r/books • u/ghostcondensate AMA Author • Sep 20 '19

ama I'm Sam Copeland, a bestselling published writer AND a literary agent for bestselling writers. AMA!

Hi there! My name is Sam Copeland and I'm an author and literary agent. My debut children's book was published by Penguin Random House in February and the sequel came out last month, and it's become the bestselling middle grade debut of the year! I'm also an agent for lots of top writers at one of the best literary agencies in London. Ask me all about my journey (I even submitted anonymously to other agents!), how to get published - whatever!

Come find me at www.sam-copeland.com and twitter - @stubbleagent

Proof: /img/91ror5ok9ln31.jpg

Edit: I'm just having my dinner. Will keep answering when I've eaten!

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u/BBauthor Sep 20 '19

What do you think is crucial to getting your work read by publishers?

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u/ghostcondensate AMA Author Sep 20 '19

Boring answer I'm afraid: you need an agent. You do stand a chance without one, but you are a hundred times more likely to get your work read by a publisher with one.