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  • Paperback: 832 pages
  • Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd; 101th Rev Ed 2008 edition (1 Aug 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0713683716
  • ISBN-13: 978-0713683714
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 14.7 x 4.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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'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)

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103 of 103 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide - informative and comprehensive, 16 Oct 2007
By J. Aitcheson (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews
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[Note: the 2009 edition of the "Writers' & Artists' Yearbook" has now been published.]

There are two books on the market which are widely touted as 'must-haves' for any writer looking to get into publication. One is this book, the "Writers' and Artists' Yearbook" (W&AY), published by A&C Black. Its rival, "The Writer's Handbook" (TWH), is published by Macmillan. Both contain roughly the same extensive listings of publishers, agents, print media, producers etc - you only really need one of them. But which one?

In truth there's little to choose between them. At the time of writing this review, they are both being offered at the same price by Amazon. Much will come down to personal preference regarding the layout of the two books, and so if you can get the chance to compare them before you buy, all the better. However, to me the W&AY appears the more polished product, with a clearer structure that is easier to find your way through.

The W&AY gains extra points for the many different articles it contains by professionals covering all aspects of the writing industry. Famous authors such as Joanna Trollope, Terry Pratchett, Bernard Cornwell and J.K. Rowling address various aspects of the writing process and discuss different genres. Many other highly informative articles cover diverse issues such as self-publishing, marketing your book, writing for TV, radio and theatre, the electronic world of websites and e-publishing, and financial aspects such as tax. This makes the W&AY more than simply a listings book - it is, in effect, an introduction to the entire world of writing. Much overlooked is of course the fact that this is a yearbook for artists too. Correspondingly there are sections for the budding illustrator and photographer in the W&AY which are not to be found in TWH.

What's new for the 2008 edition? In truth not much has changed since last year. A handful of articles have gone; 9 new ones have been added, covering a range of topics including audio publishing, writing short stories for radio and starting a blog. There are also new pieces by two successful writers (of romantic fiction and of biographies), by a literary editor and by a literary scout. Is it worth upgrading to the 2008 edition, then? For the articles themselves - fascinating though they are - probably not. On the other hand, the advantage of having fully up-to-date listings counts for a great deal, especially if you are already looking for an agent or publisher. And at the price it is currently being offered by Amazon, it is surely a worthwhile investment.

All in all, this is an excellent and comprehensive guide. Definitely recommended for the aspiring writer or artist.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The WAYB is always such a boast!, 2 Jan 2008
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I love reading the latest WAYB. It's all the tips and notes from those successful in all the many fields of interest and work open to a writer that satisfies me the most. AGAIN, of course, the contributions are first class - informative, inspirational and an overall boast to self confidence and a heightened sense of belonging.

All things feel possible once you have, as Fay Weldon says of the WAYB, "...an entrance ticket to the world you long for".

You can now (using the password inside your WAYB copy) get free access to 1000s of searchable listings, more expert advice, book and writing news and competition entry via the new website.

There is true meat on this book's bones!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Work At Home Freelancer's Must Have, 3 April 2008
Every year I grumble at the thought of shelling out for the latest copy of this, but every year, realising it's a must-have for my freelance writer's toolkit, I buy it.

I might start buying it every second year though, as I don't have time to read the pro articles and if I wanted to read these, there are plenty in the Sunday press and literary mags.

The 'writing short stories for radio' piece was useful though - however, less pleasing was the fact that these submissions take up to a year to even get read.

For a beginning writer determined to make a business or career out of writing, this book can be used as a textbook or course to study! Hard work though!
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