Author(s): Lucinda Halpern

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Discover the secret strategies debut authors have used to sign with literary agents and get book deals.

In this first-of-its-kind book, Lucinda Halpern (founder of Lucinda Literary) walks aspiring authors of fiction and non-fiction through every stage of the process - from conception to getting signed.

Pulling from over 15 years' experience in publishing and agenting, as well as real-life stories, in-depth exercises and concrete takeaways, Lucinda answers-

- How do I get started querying literary agents?
- What must a book pitch and marketing plan include?
- If I'm querying and not getting a positive response, what errors am I making?
- How can I build my platform?
- What does a literary agent provide and what does a publisher provide?
- How long will it take to get my book published?
- How should I be spending my time in addition to writing or editing my book?
- How do writers get 6-7 figure book deals?

You have always had the potential for writing success, and now you have the tools to realize it!