Guide to Literary Agents 2016: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published

by Chuck Sambuchino (Editor)

THE BEST RESOURCE AVAILABLE FOR FINDING A LITERARY AGENT

No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. "Guide to Literary Agents 2016" is your essential resource for finding that literary agent and getting your book bought by the country's top publishers. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 literary agents who represent writers and their books, this new, updated edition of "GLA" A one-year subscription to the literary agents content on WritersMarket.com.*Secrets to why agents stop reading your submission. Four literary agents review writers' unpublished first pages and give honest feedback. The agents examine 10 different first-page submissions and explain if and when they would stop reading."New Agent Spotlights"--profiles of literary reps actively building their client lists right now.Success 13 debut authors explain their paths to publication so you can learn from their success and see what they did right.Answers to 19 frequently asked questions about query letters and submissions.Informative how-to articles on synopsis writing, voice and craft, characters, platform and blogging, nonfiction book proposals, and more.+ Includes exclusive access to the webinar "30 Tips for Getting an Agent" by Elizabeth Kracht of Kimberly Cameron & Associates

*Please The e-book version of this title does not include a one-year subscription to WritersMarket.com.

"The first book I ever bought when I began my publishing journey was the "Guide to Literary Agents." And it's one of the first things I recommend to any aspiring writer." --Renee Ahdieh, author of "The Wrath and the Dawn" (2015), the first of a two-book deal from Penguin/Putnam

"I found my literary agent in "Guide to Literary Agents." The "GLA" was one of the best writing investments I ever made." --Jessica Lidh, author of debut novel "The Number 7" (Merit Press)

941 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 17, 2015

Reviews

[Stephanie Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful tool to have. I've found most of the information to be very accurate. My only complaint is the section on how to write a good query. I found some better resources with Writers Digest online than in this book. But overall, spectacular tool for contacting agents and looking for writers conferences.

[pianogal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful. Even bought the 2017 version.

[Guy Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I was working through getting a publisher for my book I used this book as a great reference guide. If you are an author this is a good source of information.

[Timothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Writing a story is one thing. Selling it is another universe. For anyone who has dreams of seeing their work in print through traditional publication, Chuck Sambuchino’s “2016 Guide to Literary Agents” is a MUST HAVE for your reference shelf. Beyond a simple directory, the book explains why an agent would want to read your work as well as why they might not.

I especially loved the collection of first pages of rejected works with comments by agents who explain exactly where they stopped reading and why. No doubt I will return to these many times. And as often as I’ve pitched my work at a conferences, the information provided here gave me a new appreciation for what an agent does and what authors are expected to do for themselves.

Edited by an industry-recognized leader in connecting writers and agents, the 2016 Guide provides eye-opening tips on how to write a synopsis or craft a proposal for a non-fiction work. Along with a list of do’s and don’ts for query letters, Mr. Sambuchino explains how and why it’s important to research the right agent for any work.

Alphabetical listings and profiles of reputable agencies is the heart and soul of the book. And the index of agents organized by genre makes a great cross-reference. As an author who’s determined to break in through traditional channels, I give the “2016 Guide to Literary Agents” a solid five star ratings along with my thanks to the editor for making agents more accessible.

[Sara Dahmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 2016 Guide to Literary Agents was a refreshing update. The first portion of the book is loaded with everything a new or even seasoned author wants to know, and then some. I was pleased with the great information about query letters and the samples given with bona fide agents giving feedback. It was also interesting to get more detail about building a writer's platform. It's great to have a place that so much pertinent information is given instead of searching the web bit by bit to find it all. As someone looking for an agent, I am hopeful I'll find one in these pages, and if not, at least I'm more educated for all the searching.

[Amber Wiser · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew I needed an agent but the whole process seemed exhausting and intimidating. The GLA gave me so much confidence that I would find the right agent for my work. It is easy to use, current, and has some great insider advice on how to approach agents and how to avoid pitfalls and making amateur mistakes. The GLA is a wealth of insider information from people who want to see you get published and become a successful writer.

[Elaine Bach]

This is a reference book and extremely helpful.

[Jameyanne Fuller · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I actually get an agent remains to be seen, but this book did a great jov orienting me to the process and giving me a roadmap of what to do next.

[Joe Thompson]

Great reference book