The Writer's Best Friend and Bible!

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Completely revised and updated 20th edition-the most easy-to-use format yet for this go-to guide!

The publishing guide industry leaders recommend most, now completely updated with a new reader-friendly format.

Writers, agents, and editors agree that Jeff Herman's Guide is the must-have, go-to reference for all writers who want to get their book past the slush pile and into the hands of the people who have the power to publish. It is filled with detailed information on what to do (and what not to do) to break the code, break down the walls, and get that first, second, or thirtieth book published, bought, and read. Nearly 200 of the most powerful literary agents reveal invaluable tips as if they were having a private conversation with a special friend.

Now in its 20th edition, Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents has been completely revised. The updated layout includes new symbols and callouts designed to give readers the information they need most in a quick and accessible format.

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Learn how—it’s easier than you think!

Charismatic authors and literary agents Jeff Herman and Deborah Levine Herman have successfully sold hundreds of titles and learned—through trial and error—how to write a flawless book proposal that publishers can’t resist. Now you can benefit from their hard work and publishing savvy. In this new edition, they offer guidance and advice that will inspire, educate, and, most importantly, give you the necessary edge to get your book published. They explain:

• How to shape your idea and create a title

• Ways to get to know the market and competition

• Tips on writing an effective outline, query letter, and sample chapter

• The art and science of fiction and nonfiction book proposals

• How ten actual proposals (included here) were successfully sold to publishers—and why

"A submission from Jeff Herman always gets moved to the top . . . his new book will show you how to move to the top."—Frederic W. Hills Vice President, Simon & Schuster

"This book will take writers to the highest level of proposal writing and success."—Roger Cooper Quality Paperback Book Club

"If you want your proposal to ignite a busy editor’s interest, read this book."—Adrienne Hickey Senior Acquisitions Editor, AMACOM Books ...