Writer's Guide to 2014

How you can understand and navigate the rapidly changing landscape for writers in 2014.

Established writers and newcomers will benefit from the insight and expert advice provided by 200 innovative leaders in the publishing industry. The all-new Writer's Guide to 2014 provides a clear understanding of the changes to expect in 2014 and the steps writers will need to take in order to succeed.

Some of the subjects covered in the 30 feature articles:
The best approaches to writing for children, both fiction and especially nonfiction, are revealed by the editors for Calliope, Dig, AppleSeeds, and Cobblestone.
New adult fiction is hot right now. Very hot. It s a new genre and we tell you the needs and wants of the key publishers in this area.
Small presses are a great launching pad for writers today. Editors from six leading publishers review their needs and submission procedures.
Photographs can win over publishers for your articles and books. We provide a map to and specifics on five different Internet sites with six billion images, and eight libraries/services with 212 million images to help spice up your manuscripts.
Becoming proficient in promoting yourself is the new reality for writers. We provide 15 resources and eight real-life examples so you can make the best impression.

These Guides are wonderful. I found them extremely helpful in targeting my writing to new markets and magazines. --Kimberly Stone, ON, Canada

Timely, encouraging, and full of surprises! Thanks for encouraging writers in their craft and for offering such thought-provoking articles and suggestions. --Glynis Belec, ON, Canada

I'd be lost without this book as a reference. It would be like paddling a canoe without the oars. It's well done and informative a must have. --Sr. Mary Laerence Hiti, PA