make. Better than attending some expensive conference, with ten minutes of face time with a literary agent. You'd spend ten or twelve hours a day, five days a week and maybe even some Saturdays.
And you'd have a foot in the door, to worm your way towards junior agenting, when you'd put your own manuscript in front of editors who are no longer strangers.
Naturally, it would take some time to build up to that level, but doesn't publishing work at the speed of snails?
E-mail your resume if you're interested. Health benefits are provided.
2 comments:
So, did you email your resume? :)
Unfortunately for me, it's not a job I could do from home and I'm not interested in moving to New York.
The opportunity's wide open for you. Although you might have to settle for a small flat in Newark. Agent assistants don't make much money.
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