Lauren Kay | Writing Tips & Literary Agent Advice on Instagram: "What exactly is a literary agent, and why do you need one? 🤔 This is one of the most common questions I get from new writers (and for good reason). The path to traditional publishing can be super confusing when you’re first starting out. 😵‍💫 Here’s a simple breakdown 👇 Think of a literary agent as your business partner, industry translator, and biggest advocate all rolled into one person. 💼📚💖 They bridge the gap between you