| Description |
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Preparing to acquire a literary agent. Why you need an agent ; Understanding the market ; Establishing your author platform and building credentials ; Finding and selecting an agent -- Submitting the pitch. The pitch package ; Crafting the query letter ; Creating the book proposal ; Writing the synopsis ; Preparing and polishing the manuscript -- Hiring a literary agent. Waiting for a response ; Evaluating an agent's offer ; Getting the book deal. |
| Summary |
A guide to the process of getting an agent to represent your book. Once you have found your literary agent, you will learn how to read contracts and accept offers, as well as what details your agent will take care of. |
| Subject |
Authorship -- Marketing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Authors and publishers -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Literary agents.
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| Added Title |
Hiring a literary agent |
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Literary agent |
| ISBN |
9781601384034 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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1601384033 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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