2003 Writer's Market

by Brogan, Kathryn Struckel; Brewer, Robert Lee

• ISBN13: 9781582971254
• ISBN10: 1582971250
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-01
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books

Summary

Now writers can access the most current market information available, every day, at any time. Writer's Market Online provides all the benefits of Writer's Market plus a year long subscription to our extraordinary Internet site-an amazing resource that includes:- An online entry for every listing in Writer's Market- Hundreds of bonus markets, including newspapers and online publications- Continual updates of all entries-never again will submissions or correspondence be returned due to old, out-of-date contact information- Customized search capabilities by keyword, market type, pay scale and more- Full text of publishers' writers' guidelines- the Writer's Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition- Manuscript submission tracker- Query letter templates- Message boards, job opportunity listings and more!

Table of Contents

From the Editor	p. 1
Writer's Market Feedback Form	p. 2
Using Your Writer's Market to Sell Your Writing	p. 3
Important Listing Information	p. 5
Getting Published
Before Your First Sale	p. 7
Develop your ideas, then target the markets	p. 8
Query and cover letters	p. 8
Nonfiction book proposals	p. 10
A word about agents	p. 10
Professionalism and courtesy	p. 11
Manuscript format	p. 11
Estimating word count	p. 12
Photographs and slides	p. 12
Photocopies	p. 13
Mailing submissions	p. 13
Recording submissions	p. 15
The Magazines Most Open To New Writers	p. 16
Strategies for Starting Your Online-Writing Career	p. 18
Query Letter Clinic	p. 21
The Four R's of Freelancing: Refocus, Rework, Rewrite, and Recycle	p. 32
Insider Tips for Tapping Online Markets	p. 34
Personal Views
Columnist Adair Lara Stresses Honesty, Humor	p. 36
Novelist Karen Joy Fowler Blurs the Lines Between Genre and Literary Writing	p. 39
Joy Johannessen Offers Tips on Working with Freelance Editon	p. 42
Expert Advice
The Best Expert Advice from WritersMarket.com	p. 45
Writing for TV: Sandy Siegel Tells Her Own Tales from the Script	p. 46
The Effects of Anthrax on Writers' Submissions	p. 49
Handling Rejection Plays an Important Role in the Writing Process	p. 52
Ask the Editor: How Do I Get My Fiction Published?	p. 55
10 Ways to Effectively Promote Your Writing Through Your Website	p. 58
The Business of Writing
Minding the Details	p. 61
Contracts and agreements	p. 61
Rights and the writer	p. 62
Selling subsidiary rights	p. 63
Copyright	p. 64
Finances and taxes	p. 65
Sell Serial Rights, Make Money	p. 67
Pitching Sidebars, Shorts, & Quizzes	p. 69
Publishers and Their Imprints	p. 72
Literary Agents
Literary Agents	p. 77
Literary Agents Subject Index
Fiction	p. 103
Nonfiction	p. 105
Scripts	p. 108
The Markets
Book Publishers	p. 110
Canadian & International Book Publishers	p. 324
Small Presses	p. 349
Book Producers	p. 364
Consumer Magazines	p. 368
Animal	p. 370
Art & Architecture	p. 377
Associations	p. 383
Astrology, Metaphysical & New Age	p. 388
Automotive & Motorcycle	p. 390
Aviation	p. 395
Business & Finance	p. 398
Career, College & Alumni	p. 406
Child Care & Parental Guidance	p. 411
Comic Books	p. 421
Consumer Service & Business Opportunity	p. 421
Contemporary Culture	p. 422
Detective & Crime	p. 427
Disabilities	p. 427
