Writer's Market UK [Paperback]

Caroline Taggart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 25, 2008

"Writer's Market UK" is the single most comprehensive resource for all writers - whether you are doing a writing course, dreaming of being published, about to be published, or have already been published. It features easy-to-use format and tabbed pages so you can quickly locate the exact information you need. It includes: fresh and up-to-date information. It includes feature articles written by some of the industry's most experienced writers and insiders, including Simon Hoggart, Marion McGilvary, Elizabeth Gray, Philip Gross and Simon Brett. It contains detailed submission guidelines, handy tips on how to approach publishers, and unlimited access to unique website for writers and publishers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book covers everything from finding an agent and submitting your manuscript, to handling royalties and writing for the web. --Writer's Forum --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Caroline Taggart has over 25 years' experience in the publishing industry. During that time she has worked as a freelance editor with numerous high-profile authors and some lesser-known writers. Her clients include the BBC, HarperCollins and Kyle Caithie. She has written a number of books, and has also appeared on several BBC radio shows. She lives in London.

Product Details

• Paperback: 976 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Ltd; Revised edition (April 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715329359
• ISBN-13: 978-0715329351
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,777,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book of writing for the UK market in various formats, November 12, 2010

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This review is from: Writer's Market UK (Paperback)

The Writer's Market UK (2009 edition) is the second "Writer's Market" I have read. It is just as big as the 2008 edition and weighs in at 1.5kg with 976 pages. The book includes Where and How to Sell what you Write and is fully revised with updated listings. This edition is edited by Caroline Taggart.

The book begins with many interesting short articles including writing for the radio, writing for the web, publishing a work of non-fiction, the publishing house, the publishing process, contracts and legal issues and many others which are from 3-4 pages in length.

The directory listings is very large and is split into numerous categories: Directory Listings of various UK, Irish and European publishers, music publishers, and UK and Irish national and local newspapers. Broadcasts begin with the departments within the BBC and then flow into UK and Irish TV companies, Commercial Regional and National TV, local radio and producers and production companies. Within these listing are all the contact details you need - Tel., email, who to contact etc. and how to approach them, type of submissions / proposals / queries.

Other sections includes Theatre, Agencies, Consultancies, Organisation, Groups and Clubs, Resources, education, Competition and Prizes, Festival and Conferences, finalising in an index of 20 pages. This book is comprehensive, though not exhaustive and is a very useful resource of so much writing related information in one place. The book is east to read or flick through and is laid out well. A hearty book which is a good addition to any writer or would-be writer to point you in the direction to go, or where not to go in relation to any publisher, broadcaster with tips along the way.

Great book of writing for the UK market in various formats