Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Sambuchino, Chuck

Get a literary agent : the complete guide to securing representaton for your work Complete guide to securing representaton for your work Chuck Sambuchino. - First edition. - Cincinnati, Ohio Writer's Digest Books 2015 - 247 pages 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction
Part One: Getting ready to pitch
The skinny on agents (and why you want one)
Before you pitch
Research reps and create your list
The submission process: what to expect at a glance
Getting an agent for your self-published book
Part Two: Your submission tools
The all-important query letter
Query letter examples
Query letter FAQs
Starting your first chapter right
Writing the synopsis
Nonfiction intensive: Book proposals
Nonfiction intensive: Platform and marketing
Part Three:Giving yourself the best chance possible
Once you submit
Working with an agent
Final advice from agents
Appendix: Glossary and resources
Glossary of publishing terms
Glossary of genres and category definitions
Further resources
The AAR canon of ethics

If you've ever wondered what a literary agent can do for you--and why you need one--this invaluable guide provides the answers.

9781599638010

9781599638010


Literary agents.
Authors and publishers.
Authorship--Marketing.

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