The Writer's Handbook 2008

by Barry Turner (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $4.19

  Fully revised and updated, The Writer's Handbook 2008 is an indispensible companion for everyone in the writing profession. Packed with provocative articles, useful advice, key contacts, hints and discussion, this practical and straightforward guide provides full details on the key markets. Here you will find all you need to know about book publishing in the UK and US, agents, newspapers and magazines, screenwriting, TV and radio, film and video, theatre, PR consultancies, poetry, writing courses and circles, festivals, grants and prizes, alongside up-to-date information on taxation, copyright, contracts and much, much more. With two easy-to-use indexes that allow you to search by company or subject, this is a book no established or aspiring writer can afford to be without.

  New features for this edition:

  A guide to the publishing industry and how to get your work published

  Chris Hamilton-Emery on the globalization of poetry

  An expert's guide to good English

  Macmillan New Writing: a bold venture in discovering new talent

  The future of publishing as seen by the top agents

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.25

  This is the an essential reference tool for everyone in the writing industry. With a brand new look and layout, the 22nd edition of this established title is edited by a well known and respected author with extensive experience in the publishing, writing and broadcasting industries. Feature new for 2008 is that it includes: free online access to the companion website and FAQs, a fully searchable directory, and a wealth of information for writers.It is completely revised and updated annually with newly commissioned articles from experts in the industry. It is rigorously checked and well known for its high level of accuracy.Described by The Times as 'the book no writer should be without', the new edition of The Writer's Handbook is the definitive guide for everyone in the writing profession. It also includes free online access to The Writer's Handbook website offering its comprehensive directory and even more resources and advice for writers.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1990

  $6.95