2008 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market

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F+W Media, Aug 20, 2007 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 656 pages
For 27 years, fiction writers have depended on Novel & Short Story Writer's Market to help them sell their work and make professional connections in the industry. Listings for more than 1,300 book publishers, magazines, literary agents, writing contests and conferences-more than 60 of which are new to this edition-provide current contact information, editorial needs, schedules and guidelines that save you time and take the guesswork out of the submission process. Inside this edition, you'll also find: Interviews with best-selling and award-winning authors, such as Percival Everett, Sigrid Nunez, Lisa See, John Connolly, and Greg Rucka, offering practical guidance and a glimpse into the successful writing life, Articles on the business of fiction, including advice on hiring a publicist, working with a coauthor, testing the legitimacy of online journals, and bouncing back from rejection, Craft instruction to help you determine if your novel has what it takes to survive the slush pile. Novel & Short Story Writer's Market contains everything you need to know to submit your fiction. We've done your research for you-so you can get back to writing. Book jacket.

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Contents

Contents
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Should You Hire a Publicist?
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Blockbusters Breakouts
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Copyright

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About the author (2007)

Lauren Mosko is editor of NSSWM and works on a number of WriterÂ's Digest trade titles.

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