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2010 edition of Writer's Market UK coming Soon
NEW EDITION OF THE ESSENTIAL ANNUAL RESOURCE FOR WRITERS
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
"Writer's Market UK" is the single most comprehensive resource for all writers - whether you write novels, short stories, poetry, plays, scripts, screenplays, articles or blogs.- easy-to-use format and tabbed pages so you can quickly locate the exact information you need;
- fresh and up-to-date information;
- feature articles written by some of the industry's most experienced writers and insiders, covering everything from finding an agent and submitting your manuscript, to handling royalties and writing for the web;
- handy tips on how to approach publishers;
- unlimited access to a dedicated website for writers and publishers.
Contents: Introduction - Foreword
- Feature Articles
- Directory Listings
- Print Publishers
- Books, magazines, newspapers
- Publisher Services
- Agents, consultancies, packagers
- Broadcast & Audio
- Entertainment
- Film, theatre, music
- Electronic
- e-books, e-zines
- Writer's Resources
- Groups, bodies, societies
- Writer's Awards & Functions
- Competitions, prizes, festivals
- Index.
£12.99, paperback 976 pagesBUY NOW
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My Blog

New Cover...Your Opinion

So what do you think of the new cover treatment for the book? For previous covers, click here to view my photos
Posted by on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:21:00 GMT

The Pen is Bloodier than the Sword

Buddingcrime writers or fans of the genre might like to put the dates 1417 May in their diary and book up for CrimeFest, whose shout line gave me the title for this blog. It takes place in Bristol ...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:19:00 GMT

Talking Point: Authors Online

Many popular writers have their own website and/or blog where they can promote their latest books and keep in touch with their readers. But is it a good idea for new or aspiring authors to create thei...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:42:00 GMT

Talking Point: Skin Deep

I don't have a problem with beautiful people, but fiction is supposed to be representative  where are all the ugly characters?Plastic PeopleIt seems that most heroes (and heroines) in fiction these d...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:43:00 GMT

Talking Point: Swallowed By Amazon

This week it was announced that retail giant Amazon has bought out the rare and out of print books specialist AbeBooks for an undisclosed sum. But will this latest acquisition affect the struggling bo...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:08:00 GMT

Talking Point: Learning the Craft

New ground-breaking writing schemes are transforming the learning experience from 'one size fits all' to one-to-one mentoring and support, while full time courses, such as MAs, remain as popular as ev...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:05:00 GMT

Talking Point: The Power of Words

It seems that, even at a time when everyone is questioning their future, books still have the power to incite riots. But is it the words within that cause controversy, or have books just become the la...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:48:00 GMT

Talking Point: Judging Books

Everyone knows the famous saying 'don't judge a book by its cover' but jacket design can be one of the most important factors in choosing your next bedside book.A Book Is A Story&Some people believe t...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:51:00 GMT

Talking Point: Surviving the Edit

So, you've got a book deal? Well done! Hopefully you'll have an easier time of it now, just waiting for the book to hit the shelves. Then again, you might have to stand aside and watch as an editor te...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:53:00 GMT

Talking Point: Out Of Love With Love

An odd thing; bodice-rippers, fantasies, erotic sagas and sexual memoirs are cavorting on the shelves of bookshops across the country, but traditional love stories, the ones with real romance and emot...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:39:00 GMT