Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2010 2010 - Writers' and Artists'

Synopsis

The bestselling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 103rd edition. With a foreword by Julie Myerson and Notes from Richard and Judy. With new articles on the latest publishing trends: * US Google settlement - Mark Le Fanu, Society of Authors * Print on Demand: keeping books alive - David Taylor, Lightning Source * How to write a synopsis - Rebecca Swift, The Literary Consultancy * How literary agencies work: small can be beautiful - Catherine Clarke, Felicity Bryan Agency * Marketing yourself online: make some noise! - Mathew Riley, Lateral * Writing features for newspapers and magazines - Merope Mills, Guardian Weekend * Creative writing courses - Alison Baverstock, Kingston University Contains information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript, e-publishing, prizes and awards. 'Essential reading ...the A-Z of how to survive in publishing' - Kate Mosse 'Even established writers can feel as though they're climbing a mountain. Think of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook as your sherpa' - Ian Rankin 'Full of useful stuff. It answered my every question' - JK Rowling