If you want to be a writer, there are many different options in today’s world. With the emergence of e-books and numerous self-publishing options, you don’t necessarily need to deal with a literary agent these days.

That said, if you can get published in the traditional way, you should definitely try to do that. That means dealing with literary agents. As you go through that process, you’ll be tempted to do all sorts of things to get them to consider your work. Here are some helpful tips listed in a humorous way that will help you understand what not to do.