Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2018 by Publishing, Bloomsbury -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Half-title Praise for the Yearbook Title A note from the Editor Contents More than a book Foreword Newspapers and magazines

Getting started Writing for newspapers Writing features for newspapers and magazines Life’s a pitch: how to get your ideas into print Listings

National newspapers UK and Ireland Regional newspapers UK and Ireland Magazines UK and Ireland Syndicates, news and press agencies

Books

How to get published Writing a synopsis What do publishers do? Understanding publishing agreements News, view and trends: review of the year 2016-17 Electronic publishing FAQs about ISBNs Who’s who in publishing Print on demand Public Lending Right Listings

Book publishers UK and Ireland Book publishers overseas Audio publishers Book packagers Book clubs

Inspirational writers

Stronger together: writers united Writing short stories First chapters: how to grab your reader’s attention Graphic novels: how to get published The ‘how to’ of writing how-to books The path to a bestseller Advice to a new writer The only book you will ever need Notes on becoming a novelist Finding my agent Becoming a comic writer Turning to crime: writing thrillers Notes from a successful crime author Writing (spy) fiction Then and now: becoming a science fiction and fantasy writer Writing bestselling women’s fiction Notes from a successful romantic novelist Notes from a successful crossover author Notes from a successful children’s author Writing popular history books Writing historical fiction Ghostwriting Life writing: telling other people’s stories Changing voices Literary translation Writing about food Being a travel writer Writing for the health and wellness market – Anita Bean The world of the literary editor About editing and writing

Poetry

Becoming a published poet Notes from a passionate poet Getting your poetry out there Listings

Poetry organisations

Television, film and radio

Adaptations from books The calling card script for screen, radio and stage Notes from a successful soap scriptwriter Stories on radio Listings

Television and radio

Theatre

Bringing new life to classic plays Writing for the theatre Writing about theatre: reviews, interviews and more Listings

Theatre producers

Literary agents

How literary agencies work How to get an agent – Philippa Milnes-Smith Getting hooked out of the slush pile How to choose your agent Letter to an unsolicited author Listings

Literary agents UK and Ireland Literary agents overseas

Art and illustration

Freelancing for beginners How to get ahead in cartooning Getting your greeting cards published How to make a living: money matters Selling yourself and your work online The freelance photographer Listings

Societies, prizes and festivals

Getting your lucky break Festivals for writers Society of Authors Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Alliance of Independent Authors Listings

Societies, associations and clubs Prizes and awards Festivals and conferences for writers, artists and readers

Self-publishing

Self-publishing for beginners Self-publishing online: the emerging template for sales success – Harry Bingham The dos and don’ts of self-publishing What do self-publishing providers offer? Vanity publishing Being a self-published author Notes from a hybrid author Making waves online Listings

Book sites, blogs and podcasts Editorial services and self-publishing providers

Resources for writers

Glossary of publishing terms Editing your work Indexing – Society of Indexers Listings

Libraries Writers’ retreats and creative writing courses

Copyright questions UK copyright law Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society DACS (Design and Artists Copyright Society) Defamation

Finance for writers and artists

FAQs for writers Income tax National Insurance contributions and social security benefits

Indexes

Subject indexes General index Listings index