Bibliograph

Guide to literary agents 2020, Robert Lee Brewster, editor

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Label

Guide to literary agents 2020, Robert Lee Brewster, editor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Guide to literary agents 2020

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1086019861

Responsibility statement

Robert Lee Brewster, editor

Summary

No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents 2020 is your go-to resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, the 29th edition of GLA includes: The key elements of a successful nonfiction book proposal ; Informative articles on crafting the perfect synopsis and detailing what agents are looking for in the ideal client--written by actual literary agents ; Plus, a 30-Day Platform Challenge to help writers build their writing platforms ; Includes 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing. -- Provided by amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Getting Started -- How to use Guide to Literary Agents -- What an agent does -- Assessing credibility -- Contacting agents -- Crafting a query -- Crafting the perfect synopsis -- Landing the six figure deal -- The 9 key elements of a successful nonfiction book proposal -- The agent query tracker -- The writer's tool box -- Working with a publicist -- 30 day platform challenge -- Pitch party -- 20 literary agents actively seeking writers -- Markets -- Literary Agents -- Writers Conferences -- Resources -- Glossary of industry terms -- Indexes -- Literary Agents Specialties Index -- General Index

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