Membership Benefits
Membership Benefits
What We Offer Our Members
Supportive peer network
Panel events
Cross-industry initiatives
Regular training events
Guidance from guest speakers
Professional development
Codes of best practice
Opportunities for junior agents
Industry representation
more about AAA Membership
AAA Membership Criteria
- Eligibility: UK or Ireland-based agency with a pool of clients actively engaged in writing
- All AAA member agencies must commit to abide by our Code of Practice
- Every member agency must also have Professional Indemnity Insurance — we are pleased to offer a discounted group scheme through PIMS-SCA
- The AAA Membership fee is tiered based on the number of staff at the agency
How does the AAA function?
- Led by a committee of volunteers elected by members for two or three-year tenures on a rolling basis
- We hold quarterly meetings to discuss key agenda topics, and their minutes are available for members' perusal
- Bridge subcommittee to encourage close involvement of junior agents
- Working groups to spearhead specific projects and collaborations
Our current member agencies include literary agents from all walks of life — no matter your background or your past experience, there’s space for everyone in agenting.
We’re dedicated to making literary agenting an inclusive career path that’s open to all.
An Industry-Wide Statement on The Book & Publishing Industry’s Professional Values
06/11/2023
The Bookseller has written about the updated industry-wide statement on the book & publishing industry’s professional values which the AAA has launched along with the
Please note that the AAA is not able to offer advice on finding representation by an agent or getting published.
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