Product Description

'A wise and witty book, packed with useful information'
THE SOCIETY OF AUTHORS

'I got my agent by looking in 'The Writer's Handbook'
SOPHIE KINSELLA, Author of the Shopaholic series

'The Writer's Handbook is an essential directory for new and established writers alike'
MARY CLEMMEY, Literary Agent

'This book is a godsend to any serious writer'
MARTIN BROCKLEBANK, Chairman, Speakeasy Writer's Group

23rd Edition
NO. 1 FOR WRITERS

Completely revised and updated for 2010, this acclaimed companion provides you with the most current and reliable information on the writing industry. From pinpointing contacts in a wide range of publishing houses and literary agencies to information on writing courses in your area; from screenwriting, TV, radio and newspapers to local literary festivals and grants, The Writer's Handbook 2010 is an accurate, practical and easy-to-use resource for all writers.

It offers invaluable advice and insight from experts, with articles on book fairs, and branding, as well as discussion on key markets and market trends, and useful hints on approaching a literary agent. Whether you are an aspiring or established writer, or a publishing professional, this is the book that no-one in the writing industry should be without.


Includes FREE access to the website: browse the online directory and explore the other useful resources for writers (you will find your unique access code on the sticker on the front of this book).

PLUS: Win 1 of 50 creative writing prizes including YOUR CHANCE TO BE PUBLISHED*
with
www.thewritershandbook.com

New this year: Google and Books
Comedy Writing
The Role of Branding in the Writing Industry
The Ins and Outs of a Publishing House
Twenty Things I Didn't Know Before Becoming a Poetry Publisher
Approaching a Literary Agent
International Book Fairs
The Writer's Handbook Recommends
Settling Accounts – Taxation




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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7392 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 784 pages

Review

'The book no writer should be without.' - The Times

'A wise and witty book, packed with useful information.' - The Society of Authors

'There's a perception that you can't get into publishing if you're not connected, but I didn't know anyone. I got my agent by looking in The Writer's Handbook.'  - Madeleine Wickham (aka Sophie Kinsella)

'The Writer's Handbook is an essential directory for new and established writers alike.' - Mary Clemmey, Literary Agent

'If you want to write and be published, this book should never be more than a hand's reach away.' - Christine Aziz, author and winner of Richard and Judy's How to Get Published Competition

'This book is a godsend to any serious writer.' - Martin Brocklebank, Chairman, Speakeasy Writer's Group
 
'...an essential guide to the present state of publishers.' - GF Willmetts, SF Crowsnest
 
 

About the Author
BARRY TURNER has worked on both sides of publishing, as an editor and marketing director and also as an author. He has been a full time writer for over 30 years and has worked as a journalist and broadcaster in the fields of politics, biography, travel and education. As well as being the author of over 20 books, Barry is the editor of The Statesman's Yearbook and is a regular contributor to The Times as a book reviewer and serializer.

Customer Reviews

Not worth the money
I bought the Writers and Artists Yearbook last year, and the Writers Handbook this year. In my opinion the W&A Yearbook is a far superior book to the Handbook. Why? Because the articles in the Handbook struck me as quite rushed, shallow and "filling space" - as opposed to the W&A Yearbook which has in-depth articles written by successful authors (the only people who should be giving advice). THe directories are the same in both books - so at the end of the day it comes down to the better articles and W&A Yearbook wins hands down.

Writer's Handbook 2010
This is the best resource for a freelance writer that I know about. It is very clear regarding what sort of titles the publishers produce and whether they take unsolicited manuscripts and other very useful information

Not as good as before, Barry
I h ave got so used to using the WH over the years that it came as a shock (rather like an old friend who has h ad a facelift) to find a new format. Hard to get used to, hard to find my way around, hard to like. May buy the opposition next yeaar.