Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents, 22E: Who They Are! What They Want! How to Win Them Over! (Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, & Literary Agents) [Paperback]

Jeff Herman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2011 | ISBN-10: 140226061X | ISBN-13: 978-1402260612 | Edition: 22

Jeff Herman Is Every Writer's Best Friend

More than 500,000 copies sold!

Writers, agents and editors agree that Herman's Guide is in a league of its own. It unravels and clarifies a complicated and intimidating process, and provides innovative strategies and road maps for maximum success. Knowledge will displace mistakes and power will displace fear. The names, personalities, and specialties of thousands of editors and agents, the so-called gatekeepers, are exposed, as are ways to get them to see what you write. Herman's insights are a joy to read. If you want to understand the publishing business, and how to get published for the best terms possible, then this book is created specifically for you.

Praise for Jeff Herman's Guide:

"I highly recommend Herman's Guide. It was the most helpful book I bought about how to get published." – Nicholas Sparks, New York Times bestselling author

"Nothing beats Jeff Herman's Guide." – Jack Canfield, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Soul series

"Jeff Herman's Guide is everything you need to know for getting started." – Cheryl Richardson, New York Times bestselling author

"I echo the sentiments of others who state that Herman's Guide is like a Bible for writers." – Sharon Oliver, published author

"Jeff Herman has done a service to every writer who wants to make a living in this business. Every author should have a copy on their shelf." – Chip MacGregor, literary agent

Editorial Reviews

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"...an extraordinary compilation of data about the many publishing houses that exist, what their preferences are, who their personnel are, and everything else you need to know. The same applies to the section on agents and to independent editors who can assist a writer. Herman has a track record of representing bestselling authors and this guide will prove a worthy investment." - Book Reviews By Alan Caruba

"...if you want to know everything you need to do to catch the eye of an editor or publisher, check out this book. Maybe you'll be the 1% that makes it through – which, for most writers, is an offer they can't refuse." - Book Pleasures

About the Author

Jeff Herman is one of the world's most successful literary agents, having represented such bestselling authors as Ken Fisher, Jack Canfield, and Mark Victor Hansen. He has personally brought hundreds of writers into publication and helped launch thousands of careers. A frequent guest speaker, he lives in Stockbridge, MA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1104 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks; 22 edition (October 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140226061X
• ISBN-13: 978-1402260612
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 2.3 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #278,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Education & Reference > Writing, Research & Publishing Guides > Publishing & Books > Book Industry

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Big but not very usable December 9, 2011

By Ali Vossughy

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The book has plenty names of Publishers and agents, however the agents are not listed by genre and since you need to find an agent prior to being published, it makes the search difficult.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Jeff Herman's Guide is an Amazing Help for Anyone Looking to Publish November 14, 2011

By PGAdair

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This book is actually really amazing and helpful. There are detailed sections on what each publishing company wants and will publish, what editors are like and how to work with them, specific agents at different agencies and what they are interested in agenting, and even information for the first timers that are just getting into the idea of getting their work published. This is good for some one who has zero knowledge of how on earth to begin to publish a book. For those who have published, but need a new agent, this book is for you too. The literary agent section is enormous, and gives you good insight to each of the agents interviewed for this book.

I'm still going through and highlighting certain agents that I would be interested in contacting (because the agent the type of books I write). There are a few in there that are just plain scary sounding, but others that just seem open and very friendly. Overall, I really love this book. It's given me not only ground to stand on so I can get my barrings in the publishing business, it's supplied me with the tools and the know how to get started on building a career there.

Very highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for the Newby Writer Looking for an Agent October 22, 2012

By Lylyanna

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After spending a lot of money on other online-recommended Agent search books, a very kind agent told me to get Jeff Herman's Guide even after she rejected my query letter. Best thing she could have done. The information in the Guide saves a lot of time and effort so you don't waste your time querying agents who aren't a good fit for your work.