CODE: 191.117-034Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): LITERARY AGENT (business ser.) alternate titles: author's agent; writer's representative

Markets clients' manuscripts to editors, publishers, and other buyers: Reads and appraises manuscripts and suggests revisions. Contacts prospective purchaser of material, basing selection upon knowledge of market and specific content of manuscript. Negotiates contract between publisher and client. Usually works on commission basis.
GOE: 11.12.03 STRENGTH: S GED: R5 M4 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 39999B Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes