How To Be A Literary Agent: An Introductory Guide to Literary Representation

How To Be A Literary Agent: An Introductory Guide to Literary Representation
ISBN-10
0941599264
ISBN-13
9780941599269
Category
Reference
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
1995
Publisher
Piccadilly Books, Ltd.
Author
Richard Mariotti

Description

This book takes you step-by-step through the fascinating business of literary representation, covering everything from setting up your business, finding and working with writers, locating the best publishers, working with editor, and making the sale, to negotiating contracts. It reveals the many intriguing inside secrets about getting published. You will learn: • How to identify marketable manuscripts • How to turn good manuscripts into potential bestsellers • How to create persuasive query letters and convincing book proposals • Where to find and how to approach the right publishers • How to develop lasting business relationships with editors • The secrets of avoiding rejection • How to make unpublished authors book like professional writers • How to get the most money from publishers A valuable resource for those considering careers as literary agents, as well as writers who want to be their own agents. Writers don’t need agents if they know how to approach publishers, properly prepare and send submissions, and deal with editors—all of which are covered in this book. You will learn how to present yourself as a professional and get the same respect given to successful authors and agents.

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