How Can I Find A Literary Agent?: And 101 Other Questions Asked By Writers - Paperback

by Holly Lorincz (Author), Chip MacGregor (Author)

The overall picture in publishing has blurred. Writers, from novices to veterans, are struggling to re-define their job, their goals, and their role in the process. Chip MacGregor, a respected voice with thirty years in the industry as a writer, editor, publisher and, now, agent and owner of MacGregor Literary, is here to help. Inside, you'll find answers to questions regarding: - WRITING FOR PUBLICATION: Craft, popular trends, collaborating, etc. - THE ROLE OF THE WRITER: Finding agents or editors, querying, platforms, etc. - THE ROLE OF THE LITERARY AGENT: Responsibilities, markets, contracts, etc. - THE ROLE OF PUBLISHERS: Acquiring and editing, royalties, marketing, etc. - HYBRID OR SELF-PUBLISHING AUTHORS: Terminology, formatting, houses, career advice, etc.

Author Biography

CHIP MACGREGOR, a recognized leader in the industry, with 30 years of experience in publishing, is ranked on Publisher's Marketplace as one of the top-selling literary agents in the U.S. HOLLY LORINCZ, an award-winning novelist, is a professional editor and owner of Lorincz Literary Services, as well as a literary agent with MacGregor Literary.