Book Description
Writers who want the marketing savvy and career counseling an agent can provide can truly benefit from this listing of more than 500 literary and script agents in the United States and Canada.
Author : Don Prues
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 29,81 MB
Release : 1996-12-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780898797664
Writers who want the marketing savvy and career counseling an agent can provide can truly benefit from this listing of more than 500 literary and script agents in the United States and Canada.
Author : Kristen C Holm
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 26,35 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780898797152
This directory lists nearly 500 agents across the United States--and even a few in Canada. Writers will find listings organized by literary agents (fee-charging and non-fee-charging) and script agents (TV, movies, and plays). Through articles written by professionals, the book also answers the most frequently asked questions about agents--what they do, where they are, and how to sign and work with them.
Author : Jeff Herman
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 44,14 MB
Release : 1995-10-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780761501282
No other book gives aspiring authors the inside scoop on the names and specialties of acquisitions editors. This vital information makes all the difference when submitting a book proposal or manuscript by keeping writers of all genres on top of the rapidly changing world of publishing. Who's moved where, who's new to the scene, who's gone for good--it's all here in one big volume.
Author : Jeff Herman
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 12,25 MB
Release : 1996-09-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780761505082
This book contains the names and addresses of acquisitions editors at top publishing houses, as well as their area of expertise and information on top literary agents. First time and experienced authors will find the information they need to get their big break in the writing business instead of having their manuscripts end up in the slush pile.
Author : Robert Lee Brewer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 14,17 MB
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0593332105
The Best Resource Available for Finding a Literary Agent, fully revised and updated No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents 30th edition is your go-to resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, the 30th edition of GLA includes: Hundreds of updated listings for literary agents and writing conferences Informative articles on crafting effective queries, synopses, and book proposals (and the agent query tracker) Plus, a 30-Day Platform Challenge to help writers build their writing platforms Includes 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing
Author : John F. Baker
Publisher : Arco
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,34 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780028617404
Featuring in-depth interviews with the industry's leaders, this title is an insider's guide to the most powerful literary agents and how to find the right one.
Author : Chuck Sambuchino
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 44,25 MB
Release : 2016-09-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1440347905
The best resource available for finding a literary agent! No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents 2017 is your essential resource for finding that literary agent and getting a contract with one of the country's top publishers. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, this updated edition of GLA includes: • A one-year subscription to the literary agent content on WritersMarket.com. • The secrets of query-writing success: Learn 5 common mistakes that make an agent stop reading--and how to avoid them. • "New Agent Spotlights": Get targeted profiles of literary reps who are actively building their client lists right now. • Informative articles on writing a synopsis, pitching your work online, defining your genre, utilizing writing peers to better your craft, and much more. Includes exclusive access to the webinar "10 Steps to Landing a Literary Agent" by Marisa Corvisiero of Corvisiero Literary Agency.
Author : Robert Lee Brewer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 48,69 MB
Release : 2018-09-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1440354545
THE BEST RESOURCE AVAILABLE FOR FINDING A LITERARY AGENT No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents 2019 is your go-to resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, the 28th edition of GLA includes: • The key elements of a successful nonfiction book proposal. • Informative articles on crafting the perfect synopsis and detailing what agents are looking for in the ideal client--written by actual literary agents. • Plus, debut authors share their varied paths to finding success and their first book publications.
Author : Robert Lee Brewer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 26,29 MB
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1440354944
The Best Resource Available for Finding a Literary Agent! No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents 2020 is your go-to resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, the 29th edition of GLA includes: • The key elements of a successful nonfiction book proposal. • Informative articles on crafting the perfect synopsis and detailing what agents are looking for in the ideal client--written by actual literary agents. • Plus, a 30-Day Platform Challenge to help writers build their writing platforms +Includes 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing
Author : Chuck Sambuchino
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 44,98 MB
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1582976600
Now, more than ever, in a market glutted with aspiring writers and a shrinking number of publishing houses, writers need someone familiar with the publishing scene to shepherd their manuscript to the right person. Completely updated annually, Guide to Literary Agents provides names and specialties for more than 800 individual agents around the United States and the world. The 2009 edition includes more than 85 pages of original articles on everything you need to know including how to submit to agents, how to avoid scams and what an agent can do for their clients.