Is there a concise list of agents and book publishers to be found?

Question

Is there a concise list of agents and book publishers to be found?

Answer 1

http://www.agentquery.com

Not only does it list agents and publishers, there's lots of valuable info on queries and the business itself, and links to websites and forums for writers.

Answer 2

Go to your local bookshop and buy The Writers and Artists Yearbook. Also, read the trade press- Writers News is a good magazine- I read an artical about a publisher who was looking for new crime writers, sent them a manuscript, and landed a very nice publishing deal. One thing- do NOT pay anybody to read or critique your work- reputable companys do this for free.

Good luck.

Answer 3

http://www.writersmarket.com/

also a book