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2014 Guide to Literary Agents

The best resource available for finding a literary agent!

No matter what you're writing—fiction or nonfiction, books for kids or adults—you need a literary agent to secure a book deal. The "2014 Guide to Literary Agents" is your essential resource for finding that literary agent—without fear of being scammed—and getting your book published. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 literary agents who represent writers and their work, this new, updated edition of GLA includes: "New Agent Spotlights"—calling out literary reps actively building lists right now."How I Got My Agent" success stories from writers who describe their paths from aspiring author to published success.Informative articles on query letters, synopsis writing, voice and craft, author platform, nonfiction book proposals, researching agents, and more.Includes "Ask the Agent" profiles of individual literary agents who are currently seeking writers.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 363 pages

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