1980 Writer's Market: Where to Sell What You Write

by William Brohaugh (Editor)

Some writers take their ideas to the typewriter. But smart writers take their ideas to Writer's Market first. If you want to sell what you write, you get detailed information before you take to your typewriter on thousands of buyers for your work. The 1980 Writer's Market lists over 4,500 places where you can sell every kind of writing , articles, novels, short stories, plays, gags, greeting card verse, TV, radio and audiovisual scripts, non-fiction books, photos and fillers. It tells you the name and addresses of editors, how much they are paying, what their editorial needs are and how you can meet them. And if you’re just getting started many listings include tips on how to break into particular markets. If you're looking for articles on how to sell, that’s in Writer’s Market, too! Articles written by experts tell you what you need to know to be a successful freelance writer. You’ll get tips on how to submit your work to get an editor's attention; the do's and don’ts of freelancing; other ways to sell your writing and how to decide where the money is; and answers to the most asked questions about copyright.

901 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979