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When a literary agent says: "I take literary fiction and genre fiction." Does science fiction fit into those?

I'm trying to get my finished novel published, and to do this I am trying to find an agent. But every time I look at an agents expectations, it doesn't say science fiction, it says literary/genre fiction or the like. Is this because all the agents I'm looking at don't like science fiction, or does science fiction fit into these categories?

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Answer 1

Well, science fiction is considered a genre, AFAIK, so I'd say the agent should consider it. But if you can find someone who specifically says they take science fiction, query him in preference to someone who just says "genre fiction".

Answer 2

Yes, science fiction is a genre. But you would be better served by an agent who deals specifically with science fiction because s/he will be more familiar with the science fiction market. Try looking at the acknowledgments in some of your favorite authors' most recent books. Authors often thank their agents. Also, try AgentQuery (www.agentquery.com). This large database allows you to search for agents based on genre and sub-genre. Best of luck with your agent search!

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