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Choose Your Publishing Option    by D. Patrick Miller 
Price: $4.95 USD. 6380 words. Published on June 18, 2009. .

Google the term "how to get published" and you'll find the world-famous Fearless Publishing Guide at the top of the links. Now this popular online resource has been expanded into an e-book that gives even more valuable information on how to get an agent, get published in the mainstream or outside it, how to self-publish, and more. Part of the "Fearless Practicals" e-book series.
How to Write a Great Query Letter    by Noah Lukeman
Price: Free! 15080 words. Published on July 20, 2009. .

Many books have been written about the query letter. But few have been written by literary agents, who receive thousands of queries each year and who grapple with them on a daily basis. New York literary agent Noah Lukeman offers his insights on the query letter, sharing an insider's perspective, giving insights and practical tips about what works and what doesn’t.
How to Land (and Keep) a Literary Agent (excerpt)    by Noah Lukeman
Price: Free! 4650 words. Published on October 27, 2009. .

The first book written from an active literary agent's perspective that teaches authors why agents reject or accept manuscripts; why they decide to represent certain authors and not represent others; the best way to approach agents; the best way to work with an agent on a daily basis; and that offers them dozens of specific resources to make the difference in getting published.
Let's Go Fishing: TIps on Hooking A Literary Agent (includes excerpt of "Sellout")    by James Lewis
Price: Free! 4230 words. Published on August 15, 2010. .

Signing with a literary agent is extremely difficult, especially in this economic climate, but not impossible. With the tips outlined in this article, you will greatly increase your chances of hooking that "fish."
Girlfriends Lost    by John Blandly
Price: $0.99 USD. 5380 words. Published on November 17, 2010. .

All John ever wanted was a girlfriend. What else could he focus on? He never had that many girlfriends, and if they think that he's forgotten them, they should think again. He was too young, he didn't know what he was doing--there are so many reasons.
Pub Speak: A Writer's Dictionary of Publishing Terms    by Tracy Marchini
Price: $7.99 USD. 18430 words. Published on March 29, 2011. .

Curious what a certain term means in a book contract? Not sure what the difference is between an easy reader and a picture book? Can’t tell a Newbery from a Nebula? Pub Speak: A Writer’s Dictionary of Publishing Terms is a dictionary for both new and established authors that contains over 400 definitions, including contract and royalty terms, ebooks and audiobooks, and trade organizations.
The Nitty Gritty Guide to Finding a Literary Agent    by Sara Rosett
Price: $0.99 USD. 7710 words. Published on April 15, 2011. .

Get the nitty gritty information—the most important and the most useful details—on finding a literary agent from a traditionally published author. Includes details on how to target your agent search, how to write hooks, query letters, and pitches as well as query letter etiquette. How to save time and money during your agent search and how to avoid scams are also covered.
Festival at Glimbridge    by Roger Jones
Price: $4.99 USD. 56780 words. Published on September 28, 2011. .

When Percy Vosper inaugurates a literary festival in his home town, the place is shaken to its foundations when a dysfunctional travelling theatre company and a stream of larger than life literati descend on it. The ambitions of a leading national newspaper group and a local radio station's hilarious broadcasts add further spice to this lively novel which ranges from tragedy to farce.
The Rejection Letter    by Johnny Ray
Price: $6.99 USD. 97130 words. Published by SIR JOHN PUBLISHING  on November 18, 2011. .

To someone else, the rejection letter might be perceived as a simple piece of correspondence. But when Amy, who suffers from bipolar disorder receives a form rejection letter from Edward, an agent she had an affair with at a recent convention, she takes the rejection as both personal and professional—in short—a declaration of war.
Paper Suitcase Hearts    by ILove Agents
Price: $0.99 USD. 8530 words. Published on December 6, 2011. .

A collection of new and previously published literary fiction.