{"product_id":"writers-artists-guide-to-how-to-hook-an-agent-9781472970077","title":"Writers  Artists Guide to How to Hook an Agent","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe W\u0026amp;A Guide to How to Hook an Agent\u003c\/i\u003e 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' \u0026amp; Artists' successful How to Hook an Agent' events, this lively and accessible Q\u0026amp;A guide provides everything an unpublished writer needs to know about seeking the representation of a literary agent.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplaced the intimidation and fear with hope and understanding. -- Susan C.\u003cbr\u003eOffered advice in a friendly, un-intimidating manner. -- Luna C.\u003cbr\u003eFor the first time I understand exactly what needs to go in the submission letter and the synopsis. -- Geoffrey A. * Testimonials from W\u0026amp;A How to Hook an Agent events *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe role of the literary agent\u003c\/b\u003e What Are Literary Agents and What Do They Do? Literary Agents and the Publishing Industry The Author–Agent Relationship: Finding A Literary Agent \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e The submission process\u003c\/b\u003e Is My Manuscript Ready? Submitting a Manuscript The Covering Letter The Synopsis The Opening Chapters \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Following submission\u003c\/b\u003e In Between Submissions  Dealing with Rejection and Starting Over  Offers of Representation  Working with a Literary Agent Contracts, Rights and Royalties  Keep Going  \u003ci\u003eGlossary \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eQuestion Index \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eGeneral Index \u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408789479767,"sku":"9781472970077","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472970077.jpg?v=1730504213","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/writers-artists-guide-to-how-to-hook-an-agent-9781472970077","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}