Get Signed: Find An Agent, Land A Book Deal, And Become A Published Author,New

All aspiring authors know the value of a great literary agent, but few know how to get one. Lucinda Halpern has written the definitive guide to attracting an agent and laying the groundwork for a book well worth publishing. Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast Re:ThinkingA stepbystep guide from a New York literary agent that will show you how to create a winning concept, craft an irresistible pitch, and land your dream book deal.In this practical, immediately actionable guide, Lucinda Halpern, founder of the prestigious New York agency Lucinda Literary, divulges what agents look for in authors and the shortcuts they use to get book deals but have never revealeduntil now.Lucinda has personally witnessed how dramatically writers' lives can change when they publish their first book. But the path to literary success begins with knowing the answers to questions like:How do I make my book idea marketable to agents and publishers? What essential ingredients should my book pitch possess? What common pitfalls and errors should I avoid? How do I find a reputable agent who shares my vision? What can I do if I'm getting rejected by agents and publishers?With her unique 6step method, Lucinda provides the tools and concrete strategies to:Write a query letter that gets an agent's attention Build an effective marketing platform Create a timeless bestsellerPacked with interviews from bestselling authors, leading book editors from Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and more, Get Signed is the indispensable roadmap you need right now to get noticed and become a published author.