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.