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Jan 14, 2015 | ISBN 9781599638010 Buy
Dec 17, 2014 | ISBN 9781599638072 Buy
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Jan 14, 2015 | ISBN 9781599638010
Dec 17, 2014 | ISBN 9781599638072
The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Literary Agent!If you dream of scoring the best possible deal with a traditional publisher and seeing your book in print, you need literary representation. Filled with practical, straightforward advice and insider tips, Get a Literary Agent is a one-stop resource for writers of both fiction and nonfiction. You’ll learn how to: • Research agents and target the best ones for your work • Navigate the submission process–from best practices to possible pitfalls • Craft a polished query letter and pitch your work effectively • Assemble a book proposal like a pro • Form a lasting partnership with your agent You’ll also gain the advice of more than 100 literary agents who share their secrets for securing representation. If you’ve ever wondered what a literary agent can do for you–and why you need one–this invaluable guide provides the answers.
CHUCK SAMBUCHINO (@chucksambuchino) of Writer’s Digest Books edits the GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS and the CHILDREN’S WRITER’S & ILLUSTRATOR’S MARKET. His Guide to Literary Agents Blog is one of the largest blogs in publishing. His 2010 humor book, HOW TO… More about Chuck Sambuchino
"Chuck Sambuchino's Get a Literary Agent focuses on a practical aspect of becoming a successful author–securing an effective literary representative, which is virtually required if one desires the best possible deal with a traditional publisher (particularly in the case of large, established publishing houses). From a step-by-step walkthrough of the submission process and learning how to create polished query letters or book proposals, to forming a solid partnership with one's agent and avoiding common pitfalls, Get a Literary Agent is invaluable." —Midwest Book Review
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