No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents 30th edition is your go-to resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, the 30th edition of GLA includes:

- Hundreds of updated listings for literary agents and writing conferences
- Informative articles on crafting effective queries, synopses, and book proposals (and the agent query tracker)
- Plus, a 30-Day Platform Challenge to help writers build their writing platforms
- Includes 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing