| Description | "This is the eighth edition of the bestselling guide to all markets for creative writing. Completely revised and updated, this is an indispensable companion for everyone in the writing profession. Offering a cornucopia of advice, information, contacts, hints and discussion, this practical, straightforward guide provides full details on the key markets. All you need to know about book publishing in the UK and US, agents, newspapers and magazines, screenwriting, TV and radio, film and video, theater and poetry, writers' courses and circles, festivals, grants and prizes, alongside comprehensive, up-to-date information on taxation, copyright, contracts and much more. New features for this edition include: Barry Turner debates marketing and its effects on the middle list, Kate Rowland looks at the possibilities offered by radio, Peter Finch explores the poetry market, Kate Pool explains all you need to know about copyright, Kathy Davies describes her first year as full-time writer, David Hooper offers the low-down on libel, Ian Spring on being tax efficient, including understanding the US tax system." |
