Writer's Market 100th Edition: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published

by The Writer's Digest, Robert Lee Brewer (Editor)

The most trusted guide to getting published, fully revised and updatedWant to get published and paid for your writing? Let Writer's Market, 100th edition guide you through the process. It's the ultimate reference with thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents—as well as new playwriting and screenwriting sections, along with contact and submission information. Beyond the listings, you'll find articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing. Discover 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing, how to develop an author brand, and overlooked funds for writers. This 100th edition also includes the ever-popular pay-rate chart and book publisher subject index.You'll gain access  Thousands of updated listings for book publishers, magazines, contests, and literary agentsArticles devoted to the business and promotion of writingA newly revised "How Much Should I Charge?" pay rate chartSample query letters for fiction and nonfictionLists of professional writing organizations  

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Reference

909 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2021

Reviews

[Darcy Nybo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to love this book, mostly because it had an online searchable database. Not anymore, which makes finding things tedious. Still a great reference manual for query letters etc., but now with the internet being what it is, it's easier to just google it.

[Mary Chrapliwy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As usual this edition has some very useful articles in the front; I found some information in the articles important enough to make notes, and the query letter examples were priceless. However, that said, this is a very generally, lengthy guide for both freelance non-fiction work, all the way through fiction. The literary agents section does not list all of the agents available (there is a separate guide for that with 600 agents listed). I am a fiction writer and found this book of somewhat limited scope for fiction writing. This book does have a comprehensive list of publishers, but most fiction writers will want to start with going through an agent. I will likely shell out a few more books for the literary agent's division of this book, or shell out the cash for the online version of Writer's Market.

[Bill Coffin · Rating 2 out of 5]

While it gets points for its efforts to cover an awful lot of ground, the numerous errors in its various listings really make this a questionable resource. Apart from listings that are out of alphabetical order, many of them are listed as serving markets which they do not actually serve. There is also the matter of how a written resource is likely to fall out of date in our increasingly online world, which is somewhat unavoidable, but the deeper one gets into this, the more one realizes that the more reliable the information here, the more likely the source is itself so old as to be out of step with the rest of the industry. I bought this just to dot an I and cross a T in my agent and publisher search and unfortunately, the ROI on the book just isn't terrific.

[Leonard Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Writers Market 100th Edition: A Century's Guide for Writers - Brief Review

The 100th edition of "Writers Market" is a landmark resource, offering an expansive list of publishing opportunities, alongside insightful articles and interviews. This edition excels in addressing modern writing challenges, especially in digital publishing and marketing. It’s not just a directory; it's a comprehensive guide, providing practical advice on approaching publishers and crafting queries. With a century's worth of wisdom, this edition stands as an essential tool for writers navigating the complex world of publishing today. Its celebration of writing’s evolution and its role as a mentor for writers solidify its status as an invaluable resource in the literary world.

[Alfred ONeill]

It was a bit dated and felt clunky as far as content and flow go. The Agents up front who were open to submissions were all looking for similar books and were kind of atonal and useless. The Query letter examples -- having taken several classes from agents -- were flaccid. A strong website with paid log-in would have been a great complementary asset. I had both paper and Kindle, and the Kindle made it easier to navigate and click for resources. Overall, it was very helpful.

[Selena · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was great, though a bit difficult to get through. The problem is the industry with all its gatekeeping especially for first-time and disabled authors that prevents us from being published.

[Laura Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic guide into the publishing world. Would recommend to any writers seeking publication either traditionally or the self-publishing route.

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need all the help I can get

[Guillermo Chinni · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the basics in one book.

[Donna Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a reference book and is very helpful for writers. Lots of good information.