Writer's Guide to Magazine Editors and Publishers, 1997-1998: Who They Are! What They Want! And How to Win Them Over! (Writer's Guide)

Editorial Review:

Finally, a book that names names . . . and addresses, phone and fax numbers -- even e-mail addresses! In the Writer's Guide to Magazine Editors and Publishers, aspiring freelance writers will find all the information they need to break into the business.
Author Judy Mandell's exhaustive industry research ensures each magazine entry covers the essential information that writers need. In addition, Mandell includes material that will help writers angle their stories -- the target audience, article interests, and sections of the magazine open to freelancers.Other great facts include circulation, availability, history, average article length, pay scale, and if expenses are covered.
Mandell also shares advice from hundreds of leading magazine editors. Written in both essay and Q&A format, editors offer writers priceless information, answering such questions as:
· What are the keys to breaking into your magazine?
· What are the key elements of a good, professional query?
· Do editors always want clips from new writers?
· Will editors look at completed manuscripts?
· Is it okay to fax or e-mail queries to editors?
· What is the best way to break into publishing in general?
The Writer's Guide to Magazine Editors and Publishers also covers the busines side of publishing, as well as legal aspects such as signing a contract, rights for publishing material on-line, and much more.
About the Author
Judy Mandell is the author of Book Editors Talk to Writers and Magazine Editors Talk to Writers. Her articles appear in Writer's Digest and other major magazines.

A handy volume, indeed, for the freelance journalist. This entry to Prima Publishing's Writer's Guide series gives detailed breakdowns on a slew of periodicals, from New Age to How-To, from Pop Culture to Special Interest, and tells what editors are looking for and how much of their content is written by freelancers. There're also sections on trade magazines, and in the spirit of NAFTA, Canadian publications, too. The volume includes all this, plus e-mail addresses and a glossary.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

A "Wow, I can use it today!" book for Freelancers!

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I found this extremely useful book just last weekend, and it's awesome! The Writers Guide to Magazine Editors and Publishers shows you how to get results fast, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned freelance writer. There are over 300 markets listed, along with writer's guidelines. Each listing includes lots of tips and advice from editors and publishers, often written as an essay.

You'll find helpful articles on contracts, rights, and electronic publishing, as well as the answers to freelancer's... more info

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