<P>Have you written the script for the next <I>Argo </I>or<I> The Big Bang Theory </I>and just need the right agent to sell it? Not sure whether to accept an if-come deal or a script commitment? Debating which manager is the right choice to steer your career? Well, worry no more...</P><P></P><I><P>How to Manage Your Agent </I>is<I> </I>a fun, friendly guide to the world of literary representation. Enter the inner sanctums of Hollywood’s power-brokers and learn how they influence what pitches get bought, what projects get sold, and which writers get hired. </P><P></P><P>Find tips from top-level executives, agents, managers, producers, and writers to help you maximize your own representation and kick your career into overdrive! You’ll learn:</P><P></P><P>• How agents prioritize their client list... and ways to guarantee you’re at the top </P><P>• When to approach new representation... and what you need to capture their interest</P><P>• Hollywood’s secret buying schedule... and how to ensure you’re on it</P><P>• The truth about packaging... where it helps and when it hurts</P><P>• Which agents are best for you... and where to find them</P><P>• Advice on acing your first agent meeting... and why so many writers blow it</P><P>• Managers’ tricks for creating buzz... and when to use them yourself </P><P>• How to fire your agent... without killing your career</P><P>• When you <I>don’t</I> need representation... and how to succeed without it</P><P></P><P>The value of good representation is undeniable—especially in a world where agents and managers control which projects (and careers) live or die. <I>How to Manage Your Agent</I> puts you on the inside track to get your work the attention it deserves!</P>