Get Signed - A 6-Step Plan for Finding an Agent, Landing a Book Deal and Becoming a Published Author
By Lucinda Halpern

“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, #1and New York Timesand best-selling author ofand Think Againand andand Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcastand Re:ThinkingIn this practical, immediately actionable guide,and Lucinda Halpern, who has representedand New York Timesand 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.Lucinda 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:· How do I make my book idea marketable to agents and publishers?· What essential ingredients should my book pitch possess?· What common pitfalls and errors should I avoid?· How do I find a reputable agent who shares my vision?· What can I do if I'm getting rejected by agents and publishers?With her unique 6-step method, Lucinda provides the tools and concrete strategies to:· Write a query letter that gets an agent's attention· Build an effective marketing platform· Create a timeless bestsellerPacked with interviews from best-selling authors, leading book editors from Penguin Random House, Simon andamp; Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and more,and Get Signedand is the indispensable roadmap you need right now to get noticed and become a published author.