Edited by Kathryn S. Brogan
Writer's Digest Books, an Imprint of F+W Publications
Paperback

What type of work do you want to publish? An article, book, a greeting card?

The 2005 Writer's Market has these markets and more covered. This year's guide has been completely redesigned and every listing has been 100 percent updated.

One of the most helpful sections of the guide starts on page 71. "How Much Should I Charge?" is a question most writers face at some point in their writing career. This particular section in this year's Writer's Market contains invaluable information to give you a better idea of going rates.

Fields covered in the rates section include copywriting, book publishing, editorial rates, newspapers, magazines and even miscellaneous writing projects like comedy writing for nightclub entertainers. Laying this information out for writers in both per hour and per project forms gives writers the exact info they need to make sure they're getting the most out of their own rates. This info alone makes the guide worth purchasing.

But there's even more.

You'll find about 1,000 pages of listings covering agents, publishers, magazine markets, writers' conferences and more. Each listing shows you exactly what the agent, publisher or editor is looking for - a must for writers to know before they submit their work.

Listings show you the contact info, pay rates, exact needs, submission guidelines and even helpful tips on breaking into that particular market. For writers looking for a book publisher, you'll be interested in the number of titles the publisher releases in a year as well as the percentages of books published from first-time authors, agented authors and those without representation.

Every year, you can always count on the Writer's Market guides to contain helpful articles. This year, some of the articles included are:

• Entry-Level Opportunities
  10 Gigs for Rookie Writers
• What Really Happens?
  Understanding the Publishing Process
• Getting Great Interviews
  Three Writers Offer Interview Tips
• Online Opportunities
  Living the Freelance Life Online

Whether you're just beginning your writing career or you're a seasoned pro, the 2005 Writer's Market is essential to seeing your work in print.

Bookworm's Briefing
Don't make the mistake of working from a previous year's Writer's Market. Market needs change and if you're going to actively pursue a career in writing, you've got to stay on top of the writing opportunities, the contact info and their current needs.

The 2005 Writer's Market is your first step to seeing your work published in 2005. An absolute must for serious writers.