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March/April 2004

"GETTING IT WRITE" By Julie K. Silver, MD

By Michael Larsen

John Wiley and Sons, 1996

Using a snappy straightforward style the author, co-founder of San Francisco's oldest literary agency, answers all of the questions beginning writers have about what agents do and how to work with them. For each topic Larsen provides hands-on information regarding the practical concerns of writers--how to contact an agent, format proposals, understand agency agreements and book contracts, etc. This updated edition includes the latest trends in writing, publishing and agenting that writers need to know in order to get their books published successfully.

Literacy Market Place 2004: The Directory of the American Book Publishing Industry With Industry Yellow Pages

By Information Today, 2003

This is a large reference book that is found in most libraries. It includes a comprehensive list of literary agents.

2003 Guide to Literary Agents

Edited by Rachel Vater

Writers Digest Books, 2002

Put your writing career on the fast track! You need an agent who can get your fiction, nonfiction or screenplay into the hands of the people who can make your dreams come true, and the 2003 Guide to Literary Agents will help you find the right one. Here's all the names, addresses and guidelines you need, including contact information for over 500 literary agencies, 120 conferences and 30 freelance publicists. The book's easy-to-reference icons and indexes help you to quickly, easily and correctly locate the agent best suited to represent your work.

Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors and Literary Agents 2004: Who They Are! What They Want! And How to Win Them Over!

By Jeff Herman

Writer; 14th edition (September 2003)

An excellent reference book and the one Julie Silver, MD, suggests every writer have on his bookshelf. This reference guide contains information on editors, publishing houses (including trade and university presses), literary agent listings and more.

July/August 1999

“THE WRITE STUFF” By Wendy J. Meyeroff

The Bestseller

By Olivia Goldsmith, Harper Collins

At Davis & Dash, one of New York’s most prestigious publishing houses, five new authors will be published—but only one of them will be a bestseller. They have worked long and hard to write their novels of romance and murder, drama and love. But the story behind the stories is even more exciting. And the vicious competition to get the right agent, the perfect editor, and the choice spot on the bestseller list must be seen to be believed.

Writer’s Market 1999

Edited by Mark Garvey. Writer’s Helper.

Lists both consumer and trade press magazines. Gives information on circulation. fees paid, the rights they buy and other details. Also contains listing for agents, book publishers, small press, and other outlets.

Health Writers Handbook

By Barbara Gastel, MD, Call 800-862-6657

Offers practical guidance to current and prospective health writers, oriented to print media in the US. Part I covers finding topics and information, with chapters on medical periodicals, government and other institutional sources, interviewing, and online resources. Part II deals with preparing the piece, with material on evaluating information, genres of health writing, and writing technique. Part III discusses key realms, presenting risk, and ethical issues, and Part IV describes career options, professional organizations, and educational opportunities. Includes annotated examples of health writing, and lists useful Internet sites, toll-free numbers, and professional organizations.








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			March/April 2004 "GETTING IT WRITE" By Julie K. Silver, MD Literary Agents By Michael Larsen John Wiley and Sons, 1996 Using a snappy straightforward style the author, co-founder of San Francisco's oldest literary agency, answers all of the questions beginning writers have about what agents do and how to work with them. For each topic Larsen provides hands-on information regarding the practical concerns of writers--how to contact an agent, format proposals, understand agency agreements and book contracts, etc. This updated edition includes the latest trends in writing, publishing and agenting that writers need to know in order to get their books published successfully. Literacy Market Place 2004: The Directory of the American Book Publishing Industry With Industry Yellow Pages By Information Today, 2003 This is a large reference book that is found in most libraries. It includes a comprehensive list of literary agents. 2003 Guide to Literary Agents Edited by Rachel Vater Writers Digest Books, 2002 Put your writing career on the fast track! You need an agent who can get your fiction, nonfiction or screenplay into the hands of the people who can make your dreams come true, and the 2003 Guide to Literary Agents will help you find the right one. Here's all the names, addresses and guidelines you need, including contact information for over 500 literary agencies, 120 conferences and 30 freelance publicists. The book's easy-to-reference icons and indexes help you to quickly, easily and correctly locate the agent best suited to represent your work. Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors and Literary Agents 2004: Who They Are! What They Want! And How to Win Them Over! By Jeff Herman Writer; 14th edition (September 2003) An excellent reference book and the one Julie Silver, MD, suggests every writer have on his bookshelf. This reference guide contains information on editors, publishing houses (including trade and university presses), literary agent listings and more. July/August 1999 “THE WRITE STUFF” By Wendy J. Meyeroff The Bestseller By Olivia Goldsmith, Harper Collins At Davis & Dash, one of New York’s most prestigious publishing houses, five new authors will be published—but only one of them will be a bestseller. They have worked long and hard to write their novels of romance and murder, drama and love. But the story behind the stories is even more exciting. And the vicious competition to get the right agent, the perfect editor, and the choice spot on the bestseller list must be seen to be believed. Writer’s Market 1999 Edited by Mark Garvey. Writer’s Helper. Lists both consumer and trade press magazines. Gives information on circulation. fees paid, the rights they buy and other details. Also contains listing for agents, book publishers, small press, and other outlets. Health Writers Handbook By Barbara Gastel, MD, Call 800-862-6657 Offers practical guidance to current and prospective health writers, oriented to print media in the US. Part I covers finding topics and information, with chapters on medical periodicals, government and other institutional sources, interviewing, and online resources. Part II deals with preparing the piece, with material on evaluating information, genres of health writing, and writing technique. Part III discusses key realms, presenting risk, and ethical issues, and Part IV describes career options, professional organizations, and educational opportunities. Includes annotated examples of health writing, and lists useful Internet sites, toll-free numbers, and professional organizations.