Get Signed

An up-to-date, in-depth, and myth-busting guide to getting signed by a literary agent, complete with exercises and strategies sourced from over 15 years of experience in the industry. In this first-of-its-kind book, Lucinda Halpern, founder of Lucinda Literary, walks aspiring authors of fiction and nonfiction through every stage of the process—from conception to getting signed. Through real-life stories, in-depth exercises, and concrete takeaways, discover the secret strategies debut authors have used to sign with literary agents and get book deals. – Pulling from over 15 years experience in publishing and agenting, Lucinda answers: – How do I get started querying literary agents? – What must a book pitch and marketing plan include? – If I’m querying and not getting a positive response, what errors am I making? – How can I build my platform? – What does a literary agent provide and what does a publisher provide? – How long will it take to get my book published? – How should I be spending my time in addition to writing or editing my book? – How do writers get 6-7 figure book deals? You have always had the potential for writing success, and now you have the tools to realize it!