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2013 Guide to Literary Agents Paperback – September 6, 2012

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The Best Resource Available for Finding a Literary Agent! No matter what you're writing-fiction or nonfiction, books for kids or adults-you need a literary agent to secure a book deal. The 2013 Guide to Literary Agents is your essential resource for finding that literary agent-without fear of being scammed-and getting your book published. This new, updated edition of GLA includes: Completely updated contact and submission information for more than 1,000 literary agents seeking new clients. Craft and business advice from more than 35 literary agents-on topics such as query letters, children's books, synopses and proposals, memoir writing, first chapters, conferences, platform and more! 12 "Breaking In" success stories from debut writers who explain how they got their books published. Includes "New Agent Spotlights"-profiles on literary reps actively building their client list right now. "The Guide to Literary Agents was an indispensable tool for me when I was querying agents. I highly recommend it for any aspiring author-in addition to a comprehensive listing of literary agents, it contains valuable information about the query and submission process" - Darien Gee, author of Friendship Bread: A Novel "I just signed with literary agent Chip MacGregor, and I came upon him through the Guide to Literary Agents. If not for GLA, I'd probably still be looking" - Les Edgerton, author of Hooked as well as several novels PLEASE NOTE: Free subscriptions are NOT included with the e-book edition of this title.
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Chuck Sambuchino is an editor for Writer's Digest Books and edits the Guide to Literary Agents. He is the author of books such as Formatting and Submitting Your Manuscript, 3rd Edition, and How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Writer's Digest Books; Annual edition (September 6, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1599635976
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1599635972
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.92 x 9.13 inches
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    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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Chuck Sambuchino (chucksambuchino.com) is an editor, bestselling humor book author, and authority on how to get published. He worked for Writer's Digest Books for more than a decade, editing the GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS as well as the CHILDREN'S WRITER'S & ILLUSTRATOR'S MARKET. His Guide to Literary Agents Blog -- all about agents, submissions and platform -- was one of the largest blogs in publishing for many years. He was included in a FORBES Top 10 list of "Social Media Influencers in Book Publishing." He instructs at a dozen writers conferences each year.

Chuck's first humor book, HOW TO SURVIVE A GARDEN GNOME ATTACK (gnomeattack.com), was released in 2010 and has been featured by Reader's Digest, the New York Times, Buzzfeed, Mental Floss, AOL News, and many more. The film rights were optioned by Sony and director Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future). Besides his GNOME book, Chuck has written two other humor books as well as three writing-related titles: the third edition of FORMATTING & SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT (2009), CREATE YOUR WRITER PLATFORM (fall 2012), and GET A LITERARY AGENT (2015).

Nowadays, Chuck is a freelance book/query editor and teacher all around the U.S. Go to his website (chucksambuchino.com) for an updated list of where he will be teaching. He is a devoted father, cover band guitarist, piano lover, chocolate chip cookie addict, and owner of a flabby-yet-lovable dog named Graham. Connect with him on Twitter (@chucksambuchino).

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Customers find the book a great reference and guide for writers. They say the explanations are complete and easy to understand. Readers also appreciate the extensive list of literary agents and the genre listing.

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Customers find the information on agents in the book easy to use and search. They say the list of literary agents is extensive, has hundreds of agents listed from throughout the world, and the genre listing is very helpful in paring down the large number of agencies.

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"Good overview of current agents. Like the author success stories, the pointers, the inside information on legalities. Good reference all around." Read more

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Tom Bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2013
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This book is a must-have for any writer who is looking for agent representation. It has hundreds of agents listed from throughout the world. In addition, it describes what type of material each agent is interested in receiving and specific instructions on how to submit, and whether agents are looking for new, unpublished writers, how they find their clients, and what percentage of their clients are unpublished. This information helps a great deal when focusing your search for an agent. The first third of the book gives specific insight into the industry of book publishing and is valuable reading. The only drawback, which is also a plus, is that to be on top of things, you need to buy the book each year, because of all the new agents that are added -- many of which are looking for new clients.
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4.0 out of 5 stars karen lee
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2012
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Chuck Sambuchino's guide is very informative. His explanations are complete and very easy to understand even for those with minimal experience with publishing. The list of literary agents is extensive. The fact that the author has checked these agents is reassuring to the new author. I do wish he had included more examples for the novice author who does not have many writing accolades as they are just beginning their journey. All in all, this 2013 guide would be an asset for anyone trying to break in to the world of writing and publishing.
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Jaimie Engle Author
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2012
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This is a great resource book. The e-version provides up to date information on agents while not having to fork out the expense for a hardcover. With the ability to highlight and take notes, it's better than the physical book. I found an agent in this book open for submissions while the website directed otherwise. She is currently reviewing my manuscript, and I believe it is because I mentioned to her that I got the info from the 2013 Guide to Literary Agents. It showed I was current and hungry.
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Narcolepticgi
1.0 out of 5 stars agents are a "click" that discriminates
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2013
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Having read the book it seems to mimic the copy of the Writers Digest magazine I bought several years ago. Agents aren't interested in signing with anyone that doesn't have three degrees in Fine Arts and belong to the Writers Guild. Besides, why should I pay 15% of my profits to a person who does nothing but socialize with the editors or traditional publishing houses. I can use the power of the internet and my shinning personality and sell the book myself. I have to arrange any kind of promotion anyway.
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Richard Worsham
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource book for writers breaking into the publishing market
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2014
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The Guide to Literary Agents was as advertised. A very good source of important information for writers and extremely comprehensive. It was well organized and had examples and testimonies of people invovled in the wrtining industry that were all very helpful. I'm using it now to try and find an agent for my latest book. I should have got a copy earlier...
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Tami Liberati
5.0 out of 5 stars From knowing nothing to so much
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2013
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I wanted to learn about publsihing and agents. I didn't know anything before I started so this book was very helpful. I used the info provided and combined it with research on the web to approach agents. I like the "new agent" pictures and listings. I would read about them and then find their agency listed alphabetically to tie them together.
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Missoula woodworker
4.0 out of 5 stars Very complete and helpful. Recommended by my editor.
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013
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I'm in the process of marketing a novel, so having this information is essential. My only complaint is that the index in the back that categorizes agents by genre, missed a few in "Science Fiction" because the body of text under the individual references in the main portion of the book used the term "Sci-Fi" or simply "science," when listed within the types of fiction that a particular agency might handle. Initially, that caused me to overlook some possible contacts.The genre listing is otherwise very helpful in paring down the large number of agencies into a manageable group, members of which are likely to be interested in an author's work.
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Carolyn M. Campbell
2.0 out of 5 stars Beware of out-of-date information in the 2013 Guide
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2013
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Unfortunately, I found from personal experience that the literary agency listed on page 295, Waterside Productions does not, in fact, represent travel, art or architecture books as noted in the 2013 Guide's description. I have spoken directly to the owner who admitted to not having the expertise in these areas. Waterside is more of a "how-to book" agency, to quote the owner. Chuck Sambuchino and his team need to do more thorough fact checking before publishing the next edition. A fair warning to writers: Look up each agency's web site and confirm their areas of representation before approaching them. I was excited when my 2013 Guide arrived from Amazon. Now I see I will spend more time doing agent research online. Wasn't that supposed to be the information promised in the Guide?
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Humbird
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2013
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Still reading it. Very good reference book for those who want to get published. One this is for sure: have patience. Have a lot of patience!
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Mondo Milly
2.0 out of 5 stars Mainly American
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2013
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Didn't like it because I wanted mainly UK Agents and this is for American writers. May have been my fault!
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