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By Emily Witt 12/06/11 9:25am

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When Opportunity Knox! Amanda Knox Lands Robert Barnett as Lit Agent

Amanda Knox has signed with one of the biggest literary agents in the book business, Washington D.C.-based Robert Barnett, according to the Daily News. Mr. Barnett is not technically an agent at all, he’s a lawyer, but he brokers some of the largest book deals around. Read More

By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke 7/26/11 8:29pm

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Writers House, Hornswoggled

As if the life of a self-published author isn’t difficult enough, writers are now being hosed with their greatest desire: a book deal.

A strange notice came in last week from Publisher’s Lunch, the daily trade email, as editors and assistants finalized their early weekend plans before heading out on a scorching Summer Friday.

“Writers Read More

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