Get a Literary Agent: The Complete Guide to Securing Representation for Your Work

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Chuck Sambuchino

Get a Literary Agent

The Complete Guide to Securing Representation for Your Work

Chuck Sambuchino

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Writer's Digest Books
14 January 2015

Creative writing & creative writing guides; Writing & editing guides

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-

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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.

By: Chuck Sambuchino
Imprint: Writer's Digest Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9781599638010
ISBN 10: 1599638010
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 14 January 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chuck Sambuchino of Writer's Digest Books edits the annual Guide to Literary Agents and Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market. His Guide to Literary Agents blog is one of the most popular blogs in publishing. His 2010 humor book, How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack, was optioned by Sony Pictures. His books have been mentioned in Reader's Digest, USA Today, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Variety, and more. Chuck is also the author of Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript and Create Your Writer Platform. Follow him on Twitter @chucksambuchino.

Reviews for Get a Literary Agent: The Complete Guide to Securing Representation for Your Work

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