2014 Guide to Literary Agents - Softcover

"I trusted the "Guide to Literary Agents" to provide solid, up-to-date information to help me with the process. I now have a wonderful agent and a four-book deal." - Mara Purnhagen, author of "Tagged" (Harlequin Teen) ""Guide to Literary Agents" contains a wealth of information and good advice, and was crucial in my successful search for an agent." - Richard Harvell, author of "The Bells" (Crown) "The "Guide to Literary Agents" was absolutely instrumental to my getting an agent and subsequent three-book deal with HarperCollins." - Derek Taylor Kent, author of "Scary School" (HarperCollins)

The best resource available for finding a literary agent!

No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for kids or adults--you need a literary agent to secure a book deal. The 2014 Guide to Literary Agents is your essential resource for finding that literary agent--without fear of being scammed--and getting your book published. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 literary agents who represent writers and their work, this new, updated edition of GLA includes:

• "New Agent Spotlights"--calling out literary reps actively building lists right now.
• "How I Got My Agent" success stories from writers who describe their paths from aspiring author to published success.
• Informative articles on query letters, synopsis writing, voice and craft, author platform, nonfiction book proposals, researching agents, and more.
• Includes "Ask the Agent" profiles of individual literary agents who are currently seeking writers.