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    Guide to Literary Agents 2018: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published

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    No matter what you’re writing - fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children - securing a literary agent will help you get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. With listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, Guide to Literary Agents 2018 will be your go-to resource.
    This updated edition of GLA includes:

    • "New Agent Spotlights": Discover targeted profiles of literary agents who are actively building their client lists right now.
    • Informative articles on crafting the perfect first page, attending conferences, establishing a healthy critique group, and more.
    • A brand-new special genre section on science fiction and fantasy, plus online content for whatever genre you’re writing.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWriter's Digest Books
    Release dateSep 14, 2017
    ISBN9781440352805
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