The Writer's Handbook 2001

(Writer's Handbook)

Plot

The 65th edition of The Writer's Handbook is an indispensable resource! It contains the information you need to become a successful published author. This popular handbook includes 110 chapters of writing techniques, inspiration, and advice from dozens of leading writers in all fields. PLUS -- 3,300 up-to-date listings of Where to Sell manuscripts with names, addresses, editorial requirements, payment rates, and preferred lengths.-- 3,300 listings of markets for your work-- 110 essays with information on writing, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, children's material, and magazine and newspaper articles-- Tips from best-selling authors -- Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, Sidney Sheldon, Joan Aiken, Anne Perry, Barbara Delinsky, and dozens more!-- Advice on overcoming writer's block-- Tips on building suspense in your novel-- Thoughts on pacing, dialogue, and point of view-- Techniques for writing how-to articles-- Valuable pointers on writing for children-- Insight on working with agents-- Interviews with award-winning authors-- And so much more!