"Snappy, nuts-and-bolts guide to the world of literary agents with lots of practical tips." - Library Journal For any writer, the right agent can be the difference between getting published or shunted aside. Literary agent Michael Larsen gives readers an insider's look at the author/agent relationship. Thoroughly updated to reflect new trends in the market, the book covers everything from making the initial contact to promoting the published work. Aspiring writers will find a wealth of practical information, including where to find agents, how to format proposals, and an overview of agency agreements and book contracts. MICHAEL LARSEN (San Francisco, California) is cofounder of the Michael Larsen/Elizabeth Pomada Literary Agency. He lectures and presents seminars around the country on publishing.

Book details

• Format Paperback
• Pages240 pages
• LanguageEnglish
• ISBN10047113046X
• ISBN139780471130468