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Reference books
There are many publications designed to act as a reference book to the writer; having at least one to refer to is a must for anybody serious about their work. Here we provide the details of a number of publications, most of which are available at competitive prices from your local bookshop and are updated every year; some of which come with access to more information on the web as well as in print.
- Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook
- Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook contains a wealth of information on topics such as finance, submitting manuscripts, e-publishing, competitions, and awards. Readable articles by such experts as cross genre writer Neil Gaiman, passionate poet Benjamin Zephaniah and a foreword by Kate Mosse accompany the UK listings and offer professional insight. Also comes with access to a monthly newsletter and extra information on their website.
- www.acblack.com ◊ A & C Black, £14.99
- The Writer’s Handbook
- The Writer’s Handbook is a comprehensive compilation covering full details of publishers, agents, media companies, courses, festivals and prizes in the core UK and US markets. Leading representatives in the writing world provide provocative yet practical articles on all sorts of topics, and expert advisers demystify copyright laws, taxation and contracts, while the dual indexes make searching straightforward.
- www.panmacmillan.com ◊ Pan Macmillan, £14.99
- Writer’s Market UK
- Writer’s Market UK details publishers, agents, broadcasters, groups, libraries, festivals, grants and competitions, and includes invaluable insider info on approaching publishers, legal jargon, and writing techniques. There’s even a unique section for students offering advice on degree courses and dissertations, and it comes with 30 days free trial access to the Writer’s Market UK website.
- www.writersmarket.co.uk ◊ David & Charles, £12.99
- Light’s List
- Light’s List is jampacked with the names, addresses, prices and frequency of over 1,500 small press magazines publishing English creative writing and artwork worldwide. Where it differs from other directories is in its inclusion of what these publications are looking for, including length, genre and style tips.
- www.bluechrome.co.uk ◊ Bluechrome Publishing, £7.99.
- Poetry Writers’ Yearbook
- Poetry Writers’ Yearbook lists publishers, competitions, events, agents, grants, courses and groups, as well as advice relating to submitting, self-publishing, funding and even performing your poems. It includes a foreword by Simon Armitage and contributions from established poets such as Andrew Motion, Colette Bryce and Carol Ann Duffy on a whole host of topics ranging from publishing your first pamphlet to the lowdown on poetry slams.
- www.acblack.com ◊ A & C Black, £14.99
- The Children’s Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook
- The Children’s Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook aims to equip children’s writers and illustrators with the tools they need to pursue a successful career in this increasingly competitive market. Professionals such as Rosemary Canter, Stephen Briggs and Lauren Child provide wisdom in areas such as writing for certain age groups, adapting children’s books for the theatre and designing your own website.
- www.acblack.com ◊ A & C Black, £12.99
