2009 Novel and Short Story Writer's Market

By Rachel McDonald

About the Book

For nearly three decades, fiction writers have turned to Novel & Short Story Writer's Market to keep them up-to-date on the industry and help them get published. The 2009 edition includes updated listings for 1,100 book publishers, magazines and journals, literary agents, contests and conferences, offering current contact information and editorial needs - everything you need to find the best markets for your short fiction or novel. You'll also get insider advice from a wealth of articles including:

Interviews with novelists such as Heidi Julavits, Gabrielle Zevin, Elizabeth Moon, and Patrick McGrath and the late short story writer Edward Hoch in what was one of his last interviews.
Articles on the business of fiction, including a roundup of not-to-be-missed blogs for writers, taking online fiction courses, marketing short story collections, juggling writing with a day job, and more.
Features devoted to genre writing including romance, mystery, and speculative fiction.
Instruction on the craft of fiction including advice on getting read of deadweight in your manuscript, incorporating period details, and becoming a more productive writer.

Paperback: 656 pages
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Released: July 29, 2008
ISBN: 1582975434

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Book Excerpt

Sample from Book Publishers Listings:

Windriver Publishing, Inc.
72 N. Windriver Road, Silverton ID 83867-0446. (208)752-1836. Fax: (208)752-1876. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Web site: www.windriverpublishing.com. Estab. 2003. Publishes hardcover originals and reprints, trade paperback originals, mass market originals. Averages 8 total titles/year.
Needs: Adventure, fantasy, historical, humor, juvenile, literary, military/war, mystery, religious, science fiction, spiritual, suspense, young adult.

How to Contact: Responds in 2 months to queries; 4-6 months to mss. Accepts simultaneous submissions.

Terms: Pays 8-15% royalty on wholesale price. Publishes ms 12-18 months after acceptance. MS guidelines online.