When I look at most publishing reference guides, my gut
reaction is to think they’ll be outdated before they hit the shelves. So much
in publishing changes so quickly! But I knew from the moment I scanned the
table of contents from Jeff Herman’s GUIDE TO BOOK PUBLISHERS, EDITORS &LITERARY AGENTS, this would be more than just a reference book. This would be a
book I would enjoy.
His Advice For Writers section includes such helpful topics
as Dumb-Ass Random Questions and Answers, and Find Your Passion and Piss it
Away. These give you some idea of the kind of humor Herman infuses into his
writing. The how-to section is thoroughly entertaining and informative. This is
a great resource for beginning writers, breaking down the job of a literary
agent and the process of writing the perfect query letter, but also addresses
topics for the more seasoned author, such
as dealing with Ignored Writer Syndrome and Post-Publication Depression.
If only the advice section was included in this book, it
would be worth the price of admission, but moving further into the bowels of
the book, I was pleasantly surprised to find amazingly up-to-date and
comprehensive listings for everything from literary agents to publishers (big,
independent, and university), as well as freelance editors. They even had a
section listing Canadian publishers. I discovered many, many publishers that were new to me. I love
the way Herman delves deep with many of the literary agents listed within the book, so
writers will have a sense of who they are and where their tastes lie.
I’m not alone in finding great value in this book! Meg Cabot
says, “I got my agent by using this guide!” Nicholas Sparks says, “I highly
recommend Jeff Herman’s Guide. It was the most helpful book I bought about how
to get published.”
When I was asked if I would like to review a copy of
this book, I jumped at the chance. I was offered either a print or digital
copy, and I chose print, letting the publicist know I would gladly give it away
on my blog when I was done reviewing it. Boy, am I regretting that offer now! I would love to keep this baby on my shelf, and whoever receives my
copy is getting a treasure that will serve you as a reference for many years to
come.
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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.
Jeff Herman’s Guide is the writer’s best friend. It reveals the names, interests, and contact information of thousands of agents and editors. It presents invaluable information about more than 350 publishers and imprints (including Canadian and university presses), lists independent book editors who can help you make your work more publisher-friendly, and helps you spot scams. Jeff Herman’s Guide unseals the truth about how to outsmart the gatekeepers, break through the barriers, and decipher the hidden codes to getting your book published.
Countless writers have achieved their highest aspirations by following Herman’s outside-the-box strategies. If you want to reach the top of your game and transform rejections into contracts, you need this book! Jeff Herman’s Guide will educate you, inspire you, and become your virtual entourage at every step along the exhilarating journey to publication. Ask anyone in the book business, and they will refer you to Jeff Herman’s Guide.
NEW for 2015: Comprehensive index listing dozens of subjects and categories to help you find the perfect publisher or agent.
“I highly recommmend Jeff Herman’s Guide. It was the most helpful book I bought about how to get published.”
— Nicholas Sparks, New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook
“I got my agent by using this guide!”
— Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author
“Nothing beats Jeff Herman’s Guide.”
— Jack Canfield, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Soul series
“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
“Everything you need to get started.”
— Cheryl Richardson, New York Times bestselling author
“Jeff Herman’s Guide remains the Rosetta Stone of writerly success.”
— James Broderick, PhD, BookPleasures.com
— Nicholas Sparks, New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook
“I got my agent by using this guide!”
— Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author
“Nothing beats Jeff Herman’s Guide.”
— Jack Canfield, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Soul series
“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
“Everything you need to get started.”
— Cheryl Richardson, New York Times bestselling author
“Jeff Herman’s Guide remains the Rosetta Stone of writerly success.”
— James Broderick, PhD, BookPleasures.com
About the Author
Jeff Herman, a successful literary agent, has sold more than a thousand books to dozens of publishers and, since 1990, mentored millions of writers through this guidebook
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