Author 101: Bestselling Secrets from Top Agents

by Rick Frishman, Robyn Freedman Spizman, Mark Steisel

You're passionate about your book. You're determined to get it published, but you just can't seem to do it by yourself. You need an ally. You need a champion. You need an agent.
Enter Rick Frishman and Robyn Freedman Spizman, with this second volume in the AUTHOR 101 series. In Bestselling Secrets from Top Agents , writing gurus Rick and Robyn reveal what makes a good agent, what a good agent will and wonít do for you, and how to find the right type of agent - not just for your first book, but for your entire career.
"If you want to become a published author, the first step is buying Robyn and Rick's book. Loaded with practical, easy-to-follow insider advice, this book shows readers how to write a winning book proposal. Highly recommended!" --Lloyd J. Jassin, publishing attorney and author
"Bottom this is the volume I recommend to my clients" --Don Gastwirth, literary agent
"I've been in the book writing, publishing, and promoting business more than thirty-five years, so take it from me. Don't think about becoming an author without reading the Author 101 series. These books are well-researched, helpful, and will save you endless time, money, and energy." --Dan Poynter, The Self-Publishing Manual , ParaPublishing.com

Genres: Writing

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 29, 2005

Reviews

[Sharon Orlopp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent books with practical tips! Highly recommend, especially for authors with their first book.

[Mira Domsky]

Not impressed yet, but I'm only a few chapters in