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How to Get a Literary Agent For Your Book
Tips For Successfully Pitching Your Book Idea To An Literary Agent
Created byScott La Counte
Last updated 7/2022
English
What you'll learn
- How to find a literary agent
- How to successfully pitch to a literary agent
- Do you need a literary agent
- How to write a book proposal for a literary agent
- Understanding what a literary agent does (and doesn't) do for you
- Pitfalls to avoid
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Course content
3 sections • 13 lectures • 53m total length
Requirements
- No requirements or prerequisites.
Description
Getting a literary agent is not easy. I should know: I've had multiple agents over my literary career. I signed my first contract with an agent in 2007, and have worked with several over the years. I've traditionally published 4 books and have learned a lot about what it takes to get an agent and sign your first book deal.
If you are considering an agent, this video will walk you through everything that you need know--including if it's the right path for you!
Topics include:
When should you start your search for an agent
How to find an agent
When should you pitch to an agent
Is an agent right for you
What exactly an agent does (and doesn't) do
How to write to an agent
What happens after you sign a contract
Putting together a book proposal
What if things don't work out with the agent
Samples of both a winning query letter and book proposal
And much more!
If you are ready to take the next steps in your writing journey, then this is the course for you! I can't guarantee that you'll find an agent after watching this--only a great proposal and book can do that--but it will teach you what you need to know to be successful.
Who this course is for:
- Beginning and experience writers who are looking for (or considering) a literary agent to represent them.