The Writer's Handbook

The 65th edition of The Writer's Handbook is an indispensable resource! It contains the information you need to become a successful published author. This popular handbook includes 110 chapters of writing techniques, inspiration, and advice from dozens of leading writers in all fields. PLUS -- 3,300 up-to-date listings of Where to Sell manuscripts with names, addresses, editorial requirements, payment rates, and preferred lengths.

-- 3,300 listings of markets for your work

-- 110 essays with information on writing, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, children's material, and magazine and newspaper articles

-- Tips from best-selling authors -- Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, Sidney Sheldon, Joan Aiken, Anne Perry, Barbara Delinsky, and dozens more!

-- Advice on overcoming writer's block

-- Tips on building suspense in your novel

-- Thoughts on pacing, dialogue, and point of view

-- Techniques for writing how-to articles

-- Valuable pointers on writing for children

-- Insight on working with agents

-- Interviews with award-winning authors

-- And so much more!