- Paperback: 864 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan Reference; 2007 20th edition (4 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405049375
- ISBN-13: 978-1405049375
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.8 x 5.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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The 20th anniversary edition of the essential handbook for all writers, journalists, publishers, editors, agents, screenwriters and broadcasters
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Completely revised and updated with newly commissioned articles, the twentieth edition of The Writer's Handbook is an indispensible companion for everyone in the writing profession. Containing over 6,000 entries covering every area of writing, with provocative articles and useful advice from leading representatives of the trade, this practical, straightforward guide, with two indexes to aid quick searches, provides full details on the core markets. In addition to the key areas of UK and US book publishers and agents, magazines, screenwriting, TV and radio, theatre, film and video, theatre and poetry, writers' courses and circles, festivals, grants and prizes, the guide also offers invaluable expert advice on contracts, copyright, and taxation. ‘This is the book no writer should be without,’ The Times 'A wise and witty book, packed with useful information,’ The Society of Authors
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The Writer's Handbook provides the comprehensive listings writers need, including publishers, literary agents, writers' courses and prizes. These are interspersed with useful essays, eg about tax and the writer. Much of this information is invaluable; a couple of hours' research on, for example, literary agents or publishers may save you months of wasted effort submitting work to unsuitable recipients. If you're serious about getting published, you need either this or the "Writers' and Artists' Yearbook".
Which is better? Personally, I prefer the Writer's Handbook . But in terms of content, there's not a great deal between them. If you're unsure, check out both in a bookstore and see which layout and style you prefer.
Which is better? Personally, I prefer the Writer's Handbook . But in terms of content, there's not a great deal between them. If you're unsure, check out both in a bookstore and see which layout and style you prefer.
I believe this book to be the bible for all authors who want to be published. It contains contact details of publishers, magazines, and other relevant organisations. It also gives a number of recommendations on how to approach the market. It is a great complement to other similar handbooks for being published.
Certainly pleased with this purchase as gives more than enough information for those in the writing profession
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