How Can I Find A Literary Agent?: And 101 Other Questions Asked By Writers - Softcover

MacGregor, Chip; Lorincz, Holly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0996119205 ISBN 13: 9780996119207

Publisher: Benchmark Press, The, 2015

Synopsis

The overall picture in publishing has blurred. Writers, from novices to veterans, are struggling to re-define their job, their goals, and their role in the process. Chip MacGregor, a respected voice with thirty years in the industry as a writer, editor, publisher and, now, agent and owner of MacGregor Literary, is here to help. Inside, you'll find answers to questions regarding: • WRITING FOR PUBLICATION: Craft, popular trends, collaborating, etc. • THE ROLE OF THE WRITER: Finding agents or editors, querying, platforms, etc. • THE ROLE OF THE LITERARY AGENT: Responsibilities, markets, contracts, etc. • THE ROLE OF PUBLISHERS: Acquiring and editing, royalties, marketing, etc. • HYBRID OR SELF-PUBLISHING AUTHORS: Terminology, formatting, houses, career advice, etc.

About this title

About the Author

CHIP MACGREGOR, a recognized leader in the industry, with 30 years of experience in publishing, is ranked on Publisher’s Marketplace as one of the top-selling literary agents in the U.S. HOLLY LORINCZ, an award-winning novelist, is a professional editor and owner of Lorincz Literary Services, as well as a literary agent with MacGregor Literary.

Edition details

• Publisher: Benchmark Press, The
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0996119205
• ISBN 13: 9780996119207
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150