The Only Book on the Market Expressly for Fiction Writers Looking to Publish Their Work *Features 1350 market listings exclusively for fiction writers *Includes a new section on Graphic Novel and Comic markets *Highlights genre opportunities for writers
For twenty-six years, 2007 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market has been the only resource of its kind for fiction writers. Perfect for anyone writing novels and stories--whether romance or literary, horror or graphic novels--this packed resource also features how-to articles on the craft of fiction and the business of getting published, as well as new interviews with Bret Lott, Judy Budnitz, Aimee Bender, Mark Childress, Sonny Brewer, and more.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Very Helpful:
Received this as a present and loved it. Very helpful articles as well as advice, such as sample query letters, interviews with writers, editors, and agents. Of course, it also has a list of presses, agents, and magazines, with a glossary in the back if you want to search for presses, agents and magazines interested in certain genres or categories (e.g. lesbian and gay, multicultural, etc.) Definitely a keeper for at least a few more years, but if you're using an older edition you might want to check... more info
Just Google:
This book takes people's money and uses up trees. Just use the Internet and you'll get a lot more information, and for free. People in the publishing industry--editors and agents--move around like gophers, popping up here and there on a regular basis. No book is going to be reliable, and a book made up of sloppily acquired information is going to be worse than no book at all, because you'll think it's right. Even the Internet sources can steer a writer to obsolete information, but at least you have numerous... more info
Good reference for fiction writers:
If you're a fiction writer, you'll find all sorts of useful information in this book. Especially if you're relatively new to the scene and not an experienced insider. The first 150 pages consist of interviews and articles about writing, some of which were not of interest to me. But these pieces covered many topics and included materials for literary writers and genre writers too. The Resources section at the back of the book included a highly useful glossary of genres, in case you're one of the many... more info
More Helpful Information:
I checked this book out of my local library -- I've not used this particular edtion of these books put out by Writer's Digest. They aren't repetitive though. Each has a specific focus. I'm beginning to think I like these annuals as much for the insightful, encouraging and informative articles that they always contain, as for the listing information! I don't have a writer's group that I belong to, so reading these articles is uplifting. I enjoy reading the thoughts and insights of people for whom the writing... more info
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