Literary Scout

LiteraryScout

New York, NY

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Literary scouts work with foreign publishers to help determine which American books they should acquire. We spend our days (and nights!) reading manuscripts, writing reports, meeting with agents and publishers, and speaking with clients to keep them apprised of developments. Scouts don’t make much money, but the perks and fun help make up for that.

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Last Answer on April 11, 2013

Follow up to work/life question: Would you say that it's possible for an unpublished writer to work as a literary scout and still have enough time to work on their book/writing? Or is scouting an, if enjoyable, all consuming career?

Asked by Joy UK almost 11 years ago

Last: OK, you confirmed that literary scouts aren't extremely well compensated- BUT given that most scouts apparently need to live in NY, when you say not paid well, are we talking NY standard "not paid well"? As in actually kiiinda OK? Numbers?

Asked by Joy UK almost 11 years ago

Sych. Ok the real last ?: I've read here & there that America's reign as the book-export king may be coming to an end/winding down. What do you think? Might this mean that scouts can be more intlly based in the future? Say, in 5 years in London?

Asked by Joy UK almost 11 years ago

What other job would you do if you couldn't be a Scout anymore?

Asked by Lenora about 6 years ago

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Asked by starjoy14 over 11 years ago

Are there any classes you recommend taking in university (undergrad or graduate) to become a literary scout?

Asked by Josie almost 11 years ago

What about multiple submissions for a 5-page sample writing. Do I sit and wait, one at a time, while the synopsis of my novel sits in a pile somewhere? Or, send to several agents?

Asked by Placerite over 11 years ago

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Follow up to work/life question: Would you say that it's possible for an unpublished writer to work as a literary scout and still have enough time to work on their book/writing? Or is scouting an, if enjoyable, all consuming career?

Last: OK, you confirmed that literary scouts aren't extremely well compensated- BUT given that most scouts apparently need to live in NY, when you say not paid well, are we talking NY standard "not paid well"? As in actually kiiinda OK? Numbers?

Sych. Ok the real last ?: I've read here & there that America's reign as the book-export king may be coming to an end/winding down. What do you think? Might this mean that scouts can be more intlly based in the future? Say, in 5 years in London?

What other job would you do if you couldn't be a Scout anymore?

Also on Jobstr...

What should i major in to get into the publishing business? Preferably as a YA Publisher.

Are there any classes you recommend taking in university (undergrad or graduate) to become a literary scout?

What about multiple submissions for a 5-page sample writing. Do I sit and wait, one at a time, while the synopsis of my novel sits in a pile somewhere? Or, send to several agents?

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