Writer's Market

''Writer's Market'' (''WM'') is an annual resource book for writers who wish to sell their work and become published authors. The publication is released by ''Writer's Digest'' and usually hits bookstores around the summertime of each year. ''Writer's Market'' was first published in 1921 and is often referred to as "The Bible for Writers" or "The Freelancer's Bible."

Writer's Digest's former parent company, F+W Media, was auctioned off as part of bankruptcy proceedings in 2019. Penguin Random House LLC acquired the Writer's Digest Books brand, including Market Books and WritersMarket.com.

Listings

Writers Market has listed markets and publication agencies for writers who wish to sell their work. These markets include magazines, newspapers, theaters, (for stage plays) and production companies. Each listing contains instructions on how to submit work, relevant contact information, as well as what type of work each listing seeks.

Articles

The upfront section of ''Writers Market'' has articles on writing topics, such as starting a freelancing business, print syndication, freelancing for magazines, and a chart filled with typical payment rates concerning various writing assignments.

"Market Books"

''Writer's Market'' is one of nine "market books" published yearly by Writer's Digest Books. Others include: ''Guide to Literary Agents'', ''Photographer's Market'', ''Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market'', ''Novel & Short Story Writer's Market'', ''Artist and Graphic Designer's Market'', ''Poet's Market'', ''Screenwriter's & Playwright's Market'' and ''Songwriter's Market''. Each book is designed to give writers instructions on submitting freelance work to markets.

References

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.writersmarket.com, The book's official website
''Writer's Digest'' magazine official site

Directories

American literary agencies