What are some great literary agents who like to get fiction books, about magic and action adventure type novels published. I'm looking for the best one for an idea I have. I'm only 16 though and have been writing since I was 10 and have gotten awards and praises. This is what I was meant for, please help me by listening literary agents and their contacts.

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Age doesn't matter in publishing. You're parents have to sign any literary contract you may land, is all. Here are some LEGIT agents I've dealt with, so you know what their sites look like: http://www.spectrumliteraryagency.com/ http://www.knightagency.net/ http://www.maassagency.com/ There are sharks masquerading as agents in the publishing pool. Always google their name + "scam" to see if they have any complaints. NEVER pay an agent a fee to read your work. A legit agent gets paid only AFTER they sell your book. If they advertise on Google, run away, it will only go to a scammer. Real agents don't advertise. A real agent reps writers' you've heard of with links to recent sales. They are never secretive about their author's list unless they're scammers. Look up websites of writers with work similar to your own. See if they mention who reps for them. A short polite mail asking if they can recommend an agent is not out of place. Do not tell them about your book, that's seen as poor manners. This site is a SAFE writer's board run by pros. It is free and they can help you stay clear of the sharks in the publishing pool with their bewares and background checks forum. http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ You don't start shopping your book around until you've gotten solid feedback on it first. AW has a Share Your Work forum where other writers can give constructive crits. Feedback, beta readers, polished, and re-polished, a book has to be the best you can make it before you send it out. I thought my first was ready, but two years of rejections and rewrites taught me better. (It did sell, I landed a multi-book contract.) But you can't be in a hurry, or assume you'll get paid a fortune. The Brenda Hiatt link below will give you a general idea about book advances. Always assume you will get the lowest number. You'll be the newbie on the block. It takes time to work up to getting the real money. Helpful sites: http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/pubwarn.htm http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware/ http://www.vampwriter.com/FAQ-WRITING.htm http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/ (Shows legit agents!) http://howpublishingreallyworks.blogspot.com/ http://www.brendahiatt.com/id2.html And just because you've finished a book doesn't mean it's commercially viable. Pro writers finish a book and start writing another. It keeps your head from exploding while you're waiting to hear back from agents and editors! See you on Absolute Write! ;>)

Nope, too early. No agent gives a rat's patootie about your idea--even if it's excellent and original. They can't sell ideas to publishers. What agents can sell is completed manuscripts, the execution of that idea. So you'd have to write the novel, or pay someone to write it for you, *then* seek an agent. When you reach that point, ask again. I have a handout I'll gladly share about how to find agents.

Agents won't do crap unless you prove that you're worth representing. Do you have the manuscript completed? Have you reread it? Have you edited it? Have you reread it again? And again and again? Once you're positive that your manuscript is as best as it can be, then start researching about the industry. If you're looking for agents per genre, I would recommend litmatch.net, but don't go that far until you've written a complete manuscript and made sure that you know what you're getting into. If you can't do simple research about this, think again about how serious you are about getting published. Other than that, all I can say is GOOD LUCK!

Publishing companies now have all the resources to publish books with the same productivity and efficacy as that of regular black and white books you see in physical bookstores. Considering the fact that most books are in full color, you should choose a publishing company whose book’s are of the highest quality, bar none. Traditional publishers can only so much, you know. Perhaps its best still if you happen to have a publishing plan mapped out and then go from there.What are your thoughts on publishing the whole thing yourself while waiting for agents to do it for you? There are actually lots of chances for agents/editors/publishers to take notice of your book once they see the finished product. In the meantime, I'll give you something to peruse while you are at it. Let me know if you have questions.