Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 2002-2003 (with CD-ROM): Who They Are! What They Want! And How to Win Them Over! (076153024X) - Reviews and Prices

Editorial Review:

This ultimate writer's reference connects you to who's who in the publishing industry. Inside, you'll find the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail and Web addresses of hundreds of top editors and agents, plus essays from industry insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success.

More comprehensive than ever before, this year's edition offers everything you need to get past the slush piles and into the hands of the real players in the publishing arena, including how to write attention-grabbing book proposals and thrive off of rejection. With this book and your talent, you hold the keys to getting published.

"One of the most thorough, up-to-date references in publishing. An essential tool for serious writers."--Doris Booth, editor in chief, Authorlink.com
"Beats the pants off Writer's Market."--Francesca Vicatios, cofounder, Writers' Showplace Inc.
"Reading the Writers' Guide is like personally interviewing hundreds of agents. It is the only resource that reveals both agent preferences and personalities. No other book comes close, and no other book has brought us so many sales."--Mark Ryan, New Brand Agency Group
"Writer's Guide has eclipsed both Literary Market Place and Writer's Market as a source of projects for our agency."--Michael Snell, Michael Snell Literary Agency
"Packed with information that every writer who wants to get published needs to know. An indispensable guide to the world of book publishing."--John Aherne, editor, Warner Books

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

Great book at a great value!:

This book breaks down each literary agency with great detail. This allows the reader an avenue to select an agent that best fits their type or genre of work. My only advice is to double check the addresses on the internet BEFORE sending a query letter! This is the 2003 edition and some agencies have new addresses and agents.

Still a Winner:

When I marketed work for Writers' Showplace I always used Jeff Herman's book as a reference. Now that Writers' Showplace has closed its door I've opened another business, The Writer's Guide.Com and I still have Mr. Herman's book close at hand.

On the other hand:

This is a huge and expensive book. It's also, for my purposes, terribly out of date. Several of the agents I've contacted have moved or are longer in the business. It has some very good features such as the advice section but I could've gotten the same advice for free from the internet. As other reviewers have noted there is an easier and cheaper way to get writing information. Pick up a book that is similar to the stuff that you write. Go to the dedication or thanks page and read it. Many authors thanks... more info

Overflowing with information!:

The Writer's Guide to Book Editor's, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 2002-2003 is the best REFERENCE BOOK available for new and experienced writers. This book is overflowing with information - it includes everything you will need to connect yourself with the top editors and agents in the industry. Purchasing this book is a must for anyone serious about his or her writing career.

Sheri' L. McConnell, MAOM
Founder of the National Association of Women Writers

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