- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Writer's Digest Books; 18th edition (29 July 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1582975485
- ISBN-13: 978-1582975481
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 17.8 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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As the market becomes more glutted with aspiring writers - and the number of major publishing houses shrinks - writers need someone familiar with the publishing scene to shepherd their manuscript to the right person.To help writers acquire an agent, "GLA" provides names and specialties for more than 800 individual agents around the United States and the world, as well as a growing number of international agents.Plus, the 2009 edition includes more than 85 pages of original articles on everything writers need to know when submitting work to agents.
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In addition to editing Guide to Literary Agents, Chuck Sambuchino also helps edit Writer's Market. He's a frequent speaker at writing conferences across the USA.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: 2009 Guide to Literary Agents (Paperback)
The Guide to Literary Agents for 2009 is an excellent resource for writers looking for an agent. It covers the US but also the rest of the world. It includes agencies that are not accepting submissions just to be thorough. If you're looking for an agent, give this book at try.
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Useful but American,
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This review is from: 2009 Guide to Literary Agents (Paperback)
The book arrived promptly and in good condition. It is an interesting read and the first half has some good tips but most of the listings are based in America. It's not ideal if you're seeking representation in the UK.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews) 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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A vital book for any author,
By C. Catherwood "writer" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 2009 Guide to Literary Agents (Paperback)
While I prefer the Jeff Herman book (hence 4 stars for this not 5), this is nonetheless a vital tool for anyone who wants to be an author, and I know people who have succeeded in getting a literary agent (and, even more important, published by good publishers) as a result of buying it. In fact why not get both this book and Jeff Herman's and see if you end up getting published! I owe my literary career to my agents and no decent author can get on without one. Christopher Catherwood (author of CHURCHILL'S FOLLY on Churchill's creation of Iraq in 1921- which had an agent)
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By Jean Marie Walker "Jean Marie" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 2009 Guide to Literary Agents (Paperback)
This is a SUPER-GREAT reference book for finding an agent. HOWEVER, do not skip the step of checking out the agent's website! One agent I looked up had changed the name of the agency, one changed the contact person, one changed the preferred method of first contact, etc. As up-to-date as the book is, it simply cannot be as current as the internet...but it does provide internet addresses!...as well as a ton of other important information.
The first part of the book helped me to get a firm idea of what the search for an agent entails--a lot of do's/don'ts, feedback from actual agents including their pet peeves that often get authors' query letters chucked right away, etc., etc. The reference part of the book and the index helps me find which agents might be interested in my book--what kinds of books they represent, how active they are in seeking new clients, how many first-time writers they represent, how they find new clients--as well as what kind of an agency they are--how big their firm is (how many agents they have, how many clients), how long they've been around, where they're located. It says how to contact them & who to contact (again, check the website to see if that's changed), gives contact information. Everything you need. If you're a serious writer, you need this book. Trust me. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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looking for an agent,
By Joseph J. Cacciotti "john" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 2009 Guide to Literary Agents (Paperback)
2009 Guide To Literary Agents I was amazed to find so many Literary Agents in this book, however a few of the agents listed are no longer in business. Check the agent on the internet before sending anything.
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