2005 Guide to Literary Agents (Guide to Literary Agents)

For the past eighty-four years, aspiring and established writers have trusted Writer's Market to provide them with the no-nonsense advice and authoritative guidance they need to get published and to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582973288
• ISBN13: 9781582973289
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

THIS SEEMS TO BE A GREAT RESOURCE.

I haven't actually tried to submit anything using this book but I am going to begin sending out query letters using information from this book. Because I haven't actually used the information in the book I can't say what kind of results it will garner but that would probably depend more on my material and letters than the information in this book. There are a lot of advice articles and I can saw that my letters and approach is going to be much better than it would have been had I not bought this book. I think the book is worth the price that I paid for it for the articles alone much less the contact information for which the book is really intended.

Excellent Resource!

All of Writer's Digest resource books are excellent. If you think about it, where else would this vital industry contact information be available? I'm getting irritated with "Quack's" comments on every Writer's Digest review page. He obviously never sent a query or manuscript to an agent (as he probably can't write one to begin with) because I've had a lot of luck sending queries, proposals, and manuscripts to agents and publishers who "say" they aren't accepting new authors, etc. I have one book deal in the works because I sent my proposal to a publisher who clearly stated, "No new authors." So Quack needs to get a life, learn how to write, and stop being such a kill joy. He'll never be a successful writer...or a successful anything. He's just too pessimistic. If you're serious about writing, you need all of the contacts and resources you can get. This book will get you started on the right path.

The Average Joe's Guide To Getting Published

I'm just your average joe, but in the late 80's I purchased a copy of this superb manual and got published...and paid for it!!! Whether you're a man or woman, whether you're so rich you stink or living in a cardboard box poor, you'll benefit from this guide if you are an inspired writer or just simply love writing. Now please note this: I studied creative writing from an professional author of several books, who also ghost writes for a major publication. Her words to everyone in the class was "you'll average 70 rejections before getting published. This applies to beginners as well as seasoned pros." And for all you doubting Thomas' out there, note this: Write it and put it out. You might just get published on your first attempt, but you'll never know until you try. Don't concern yourself with what your peers think. If your conscious bothers you enough to write it, write and put it out. I got a whopping $4.00 for my first article, but it inspired me enough to try again. The next time I got published, not only did I get a good paycheck, but I succeeded in getting the magazine to change one of its policies. A policy concerning pen pal ads that made it safer for advertisers. With this guide, you'll get details on book publishers, magazine publishers, their addresses, phone numbers, and if they have one, their emails. You'll get publishers of everything from erotica, to religion, from sports to entertainment. If you want to get published, this book can help.

The Book That Launched My Career

This book and its companion website have been indispensible for me. The sheer breadth of markets and contact info is enough to make it worth it, but I also love the search capabilities of the website and the submission tracker, which I use every time I send out a query or get a response. No need for vast index card files anymore; now I can just click to find out if I've submitted to a market before, which editor responded, what the feedback was, etc. There is no better book for writers looking for markets for their work. Whether you write books or articles, you're bound to find appropriate publishers here-- usually with website and e-mail addresses included, along with the pay rate and what each one is looking for. This series represents a tremendous amount of research and saves me a ton of money and time in tracking down writer's guidelines and trying to ascertain needs, contact info, rates, etc. for each publication. I found my first paying markets in the Writer's Market many years ago, and have bought the book every year since then. I wouldn't have a career without it, and now I can't imagine doing without the online version, either. If I just came up with a great idea for an article about a health topic, I can search (with one click) to find out which high-paying magazines publish health articles, accept queries by e-mail, and have websites. You're truly missing out if you don't have this book on your reference shelf. --Jenna Glatzer Author of MAKE A REAL LIVING AS A FREELANCE WRITER and editor of AbsoluteWrite.com

Newly Revamped and a Must If You're Searching for an Agent

Finding an agent is one of the most challenging pursuits you'll encounter as a writer. The 2005 Guide to Literary Agents helps you with your search in countless ways. This year's newly revamped guide contains more than 400 literary and script agents who don't charge fees. Each agent's policies have been weighed against the guidelines held by the Association of Authors' Representatives. Every one of the agents listed have been evaluated to make sure you don't run into any problems with agents who make their money off of writers instead of making money off of selling your work. You'll also find listings for other professionals such as publicists and production companies. For those looking to enhance their talent, you'll want to check out the contest and writers' conference listings. Complete help on finding and landing an agent is also available inside with articles like Author-Agent Etiquette, How to Find the Right Agent and The Art of the Synopsis, to name just a few. Complete sections on contacting agents and before you sign, including an invaluable scam alert, are vital to making your agent choice successful. Whether you're searching for your first agent or looking for a change, the 2005 Guide to Literary Agents is an essential for your personal library. The new design makes finding your type of agents and narrowing your list even easier so you can make a wise choice and get back to the business of writing.