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Writer's Guide To Book Editors, Publishers, And Literary Agents, 1998-1999 - Who They Are! What They Want! And How To Win Them Over!

Jeff Herman

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Your ultimate guide to getting published.

For aspiring authors, this book provides comprehensive insights into publishing houses and literary agents in the US and Canada, along with practical advice on how to avoid common mistakes and improve the chances of getting representation. The book also includes valuable essays on topics such as how to write an effective query letter, and how to master ghostwriting and collaboration. Jeff Herman's extensive experience in the industry adds credibility to the information presented.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780761510123
Author: Jeff Herman
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
Date of Publication: 1997-08-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development
Related Topics: Business, Communication, Personal Development, Writing, How To, Entrepreneurship
Goodreads rating: 4.26
(rated by 19 readers)

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"A real find for the aspiring writer."— The Associated Press"In-depth information."— The WriterWho are they? What do they want? How do you win them over? Find the answers to these questions and more in the 1998-1999 edition of the Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents by Jeff Herman.Filled with the information authors and aspiring authors need in order to avoid having a manuscript end up in the "slush pile," this comprehensive listing is organized in an easy-to-use format. It includes in-depth information about publishing houses and literary agents in the United States and Canada.The specifics include the names and addresses of editors and agents, what they're looking for, comission rates, and other key information. In addition, readers will discover the most common mistakes people make while attempting to solicit an agent (and how to avoid them) as well as numerous suggestions designed to increase the chances of getting representation.Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents also includes dozens of valuable essays giving readers insight and guidance into such topics • How to Write the Perfect Query Letter• The Knockout Nonfiction Book Proposal• How to Thrive After Signing a Publishing Contract• Mastering Ghostwriting and Collaboration• Free Versus The Issue of Literary Agency FeesAbout the AuthorJeff Herman is the founder of The Jeff Herman Literary Agency, a leading New York agency. He has sold hundreds of titles and represents dozens of top authors. Herman frequently speaks to writer's groups and at conferences on the topic of getting published.
 

Your ultimate guide to getting published.

For aspiring authors, this book provides comprehensive insights into publishing houses and literary agents in the US and Canada, along with practical advice on how to avoid common mistakes and improve the chances of getting representation. The book also includes valuable essays on topics such as how to write an effective query letter, and how to master ghostwriting and collaboration. Jeff Herman's extensive experience in the industry adds credibility to the information presented.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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