Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2016

Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2016

by RachelJoyce (Foreword), Alysoun Owen (Editor)

Synopsis

Foreword by Rachel Joyce The annual edition of the best-selling guide to all aspects of the media and how to write and get published, the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is now in its 109th edition. Acknowledged by the publishing industry, authors and would-be writers as the indispensable companion to navigating the world of publishing. The 80+ articles provide inspirational and how-to guidance on writing for newspapers, magazines, scripts for film, radio and TV; advice on writing and submitting plays, poetry, non-fiction and fiction of all genres - from fantasy to thrillers to romance; how to contact publishers and agents; managing finances as a writer; negotiating legal issues, such as copyright; understanding the editing process; self-publishing and conventional routes; digital and print. NEW articles in the 2016 edition include: Alison Weir Historical fiction Ben Schott On writing Rose Prince Writing about food Sara Wheeler Travel Writing Danny Hahn Literary translation Nick Spalding Being a hybrid author Mel Sherratt Successful self-publishing Mike Poulton Adapting works for the stage Julia Copus Being a published poet and pieces on: Writing theatre reviews, Graphic novels, Getting poetry published, Literary festivals, Greetings cards Every one of over 4,500 listings of who to contact, where and for which disciplines across the media, are reviewed and most updated, with new listings added every year. The combination of up-to-date listings information and expert advice, make the Yearbook a topical and reliable resource; the perfect gift for every writer every year.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 816
Edition: 2016 ed.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Yearbooks
Published: 01 Jan 2015

ISBN 10: 1472907078
ISBN 13: 9781472907073
Book Overview: Foreword to this edition by Rachel Joyce, author of the international bestseller The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. 'the Writers' Bible' Susan Hill, from the foreword to the 2015 edition

Media Reviews
The one and only, indispensable guide to the world of writing * William Boyd *
As an aspiring author, the best thing you can buy is the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook . . . It's the key if you want to get published. * Samantha Shannon *
Everything you need to know about the business of being a writer * Lawrence Norfolk *
The wealth of information . . . is staggering * The Times *
Essential reading . . . the A-Z of how to survive in publishing * Kate Mosse *
A must for established and aspiring authors * The Society of Authors *