An up-to-date, in-depth, and myth-busting guide to getting signed by a literary agent, complete with exercises and strategies sourced from over 15 years of experience in the industry. In this first-of-its-kind book, Lucinda Halpern, founder of Lucinda Literary, walks aspiring authors of fiction and nonfiction through every stage of the process--from conception to getting signed. Through real-life stories, in-depth exercises, and concrete takeaways, discover the secret strategies debut authors have used to sign with literary agents and get book deals.
Pulling from over 15 years experience in publishing and agenting, Lucinda answers:
- How do I get started querying literary agents?
- What must a book pitch and marketing plan include?
- If I'm querying and not getting a positive response, what errors am I making?
- How can I build my platform?
- What does a literary agent provide and what does a publisher provide?
- How long will it take to get my book published?
- How should I be spending my time in addition to writing or editing my book?
- How do writers get 6-7 figure book deals?
You have always had the potential for writing success, and now you have the tools to realize it!
