Literary Agents Are Outdated. Here’s Why Worldwide Publicists (WWP) Is the Future of Author Representation – and Why You’ll Be Treated Like More Than a Manuscript
If you’ve spent months—or even years—perfecting your manuscript, the idea of finally sending it off to a literary agent probably felt like the natural next step. For decades, that’s what authors were told to do. Wait. Hope. Query. Repeat.
But here’s the truth: the traditional literary agent model isn’t built for the modern author.
And even worse — it’s not built for today’s publishing landscape.
At Worldwide Publicists (WWP), we believe authors deserve more than inbox silence. You deserve a team that treats your work with urgency, respect, and strategic care.
We’re not here to replace the dream.
We’re here to fulfill it faster, smarter, and with you at the center.
Where Literary Agents Fall Short (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Let’s be honest: most literary agents are drowning in submissions, operating on outdated models, and focused on selling a book to a publisher — not building your long-term career.
Here’s what many authors experience:
- 6–12 months just to hear back (if you hear back at all)
- A focus on “marketability” instead of originality
- Little to no control over your publishing timeline
- A single publishing deal… with no media, no outreach, no real support
You’re not crazy for feeling stuck.
You’re not wrong for wanting more.
Enter WWP: Where Representation Meets Action
WWP was built for authors who don’t want to wait. But just as importantly, it was built for authors who want to be understood, respected, and supported.
We’re not agents.
We’re a full-spectrum team that helps finished books become real-world movements.
Here’s what we do — and how it changes everything:
| Literary Agent | WWP – Worldwide Publicists |
| Submits your book to publishers | Publishes, promotes, and distributes it directly |
| Focuses only on traditional acquisition | Focuses on placement: libraries, media, schools |
| No marketing or outreach | Full PR campaigns + author visibility strategy |
| No access to film or retail contacts | Screen adaptation, pitch decks, film packaging |
| Long wait times, little communication | Weekly updates, live campaign dashboards |
| You’re one manuscript in a pile | You’re a voice with a plan |
We don’t just pitch.
We place.
And we nurture the author behind the manuscript — because we know how hard you’ve worked to get here.
You Wrote the Book. Now Let’s Build the Future It Deserves
WWP campaigns are built on momentum.
Our 90-day strategy is focused, measurable, and tailored to you — not a formula.
Whether you’re writing about history, healing, or childhood wonder, our job is to take your work seriously and bring it to the world it was meant for.
With WWP, you’re not chasing permission.
You’re stepping into purpose — with a team that walks beside you.
If You’re Ready, We’re Ready
Representation through Worldwide Publicists (WWP) is by invitation. But that invitation is open to every author who’s done the work and wants to be seen, not just “submitted.”
Apply to be reviewed for our next campaign window.
We’ll respond to qualified submissions within 48 hours.
And even if it’s not the right time, we’ll always leave the door open.
Because we believe in manuscripts — but we represent people.
Source: Literary Agents Are Outdated. Here’s Why Worldwide Publicists (WWP)
