searching for agents/publishers...sources?

[acousticgroupie]

besides writersmarket.com, anyone know of good, trusted sites? or should i just stick with my membership there?

[TashaGoddard]

I don't personally have any recommendations, but if you take a look at the Conferencing section here and specifically at the two Writers Wanted rooms and the Networking: Sharing Leads room, you should be able to find useful resources.

Good luck!

[Torin]

http://www.agentquery.com

Very useful site for looking for an agent. You can also check out the "preditors and editors" list http://anotherealm.com/prededitors (I think that's the link) and look through publishers and agents and then look for more info on the recommended ones and stay away from the not recommended ones. :) Or find 'em at agentquery and then check 'em out at the preds and eds to be on the safe side, although agentquery is pretty good.

Good luck finding the right fit. :)

[aka eraser]

Don't ignore our own Bewares and Background Checks (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=22) board. Spend some time checking out past threads and you'll find detailed info - mostly on which agents and agencies to avoid - but that kind of information can save you lots of time and money.

The Association of Authors' Representatives (http://www.aar-online.org/mc/page.do) is also a good place to check for agents.