Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2008 (Writers' and Artists') [Paperback]

'An essential source of infomation and inspiration, it is packed with up-to-date contact details...It also contains practical and inspirational advice and encouragement from successful authors.' The Good Book Guide (Aug 2007)

'A must for established and aspiring writers'

'Packed with tips and professional insight'

'Full of useful stuff. It answered my every question'

'It has become an institution in the writing business'

'Industry bible, The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2008 is packed withall sorts of useful information, tips and contacts for aspiring writers.

'Look in the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook for an agent and write to that person'

'an invaluable guide to the literary world.'

The bestselling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 101st edition, with a foreword by Alexander McCall-Smith. New articles in this edition include: 1. Notes from a successful historical biographer - Claire Tomalin 2. Notes from a successful literary editor - Claire Armistead 3. Notes from a successful romantic novelist - Jane Green 4. Audio publishing - Emma Higgs 5. The writer's blogger - Isabella Pereira 6. The role of the literary scout - Suzy Lucas Contains information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript, e-publishing, prizes and awards. '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

This bestselling Yearbook for writers and artists is a
comprehensive, up-to-date directory of media contacts and contains a wealth
of practical advice and information. Features include:
* Hundreds of new contacts and updated listings for book publishers and
packagers, literary and art agents, magazines, television and radio, prizes
and festivals, and much more.
* New articles by biographer Claire Tomalin, romantic novelist Jane Green,
literary editor Claire Armistead, radio producer Di Speirs, literary scout
Suzy Lucas, audiobook publisher Emma Higgs and expert blogger Isabella
Periera, each giving writers advice, plus Alex Hamilton on travel
guidebooks.

Advice from:
* Alexander McCall Smith
* J.K. Rowling
* Claire Tomalin
* Jane Green
* Terry Pratchett
* Bernard Cornwell
* Joanna Trollope
* Andrew Davies
* William Dalrymple
* Mark Billingham
* Maggie Gee
* Simon Winchester
* Isabel Losada
and others

Foreword by Alexander McCall-Smith