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How to be Your Own Literary Agent: The Business of Getting a Book Published (Paperback)

by Richard Curtis (Author)

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Paperback: 285 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade); Revised edition edition (14 Mar 1996)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0395718198
ISBN-13: 978-0395718193
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14 x 1.8 cm

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for any Author, 22 Jul 1998

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This book is absolutely indispensable for a writer. I used it like a bible in negotiating my first novel contract (sans agent), and when I discussed the deal later with an agent she told me the terms were *better* than she thought an agent could have got me. This was an AGENT talking. For Pete's sake, buy this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Should be on every author's book shelf!, 14 Mar 1998

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Richard Curtis' book was recommended to me by a number of other published authors. After reading it, I understamd my book contract(s) and I feel much better prepared to negotiate with editors and publishers. pyhuff

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5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be Black to TAKE BACK THE POWER!, 25 Feb 1999

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I've spent my life getting fired from jobs, then my agent even fired me in the middle of selling my fourth book. I had too many questions... wanted to be a part of my own career. I was so annoying. But agents and gallery dealers hate for us to know and want too much, because then they'll be at OUR mercy instead! Ha! TAKE BACK THE POWER AND READ THIS. It's not one of those fluffy, inspirational "you-can-be-a-writer-too!" books. It's filled with information you might have to read three times with a highlighter in hand.

I'm a writer and I've been so busy making books for the last three years, this is the first book I've READ in a long, long, time. I'm sure glad I didn't choose BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY instead, I'll tell you that much. This one's saving my life. Know what they're talking about when they say "sub serial rights," or whatever (I'm STILL figuring that one out). It's your work, your sexless life you're selling... know the stakes... stop being apologetic and GLAD they return your calls. Be a Viking while kissing their butts from here!--- Good luck to you all. If you're a cranky, bitter writer and read one book in this year, make it THIS one.

And if you don't choose to go it alone, at least you'll be more of a partner to your agent. I guess.

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