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A literary agent provides advice for authors seeking representation and discusses such topics as what is expected of an agent, how to build a good working relationship, and the protocol for handling book deals
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A guerilla guide to getting published, by the founding partner of a New York literary agency. Gives the inside scoop on how writers can get the best representation for their work, telling where and how to target agents, how to write a query letter, and what to expect from an agent. Describes attention-getting book proposals, and gives tips on maintaining a working relationships, protocol for handling a first book deal, and the potential of subrights, publicity, and foreign sales. The author taught journalism at New York University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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