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Gaining a literary agent in today's competitive market is harder than ever before. However, there are a few things people can do to improve their chances of securing one.

Writing fiction is just like any other process: it takes time, work, and lot of fine-tuning. Developing a solid editing process will help make good fiction great.

Many writers are tempted to send their story to a publisher the moment the first draft is finished. However, a thorough rewrite and edit hugely increases its chances.

After the last words of a novel are written, the task of revision begins. Along with everything else to consider, don't forget to look for internal repetition.

Editing can be roughly divided into three categories - content editing, copy editing and proofreading. All are important skills for writers to learn.

It's only natural that after spending months or years writing a book you would want to get it published ASAP. But waiting a few weeks could actually be better.

The job of a literary agent is enormous, from helping with edits and revisions to negotiating contracts and foreign rights.