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Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 2002-2003
Who They Are! What They Want! And How to Win Them Over!
This ultimate writer's reference connects you to who's who in the publishing industry. Inside, you'll find the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail and Web addresses of hundreds of top editors and agents, plus essays from industry insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success.
More comprehensive than ever before, this year's edition offers everything you need to get past the slush piles and into the hands of the real players in the publishing arena, including how to write attention-grabbing book proposals and thrive off of rejection. With this book and your talent, you hold the keys to getting published.
"One of the most thorough, up-to-date references in publishing. An essential tool for serious writers."—Doris Booth, editor in chief, Authorlink.com
"Beats the pants off Writer's Market."—Francesca Vicatios, cofounder, Writers' Showplace Inc.
"Reading the Writers' Guide is like personally interviewing hundreds of agents. It is the only resource that reveals both agent preferences and personalities. No other book comes close, and no other book has brought us so many sales."—Mark Ryan, New Brand Agency Group
"Writer's Guide has eclipsed both Literary Market Place and Writer's Market as a source of projects for our agency."—Michael Snell, Michael Snell Literary Agency
"Packed with information that every writer who wants to get published needs to know. An indispensable guide to the world of book publishing."—John Aherne, editor, Warner Books
"Writer's Guide has consistently brought us well-targeted, top-quality submissions. An excellent sourcebook, for the beginning and the professional writer alike."—John Talbot, The John Talbot Agency
2002 Writers Market
8,000 Editors Who Buy What You Write
Kirsten Holm's door-stoppingly thick Writer's Market provides about the best bang for your buck if you're looking to place your writing. The 2002 edition boasts listings for 1,100 book publishers, 1,900 magazines, 700 contests and awards, and 75 agents interested in the work of new writers. You'll also find insider reports on writing for pet magazines, women's magazines, and sports magazines; articles on public relations writing, script treatment, e-queries, pay rates, and online markets (including a primer on "the only HTML you actually need to know"). And finally, Greg Daugherty spills the beans on the best ways to get great ideas for articles. First among them: "Take a lot of showers."
Writer's Market is THE indispensable writer's reference. It informs your customers who the editors are, what they want, how much they buy and how much they pay. Every writer needs it; that's why it's the best-selling writing title each and every year.
And this year, Writer's Market has more entries and benefits than ever before. Readers will find more phone numbers, contact names and e-mail addresses--everything they need to get in touch with the people who can make their dreams come true! They'll also find:
* The Query Letter Clinic--eight real-life letters show the dos and don'ts of crafting effective query letters
* Walking the Beat--six freelancers reveal how specializing in one area can bring in more work
* Workshop articles that help writers craft winning book proposals, novel outlines or script synopses
"Ever bigger and better, Writer's Market, as always, is every bit as essential to a writer's tool kit as a good dictionary and a good word processor."
2002 Childrens Writers and Illustrators Market
Get your stories and art published with the 2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, your one-stop resource for getting your work into the hands of children everywhere. You'll find the details you need to make successful contact with book and magazine publishers, plus greeting card, puzzle and game companies, each one looking for work from artists and authors just like you. From editors to Web site addresses, you'll find it all right here. In addition, you'll find guidelines for writing query letters, getting an agent, attending conferences, workshops and more, along with special market listings for young writers and illustrators. "This book is invaluable."
2002 Novel and Short Story Writers Market
If you write fiction, the 2002 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market is the first, crucial step to your publishing success. Inside you'll find completely updated market entries for book publishers, magazines, literary agents, contests and script houses, plus brand new information on e-publishers, including interviews with industry experts, editors of e-magazines and more! Whether you write literary short stories or whodunit mysteries, other-worldly science fiction or passionate romance, each listing provides you with all the information you need to reach those people who can get your work in print. "One of the best guides to fiction writer's markets available."
2002 Poet's Market
1,800 Places to Publish Your Poetry
Poetry brings words to life with truth and passion unequaled by ordinary fiction. It awakens the senses, evokes powerful moods and moments in time. Get your poetry published with 2002 Poet's Market! It helps define and direct your efforts with listings for more than 1,800 book, journal and magazine publishers and editors. You'll also find information on grants, conferences, workshops, contests and more. The book's quick-reference symbols and indexes make it easy to pinpoint the most promising opportunities for your work. 2002 Poet's Market also provides insights from some of the most talented, creative minds in the field: Leah Maines explains how to promote yourself and your work. Robin Travis-Murphree examines poetry on the Internet and offers tips for electronic submissions. Joseph Enzweiler shares his thoughts on the benefits and challenges of solitary living and writing. Poet/essayist Jane Hirshfield discusses exploring the human experience through poetry. Plus you'll get profiles of some of the best contemporary poets, including David Wojahn, Cynthia Huntington and Beth Gylys, as well as Cave Canem, the groundbreaking African American poetry workshop. "A winning combination for poets who want to break into print."
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