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How To Find Experts for Your Nonfiction Book

Experts can lend credibility to your project, supply notable quotes and anecdotes for your manuscript, provide insight into your subject and help you round out your research.  Here is a list of resources for finding experts in any field:

Book authors. Anyone who has authored a book in the same field as your topic is an expert.  Check out complimentary books at Amazon.  Most authors have a website with their contact information or may be contacted via their literary agent (often listed in the book’s acknowledgements page.)

Experts quoted in magazine articles.  Google the experts name or company to locate contact information.  Some experts also author magazine and journal articles and include a byline with contact details.

The Encyclopedia of Associations.  Available at most public libraries, this book is the source for thousands of associations on almost any topic.  Contact the association director for an interview or referrals to other members.

ProfNet.  An extensive resource for contacting leading experts and public relations professionals.  If you can’t find exactly what you are looking for, send a query and the staff will help connect you with an expert.

Who Represents.  For a fee, you can find agents and managers who can connect you with celebrities.

Findlaw.  This site provides connections to legal experts.  You can also ask a question in their FindLaw Answers section and a lawyer will provide the information you request.

Experts Click and All Experts.  Two more helpful sites for finding experts.

Help a Reporter.  This site allows you to submit a query (with your contact information and details about your project) that is emailed to experts who can then choose to connect with you directly.

Switchboard.  Provides telephone numbers and website addresses for millions of businesses and organizations.  Just type in your keyword (such as ‘solar energy’) and you’ll get a list of resource links.

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Posted on Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 at 5:37 pm.
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