Tom Bird's 2003 Selective Guide to Literary Agents

Editorial Review:

The ultimate consumer's guide for the aspiring author looking to land the right literary agent. Newly updated, this year's edition boasts of over 400 of the industry's top literary agents with the addition of more than 200 email addresses. Over the last seventeen years, this guide has led thousands to the acceptances they deserve. A must for anyone who wants to sell screenplays or books of any type.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

Same Old, Same Old:

Many of the names given in this book are fee-charging agencies. For the uninitiated or new writer, this is NOT where you want to take your work. You would do better to stick with established books on literary agents, such as those published by Prima or F&W Publications. Literary Marketplace is also an excellent reference guide; most of these can be found in the reference section of any library. Don't buy an expensive book that will by hyped as out-of-date the following year when the very same... more info

Incredible Resource!!!!:

This book features over 400 of the industry's top Literary Agents with their addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses. If you are looking for an Literary Agent, you must buy this "newly updated" book! Highly recommended!

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