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

by Jeff Herman

• ISBN13: 9780977268214
• ISBN10: 0977268217
• Edition: 17th
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-10-01
• Publisher: Three Dog Press

Summary

Writers, agents, and editors all agree that Herman's Guide is the must-have, go-to reference for everyone who writes. This book will get you past the slush piles and into the hands of the people who have the power to publish. You will learn the names and contact information for hundreds of agents and editors, and will be given the "code" for how to win them over. More comprehensive than ever, this 17th edition will give you all the insider information you need to get published, including how to write knockout pitch letters and proposals and an expanded Canadian section. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Sid Baron is a "born" entrepreneur. He started a number of successful companies covering a wide range of fields. He helped establish the Swank MS foundation and served as president. He continues to be involved in managing various business entities. In 1988, together with a partner, he founded Exxel Pacific Construction which has grown its operation throughout the West coast states. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board.\n

Table of Contents

PUBLISHERS, EDITORS, AND LITERARY AGENTS
Section One Publishing Conglomerates	1	(128)
The Listings	4	(125)
Section Two Independent U.S. Presses	129	(236)
The Listings	132	(233)
Section Three University Presses	365	(76)
Introduction: The University as Publisher	367	(6)
William Hamilton
The Listings	373	(68)
Section Four Canadian Book Publishers	441	(42)
Introduction: Canadian Book Publishing and the Canadian Market	443	(1)
Greg Ioannou
The Listings	444	(39)
Section Five Literary Agents	483	(414)
Introduction: What Makes This Agent Directory Special?	485	(2)
Jeff Herman
The Listings	487	(210)
ADVICE FOR WRITERS
The Battle of the ``UNs'': Unagented/Unsolicited Submissions	697	(7)
Jeff Herman
The Literary Agency from A to Z: How Literary Agents Work	704	(5)
Jeff Herman
An Alternative Introduction to Literary Agents	709	(6)
Jeff Herman
Write the Perfect Query Letter	715	(6)
Deborah Levine Herman
Jeff Herman
The Knockout Nonfiction Book Proposal	721	(24)
Jeff Herman
More Questions and Answers: About Agents, Editors, and the Publishing Industry	745	(13)
Jeff Herman
The Author-Agency Contract	758	(4)
Jeff Herman
Secrets of Ghostwriting and Collaboration Success	762	(10)
Toni Robino
The Collaboration Agreement	772	(3)
Jeff Herman
When the Deal Is Done: How to Thrive After Signing a Publishing Contract	775	(6)
Jeff Herman
Fiction Dictionary	781	(13)
Jamie M. Forbes
Self-Publishing	794	(4)
Jeff Herman
Scams and Book Doctors: In That Order	798	(5)
Jeff Herman
Nine Signs of a Scam Book Doctor	803	(3)
Jerry Gross
Book Doctors: The Real Deal	806	(13)
Susan Schwartz
The Writer's Journey The Path of the Spiritual Messenger	819	(5)
Deborah Levine Herman
Some of the Most Common Mistakes Writers Make and How to Avoid Them	824	(4)
Jerry Gross
Rejected...Again: The Process and the Art of Perseverence	828	(5)
Jeff Herman
Tribulations of the Unknown Writer (and Possible Remedies)	833	(4)
Jeff Herman
When Nothing Happens to Good (or Bad) Writers AKA Ignored Writer Syndrome (IWS)	837	(2)
Jeff Herman
Making It Happen	839	(2)
Deborah Levine Herman
Becoming a Working Writer	841	(2)
Deborah Levine Herman
Time Management	843	(3)
Deborah Levine Herman
The State of Book Publishing: Today and Tomorrow	846	(3)
Jeff Herman
RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
Web Sites for Authors	849	(26)
Suggested Resources	875	(22)
Glossary	897	(24)
Index	921