2003 Guide to Literary Agents helps you find an agent to sell what you've written with listings for more than 600 agents. Using easy, quick-reference symbols and indexes, readers will find agents who specialize in handling their type of work who are open to taking on new clients. 2003 Guide to Literary Agents also includes articles and tips from successful agents, editors, and writers on how to find and work with an agent. Don't miss the listings of conferences throughout the United States where you can meet agents face-to-face and a special section of publicists who can help you promote your book. For screenwriters, this year we've also added a section of producers open to accepting work from newer writers, advice on how to find and work with entertainment attorneys, and a section of screenplay contests to help you gain the recognition and credentials to impress an agent. Most of the larger publishing houses and production companies are closed to unagented submissions. An agent can instantly get your book or script through the doors, help you plan your writing career, and negotiate your contracts. So if you've been wishing for a top-notch agent who can sell your writing to the bes