Aspiring writers who aren't lucky enough to have a relative in the business should find this book enormously beneficial. There's no lack of writing how-tos out there, but this one, in its 12th edition, delivers the practical goods: in addition to detailed listings of reputable literary agents, there are guides to script agents, independent production companies and independent publicists. An agent specialties index ensures that aspiring John Grishams don't waste their time sending manuscripts to an agent who focuses on historical nonfiction. In addition to the listings, there are informative articles and interviews that offer, for instance, advice from real, live agents (e.g., don't sell yourself too hard, because it's the manuscript that counts). Other tips include how to know when you're being scammed, how to find the right agent and how to assess what fees you should be charged. Perhaps most helpful are the examples of actual query letters-for fiction and nonfiction-that either work (the ones that "tell it like it is") or don't (the ones that read like ad copy, e.g. "Corporate espionage. Now. A field alive with ex-agents, remnants of the Cold War...A race against the clock"). This volume won't teach aspiring scribes diligence or craft, but if they've got that part down, they might want to reach for this next.
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Book Description
[headline] GET THE AGENT THAT WORKS FOR YOU!
Knowing how to find an agent-one that's right for you and your work-is easy with 2002 Guide to Literary Agents. It provides the names and numbers for hundreds of literary agencies that can get your fiction, nonfiction or screenplay to the editors and publishers who can put your words into print.
Easy-to-reference icons and indexes help you find the agencies that specializes in your type of work, while each entry provides details about who to contact and what they want. You'll also find samples of actual query letters, plus detailed listings for 120 conferences and 20 freelance publicists, along with sound advice for hiring one.
Also provided are invaluable interviews with James Kearns (screenwriter of the 2002 film John Q), Brad Thor (Guide to Literary Agents success-story and author of the thriller The Lions of Lucerne), and agent Jandy Nelson, who advises you on networking at writer's conferences, meeting agents and pitching your book idea.
With more up-to-date agent listings and insider advice than ever before, 2002 Guide to Literary Agents is the book you need to get noticed, get represented and get published!
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