2007 Guide to Literary Agents (Paperback)

~ Joanna Masterson (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The Top Resource for Writers Seeking Professional Representation

*Includes more than 450 listings providing information on more than 750 literary agents
*Features more than 80 listings new to the 2007 edition
*Provides 100% updated information

For anyone who needs help selling their book or script to a publisher or production company, 2007 Guide to Literary Agents is an essential reference, sharing the contacts and guidance they need to find representation. With hundreds of US and international listings for agents, publicists, and conferences, this updated guide also includes informational articles on how to navigate the publishing world, from submitting a query to negotiating a contract and beyond.

About the Author

Joanna Masterson makes her Guide to Literary Agents editorial debut this year. She also works with Writer'sMarket.com and is a published writer of newspaper and magazine articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books; 16 Upd Rev edition (July 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582974322
• ISBN-13: 978-1582974323
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #254,242 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Any Writer Seeking an Agent, October 24, 2006

By	FictionAddiction.NET - See all my reviews

Landing an agent may seem like something only the "big name" authors can do. The annual Guide to Literary Agents makes it easier for you by helping you find a literary agent who is actively seeking your type of writing.

Over 400 literary and script agencies are included in the guide. Listings contain contact names, phone numbers, mailing addresses, Web sites, Email addresses, recent sales to publishers and the listing even lets you know if the agents are members of the Association of Authors' Representatives (AAR).

When you find an agent you're interested in, check out the "How to Contact" section of each listing. This area shows you exactly what they want to see from you. For example, an agent may want you to submit a query, the first three chapters, a synopsis, brief bio and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). The listing also tells you how they want you to submit, such as by fax, Email or regular mail.

Plus, you can immediately weed out an agent based on the type of work they represent. This helps ensure you're submitting to the right agency who's going to be the most interested in your writing and is the best fit to represent you in the competitive world of publishing.

Expert articles also show you how to make your work stand out from the crowd, what to do before and after you sign with an agent and even offers help for finding a script agent. The goal of the book isn't to just put you in direct contact with an agent but to put you in direct contact with a quality agent.

Searching to find all of this info on your own would take an impossible amount of time that takes you away from your first priority: writing. With this guide, it's all laid out for you so you can submit your work and get back to your love of writing.

Don't write this book as off as a telephone book for literary agents. The Guide to Literary Agents editors work diligently all year long to verify contact information and agent needs to make sure the guide is 100-percent updated every year it's published. If you're looking for an agent, there's no better way to find one than in the 2007 Guide to Literary Agents.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A saver, February 6, 2007

By	Kal I. Panoutsopoulou - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book guided me in the best possible way, correcting the mistakes I had been making as I was not fully aware of the book publishing field. It was a time-saver, an energy-saver and a money-saver! I only regret not purchasing it earlier.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Novelist Seeking Agents, March 16, 2007

By	Monica Kennedy "Aspring Writer" (www.daydreambeliever.gather.com) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Once I began reading this book I could not put it down. The reason? Not only will this book provide you with 450 listings including information on more than 750 literary agents in the US and internationally, but it also has sections providing in-depth steps to preparing your manuscript, writing your query letter, completing your synopsis or book proposal, understanding publishing jargon, what to expect from an agent, and much more! The book includes an easy to use index to help you find agents by name, company, or genre. I cannot imagine starting the path toward publishing without using this book.