Publishers Marketplace

Website: https://www.publishersmarketplace.com

[Ruth’s disclaimer: Various data bases are maintained at different standards of currency and accuracy. Whatever source you may use to find information for agencies, agents, editors, publishers or other industry data, always access the relevant official website to verify the most accurate and up-to-date content.]

Publishers Marketplace: This online site is the gold standard for in-depth publishing industry news and analysis, as well as comprehensive information about current and archived book deals and dealmakers. A helpful Publishers Marketplace Site Tour provides a guide to navigating the comprehensive list of resources available on the site.

Tools I have found particularly helpful: 

>NEW! Matcher, currently a beta version, AI-powered search system that allows users to input short phrases or a few sentences to describe their books. Agent Matcher generates lists of agents who have sold similar projects, followed by another list of possible matches. Deal Matcher searches the deal reports database and produces names of potentially relevant agents and editors.

> Searchable data bases that support custom sorts in various genres

>“Publishers Lunch” e-newsletter providing industry articles/updates, featured book deals, selected book lists, and other pertinent content

> Agent rankings by sales in specific categories

> Timely reports of new deals

>“Who Represents” to identify agents representing specific authors

> Searchable bestsellers and reviews, and for an upgrade, BookScan to track book sales

Subscription:  As of this writing, individual membership is $25.00 per month, on a month-by-month basis that can be cancelled at any time, following site guidelines. To explore the site or gain access for short-term research, a Quick Pass is available for $10.00.

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