Literary Agent - What do they really do? + Thoughts on AI in Book Publishing!

For all the BOOK lovers out there — becoming a literary agent could be the job that’s out there just for you! Join Mark Gottlieb, Vice President of Trident Media Group, one of New York's leading literary agencies, as he takes us behind the scenes of the publishing world.  In this episode, Mark reveals the essential role of a literary agent in getting authors published and shares his personal journey into the family-run book business.  From the excitement and challenges of his daily work to insights on emerging industry trends like AI's impact on publishing, Mark offers a deep dive into what it takes to succeed as a literary agent. You'll learn about salary expectations, key skills, how to break into the field, and so much more! 📱 CONNECT WITH MARK: LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgottliebliteraryagent/ Linktree / linktr.ee/markgottlieb Trident Media Group / https://www.tridentmediagroup.com/ FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What does a literary agent do? 03:54 Why most authors underestimate the necessity of a literary agent 08:27 How AI affects book publishing 11:45 Daily tasks of a literary agent 16:12 Why having a strong work ethic is important 19:05 Fastest way to become a literary agent 22:18 Explore more jobs at jobdictionary.com