Have you been looking for a literary book agent but don't know exactly what steps to take?
Richard Curtis, a top literary book agent for more than thirty years, takes the mystery out of book publishing for any writer, published or not. He gives a comprehensive practical overview of the publishing process, from submissions to contract negotiations to subsidiary rights to marketing, publicity, and beyond. He explains in detail what a literary book agent does and how it benefits you the writer.
His newly revised and expanded book, "How To Be Your Own Literary Book Agent: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published" gives away trade secrets and invaluable wisdom - candid advice that can be hard to find elsewhere.
Other topics include:
- Big publishers, small publishers, self-publishers, e-publishers: how to keep up in a rapidly changing business
- The new breed of busy literary editors: how to find them and know what they're looking for
- What the electronic revolution means to you, and how to take advantage of it
- How to know your "publishing" rights and negotiate effectively
- How to have a say in your book's design, jacket, and promotion
- How book chains and superstores have altered publishing -- and what that means for you
Most people won't be able to become their own literary book agent after reading this book, but they will find a lot of tips on how to find a good literary book agent to represent them.
Read more at How To Be Your Own Literary Agent: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published
