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Table Of ContentContents Introduction Jeff Herman Part 1. Advice for Writers Introduction: Perfectly Imperfect Advice and Random Thoughts Jeff Herman Literary Agents: What They Are and What They Do Jeff Herman Write the Perfect Query Letter Jeff Herman and Deborah Herman You (Might) Belong in the Slush Pile (or Elsewhere) Jeff Herman The Knockout Nonfiction Book Proposal Jeff Herman Dumb-Ass Random Questions and Answers Jeff Herman When Nothing Happens to Good (or Bad) Writers: a.k.a. Ignored Writer Syndrome (IWS) Jeff Herman The Writer's Journey: The Path of the Spiritual Messenger Deborah Herman Tribulations of the Unknown Writer (and Possible Remedies) Jeff Herman Post-publication Depression Syndrome (PPDS) Jeff Herman Every Writer Needs to Meet Zero Jeff Herman Part 2. Publishing Conglomerates Introduction: The Big 5 Jeff Herman Hachette Book Group HarperCollins Publishers Macmillan Publishers Penguin Random House Simon & Schuster Part 3. Independent Presses Introduction: Planet Independent Jeff Herman The Listings (including Canadian and University presses) Part 4. Literary Agents Introduction: Planet Literary Agent Jeff Herman The Listings Part 5. Independent Editors Introduction: Editors vs. Scammers Jeff Herman An Editor of One's Own Members of Words into Print The Listings Acknowledgments Glossary Index Advice for Writers Publishers and Imprints Agents and Agencies Independent Editors Publishers, Imprints, and Agents by Subject About the Author
SynopsisIf 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 ., Up-to-the-minute insider information on getting published from the scrupulously updated resource that has been unequaled for 20 years, 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.
LC Classification NumberZ282