Jeff Herman's guide to book publishers, editors & literary agents, who they are, what they want, how to win them over, Jeff Herman
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Jeff Herman's guide to book publishers, editors & literary agents, who they are, what they want, how to win them over, Jeff Herman
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Jeff Herman's guide to book publishers, editors & literary agents
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Responsibility statement
Jeff Herman
Sub title
who they are, what they want, how to win them over
Summary
If you want to get published, read this book! Jeff Herman's Guide unmasks nonsense, clears confusion, and unlocks secret doorways to success for new and veteran writers! This highly respected resource is used by publishing insiders everywhere and has been read by millions all over the world. Countless writers have turned to this book to figure out how to decipher the hidden codes to getting published. It reveals: - tools to discern and exploit the rapidly changing publishing environment - the crucial differences between independent houses and the "Big 5" publishers - hard truths about self-publishing - names, interests, and contact information of hundreds of agents and editors - how writers unwittingly disqualify themselves from the consideration they deserve, and how to optimize chances with agents - critical thinking skills for outside-the-box publishing strategies - the nuts and bolts of superior query letters and proposals - how to spot and avoid ever-more-prevalent scams - the value of "book doctors" and when to consider hiring them - what to do - and not do - once you've got an editor or publisher interested Herman's book remains the go-to guide for everything anyone ever wanted to know about book publishing. Comprehensive index lists dozens of subjects and categories to help you find the perfect publisher or agent
Target audience
adult
resource.variantTitle
Guide to book publishers, editors and literary agents
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Subject
- Literary agents -- United States -- Directories
- Language Arts and Disciplines
- Authors and publishers
- Editing
- Electronic books
- Publishers and publishing -- Directories
- Book editors -- Directories
- Book proposals
- Self-publishing
- Publishers and publishing
- Publishers and publishing -- United States -- Directories
- Literary agents -- Directories
Content
Incoming Resources
- Has instance1
Outgoing Resources
- Classification2
- Contributor1
- Creator1
- Subject12
- Literary agents -- United States -- Directories
- Language Arts and Disciplines
- Authors and publishers
- Editing
- Electronic books
- Publishers and publishing -- Directories
- Book editors -- Directories
- Book proposals
- Self-publishing
- Publishers and publishing
- Publishers and publishing -- United States -- Directories
- Literary agents -- Directories
- Content1