The Role of the Literary Agent in Book Publishing
X59.9186 /
Continuing Education
/ $595
FALL 2008
This course provides a complete introduction for those considering a career as a literary agent, or for editors, authors, and other publishing professionals who deal with literary agents on a regular basis. Topics include an overall view of the agent's role and functions; how to become an agent; steps in the acquisition process; specifics of contracts and contract negotiations; subsidiary rights; genre publishing; packaging; and the editor's perspective on the agent's role. Special attention is given to recent changes in the book publishing industry and how they affect literary agents, editors, and authors.
This course is applicable toward:
Course Materials
Section 1
Thursday
6:20pm-8:20pm
September 25 - December 11
No class 10/9 and 11/27.
10 Sessions
Instructor:
Brian DeFiore
Location: Manhattan Village Acad 43 W22
