Book excerpt: No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--securing a literary agent will help you get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. With listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, Guide to Literary Agents 2018 will be your go-to resource. This updated edition of GLA includes: • A one-year subscription to the literary agent content on WritersMarket.com. • "New Agent Spotlights": Discover targeted profiles of literary agents who are actively building their client lists right now. • Informative articles on crafting the perfect first page, attending conferences, establishing a healthy critique group, and more. • A brand-new special genre section on science fiction and fantasy, plus online content for whatever genre you're writing. + Includes exclusive access to the webinar "How to Land a Literary Agent" by agents Danielle Burby and Joanna MacKenzie of Nelson Literary Agency.