Christian Writers' Market Guide 2007: The Essential Reference Tool for the Christian Writer [Paperback]

Sally Stuart (Author)

Book Description

Series: Christian Writer's Market Guide | Publication Date: January 16, 2007

Stuart's indispensable resource for up-and-coming authors sets the standard for up-to-date industry data. Lists over 1,200 markets (with contact information, pay rates, and submission guidelines) for

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About the Author

Sally E. Stuart is the author of thirty-four books and has sold more than one thousand articles and columns. Her long-term involvement with the Christian Writers’ Market Guide as well as her marketing columns for the Christian Communicator, Oregon Christian Writers, and The Advanced Christian Writer, make her a sought-after speaker and a leading authority on Christian markets and the business of writing. Stuart is the mother of three and grandmother of eight.

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The Resource Guide to Getting Published

A unique guide to the Christian publishing industry, the Christian Writers’ Market Guide 2007 offers the ideas, resources, and contact information you need to captivate the attention of your future publisher.

For more than twenty years, the Christian Writers’ Market Guide has offered indispensable help to Christian writers. For the first time, this valuable resource comes with a CD-ROM of the full text is included so you can search with ease for topics, publishers, and other specific names. The 2007 edition also includes up-to-date listings of more than 1,200 markets for books, articles, stories, poetry, and greeting cards, including information on forty new book publishers, eighty-three new periodicals, and thirty-four new literary agents. Perfect for writers in every phase, this is the resource to get noticed–and get published.

“An indispensable tool. The reference you have to buy.”
—Writers’ Journal

“Essential for anyone seeking to be published in the Christian community.”
—The Midwest Book Review

“Stands out from the rest with its wealth of information and helpful hints.”
—Book Reviews for Church Librarians

“The single most valuable tool for those who wish to get published.”
—CLASS Communiqué

Completely updated and revised * 1203 markets for the written word * 711 periodicals * 354 book publishers * 242 poetry markets * 138 card and specialty markets * 26 e-book publishers * 126 literary agents * 247 photography markets * 105 foreign markets * 95 newspapers * 29 print-on-demand publishers * Writers’ conferences and groups * Pay rates and submission guidelines * More resources and tools for all types of writing and related topics

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: WaterBrook Press (January 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400071259
• ISBN-13: 978-1400071258
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,208,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Update to Annual Market Guide, January 18, 2007

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This review is from: Christian Writers' Market Guide 2007: The Essential Reference Tool for the Christian Writer (Paperback)

The "Christian Writers' Market Guide" is still the reference book every Christian writer needs. It should be a gimmee purchase by all writers within a Christian focus. Buy this year's edition. Buy next year's edition. Plan on the following year as well.

This year is especially important because of the CD inclusion.

First and foremost, this edition comes with a CD. This is a big deal because previous editions missed this, depite that its secular sister book, "Writer's Market" by Writer's Digest, has had a digital version for years (this year's edition is online). On the CD, you'll find 1,000+ publications. Unlike WM, the price for the book and digital version is kept reasonable.

* 1,185 markets. Pick a Christian denomination (Catholic and Protestant), and their publication is likely listed. While this year has slightly fewer than last year, the value is in that these are updated. Many smaller and denominational publishers move and/or close.

* 695 periodicals, 355 book publishers. Think of how many you are aware of? "Christianity Today," "New Man," "Decision" are probably at the top of your mind for periodicals. Tyndale (famous for "Left Behind" and "The Living Bible," as well as the calligraphy of Tim Botts), NavPress, InterVarsity Press (the publishing arm of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship) are probably among the book publishers you know. Maybe you know a few more. Here, you'll discover how vast the Christian publishing world is.

Literary agents, contests, advice for various markets, editorial services, market analysis, specialty markets (like greeting cards) all have sections. If you are a photographer, you'll find 321 markets.

Stuart's market analysis can help new writers figure out the religious publishing mileau and improve how they target their writing.

If you are looking to connect with other writers, you'll be happy to find the lists of writers' groups and clubs, and for conferences and workshops. A key group is the Evangelical Press Association, but there are smaller ones geared for denominations and market.

The structure is similar to previous editions, but, as always, the current year provides the most accurate data.

Each publication starts with symbols indicating if it is new, if the data is confirmed, and if they pay. There's the title, the contact info including a URL, an editor's name, a brief description, the page count and circulation number, the subscription cost, percentage freelanced, submission preference, payment style, and general content needs.

You can see how any writer aiming for the Christian market at large would find this an indispensable volume. It fills in the gaps left open by the very useful "Writer's Digest" market guides, and provides the required tools for connecting writer and publisher.

I fully recommend the "Christian Writers' Market Guide," as it remains the best (and only) option for any Christian writer. If you buy it only once every few years, this edition, thanks to the CD, is worth dropping down a few bucks.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, June 7, 2007

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Brian J. Farrar "Pastor-Bri" (Bullhead City, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christian Writers' Market Guide 2007: The Essential Reference Tool for the Christian Writer (Paperback)

This is a very thorough resource and I would recommend it to any aspiring writer. Get to know the terms, abbreviations, and layout to make the most of this guide.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Resource for Western Christian Writers, May 7, 2007

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This review is from: Christian Writers' Market Guide 2007: The Essential Reference Tool for the Christian Writer (Paperback)

This is a great resource for protestant/evangelical writers, but was quite lacking in Eastern Orthodox publications and advice for Orthodox writers. Other than that, it's certainly a valuable resource for helping getting your books, articles, etc. published.