Writer's Digest October 2014 Digital Download

Writer's Digest, October 2014, Volume 94, No. 7 FEATURES: Get an Agent Find Your Agent Match Meet 28 reps looking for new clients now. by Chuck Sambuchino PLUS: Query Letter Dos and Don'ts The Secret to a Stronger Nonfiction Book Proposal Knowing what's already on bookshelves may just be the single most effective (and most overlooked) way to convince an agent where your idea fits in. Here's how your Competitive Analysis can be your secret weapon. by Nina Amir The Evolving Agent Progressive literary agencies are redefining the traditional role of the agent,and finding new ways to support authors in the digital era. Here's what savvy writers,beginning and experienced alike,should know. by Jane Friedman Pitching in Person Writing conferences offer valuable chances to meet face-to-face with agents,but in the heat of the moment, nerves can get the best of even the most confident writers. Here are the 5 steps to coming out on top. by Tracey Barnes Priestley 9 Ways to a Faster Book Deal