How to Get a Literary Agent

WHEN Wednesday, April 16, 6:30-9:30 pm WHERE mediabistro.com, 494 Broadway (Spring & Broome), New York, NY 10012 DIRECTIONS subway directions, map PRICE $65 ($50 for ) more info

Course Details

Aspiring authors often spend as much time worrying about getting representation as they do writing their books. The truth is, there are scores of agents out there, and landing one is nowhere near as hard as it seems -- even if you have no publishing connections. In this seminar, you'll learn how to find the perfect agent for your novel or nonfiction book, how to know when your book is ready to send out, and how to write a professional-sounding query letter. We'll also discuss the do's and don'ts for dealing with agents, and what you can realistically expect when you sell a book.

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Instructor Bio

Lauren Lipton's Courses

Lauren Lipton's romantic comedy Mating Rituals of the North American WASP has been called "a light-hearted love story starring two remarkably stubborn protagonists who seem hellbent on ignoring the fate they clearly are meant for" by the Hartford Courant. Her last novel, It's About Your Husband, was called "smart, sassy and impossible to put down" by The Princess Diaries author Meg Cabot. She is also a journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times' Sunday Styles section, the Wall Street Journal, and elsewhere.

Testimonials

"I recommend Lauren's seminar to anyone ready to attack the agent search head on. She shares tips and insights that can work for anyone. She gives a really good overview of the process and what we all need to know -- just the sort of information that can help you avoid a lot of common pitfalls and answer those pesky questions you think only you have." --Jami Kelmenson

Lauren is a calm and gentle soul. Not only did she not ramp up my anxiety level about finding an agent, she brought it down a notch or two. A breath of fresh air. -- Lisa Kirchner

"Lauren combines her years of journalistic know-how to help her students craft smart novels that sell." -- Nicole Hernandez