Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 2000-2001: Who They Are! What They Want! and How to Win Them Over!

by Jeff Herman

With the best and most up-to-date listings of key book publishing insiders, Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents gets you past the reject piles and into the hands of the right people. This one-of-a-kind reference gives you names, addresses, and phone numbers of hundreds of editors and agents and tells you how to win them over. Also, essays by savvy insiders give you everything you need to know to get published. More comprehensive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761519610
• ISBN13: 9780761519614
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Prima Publishing
• Length: 984 Pages
• Weight: 3.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

I did it, so can you.

I'm the author of two novels (Ground Zero and Earthquake Games, publisher G.P. Putnam, order them today!) and I sold my first novel using the information from Mr. Herman's book. I sold my novel unagented after many years and countless rejections. How? The same way any novelist gets published; a darned good book and a steely resolve not to give up, ever.Do you think the corporate book world is cold, unfeeling, and unwilling to take a risk? Of course it is. But all the same every editor is desperate to find the next Clancy. You must convince them that you are a worthwhile investment. It is possible, so don't give up. And best of luck!

A must have for writers

Jeff Herman's book is absolutely essential for all aspiring writers, as well as established, published authors. I have recommended this book numerous times, and bought copies to give away as gifts. I can't imagine tackling the awesome task of selling my work without the knowledge that Jeff Herman so readily provides. Through the help of his book, I have sold numerous short pieces, as well as obtained a contract for my soon to be released book, Under God's Wings. Another non-fiction proposal has recently received excellent representation. I honestly doubt I could have come this far without the help of Jeff Herman's book. This is a writer's Bible-no one serious about getting published should be without it. Thanks Jeff!

A Perennial Resource!

Jeff Herman does it again, as he has year after year, with the latest updated information on the publishing industry. No serious writer can work without the benefit of this invaluable resource. As both an author and a literary agent, I keep Herman's book alongside the Literary Market Place on my shelf. It works for agents as well as authors! My agency has garnered top authors thanks to this resource.

Stunning -- & it really works!

I've used this book year after year to sell my own book proposals. Three of my published books, including two auctions for books, have resulted directly from Jeff Herman's suggestions of key editors. It also has loads of helpful advice for shaping the book proposal. I can't recommend this book enough to prospective or successful authors. Thanks Jeff.- Erich Hoyt (author of The Earth Dwellers, Insect Lives, Orca: The Whale Called Killer, and other books)

from an agent

As an agent, I ALWAYS recommend this book to aspiring writers.I must recommend it 3 times a day....I send proposal writers right to p.797 of the 2000 edition--need to check the page on the newest edition , BUT it's the best book for any writer who is serious about learning how to be published, bar none. ( Even if I haven't taken the time to be listed in it...I get enough mail already) Julie Hill Literary Agent, La Jolla Ca.