Your biggest, lifelong dream is to score a publishing deal for your book. But first you must clear what seems like your most challenging, daunting hurdle: convincing an agent to represent you.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

 

• Identify the agents who might be interested in your work and are most likely to offer you a deal.
• Double-check the integrity of the agents on your list.
• Rank your list so you can leverage the batch method of pitching.
• Write a query letter that proves you’re a writer worth investing in.
• Personalize your letter for the agents on your list.
• Pitch at the right time in the development process.
• Understand the marketplace and how your book fits into it.
• Get smart about pitching through online contests and conferences.