- Paperback: 700 pages
- Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; 94th edition edition (7 Sep 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0713651598
- ISBN-13: 978-0713651591
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 15.2 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,575,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The familiar Writers' and Artists' Yearbook--the 94th issue of this old friend--is the most comprehensive British-based directory available to scribblers, artists, playwrights, film writers, radio and TV designers, illustrators and photographers. And it makes ever more sense to put all these aspects of creative freelancing together in one volume since these days so many writers are expected by editors and publishers to produce their own accompanying "pix".
It may be British but it's not insular. It goes beyond listing UK and Irish publishing houses, newspapers and magazines--ranging from Music Teacher to Irish Journal of Medical Science and from Legal IT to Good Housekeeping. It also gives brief comparable lists for the rest of the English-speaking world such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa.
Because the US market is too big for this kind of summary treatment, Writers' and Artists' provides titles of reference directories--its American equivalents--so that any writer or artist wanting to explore the US market knows which publication to buy--the immensely detailed and very useful 2001 Writers Market edited by Kirsten C Holm and published by Writers' Digest Books in Cincinnati, Ohio, for example.
Whether you're aspiring to, or established in, this sort of work the practical how-to essays tucked in between the listings will probably have something to teach you. Jill Dick is good on writing for newspapers and (it's a different technique) John Haynes writes interestingly about contributing to magazines. The advice goes right down to the minutiae of how to approach an editor and to present your work.
This year's foreword is by Rosie Thomas, whose 1982 novel Celebration launched a successful series of novels, the most recent of which is White. "Write not necessarily what you know but what you care about," she advises. "And use the Yearbook. It won't write for you but it will tell you everything else."--Susan Elkin
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A revised guide to all areas of the media with a section on the Internet and the World Wide Web, setting up your own web page, digital broadcasting, avoiding pitfalls and errors in journalistic writing, copyright questions and the greeting card market for artists. Listings include newspapers and magazines with named editors, book publishers, literary agents, art agents, societies, prizes, festivals and writing courses. Practical articles cover writing for magazines and newspapers, poetry, the Internet for writers, how to prepare and submit a typescript, writing for the children's book market, and freelance illustrating. General topics include income tax, libel, social security and copyright. E-mail and web addresses are included.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but beware its limitations,
By A Customer
This review is from: Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2001 (Paperback)
Of course this is a highly useful book, but as a professional writer I find the W&AYB covers areas such as photography, music and freelance illustration that aren't helpful to me. I agree with past criticisms that it skimps on important paying markets such as computer and technical magazines (arguing that they are too specialist) while wasting space on highly obscure non-paying publications. If writing is your sole working area, you may find the Writer's Handbook more focused, and more accessible in style.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very comprehensive guide for the novice or professional,
By A Customer
This review is from: Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2001 (Paperback)
This book has as much information as anyone could want, whether they are just curious or seeking help and guidance in the field of publishing whatever the genre.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Only in the UK,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2001 (Paperback)
This looks like it would be a very useful book -- if you live and work in England, Ireland, or elsewhere in the United Kingdom. It specifically does NOT include information pertinent to the United States.For the UK and Ireland, it lists newspapers and magazines, book publishers and packagers, TV/film/radio resources, publishers of poetry and plays, literary agents, societies, prizes and festivals. It also has chapters on writers and the Internet, copyright and libel, finance for writers and artists, art and illustration, and photo and picture research. It is a practical and well-organized guide. But ONLY for the UK. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
British Market (Mentor at www.AuthorsSociety.org),
By A reader (authorspoetsreviewersclub@authorsso... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2001 (Paperback)
This desktop reference contains hundreds of pages of information that writers and artists need for their professional work. The hints and tips are useful especially for newcomers or beginners.Although the book provides details of U.S. agents and publishers, it doesn't cover other U.S. information that would have been useful, for example, literature festivals, prizes, etc. UK information is covered reasonably well. Recommended for artists and writers interested primarily in the British market. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Writers and Artists Yearbook,
By Barbara O'Sullivan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2001 (Paperback)
I found the book invaluable. A friend of mine bought it for me for my birthday. I moved to Canada. Trying to negotiate the international book publishing market from Canada has been very difficult. When I was in England I just looked up the publishing agents or literary agents and off I went... into the post with my manuscript, but here, I find that things are so tricky over the internet and you can't look up information fast enough to get started. It can take all day and still you don't know if you have connected with a good agent. Writers and Artists Yearbook is a gold star in my book and always will be. I need my Writers and Artists Yearbook - but I left it in England. I miss it so much and need a new one. Please send me one to Canada soon...Barbara |
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