Books for Writers

Here are some books that many aspiring writers have found helpful. (Note: Many are updated annually but we don't keep this list current. After you click on the links below, Amazon.com will help you find the latest editions. Otherwise, use the titles to search for them.)

Literary Market Place 2003: The Directory of the American Book Publishing Industry With Industry Yellow Pages 

Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, 2000: 2,000 Places to Sell Your Fiction (Novel and Short Story Writer's Market, 2000)

Writer's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 1999-2000

The Writer's Home Companion - advice from the masters

Writer's Market 2001: Where and How to Sell What You Write (Annual)

How to Write a Book Proposal

Literary Agents: What They Do, How They Do It, and How to Find and Work With the Right One for You (Wiley Books for Writers Series)

The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing

The Career Novelist : A Literary Agent Offers Strategies for Success

The Writer's Essential Desk Reference (2nd Ed)

The Portable Writers' Conference : Your Guide to Getting and Staying Published

The Insider's Guide to Getting Published : Why They Always Reject Your Manuscript and What You Can Do About It

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