Writers' & artists' yearbook 2009 : a directory for writers, artists, playwrights, designers, illustrators and photographers

The bestselling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 102nd edition. New articles include: Foreword by Kate Mosse Notes from a successful mind, body and spirit author - William Bloom Notes from a successful cross genre writer - Neil Gaiman Notes from a passionate poet - Benjamin Zephaniah Writing for soaps - Mary Cutler Ebooks - Stephen Cole Books published from blogs - Scott Pack Contains information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript, e-publishing, prizes and awards. 'Never give up, never become discouraged, and set right to it, with the Yearbook your shining armour, your sword!' Alexander McCall Smith 'Even established writers can feel as though they're climbing a mountain.

Think of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook as your sherpa' - Ian Rankin 'Full of useful stuff.

It answered my every question' - JK Rowling