Product Description

The bestselling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 103rd edition.With new articles on the latest publishing trends: * US Google settlement - Mark Le Fanu, Society of Authors * Print on Demand: keeping books alive - David Taylor, Lightning Source * How to write a synopsis - Rebecca Swift, The Literary Consultancy * How literary agencies work: small can be beautiful - Catherine Clarke, Felicity Bryan Agency * Marketing yourself online: make some noise! - Mathew Riley, Lateral * Writing features for newspapers and magazines - Merope Mills, Guardian Weekend * Creative writing courses - Alison Baverstock, Kingston University Contains information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript, e-publishing, prizes and awards.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #811 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 832 pages

Review
'Essential reading the A-Z of how to survive in publishing' --Kate Mosse

'Even established writers can feel as though they're climbing a mountain. Think of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook as your sherpa' --Ian Rankin

'Full of useful stuff. It answered my every question' --JK Rowling

'Even established writers can feel as though they're climbing a mountain. Think of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook as your sherpa' --Ian Rankin

'Full of useful stuff. It answered my every question' --JK Rowling

Customer Reviews

a very useful resource, just a bit big


A very useful resource for anyone looking for insider industry advice and - primarily - names and addresses of agents/producers who do (and do not) take unsolicited scripts.

Unfortunately if you are niche- and know you are only interested in writing television sitcoms, just for example - then the vast majority of the book is not of use... as it covers television, radio, theatre etcetera .... just a shame they can't break it down into smaller individual books ... but a very valuable resource for any budding artists and writers.

Great assistance
The book is very informative. And useful, but it does include a lot of unecessary sections. Overall good for writers seeking contacts.

Writers get this
This is a must-have for both beginner and established writers. Tip - if approaching a publisher, agent, mag, paper etc., phone first to check the important people's names are still valid.