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Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents 2007 (Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents) By Jeff Herman ( Three Dog Press )
Release Date: 2006-09-15
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List Price: $29.95
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Product Description
"My first step was buying Jeff Herman’s Guide." --Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries * More than 400,000 copies sold!
* More comprehensive than ever before--hundreds of names and specialties for editors in the U.S. and Canada Here’s the go-to resource that industry insiders and successful writers refer to and buy, year after year. Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents takes writers out of the slush pile and puts them on the top of the heap, with great information and great advice. More comprehensive than ever before, this revised edition describes the insider dynamics at hundreds of U.S. and Canadian publishers, with hundreds of names and specialties for book acquisition editors. Nearly 200 of the most powerful literary agents reveal great tips, as if they were at a private lunch with the reader. With detailed information on what to do, and what not to do, to break the code, break down the walls, and leapfrog beyond the competition, this guide is truly an author’s best friend.
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 A good compilation ( bobbypolo )
There isn't anything in this book you can't find online. That said, there is a great deal of information in here and there is value in having it all compiled into one, easy to read and easy to handle resource.
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 A great agent, editor, and publishing resource
Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents 2007 is one of the best resources I have found for anyone needing to find an agent, an editor, or a publisher for their work. I have queried one place which regretfully declined but still sent favorable comments about my work. I've only had the book a week. If you are in earnest about writing then this book is a "must have" resource.
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This version HAS an index ( catyoga3 )
Some of the other reviews saved me from buying a book I didn't need. The 2006 version # 16 does NOT have an index and you need one. It said the 2007 version # 17 did have one but when I checked today on February 1, 2008 ... I found out that the 2008 version is available for sale and IT HAS AN INDEX.
Without one you end up asking a literary agent to represent you and they might not take writers in your field.
If the agency doesn't do children's books for example - then you are wasting your time trying to convince them to find a publisher for your book - CURIOUS GEORGE and the LEAKY PLUTONIUM CANISTER. ... Good luck to all and listen to no one, just keep writing.
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Not Just Names and Statistics ( synergysvc )
What I like about this book is that each agent gives a summary of their literary likes and dislikes, the kind of query letter they appreciate, and how to submit to them. I have a chance to see their personalities, not just what genres they represent. The features on writing a book proposal, advice for writers, web sites and other resources for writers are excellent. This is my first time purchasing this book. It will not be my last.How To Pick The Best Tenant Landlord Policies That Manage Tenant Evictions How to Pay Your Rent During Hard Times
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 Odd platform for religion-bashing ( sorella4 )
If you are distracted or dismayed when an ostensibly unrelated article is used as a platform for spouting atheism or criticizing religious beliefs, then you should steer clear of this book. Hopefully, the next edition will achieve a higher level of professionalism.
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