The Writer's Handbook: 1994

by Barry Turner (Editor), Barry Turner (Editor)

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  Paperback
  1993

  $4.23

  Now in it's seventh edition, this book has nearly 5000 entries and is fast becoming indispensable to authors and all involved in the business of writing. It includes information on every kind of market including publishers, packagers, magazines, newspapers, poetry outlets, TV, radio, and video companies. It also has information on prizes, courses, professional associations, libraries, literary societies and bursaries. Articles for this year include: a review of 1993, self-publishing, the use of new technology, advice to the first time writer, copyright, PLR, minimum terms agreement, and tax and the writer.

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  2001

  $4.23

  A complete reference for writers, journalists, publishers, editors, screenwriters and broadcasters. In its 15th year, this edition of the Writer's Handbook contains over 5500 entries covering every area of creative writing. Key sections include book and magazine publishing, enlarged UK and US agents sections, newspapers, screenwriting, TV and radio, theatre, film and video, and poetry, alongside practical information about taxation, copyright, grants, bursaries, writers groups and much more. Special features for this edition include Melvyn Bragg on the new National Academy of Writing, David Hooper on Libel, Maureen Waller on the first year as a writer, the bestseller market, how to sell poetry, the Arts Council's guide to creative writing, and the most useful websites for writers.