How to Get a Literary Agent

Written by a top literary agent who gives writers an insider's view of how to find and work with an agent throughout the process of getting published. Includes:-— How to know that you're ready for an agent-— 7 ways to find an agent-— Writing a cover letter that grabs attention-— What to do with an agent once you've got one-— What you can expect and what you'd better not hope for-— Making sure this is the right agent for you-— Congratulations, now you have an agent AND an editor-— How to avoid the 7 worst pitfalls for aspiring writers-— And much, much more. In today's highly competitive publishing industry, literary agents are more important than ever. Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, reference or children's books, here is everything you need to know about using an agent to launch and sustain your literary career.a