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Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents 2010, 20E: Who They Are! What They Want! How to Win Them Over! (Jeff Herman's Guide ... Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents)

Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents 2010, 20E: Who They Are! What They Want! How to Win Them Over! (Jeff Herman's Guide ... Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents)Author: Jeff Herman
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 5372

Media: Paperback
Edition: 20
Pages: 1104
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.3 x 2.2

ISBN: 1402230001
Dewey Decimal Number: 070.502573
EAN: 9781402230004
ASIN: 1402230001

Publication Date: October 1, 2009
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The Writer's Best Friend and Bible!

More than 400,000 Copies Sold!

Completely revised and updated 20th edition-the most easy-to-use format yet for this go-to guide!

The publishing guide industry leaders recommend most, now completely updated with a new reader-friendly format.

Writers, agents, and editors agree that Jeff Herman's Guide is the must-have, go-to reference for all writers who want to get their book past the slush pile and into the hands of the people who have the power to publish. It is filled with detailed information on what to do (and what not to do) to break the code, break down the walls, and get that first, second, or thirtieth book published, bought, and read. Nearly 200 of the most powerful literary agents reveal invaluable tips as if they were having a private conversation with a special friend.

Now in its 20th edition, Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents has been completely revised. The updated layout includes new symbols and callouts designed to give readers the information they need most in a quick and accessible format.

PRAISE FOR JEFF HERMAN'S GUIDE:

"Nothing beats Jeff Herman's Guide."
Jack Canfield | Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul series

"On the road to becoming a bestselling author, my first step was buying Jeff Herman's Guide."
Meg Cabot | Author of many New York Times bestsellers, including The Princess Diaries (multi-book series)

"From a no-book author to a three-book deal by reading this book."
Marsha Marks | Published author

"I have purchased all the books about how to get published, but Herman's is by far the best. It's in a class by itself. My advice to writers is buy this book first, not last like I did."
Brenda Ritter | Satisfied customer

"Wow! How does Jeff get so much valuable information into one book? For the price it's a bargain. My advice: get this book."
Wayne Botha | Satisfied customer

"The most helpful book I bought was Jeff Herman's Guide, and I highly recommend it."
Nicholas Sparks | Author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Message in a Bottle and The Notebook




Customer Reviews:
4 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource!   November 18, 2009
Marilou T. Curtin (Oneonta, New York)
Jeff Herman's book is an excellent resource for writers and he offers much practical advice. He also "kicks it up a notch" by allowing us a glimpse into the personal lives of those who would buy our work and that is a very telling thing for a writer. He also offers solid help with writing a proposal (a most daunting task at times for us non-fiction writers) in an easy format. The only negative thing I've found is that unlike "The Writer's Market" his book offers no information on what each publisher pays (royalties, advance offered, etc.) and for those of us who are interested in such things this is a serious subject I wish was included. Otherwise, a great book I would highly recommend.


4 out of 5 stars Jeff Herman's Bible   November 14, 2009
Elisha Freedman (Silver Spring, MD)
I've used a prior edition of this book so I knew what I was getting in advance. This edition retains the same high standards. All I need now is to get one of those agents he listed to be interested in representing a novel with a controversial elder theme.


3 out of 5 stars Decent book, terrible index   November 14, 2009
Evergreen (Seattle, WA)
As the book proclaims on its cover that it will tell you who wants what, you should know that there is a name index only. If you already know who you're looking for, this book provides a wealth of information on most but not all major agents; but if you you want to know which publishers and/or agents are interested in what material, you are out of luck. There is no idex for that. Know what you're getting.


5 out of 5 stars Worth buying   October 25, 2009
K. Tier (San Francisco Bay Area)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I am brand new to the idea of writing and I picked up the 2009 edition of this book at the library. I really liked it and was excited to find the new 2010 edition here. I was happy to see that it really was updated and I found information I had not seen in the earlier edition. I especially like the fact that they list recent titles that the literary agents have sold. I found that very helpful. I also really like the type of questions that were asked of agents, as they were much more in depth than I had found in other books on literary agents. I found an agent listed with similar interests to mine. When I looked her up in other "literary agent" books, that specific personal information was not listed. Therefore, I might have missed out on an appropriate agent to query. I recommend this book.


5 out of 5 stars If You're Serious About Writing...   October 4, 2009
Sharon Oliver (Atlanta, GA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Jeff Herman consistently provides literary enthusiasts with a wealth of information, contacts, etc. I echo the sentiment of others who state that his guide book(s) is like a Bible for authors, published or aspiring. And it's almost just as thick. I'm often asked, "What direction do I take to get published?" Of course, this all depends upon what one is writing. However, the answers and much, much more lie within the covers of this book. HIGHLY recommended!!!!




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