Download or read book Jeff Herman s Guide to Book Publishers Editors Literary Agents 28th edition written by Jeff Herman and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2018-10-12 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to get published, read this book! Jeff Herman's Guide unmasks nonsense, clears confusion, and unlocks secret doorways to success for new and veteran writers! This highly respected resource is used by publishing insiders everywhere and has been read by millions all over the world. Jeff Herman's Guide is the writer's best friend. It reveals the names, interests, and contact information of hundreds of agents and editors. It presents invaluable information about 245 publishers and imprints, lists independent book editors who can help you make your work more publisher-friendly, and helps you spot scams. Jeff Herman's Guide unseals the truth about how to outsmart the gatekeepers, break through the barriers, and decipher the hidden codes to getting your book published. Countless writers have achieved their highest aspirations by following Herman's outside-the-box strategies. If you want to reach the top of your game and transform rejections into contracts, you need this book! Comprehensive index lists dozens of subjects and categories to help you find the perfect publisher or agent.
Download or read book Insider s Guide to Book Editors Publishers and Literary Agents 1996 1997 written by Jeff Herman and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1995-10-25 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published written by Arielle Eckstut and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now updated for 2015! The best, most comprehensive guide for writers is now revised and updated, with new sections on ebooks, self-publishing, crowd-funding through Kickstarter, blogging, increasing visibility via online marketing, micropublishing, the power of social media and author websites, and more—making The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published more vital than ever for anyone who wants to mine that great idea and turn it into a successfully published book. Written by experts with twenty-five books between them as well as many years’ experience as a literary agent (Eckstut) and a book doctor (Sterry), this nuts-and-bolts guide demystifies every step of the publishing process: how to come up with a blockbuster title, create a selling proposal, find the right agent, understand a book contract, and develop marketing and publicity savvy. Includes interviews with hundreds of publishing insiders and authors, including Seth Godin, Neil Gaiman, Amy Bloom, Margaret Atwood, Leonard Lopate, plus agents, editors, and booksellers; sidebars featuring real-life publishing success stories; sample proposals, query letters, and an entirely updated resources and publishers directory.
Download or read book How to Get a Literary Agent written by Michael Larsen and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a top literary agent who gives writers an insider's view of how to find and work with an agent throughout the process of getting published. Includes: -- How to know that you're ready for an agent -- 7 ways to find an agent -- Writing a cover letter that grabs attention -- What to do with an agent once you've got one -- What you can expect and what you'd better not hope for -- Making sure this is the right agent for you -- Congratulations, now you have an agent AND an editor -- How to avoid the 7 worst pitfalls for aspiring writers -- And much, much more. In today's highly competitive publishing industry, literary agents are more important than ever. Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, reference or children's books, here is everything you need to know about using an agent to launch and sustain your literary career.a
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Download or read book Writer s Guide to Book Editors Publishers and Literary Agents 1999 2000 written by Jeff Herman and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1998-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling book names the editors at over 500 publishing houses, listing each editor's specific areas of interest, and provides over 121 insightful interviews with agents.
Download or read book Insider s Guide to Book Editors Publishers and Literary Agents written by Jeff Herman and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1992-08-17 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this insider's reference has been fully revised to keep up with the rapidly changing publishing world. Includes detailed information on book acquisitions, literary agents, unsolicited submissions, ghostwriting and collaboration, and more. Index/appendices.
Download or read book Jeff Herman s Guide to Book Publishers Editors Literary Agents 29th Edition written by Jeff Herman and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to get published, read this book! Jeff Herman’s Guide unmasks nonsense, clears confusion, and unlocks secret doorways to success for new and veteran writers! This highly respected resource is used by publishing insiders everywhere and has been read by millions all over the world. Countless writers have turned to this book to figure out how to decipher the hidden codes to getting published. It reveals: • tools to discern and exploit the rapidly changing publishing environment • the crucial differences between independent houses and the “Big 5” publishers • hard truths about self-publishing • names, interests, and contact information of hundreds of agents and editors • how writers unwittingly disqualify themselves from the consideration they deserve, and how to optimize chances with agents • critical thinking skills for outside-the-box publishing strategies • the nuts and bolts of superior query letters and proposals • how to spot and avoid ever-more-prevalent scams • the value of “book doctors” and when to consider hiring them • what to do — and not do — once you’ve got an editor or publisher interested Herman’s book remains the go-to guide for everything anyone ever wanted to know about book publishing. Comprehensive index lists dozens of subjects and categories to help you find the perfect publisher or agent.
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Download or read book Jeff Herman s Guide to Book Publishers Editors and Literary Agents 2017 written by Jeff Herman and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Still the Best Guide for Getting Published If you want to get published, read this book! Comprehensive index lists dozens of subjects and categories to help you find the perfect publisher or agent. Jeff Herman’s Guide unmasks nonsense, clears confusion, and unlocks secret doorways to success for new and veteran writers! This highly respected resource is used by publishing insiders everywhere and has been read by millions all over the world. Jeff Herman’s Guide is the writer’s best friend. It reveals the names, interests, and contact information of thousands of agents and editors. It presents invaluable information about more than 350 publishers and imprints (including Canadian and university presses), lists independent book editors who can help you make your work more publisher-friendly, and helps you spot scams. Jeff Herman’s Guide unseals the truth about how to outsmart the gatekeepers, break through the barriers, and decipher the hidden codes to getting your book published. Countless writers have achieved their highest aspirations by following Herman’s outside-the-box strategies. If you want to reach the top of your game and transform rejections into contracts, you need this book!
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Download or read book Jeff Herman s Guide to Book Publishers Editors Literary Agents 28th edition written by Jeff Herman and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2018-10-19 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If You Want to Get Published, Read This Book! Jeff Herman’s Guide is the writer’s best friend. The 28th edition, updated for 2019, includes strategies to finding your way through today’s field of publishers, editors, and agents. Get the most up-to-date information on the who’s who in publishing: The best way to ensure that your book stands out from the crowd is to find the right person to read it. In this guidebook, Jeff Herman reveals names, contact information, and personal interests for hundreds of literary agents and editors, so you can find the publishing professional who’s been waiting for you. In addition, the comprehensive index makes it easy to search by genre and subject. Learn to write a winning pitch: This highly-respected resource has helped countless authors achieve their highest goals. It starts with the perfect pitch. You’ll learn the language that publishers use, and ways to present yourself and your book in the best light. Trust the expert that insiders trust: Bestselling authors and publishing insiders recognize Jeff Herman’s Guide as honest, informative, and accurate. New and veteran writers of both fiction and nonfiction have relied on this no-nonsense guidebook for decades. Everything you need to know to publish your book is compiled in this one go-to resource. In Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents you’ll find: Invaluable information about 245 publishers and imprints Independent book editors who can help make your book publisher-friendly Methods for spotting a scam before it’s too late Methods to becoming a confident partner in the business of publishing your book. This guide is an excellent addition to your collection if you have read Guide to Literary Agents 2019, Writer's Market 2019, or The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published.
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Download or read book Agents Editors and You written by Michelle Howry and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dozens of industry professionals provide writers with essential information about a variety of important topics -- everything from preparing a manuscript, getting it into the hands of an editor, how to market their books and gain publicity, plus what they should know about sub rights.
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