Christian Writers' Market Guide 2005: The Reference Tool for the Christian Writer (Paperback)

~ Sally Stuart (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Twenty Years of Equipping Christian Writers.

Countless books can help you hone your writing skills, but The Christian Writers’ Market Guide is the one reference tool that helps you get what you write into the hands of the industry’s top publishers and marketers. The most up-to-date marketing resource for Christian writer–and the only one written exclusively for this specialized market–the twentieth edition of this reference guide includes information on agents, editors, publisher guidelines, specialty markets, and more.

Whether you are a beginning or advanced writer, full-time freelancer, agent, editor, publisher, publicist, instructor, or student, The Christian Writers’ Market Guide 2005 is your best link to new or expanded publishing success.

“An indispensable tool. For all you writers on Christian topics, this is the reference you have to buy.”
–Writers’ Journal

“An essential reference for anyone seeking to be published in the Christian community.”
–The Midwest Book Review

“Stuart’s guide 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 their writing published.”
–CLASS Communiqué

From the Inside Flap

Twenty Years of Equipping Christian Writers.

Countless books can help you hone your writing skills, but The Christian Writers' Market Guide is the one reference tool that helps you get what you write into the hands of the industry's top publishers and marketers. The most up-to-date marketing resource for Christian writer–and the only one written exclusively for this specialized market–the twentieth edition of this reference guide includes information on agents, editors, publisher guidelines, specialty markets, and more.

Whether you are a beginning or advanced writer, full-time freelancer, agent, editor, publisher, publicist, instructor, or student, The Christian Writers' Market Guide 2005 is your best link to new or expanded publishing success.

"An indispensable tool. For all you writers on Christian topics, this is the reference you have to buy."
–Writers' Journal

"An essential reference for anyone seeking to be published in the Christian community."
–The Midwest Book Review

"Stuart's guide 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 their writing published."
–CLASS Communiqué

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Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Shaw Books (January 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877882002
• ISBN-13: 978-0877882008
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #869,514 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for any Writer, June 1, 2005

By	Penny A. Zeller, Christian Author and Speaker (USA) - See all my reviews

My aunt bought this book for me as a gift and I have used it almost daily in my profession. The book is organized well and has listings of publications and publishers that are not found in other guides. It is easy to read and includes a wealth of information including pay rate, tips, and special needs. At the back of the book, it also includes workshops and conference listings. A must have for any writer!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1,100+ Markets, Sensibly Organized, Cross-referenced, March 29, 2005

By	A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What is your... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

The "Christian Writers' Market Guide" is still the reference book every Christian writer needs. Consider this a gimmee. Buy this year's edition. Buy next year's edition. Plan on the following year as well.

What you need to know about this edition:

* 1,180 markets. Pick a Christian denomination (Catholic and Protestant), and their publication is likely listed.

* Almost 700 periodicals, over 350 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, NavPress, InterVarsity Press 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 analyses, specialty markets (like greeting cards) all have sections.

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.

Missing but I hope soon changing, is a purely digital version. Searching through a book to find, for example, what periodicals pay for poetry, can be frustrating when I know a sensible CD version would allow me a complete list within seconds.

Weak also are listings for foreign markets, but this may as much a fault of the publisher as the guide's editor, or may be due to the limited number of international Christian publications.

Add up the above, and you will 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 option for any Christian writer.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great job, Sally, July 25, 2005

By	dlvaughn (Spokane Wa) - See all my reviews

This book is a great and plentiful resource for any serious Christian writer. It leaves absolutely nothing undone. Kudos to the author. Incidentally, she actually does answer emails and is very willing to help with her many other publications as well as her expertise. She is very approachable. Thanks for all the hard work!