Get Signed

De: Lucinda Halpern

Narrado por: Lucinda Halpern

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 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 & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and more, Get Signed is the indispensable roadmap you need right now to get noticed and become a published author.

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“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 Re:Thinking

“While Lucinda Halpern offers invaluable advice for navigating the choppy waters of literary agencies and publishing houses, she does something even more valuable with Get Signed. She entices the writer to elevate the storytelling, to create a timeless book, and to launch a dream career.”
— Jenny Jackson, VP and executive editor at Alfred A. Knopf and New York Times best-selling author of Pineapple Street

“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.”
— Sam Wasson, New York Times best-selling author of Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.; Fosse; and The Big Goodbye

“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.”
— Marion Roach Smith, author of The Memoir Project

“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, Get Signed gives you just what you need to woo—and then wow—the agent of your dreams. Highly recommended!”
— Kelly Notaras, author of The Book You Were Born to Write

“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.”
— Nicola Kraus, #1 New York Times best-selling co-author of The Nanny Diaries

I Loved This Book! Such A Great Resource For Writers Who Wish To Get Signed

I loved this book! Lucinda Halpern is a wealth of information. I highly recommend this book for writers who wish to sign with a literary agent and traditional publisher. I learned so much! And I loved that there was a supplemental PDF to refer to. I took a lot of notes. I did the exercises and now I feel ready to get signed! I am so thankful that she wrote this book to help writers. I am so happy that she read the Audible version too. I loved that she was cheering us to succeed. Honestly, buy this book. This book will give you everything you need to know to get signed.

The importance of the right literary agent

This book was an important tool to help me understand the ins and outs to finding your perfect literary agent who will make a huge difference in your book publishing journey!

Concrete examples & conversational style

A well-structured book that guides you through the process of preparing to get signed. Chapters allow you to skip to relevant material easily. Narrated at an engaging pace. A+.

Loved this guide

As a published author to be, I’ve found this guide to be one of the most straightforward path to make it happen.

What every author needs

After reading and listening to this book I have no doubt that I have been equipped to go to the next level as an author. Lucinda’s past performance and wealth of knowledge as a tried and true literary agent is priceless. The secret sauce that every aspiring and published author needs is in this book. Lucinda, thank you!