Manuscript Market Guide

A well-illustrated, easy-to-follow guide to all types of manuscript format preparation and presentation.

Excerpt from Five Hundred Places to Sell Manuscripts: A Manual Designed for the Guidance of Writers in Disposing of Their Work In preparing for the Writers of America the fourth edition of this guide, very much more general information has been included than was the case in the former editions. This work was first issued in 1894, and was at once recognized by writers and the press generally as the most complete and authentic guide to the manuscript market that had ever been attempted. Our purpose of affording a complete manual would not be fully accomplished by merely giving a list of the publications which buy literary material. The writer needs more than this; information regarding the classes of work used by each, together with information regarding the general or maximum length of stories, and the individual characteristics of the publications. The compiler has enjoyed excellent facilities for obtaining exact information regarding the needs of all publications. Much of such information has been obtained through personal correspondence, and the result secured by the writing of more than a thousand letters is now placed before our readers. Aside from possessing the knowledge regarding the various periodicals, and the ability to collate the information personally, no single individual could procure this information for himself without a direct expenditure of more than fifty times the cost of this volume. Many suggestions occur to us - the outgrowth of personal experience as a contributor to a very large number of publications, as well as from the experience gained by years of service at the editorial desk - which will be of especial value to young writers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Are you ready to turn your writing dreams into a reality? Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer, this comprehensive guide will take you from idea to publication. With practical tips and advice, you'll learn how to craft a compelling manuscript, navigate the publishing process, and market your book for success. From brainstorming to editing to designing your cover, this book is your roadmap to becoming a published author. Get ready to share your story with the world!

The essential guide for freelance writers, now completely updated and revised. The Canadian Writer's Market is the authority on who publishes what and how best to bring your work to their attention. It offers practical advice on everything from manuscript preparation to copyright law, from information on pay rates to writers' workshops. This useful guide also includes comprehensive and up-to-date listings for: consumer magazines; literary and scholarly journals; trade, business, and professional publications; daily newspapers; book publishers; literary agents; awards, competitions, and grants; writers' organizations and support agencies; writers' workshops, courses, and retreats.

Manuscripts, Market and the Transition to Print in Late Medieval Brittany surveys the production and marketing of non-monastic manuscripts and printed books over 150 years in late medieval Brittany, from the accession of the Montfort family to the ducal crown in 1364 to the duchy's formal assimilation by France in 1532. Brittany, as elsewhere, experienced the shift of manuscript production from monasteries to lay scriptoria and from rural settings to urban centers, as the motivation for copying the word in ink on parchment evolved from divine meditation to personal profit. Through her analysis of the physical aspects of Breton manuscripts and books, parchment and paper, textual layouts, scripts and typography, illumination and illustration, Diane Booton exposes previously unexplored connections between the tangible cultural artifacts and the society that produced, acquired and valued them. Innovatively, Booton's discussion incorporates archival research into the prices, wages and commissions associated with the manufacture of the works under discussion to shed new light on their economic and personal value.

Identifies approximately one thousand markets for Christian writers, including book publishers and periodicals, each with contact information and submission guidelines, and includes listings of literary agents, poetry, greeting card, music, and photography markets, and contests.