Publisher's Synopsis
"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 best-selling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking
In this practical, immediately actionable guide, Lucinda Halpern, who has represented New York Times bestsellers and brokered numerous deals with major publishers for over a decade, divulges what agents look for in authors and the shortcuts they use to get book deals but have never revealed-until now.
Lucinda has personally helped hundreds of writers and entrepreneurs launch timeless, best-selling books. 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 6-step 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 bestseller
Packed with interviews from best-selling 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.
