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Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, 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.”— Adam Grant, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the TED podcast
A 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.
In this practical, immediately actionable guide, Lucinda Halpern, who has represented New York Times 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
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
Write a query letter that gets an agent's attention Build an effective marketing platformCreate a timeless bestseller
Packed with interviews from best-selling authors, leading book editors from Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and more, Get Signed is the indispensable roadmap you need right now to get noticed and become a published author.
A 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.
In this practical, immediately actionable guide, Lucinda Halpern, who has represented New York Times 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
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
Write a query letter that gets an agent's attention Build an effective marketing platformCreate a timeless bestseller
Packed with interviews from best-selling authors, leading book editors from Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and more, Get Signed is the indispensable roadmap you need right now to get noticed and become a published author.
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2024
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January 29, 2024
Such an easy read full of tangible, useful guidance for writers. I really appreciated the advice on choosing your title, and the different types of authors there are (and considering how I can leverage my natural “type”). Plenty of examples of language to be used in a query or correspondence with potential agents- my book is underlined and marked to come back to time and again through this process!
February 15, 2024
Much non-fiction advice here
I picked up some great suggestions from this book. Although, some of the stories about other authors were a little long. I like just the facts. So that’s about me.
I picked up some great suggestions from this book. Although, some of the stories about other authors were a little long. I like just the facts. So that’s about me.
February 25, 2024
Decent advice
The bottom line is you need a well written book and a built in following. There's no getting around it. But the book gives good guidance for trying to land an agent. It forgets about the luck needed though.
The bottom line is you need a well written book and a built in following. There's no getting around it. But the book gives good guidance for trying to land an agent. It forgets about the luck needed though.
August 27, 2025
very helpful
As a debut author I am very encouraged to keep on looking for representation to publish my book. There isn’t a magic bullet but this has helped me be realistic in my dream of publishing my work. Thank you Lucinda! I definitely will send you a query! LK
As a debut author I am very encouraged to keep on looking for representation to publish my book. There isn’t a magic bullet but this has helped me be realistic in my dream of publishing my work. Thank you Lucinda! I definitely will send you a query! LK
September 25, 2025
An absolutely invaluable resource for anyone who wants to be an author. Invest in yourself and your craft, and get this book!
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