Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 2002-2003 (with CD-ROM): Who They Are! What They Want! And How to Win Them Over!

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This ultimate writer's reference connects you to who's who in the publishing industry. Inside, you'll find the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail and Web addresses of hundreds of top editors and agents, plus essays from industry insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success.More comprehensive than ever before, this year's edition offers everything you need to get past the slush piles and into the hands of the real players in the publishing arena, including how to write attention-grabbing book proposals and thrive off of rejection. With this book and your talent, you hold the keys to getting published."One of the most thorough, up-to-date references in publishing. An essential tool for serious writers."— Doris Booth, editor in chief, Authorlink.com"Beats the pants off Writer's Market. "— Francesca Vicatios, cofounder, Writers' Showplace Inc."Reading the Writers' Guide is like personally interviewing hundreds of agents. It is the only resource that reveals both agent preferences and personalities. No other book comes close, and no other book has brought us so many sales."— Mark Ryan, New Brand Agency Group"Writer's Guide has eclipsed both Literary Market Place and Writer's Market as a source of projects for our agency."— Michael Snell , Michael Snell Literary Agency"Packed with information that every writer who wants to get published needs to know. An indispensable guide to the world of book publishing."— John Aherne, editor, Warner Books