2005 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market (Novel and Short Story Writer's Market) (Paperback)

by Anne Bowling (Editor), Michael Schweer (Editor)

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Product Description
For nearly 25 years, Novel & Short Story Writer's Market has been the only resource of its kind exclusively for fiction writers--no other resource provides as many listings devoted specifically to the craft of story. Each entry details what editors are looking for, how much they pay, how soon they respond and how to get in touch with them.

Inside, you'll find:

*2000 completely updated listings, including magazines, book publishers, literary agents, contests and literary journals, plus 350 listings new to this edition

*Expert advice from a spectrum of fiction writers, including Margaret Atwood, horror writer Douglass Clegg, romance writer Debbie Macomber, mystery writer T. Jefferson Parker, and more

*Helpful resources listing conferences, workshops, and writing programs

Any writer writing any kind of fiction needs this essential resource.

About the Author
Anne Bowling has served as editor of Novel & Short Story Writer's Market for four years, and served as assistant editor on that book for two years prior. She speaks regularly on how to get one's fiction published at conferences across the country and writes a column on getting published for the writer's Web site Fiction Addiction (www fictionaddiction.net).

Product Details

• Paperback: 650 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books; Revised edition (August 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582972745
• ISBN-13: 978-1582972749
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #696,904 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Guide to Fiction Markets, April 20, 2005

By	Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Every year Writer's Digest Books comes out with a new set of guides for writers, each containing updated entries and new articles. This particular guide is directed at fiction writers only; unlike in the more general Writer's Market, here literary journals publishing only poetry and magazines publishing only nonfiction are excluded, making it easier for fiction writers to navigate.

Although the author interviews and craft articles are interesting, the market entries are the most valuable. Changes in editorial staff, focus, and the demise/birth of new markets every year necessitate buying each year's edition. Beginning writers will need to carefully read "The Business of Fiction Writing" while experienced writers will bypass most of the front matter to get right to the listings. Not all magazines and book publishers are listed here since the guide requires the cooperation of the publishers, but the compilation is extensive enough for most writers.

The 2005 edition contains interviews with novelist Margaret Atwood, anthology editor Shannon Ravenel, literary editor Jill Adams, and graphic novelist David Mack. Of particular interest is a piece titled "Premiere Voices", where four authors, including The Kite Runner's Khaled Hosseini, describe their different paths to publication. Articles addressing individual genres (romance , mystery, sci-fi, horror, etc.), self-promotion, and craft and technique round out the front matter.

As a published novelist and short story writer, I find the yearly listings mostly helpful for the placement of short fiction. Novelists would do better to get an agent first (see 2005 Guide to Literary Agents) unless they believe their fiction is better suited to a smaller press, in which case the listings here would be extremely helpful. Writers are advised to read each entry carefully to determine compatibility with their own writing.

Highly recommended for writers trying to publish their fiction.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars YOUR GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED, March 16, 2005

By	carl womack (north carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've read and used the regular Writer's Market, and found this one to be of equal valuable. It gives you publisher's names, and addresses. Some note phone numbers, and many list email addresses and/or websites. This book can be an valuable tool in getting published. The first time I had an article published (and paid for it), was due to the fact that I obtained the address from the Writer's Market, and it's the same fine folks who publish this wonderful guide. But besides listing various publishers, it also contains information to help you get the best results in submitting your material. Information I might add, that has helped me tremendously.
Now here is somethings everyone who writes (or would like to write) need to know; I took a course in college concerning creative writing. My teacher was an published author of several books, and ghost writes for a popular publication. She told everyone in the class that writers average 70 rejections before getting published. And that applies to both new writers, as well as seasoned pros. And let me state this about all you "doubting Thomas'" out there who say to yourselves, "no one would ever publish anything I wrote". You won't know until you try!!! And why be like a lot of people who, later in life, live with regrets because they didn't try. I cannont count the number of people who have beat astronomical odds and succeeded at getting their work published. So if you want a book that will help you to at least get your work looked at, you'll need this informative publication. The one question that has been brought up to me is "How do I know they won't rip me off?". Well, anything is possible, but I have never known anyone to be taken advantage of by publishers of this book. But if you find yourself hesitant to send in a manuscript, simply contact the US copyright office, fill out the proper forms, pay the fee, and have your work copyrighted. That way, you at least have some sort of documentation of your work. but let me stress again, I have never known of anyone using any of the Writer's Market publications to have been taken advantage of. So why not get this guide, and GO FOR IT!!!

17 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars pay more, get more with writers market, December 26, 2004

By	Pat Taylor - See all my reviews

This book was extremely disappointing for short story writers, I cannot speak for novelists. Three out of four of my regular markets that I use were not listed, not even the Reader's Digest. I had to use my old 2001 Writer's Market to find the website and current editors names. I really do not recommend it.