Mark Brennan is a literary agent at United Agents.
He explains the work of a writer's agent and how he works with clients.
He explains how he discovers new writers and shares some advice for writers who are hoping to find representation along with some common misconceptions about the work of a agent.
Mark also shares details of what he'd expect to see from new writers who approach him, why writers should be watching and listening to British programmes and why now is a good time to be a writer.