Writer's Handbook (Writer's Handbooks (MacMillan)) [Paperback]

Bobby Turner (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0333908112 | ISBN-13: 978-0333908112 | Publication Date: September 2002 | Edition: Revised

"The Writer's Handbook 2003" has been completely revised, updated and enlarged. It contains over 5500 entries covering every area of creative writing. In addition to the key areas of UK and US book publishers and agents, magazines, screenwriting, TV and radio, theatre, film and video, and poetry, new features for the 2003 edition include: an enlarged and extended US section, plys special feature on how to crack the American market; e-books and the future of hard print; how to get into travel writing; how newspaper serializations work; diary of an aspirint writer, Part 2; Peter Finch on poetry; and Gareth Shannon on contracts.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Turner, who serializes books for the Times of London and edits the magazine Country, is serving as editor of this reference for the 16th time. As in previous editions, the more than 6000 entries cover most aspects of the writing life, with sections on magazines, newspapers, screenwriting, book publishing, television, radio, film, video, theater, and poetry. "Websites at a Glance" and "Literary Societies" are particularly helpful chapters for the beginning writer, and coverage of the practicalities of a writing career-agents, copyrights, writers' contests, festivals, grants, and taxation-includes a useful checklist. Other chapters range from travel to literary criticism, and Turner has wisely brought together experts in the fields of law and taxes to contribute the chapters on business issues. While the book deals with markets in both the United States and the United Kingdom, the latter is given more emphasis, and therein lies the problem with purchasing this book: most novice writers need a more Americanized approach to literary markets. Recommended only as need arises.
Pam Kingsbury, Florence, AL
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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'This is the book no writer should be without' The Times

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Product Details

• Paperback: 863 pages
• Publisher: MacMillan Publisher Ltd.; Revised edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333908112
• ISBN-13: 978-0333908112
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.9 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,179,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars VALUABLE FOR BOTH ASPIRING AND ESTABLISHED AUTHORS, March 28, 2003

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This review is from: Writer's Handbook (Writer's Handbooks (MacMillan)) (Paperback)

"The Writer's Handbook 2003" is an informative book, which both new and established authors would benefit from. Regardless of its 2003 (annual) date, its information is much more durable than a year.
In addition to information on publishers and their respective specialties, the contents of this handbook embraced all aspect of writing, including: poetry, audio books, e-books, newspapers and magazines. It also advises newcomers on how to expand their scope: with the view of becoming more versatile writers.
This book appeals to both aspiring and established authors. It will particularly be of great value to those who are looking forward to publishing their works in Europe. But, I must add that anyone who already has a copy of 2000, 2001, or 2002 issue need not purchase this one. There is only a minor addition in this 2003 edition, when compared to the issues of the last three years.