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2008 Guide to Literary Agents | 
 enlarge | Author: Chuck Sambuchino
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
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ISBN: 1582975035
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Publication Date: July 19, 2007
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Book Description
The number one guide for writers seeking agents. More than 130,000 copies sold over its lifetime Includes more than 600 listings for literary agents, script agents, conferences and publicists--all completely updated along with more than 90 pages of original articles on finding the best agent to represent your work and how to seal the deal. As the market becomes more glutted while the number of major publishing houses shrinks, writers need someone familiar with the publishing scene to shepherd their manuscript to the right person. Now in its 17th year, Guide to Literary Agents is the writer's best resource for finding a literary agent or script agent to represent their work. It provides names and specialties for more than 700 individual agents around the United States and the world.. The 2008 edition includes more than 90 pages of original articles on finding the best agent to represent your work and how to seal the deal. From editing your work to crafting a book proposal to making the most of your contract, this must-have guide helps writers deal with agents every step of the way."
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 Would prefer to give this edition zero stars October 5, 2007
Avid Reader (California)
92 out of 94 found this review helpful
I have purchased the Writer's Market for years, reading the articles more than trying to get published. This year, I purchased this book as well. It was incredibly disappointing. The writing guidelines they give directly contradict most of the literary agents' requests, thereby wasting money on printing, postage, and time. In addition, the book lists all literary agents, even those who are not taking on any new writers (which was almost half in my genre). Of the 100+ literary agents that were listed as taking on new writers in my genre, over half were no longer taking any new writers AND were no longer involved in that genre. In fact, most of them were so specific, I can't imagine they could make enough money, but then they published only 1 to 2 books per year!! Worst of all, the half of the literary agents left that were taking on new writers all wanted proposal packages with legal documents, which makes the idea of hiring a literary agent rather pointless. You're better off hiring a literary lawyer after you've gotten the contract yourself. Many of the literary agents listed in this edition are brand new, a large number of them are accepting Christian work ONLY, and most of them are small publishing only 1 to 2 books per year from their stable of current authors.
Very disappointing on both the articles giving writing advice (which contradict the literary agents in the very same book) and the list of literary agents, which is already outdated. I got this hot off the press as soon as it came out and now wish I hadn't wasted my money. Out of the 100+ letters and emails I sent, only three contacted me and were each quite rude.
The author says you can send them an email at their website to update them with literary agent info, but that doesn't seem to work either. I enjoy writing, so I write for myself and my friends and can accept not getting published, but the wasted time, money, and effort with misinformation (yes, I checked each one of the literary agents' websites, but many do not have them) and rude responses made me regret purchasing the book. If you are an author, please take any of the advice in this book with a grain of salt. The suggestions are formulaic and will get you published (if at all) into one of the low-paying, low-readership, book mills rather than get you on the path to being a good author. I found only one literary agent in this book that actually had some bestsellers.
In addition, most of the literary agents in this edition fall into the categories described on Writer Beware's website. Do a Google search with the words "Writer Beware" to get their current website. These literary agents charge a multitide of fees, many for just reading your manuscript. Disappointing since the author claims there are no such literary agents in the book. You can easily pull up a CURRENT list of literary agents by doing a Google search with the words "literary agent" plus the name of your genre. Then check out the Writer Beware website so you know what you look out for.
 New and much improved August 16, 2007
Larry Richardson (Augsburg, Germany)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Sadly, I've been searching for a literary agent for many years, and every year I buy the annual Guide to Literary Agents. The articles and listings have been very helpful, but the 2008 Guide by Chuck Sambuchino is the best ever. It contains many new listing and provides a plethora of useful information. (Maybe that's why I can't find an agent. I use words like "plethora.") New entries for agents are added every year, but the new entries in the 2008 Guide have been of particular value to me. The Internet is becoming increasingly helpful as a tool for locating the right agent, but I've found nothing more useful than Sambuchino's 2008 Guide to Literary Agents.
worked for me November 25, 2007
Paul J. Fitzgerald
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Two years ago I used the 2005 version of this book to cold call about 150 agents regarding a psychology book I'd written. I contacted most of them via snail mail and some by email. About 15 of them gave me a personal response, three showed serious interest, and one of these signed me up. She and I were eventually able to get my book published. So I had a positive experience using this book. The information seemed accurate and legitimate, and this book was at least as well organized and useful as other similar ones. Author of Adjust Your Brain: A Practical Theory for Maximizing Mental Health.
Great Book for published and unpublished authors August 13, 2007
Monica / Catriona (NY, NY)
5 out of 12 found this review helpful
This updated guide includes new agents and agencies, agents actively searching for new clients-- and those who don't want them. It can be a real time-saver, not to mention postage-saver!
Also gives "how-to" info.
Too bad it can't guarantee an agent will choose to represent your book.
The 1,2,3's of how to get published! December 1, 2007
Linwood H. Snell Jr. (Alabama)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you have had the pleasure and pain of writing a book, are proud of it and are ready to move ahead with publication, this is the book for you. It is easy to read and follow and gives you step by step instructions on how to "eat the elephant" one bite at a time. The included comprehensive list of literary agents, what types of literary works they are interested in and submission requirements are invaluable. Get the current version, study it and it is certain that you'll agree that this book is worth every penny you'll pay for it.
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