American Directory Of Writer S Guidelines

Perhaps the best-kept secret in the publishing industry is that many publishers--both periodical publishers and book publishers--make available writer's guidelines to assist would-be contributors. Written by the staff at each publishing house, these guidelines help writers target their submissions to the exact needs of the individual publisher. ""The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines"" is a compilation of the actual writer's guidelines for more than 1,700 publishers. A one-of-a-kind source to browse for article, short story, poetry and book ideas.

Perhaps the best-kept secret in the publishing industry is that many publishers--both periodical publishers and book publishers--make available writer's guidelines to assist would-be contributions. Written by the staff at each publishing house, these guidelines help writers target their submissions to the exact needs of the individual publisher. The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines is a compilation of the actual writer's guidelines for more than 1,600 publishers. A one-of-a-kind source to browse for article, short story, poetry and book ideas.

A thorough guide for freelance writers providing the publication requirements and complete contact information for hundreds of American magazine editors and book publishers. Entries are unedited self-descriptions written by both publications and publishing houses. Includes numerous suggestions for improving your submissions. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Perhaps the best-kept secret in the publishing industry is that many publishers both periodical publishers and book publishers make available writer's guidelines to assist would-be contributors. Written by the staff at each publishing house, these guidelines help writers target their submissions to the exact needs of the individual publisher. The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines is a compilation of the actual writer's guidelines for more than 1,500 publishers. A one-of-a-kind source to browse for article, short story, poetry and book ideas.

... an invaluable reference tool for any writer. -- Frances Halpern, Columnist, Los Angeles Times and Co-host of NPR's Beyond Words Literary Talk-Show...destined to take its rightful place on every serious writer's bookshelf, alongside her Webster's Dictionary and Roget's Thesaurus. -- Georgia Hughes, Acquisitions Editor, Prima PublishingAt last! A reference book that spells out for a writer exactly what magazine and book editors need -- in the editor's own words.This compilation of over 450 periodical and book publishers' guidelines is a one-of-a-kind source to browse for article, short story, poetry and book ideas and markets.Includes guidelines from Good Housekeeping, Field & Stream, McCall's, Playgirl, Ranger Rick, Seventeen, Entrepreneur, The Nation, Parade, Avon Books, Simon & Schuster and scores of others.The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines will save weeks of waiting to get SASEs back and pay for itself in stamps alone!

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Resource. THE DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN POETS & FICTION WRITERS is a required resource for any arts or presenting organization looking for literary readers, as well as for all publishers seeking to solicit work from the best American writers. In additon, writers can use the book to find the right writing mentor and connect with other writers. "When I directed my first arts program, [the Directory] delivered the addresses and phone numbers of writers I loved, but couldn't find. How many writers and audiences are robbed without the information between these covers?"--Cornelius Eady, co-founder and co-director, Cave Canem and author of Brutal Imagination.