Literary Scout

LiteraryScout

New York, NY

Female, 0

Literary scouts work with foreign publishers to help determine which American books they should acquire. We spend our days (and nights!) reading manuscripts, writing reports, meeting with agents and publishers, and speaking with clients to keep them apprised of developments. Scouts don’t make much money, but the perks and fun help make up for that.

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Last Answer on April 11, 2013

What other job would you do if you couldn't be a Scout anymore?

Asked by Lenora over 5 years ago

What education (college) do i need to become a literary scout? and what can i be doing in high school to prepare me for this career?

Asked by CJ almost 10 years ago

Are there any classes you recommend taking in university (undergrad or graduate) to become a literary scout?

Asked by Josie over 10 years ago

Sych. Ok the real last ?: I've read here & there that America's reign as the book-export king may be coming to an end/winding down. What do you think? Might this mean that scouts can be more intlly based in the future? Say, in 5 years in London?

Asked by Joy UK over 10 years ago

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Last: OK, you confirmed that literary scouts aren't extremely well compensated- BUT given that most scouts apparently need to live in NY, when you say not paid well, are we talking NY standard "not paid well"? As in actually kiiinda OK? Numbers?

Asked by Joy UK over 10 years ago

Follow up to work/life question: Would you say that it's possible for an unpublished writer to work as a literary scout and still have enough time to work on their book/writing? Or is scouting an, if enjoyable, all consuming career?

Asked by Joy UK over 10 years ago

What is the work/life balance like? Have you or other scouts found that working as a literary scout tends to take an exorbitant amount of time away from family or your personal life? Even/esp. when starting out?

Asked by Joy UK over 10 years ago

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What other job would you do if you couldn't be a Scout anymore?

What education (college) do i need to become a literary scout? and what can i be doing in high school to prepare me for this career?

Are there any classes you recommend taking in university (undergrad or graduate) to become a literary scout?

Sych. Ok the real last ?: I've read here & there that America's reign as the book-export king may be coming to an end/winding down. What do you think? Might this mean that scouts can be more intlly based in the future? Say, in 5 years in London?

Also on Jobstr...

Last: OK, you confirmed that literary scouts aren't extremely well compensated- BUT given that most scouts apparently need to live in NY, when you say not paid well, are we talking NY standard "not paid well"? As in actually kiiinda OK? Numbers?

Follow up to work/life question: Would you say that it's possible for an unpublished writer to work as a literary scout and still have enough time to work on their book/writing? Or is scouting an, if enjoyable, all consuming career?

What is the work/life balance like? Have you or other scouts found that working as a literary scout tends to take an exorbitant amount of time away from family or your personal life? Even/esp. when starting out?

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