A few months ago, writer Patrick Ross made a difficult and possibly regrettable decision: he left his literary agent.
He didn’t have another agent lined up, or even any strong leads on where to find one; he’s currently sending his book around and receiving rejections.
What made him take such a risky leap? Read his story here.
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