Entertainment	p. 429
Ethnic & Minority	p. 434
Food & Drink	p. 441
Games & Puzzles	p. 444
Gay & Lesbian Interest	p. 445
General Interest	p. 449
Health & Fitness	p. 460
History	p. 466
Hobby & Craft	p. 473
Home & Garden	p. 492
Humor	p. 503
Inflight	p. 504
Juvenile	p. 507
Literary & "Little"	p. 520
Men's	p. 549
Military	p. 552
Music	p. 556
Mystery	p. 559
Nature, Conservation & Ecology	p. 560
Personal Computers	p. 569
Photography	p. 570
Politics & World Affairs	p. 572
Psychology & Self-Improvement	p. 576
Regional	p. 578
Relationships	p. 624
Religious	p. 625
Retirement	p. 653
Romance & Confession	p. 655
Rural	p. 656
Science	p. 659
Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror	p. 661
Sex	p. 665
Sports	p. 668
Archery & Bowhunting
Basketball
Bicycling
Boating
Gambling
General Interest
Golf
Guns
Hiking & Backpacking
Hockey
Horse Racing
Hunting & Fishing
Martial Arts
Miscellaneous
Motor Sports
Olympics
Running
Skiing & Snow Sports
Soccer
Water Sports
Teen & Young Adult	p. 707
Travel, Camping & Trailer	p. 713
Women's	p. 727
Trade, Technical & Professional Journals	p. 736
Advertising, Marketing & PR	p. 737
Art, Design & Collectibles	p. 739
Auto & Truck	p. 741
Aviation & Space	p. 745
Beauty & Salon	p. 747
Beverages & Bottling	p. 750
Book & Bookstore	p. 751
Brick, Glass & Ceramics	p. 752
Building Interiors	p. 753
Business Management	p. 754
Church Administration & Ministry	p. 762
Clothing	p. 767
Confectionary & Snack Foods	p. 767
Construction & Contracting	p. 768
Drugs, Healthcare & Medical Products	p. 772
Education & Counseling	p. 772
Electronics & Communication	p. 777
Energy & Utilities	p. 778
Engineering & Technology	p. 779
Entertainment & the Arts	p. 781
Farm	p. 785
Agricultural Equipment
Crops & Soil Management
Dairy Farming
Livestock
Management
Regional
Finance	p. 792
Fishing	p. 796
Florists, Nurseries & Landscapers	p. 796
Government & Public Service	p. 798
Groceries & Food Products	p. 802
Home Furnishings & Household Goods	p. 804
Hospitals, Nursing & Nursing Homes	p. 805
Hotels, Motels, Clubs, Resorts & Restaurants	p. 808
Industrial Operations	p. 811
Information Systems	p. 813
Insurance	p. 815
Jewelry	p. 815
Journalism & Writing	p. 817
Law	p. 823
Lumber	p. 826
Machinery & Metal	p. 827
Maintenance & Safety	p. 830
Management & Supervision	p. 832
Marine & Maritime Industries	p. 833
Medical	p. 834
Music	p. 839
Office Environment & Equipment	p. 839
Paper	p. 840
Pets	p. 841
Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration	p. 841
Printing	p. 842
Professional Photography	p. 843
Real Estate	p. 844
Resources & Waste Reduction	p. 846
Selling & Merchandising	p. 848
Sport Trade	p. 852
Stone, Quarry & Mining	p. 855
Toy, Novelty & Hobby	p. 857
Transportation	p. 858
Travel	p. 858
Veterinary	p. 860
Scriptwriting	p. 861
Business & Educational Writing	p. 862
Playwriting	p. 864
Screenwriting	p. 891
Syndicates	p. 902
Greeting Cards & Gift Ideas	p. 910
Contests & Awards	p. 917
General	p. 918
Nonfiction	p. 921
Fiction	p. 930
Poetry	p. 938
Playwriting & Scriptwriting	p. 952
Journalism	p. 963
Writing for Children & Young Adults	p. 966
Translation	p. 968
Multiple Writing Areas	p. 969
Arts Councils & Foundations	p. 977
Resources
Publications	p. 981
Websites	p. 983
Organizations	p. 988
Glossary	p. 990
Book Publishers Subject Index	p. 997
Fiction	p. 997
Nonfiction	p. 1009
General Index	p. 1072
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