![]() Once you and your agent have reached an understanding and are able to part on amicable terms, then begin querying other agents whom you feel would be a better fit for you and your projects. The best way to begin that process is to have an honest and professional conversation with your current agent about what is and what is not working for you in your partnership and why. It’s not wrong to want to seek new representation, but it is important to go about it the right way to avoid leaving a negative impression. Is it wrong to want to seek new representation? And what is the most civilized way to go about it? I don’t want to seem ungrateful, but I’ve suspected for a long time that we aren’t the best fit. My literary debut, which she sold to an editor I had a history with, did well both critically and commercially. ![]() What’s the best way to change agents? My existing agent specializes in thrillers and nonfiction. If I love the project, chances are that overcoming a previous track record is just a matter of strategy that the author and I would discuss once we are officially working together. ![]() That said, before I do, I first fully consider the project that writer is querying me with before I take the author’s previous track record into consideration. More often than not, if a writer mentions a previously published book in a query (and you should, of course), I check its sales numbers. How widespread is this practice, and can you share your thoughts about how an author can overcome an early record that isn’t his or her fault? I have been told by several agents that they rely on Nielsen BookScan to check an author’s previous sales and often base their reactions to queries accordingly.
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