{"product_id":"get-signed-isbn-9781401975142","title":"Get Signed","description":"\u003cb\u003e“All aspiring authors know the value of a great literary agent, but few know how to get one. Lucinda Halpern has written the definitive guide to attracting an agent and laying the groundwork for a book well worth publishing.”— Adam Grant, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThink Again \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast \u003ci\u003eRe:Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA step-by-step guide from a New York literary agent that will show you how to create a winning concept, craft an irresistible pitch, and land your dream book deal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this practical, immediately actionable guide, \u003cb\u003eLucinda Halpern\u003c\/b\u003e, who has represented \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers and brokered numerous deals with major publishers for over a decade, divulges what agents look for in authors and the shortcuts they use to get book deals but have never revealed—until now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucinda has personally helped hundreds of writers and entrepreneurs launch timeless, best-selling books. But the path to literary success begins with knowing the answers to questions like:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I make my book idea marketable to agents and publishers? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat essential ingredients should my book pitch possess?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat common pitfalls and errors should I avoid?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I find a reputable agent who shares my vision?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat can I do if I'm getting rejected by agents and publishers?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith her unique 6-step method, Lucinda provides the tools and concrete strategies to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite a query letter that gets an agent's attention \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild an effective marketing platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a timeless bestseller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with interviews from best-selling authors, leading book editors from Penguin Random House, Simon \u0026amp; Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and more, \u003ci\u003eGet Signed\u003c\/i\u003e is the indispensable roadmap you need right now to get noticed and become a published author.“All aspiring authors know the value of a great literary agent, but few know how to get one. Lucinda Halpern has written the definitive guide to attracting an agent and laying the groundwork for a book well worth publishing.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eAdam Grant\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThink Again\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast \u003ci\u003eRe:Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“While Lucinda Halpern offers invaluable advice for navigating the choppy waters of literary agencies and publishing houses, she does something even more valuable with \u003ci\u003eGet Signed\u003c\/i\u003e. She entices the writer to elevate the storytelling, to create a timeless book, and to launch a dream career.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eJenny Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e, VP and executive editor at Alfred A. Knopf and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003ePineapple Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lucinda Halpern and her book are the map and the compass for any beginning writer looking for a way to find their perfect agent. There is no question in my mind that it will forever be the only book anyone trying to break into publishing will ever need. If only I had it when I was starting out! Wherever Lucinda leads, I will follow.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eSam Wasson\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eFifth Avenue, 5 A.M.\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eFosse\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Big Goodbye\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Step by clear, insightful step, Lucinda Halpern gifts writers with the knowledge of what an agent does and how the writer-agent partnership works. She offers concise steps and exercises to help ready writers present their best ideas with excellent writing and secure platforms. As the title promises, this is the book to read to get signed.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eMarion Roach Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Memoir Project\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lucinda Halpern offers aspiring authors a step-by-step, actionable roadmap for landing a literary agent. She pulls back the curtain to show you the nitty-gritty details agents and publishers are looking for so you can nail your big idea, dial in your pitch, and present yourself as the best author for the job. Full of insider wisdom suitable for writers of every genre, \u003ci\u003eGet Signed\u003c\/i\u003e gives you just what you need to woo—and then wow—the agent of your dreams. Highly recommended!”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eKelly Notaras\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Book You Were Born to Write\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In this indispensable book, Lucinda Halpern teaches authors how to meet the marketplace and the moment. She turns overwhelm into action steps and helps make publishing dreams come true.”\u003cbr\u003e — \u003cb\u003eNicola Kraus\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Nanny Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucinda Halpern\u003c\/b\u003e is a literary agent and the founder of Lucinda Literary, based in New York. She represents \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and internationally best-selling authors in the categories of personal growth, business, popular health and science, narrative nonfiction, and upmarket fiction. 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