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2009 Guide to Literary Agents |
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By Chuck Sambuchino
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About the Book
Selling your book and securing a good contract often requires more than persistence and a positive attitude - you need an agent. The 2009 Guide to Literary Agents is your essential resource for finding that agent - without fear of being scammed - and getting your writing published. This new edition includes:
- Completely updated contact and submission information for literary agents who adhere to the ethical guidelines established by the Association of Authors' Representatives.
- Informative articles on researching agents, preparing your query, composing a synopsis or book proposal, and dealing with an agent after you've signed a contract.
- Hundreds of listings for writers' conferences across the country - so you can learn where agents will be and when.
- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Writers Digest Books
- Released: July 29, 2008
- ISBN: 1582975485
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Book Excerpt
Sample from Literary Agents Listings:
Gillian Mackenzie Agency
544 Cottage Road, South Portland ME 04106-5038 Email:
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. Website: www.gillianmackenzieagency.com. Contact: Gillian MacKenzie.
- Prior to her current position, Ms. MacKenzie was vice president of Jane Startz Productions, Inc. She began her literary career at Curtis Brown.
Represents: Nonfiction books, juvenile books. Actively seeking adult nonfiction and select children's titles.
How to Contact: Query with SASE. Query via e-mail. No fax queries. Obtains most new clients through recommendations from others, solicitations.
Recent Sales: Eight Pieces of Empire, by Lawrence Scott Sheets (Crown); The Last Single Woman in America, by Cindy Guidry (Dutton); The Go Pop series by Bob Staake (LB Kids).
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