Writers' & artists' yearbook 2013 : a directory for writers, artists, playwrights, designers, illustrators and photographers

This bestselling guide to all areas of the media, now in its 106th edition, has been completely revised and updated.

With 100 articles written by successful authors and publishing insiders, it advises, guides and inspires writers and artists on how to get published.

The 2013 edition includes new articles on, amongst other topics, memoir writing, apps, libraries and contains a wealth of practical information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript and marketing yourself and your writing. With nearly 4,500 entries in its up-to-date directory of media contacts, the Yearbook is an in invaluable companion New articles for 2013 include: Electronic publishing by Philip Jones Notes from a successul romantic novelist by Katie Fforde Writing for the theatre by David Eldridge Why libraries matter by Maggie Gee Writing for magazines by Hero Brown Writing memoir by Irene Graham The laws of privacy and confidentiality by Keith Schilling 'The one-and-only, indispensable guide to the world of writing' - William Boyd 'Everything you need to know about the business of being a writer' - Lawrence Norfolk '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' - J.K Rowling '...much, much better than luck' Terry Pratchett '...like a magic carpet that would carry the writer anywhere' Maeve Binchy '...the book which magically contains all other books...an entrance ticket to the world you long for' - Fay Weldon