Agent Information
As you’ve no doubt read a hundred times on a hundred different websites, never sign a contract with an agent (or a publisher, for that matter), without thoroughly checking them out. And remember, too, that just because an agent is willing to sign you doesn’t automatically mean he (or she) is the right agent for you. Talk to them (via email if you live at the bottom of the world like me <g>), get a feel for the type of books they’re enthusiastic about, and whether their personality will mesh with yours. You may laugh, but it’s just as important that you get on with your agent as it is that they have a good rep.
oh–and remember, an appearance on this list does not apply my approval in any way, shape, or form. (though I do adore and recommend my agent, who appears in this list)
Other Places To Find Agent Information
Association of Authors Rep (America)
Fiction Addiction’s list of agent
OzLit Victoria’s list of Aussie Agents
Todd James Pierce’s Guide to Literary Agents
Writers Services list of UK Agents
Writers Services list of US agents
General information and where to find it
Bookwire (takes a long time to load)
Darcy Pattison’s contract Savvy
Publishing Law--articles on electronic rights, contracts, copyright and fair use
Speculations (the Caveat Scrivener section)
Write Content’s publishing tools