Aren't Agents Always on Our Minds?

Many writers seem to see agents as more of a mystery than how the universe got created. Because I've been a journalist (at least, that's what I chalk it up to), I refuse to be intimidated by anyone, including agents.

The September issue of Poets & Writers has a Q&A with Molly Friedrich. Most of her clients write fiction, but the piece sheds light on how people can approach agents, how agents make decisions, and . . . stuff. Just read the piece, OK?