Writer's Market UK 2009 (Paperback)

Well presented, thick with pages of information and supplied with on line support it certainly seems to deliver what it promises. Nearly 100 pages of articles. they provide one of the best groundings for new writers that I have ever seen. Whatever field you are interested in writing for, these articles will give you a basic and realistic idea of how to get into it and what your chances really are. Especially useful and so obvious yet seldom seen is a glossary of terminology. The entries are clear and concise with lots of useful information and judging by our entry accurate. It equals or surpasses alll its rivals. --The Supplement (Review of 2008 edition)<br /><br />Writer's Market is 1,000 pages of information which is a dream for a wide awake freelance....If you cannot earn 10 times that (price of the book) from your first day browsing through its packed pages stick to the day job. --Writer's Forum (Review of 2008 edition)<br /><br />Review from The Supplement - The Sheer breadth of the listings make it exceptionally useful to anyone who is intent on getting their work published. Just for the listings, I would recommend it. The articles are informative. With a glossary of key phrases this session will prove equally useful for novices and experienced writers alike. With a website supporting it, it has to stand as a topnotch resource for writers interested in cracking the British market. It might not guarantee you writing success but it will give you a bog boost on the difficult path. --The Supplement<br /><br />Writer's Market is 1,000 pages of information which is a dream for a wide awake freelance....If you cannot earn 10 times that (price of the book) from your first day browsing through its packed pages stick to the day job. --Writer's Forum (Review of 2008 edition)<br /><br />Review from The Supplement - The Sheer breadth of the listings make it exceptionally useful to anyone who is intent on getting their work published. Just for the listings, I would recommend it. The articles are informative. With a glossary of key phrases this session will prove equally useful for novices and experienced writers alike. With a website supporting it, it has to stand as a topnotch resource for writers interested in cracking the British market. It might not guarantee you writing success but it will give you a bog boost on the difficult path. --The Supplement

The how-to articles are contributed by people who really know what they are talking about. The Market listings in Writer's Market are already famous. The listings of UK publishers, for example, include not only contact names and details but also tips on what each publisher is looking for and helpful submission guidelines. And the listings for magazines include advice on how best to query, tips on what the editor is looking for, and (again) submission guidelines. And the listings include literary agencies, theatre and broadcast markets, awards, and much more. --Writing Magazine

Review from The Supplement - The Sheer breadth of the listings make it exceptionally useful to anyone who is intent on getting their work published. Just for the listings, I would recommend it. The articles are informative. With a glossary of key phrases this session will prove equally useful for novices and experienced writers alike. With a website supporting it, it has to stand as a topnotch resource for writers interested in cracking the British market. It might not guarantee you writing success but it will give you a bog boost on the difficult path. --The Supplement

Are YOU searching for the perfect market? Are YOU seeking an agent? Could YOURS be the next bestseller? Do YOU dream of being published? Where and How to Sell What You Write What Writer s Market UK 2009 can offer you: · It s the only guide to writing and publishing you ll ever need · More information on publishing opportunities than any other comparable resource, with over 4,500 directory listings · Easy-to-use format with tabbed pages so you can quickly locate the exact information you need · Fully revised and updated listings of every market for your work · Handy tips on how to approach publishers · All-new feature articles by industry professionals including Philip Gross, Marion McGilvary, Simon Hoggart and more Features a foreword by Joanne Harris, bestselling author of Chocolat "I know from my own experience that writing is a fundamentally solitary occupation, and one of the many ways in which this book can help you is to make you realise that you are not alone."