Description
Book SynopsisThe W&A Guide to How to Hook an Agent is the definitive guide to putting together a manuscript submission and attracting the attention of a literary agent. Structured around a series of real-life questions raised at Writers' & Artists' successful How to Hook an Agent' events, this lively and accessible Q&A guide provides everything an unpublished writer needs to know about seeking the representation of a literary agent. Full of practical detail and examples of good and bad practice, it covers: Responses to over 180 questions asked by writers about getting an agent How to research and approach an agent The key ingredients of a submission How to draft a successful covering letter What to expect when working with an agent The agent-publisher relationship Contracts, rights and royalties This unique guide is suitable for writers of fiction and non-fiction and writing across different genres and age ranges.
Trade ReviewReplaced the intimidation and fear with hope and understanding. -- Susan C.
Offered advice in a friendly, un-intimidating manner. -- Luna C.
For the first time I understand exactly what needs to go in the submission letter and the synopsis. -- Geoffrey A. * Testimonials from W&A How to Hook an Agent events *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The role of the literary agent What Are Literary Agents and What Do They Do? Literary Agents and the Publishing Industry The Author–Agent Relationship: Finding A Literary Agent
Part II: The submission process Is My Manuscript Ready? Submitting a Manuscript The Covering Letter The Synopsis The Opening Chapters
Part III: Following submission In Between Submissions Dealing with Rejection and Starting Over Offers of Representation Working with a Literary Agent Contracts, Rights and Royalties Keep Going
Glossary Question Index General Index
