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Literary Agents in the Transatlantic Book Trade
By way of a case study of one of the oldest French book agencies, Agence Hoffman, this book analyzes the role played by French literary agents in the importation of US fiction and literature into France in the years following World War II. It sheds light on the material conditions of the circulation of texts across the Atlantic between 1944 and 1955, exploring the fine mechanisms of agents’ negotiations which allowed texts, and ideas, to cross borders. While providing comparative insights into the history of publishing in France and in the United States in the immediate aftermath of the war, this book aims at foregrounding the role of the book agent, an all-too often neglected intermediary...
The Agent
A powerhouse literary agent and publisher shares stories of the lessons he’s learned and the intriguing personalities he’s encounter in his career. Arthur Klebanoff is one of the world’s most powerful literary agents—with the record to prove it. Among his authors are Michael Bloomberg, Danielle Steel, Bill Bradley, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Patrick Moynihan, Linda Goodman, Rupert Murdoch, and the Pope. Many have generated more than $1 billion in retail sales. Klebanoff is also CEO of Rosetta Books, the leading electronic publisher of quality backlist books. In this memoir of his professional life, Klebanoff recounts all the lessons he has learned and the fascinating people he has met on the way to his recent acquisition of the famous Scott Meredith Literary Agency. The Agent also includes his vision of the future of book publishing to which he will no doubt leave a legacy. “The title of Arthur Klebanoff’s book sounds like John LeCarre. And his personal tour of New York publishing has as many twists and tricks as any spy novel.”—Richard Reeves, author of President Nixon: Alone in the White House
Literary Agents
Explains what services literary agents provide, tells how and when to select an agent, and discusses contracts, goals, and development as a writer.
The Professional Literary Agent in Britain, 1880-1920
Breaking new ground in the study of British literary culture during an important, transitional period, this new work by Mary Ann Gillies focuses on the professional literary agent whose emergence in Britain around 1880 coincided with, and accelerated, the transformation of both publishing and authorship. Like other recent studies in book and print culture, The Professional Literary Agent in Britain, 1880-1920 starts from the central premise that the business of authorship is inextricably linked with the aesthetics of literary praxis. Rather than provide a broad overview of the period, however, Gillies focuses on a specific figure, the professional literary agent. She then traces the influence of two prominent agents - A. P. Watt (generally acknowledged as the first professional literary agent) and J. B. Pinker (the leading figure in the second wave of agents) - focusing on their respective relationships with two key clients. The case studies not only provide insight into the business dynamics of the literary world at this time, but also illustrate the shifting definition of literature itself during the period.
How To Be A Literary Agent
This book takes you step-by-step through the fascinating business of literary representation, covering everything from setting up your business, finding and working with writers, locating the best publishers, working with editor, and making the sale, to negotiating contracts. It reveals the many intriguing inside secrets about getting published. You will learn: • How to identify marketable manuscripts • How to turn good manuscripts into potential bestsellers • How to create persuasive query letters and convincing book proposals • Where to find and how to approach the right publishers • How to develop lasting business relationships with editors • The secrets of avoiding rejection ...
Guide to Literary Agents 96
This directory lists nearly 500 agents across the United States--and even a few in Canada. Writers will find listings organized by literary agents (fee-charging and non-fee-charging) and script agents (TV, movies, and plays). Through articles written by professionals, the book also answers the most frequently asked questions about agents--what they do, where they are, and how to sign and work with them.
Get a Literary Agent
The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Literary Agent! If you dream of scoring the best possible deal with a traditional publisher and seeing your book in print, you need literary representation. Filled with practical, straightforward advice and insider tips, Get a Literary Agent is a one-stop resource for writers of both fiction and nonfiction. You'll learn how to: • Research agents and target the best ones for your work • Navigate the submission process--from best practices to possible pitfalls • Craft a polished query letter and pitch your work effectively • Assemble a book proposal like a pro • Form a lasting partnership with your agent You'll also gain the advice of more than 100 literary agents who share their secrets for securing representation. If you've ever wondered what a literary agent can do for you--and why you need one--this invaluable guide provides the answers.
How to be Your Own Literary Agent
HOW TO BE YOUR OWN LITERARY AGENT is the most practical and thorough guide to book publishing for writers. Richard Curtis, a top literary agent for more than twenty-five years, provides a comprehensive overview of the publishing process, from submissions to contract negotiations to subsidiary rights to marketing and beyond. In this completely revised and expanded edition, Curtis takes into account the enormous changes in the publishing world over the past ten years. Included are new sections on what the electronic revolution means to you, and how to take advantage of it; the new breed of literary agents: how to find them and interest them in your work; how you can have a say in your book's design, cover art, jacket copy, and promotion; what author and agent organizations can do for you; how book chains and the superstores affect your chances of getting published; and why the American Booksellers Association convention is important to you. No other book provides such detailed and accessible information. For novices and veteran writers alike, HOW TO BE YOUR OWN LITERARY AGENT takes the mystery out of getting the best deal possible and ensuring happy publication.
Literary Agents
The definitive guide to finding a literary agent, this revised and updated edition--previously unavailable to bookstores--contains information about rights and reading fees, includes a selected list of agents who handle both fiction and nonfiction, and explores the delicate balance of a successful agent-writer relationship.
Writers' & Artists' Guide to How to Hook an Agent
The W&A Guide to How to Hook an Agent is the definitive guide to putting together a manuscript submission and attracting the attention of a literary agent. Structured around a series of real-life questions raised at Writers' & Artists' successful 'How to Hook an Agent' events, this lively and accessible Q&A guide provides everything an unpublished writer needs to know about seeking the representation of a literary agent. Full of practical detail and examples of good and bad practice, it covers: · Responses to over 180 questions asked by writers about getting an agent · How to research and approach an agent · The key ingredients of a submission · How to draft a successful covering letter · What to expect when working with an agent · The agent-publisher relationship · Contracts, rights and royalties This unique guide is suitable for writers of fiction and non-fiction and writing across different genres and age ranges.
