This summer I've been working really hard on my first novel, Purple. I really want to try and publish it. I'm currently working on the second draft. Once I get done with this I'm going to let someone else read it and then work on the third draft. I know someone that's an editor so I'm thinking of asking her to look it over too maybe after the third draft is done.
What I'm really wondering, is when should I start sending out query letters to agents? Should I wait until I've "finished" my manuscript and I'm 100% satisfied with it or should I start looking now? Will they care if my novel isn't "perfect" yet or are they more concerned with having something finished to work with?
Also, what is the best way to find agents? I know I'll need to send out a lot of letters and I'm going to get a lot of rejections, but where do I get the names and addresses of the agents in the first place?
Thank you for your help and if there's anything big I'm leaving out and should probably know, please share!
-Carly
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