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Children'S Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026 - The Best Advice On Writing And Publishing For Children

by Bloomsbury Publishing

~~29,68€~~ 26,71€ 10% OFF

 Everything you need to know to get your childrenâ€™s book, illustrations or screenplay published, from creative inspiration and expert advice to industry information and contacts.
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Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026 - The Best Advice On How To Write And Get Published

by Bloomsbury Publishing

~~31,80€~~ 28,62€ 10% OFF

 The 119th edition of the indispensable, bestselling guide to everything you need to know about publishing. A vital resource for all writers looking to get published, including authors, poets and screenwriters.

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Ultimate Guide To Editing Your Novel - A Revolutionary Approach To Transform Your Writing

by Sara Grant

~~20,26€~~ 18,23€ 10% OFF

 A Novel Approach to Editing
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Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025 - The Best Advice On How To Write And Get Published

by Bloomsbury Publishing

~~31,80€~~ 28,62€ 10% OFF

 ''What is your best investment? Buying a copy of the Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook.'' Kimberley Chambers This bestselling Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook contains a wealth of information on all aspects of writing and becoming a published author, plus a comprehensive directory of media contacts. Packed with practical tips, it includes expert advice from renowned authors and industry insiders on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across different genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - marketing and self-publishing - legal and financial information - writing prizes and festivals. Revised and updated annually, the Yearbook includes thousands of industry contacts and over 80 articles from writers of all forms and genres, including award-winning novelists, poets and playwrights, scriptwriters for TV, radio and videogames. If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or to crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. New content for this edition includes articles on If at first you don''t succeed ... by Jessica Irena Smith, The importance of story development by Greg Mosse, Writing for readers by Rachel McLean, Creating a poetry comic by Chrissy Williams, Ghosting: writing other people''s stories by Gillian Stern, Romantic motifs by Sue Moorcroft, How a publicist can help you by Hannah Hargrave, Writing across forms by Rob Gittins, Pitching your travel ideas by Jen & Sim Benson, The hybrid author by Simon McLeave. ''The wealth of information is staggering.'' The Times
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Children'S Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025 - The Best Advice On Writing And Publishing For Children

by Bloomsbury Publishing

~~27,56€~~ 24,80€ 10% OFF

 Foreword by Alice Oseman, creator of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books. ''This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!'' Joseph Coelho, Children''s Laureate Celebrating its 21st edition, this indispensable Children''s Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages. Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more ... New content in this edition include articles on Your Author Brand by Tom Palmer, Getting Published by Hannah Gold, Writing with empathy by Camilla Chester, What an indie bookshop can offer authors by Carrie & Tim Morris. ''Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.'' Julia Donaldson
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Children'S Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2024 - The Best Advice On Writing And Publishing For Children

by Bloomsbury Publishing

27,56€ + 10% CARD

 ''A one-stop welcome to the world of publishing ... worth its weight in gold.'' Smriti Halls Over the last two decades the Children''s Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook has become the indispensable guide to writing for children of all ages from pre-school to young adults. It is an essential item for any bookshelf, it includes advice, tips and inspiration for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen, audio and theatre and magazines. It also covers the financial, contractual, and legal aspects of being a writer and illustrator. Its directory of 1,200 listings with contacts are updated yearly to provide the most up-to-date information across the media and publishing industry. It also includes over 50 articles by award-winning writers and illustrators covering all stages of the writing and illustration process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, and preparing an illustration portfolio, through to submission to literary agents and publishers. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk
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Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2024 - The Best Advice On How To Write And Get Published

by Bloomsbury Publishing

31,80€ + 10% CARD

 ''WAYB remains an indispensable companion for anyone seriously committed to the profession of author, whether full-time or part-time; and as always it is particularly valued by those who are setting out hopefully on that vocational path.'' - David Lodge Revised and updated annually, this bestselling guide includes over 3,500 industry contacts across 12 sections and 80 plus articles from writers across all forms and genres, including award-winning novelists, poets, screenwriters and bloggers. The Yearbook provides up-to-date advice, practical information and inspiration for writers at every stage of their writing and publishing journey. If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. As well as sections on publishers and agents, newspapers and magazines, illustration and photography, theatre and screen, there is a wealth of detail on the legal and financial aspects of being a writer or illustrator. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk
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Poetry Writers' Handbook - A Practical Guide To Getting Your Poetry Noticed, Published And Performed

by Sophia Blackwell

23,85€ + 10% CARD

 Everything on the subject curated into a single, reliable, practical guide from Writers' & Artists' - the experts in how to get published.
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Children'S Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2023 - The Best Advice On Writing And Publishing For Children

by Bloomsbury Publishing

26,50€ + 10% CARD

 Foreword by award-winning illustrator Smriti Prasadam-Halls. The indispensable guide to writing for children of all ages from pre-school to young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from dozens of successful writers and illustrators on how to get your work published. It includes a directory of over a thousand up-to-date listings with contacts from across the media and publishing industry. This bestselling Yearbook is full of practical advice on all stages of the writing and illustration process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, and preparing an illustration portfolio, through to submission to literary agents and publishers. It also covers the financial, contractual and legal aspects of being a writer and illustrator. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen, audio and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal. It includes advice from best-selling writers, such as Sarah Crossan, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Frances Hardinge, Tom Palmer, David Wood, Lauren Child and many more. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk
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Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2023 - The Best Advice On How To Write And Get Published

by Bloomsbury Publishing

31,80€ + 10% CARD

 ''A definitive guide, in here you''ll find everything you need'' S. J. Watson With over 4,000 industry contacts and over eighty articles from a wide range of leading authors and publishing industry professionals, the latest edition of this bestselling Yearbook is packed with all of the practical information, inspiration and guidance you need at every stage of your writing and publishing journey. Designed for authors and illustrators across all genres and markets, it is relevant for those looking for a traditional, hybrid or self-publishing route to publication; writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets and playwrights, writers for TV, radio and videogames. If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. As well as sections on publishers and agents, newspapers and magazines, illustration and photography, theatre and screen, there is a wealth of detail on the legal and financial aspects of being a writer or illustrator. Includes advice from writers such as Peter James, Cathy Rentzenbrink, S.J. Watson, Kerry Hudson, and Samantha Shannon. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk
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Writer S Journal Workbook - Creating Space For Writers To Be Inspired

by Lucy Van Smit

13,77€ + 10% CARD

 This is not a book about getting published or finding an agent. This is a book about finding you as a writer.
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Writers On Writing - A Book Of Quotations

by Bloomsbury Publishing

12,04€ + 10% CARD

 Writers on Writing brings together a plethora of phrases, quotable lines, quips and putdowns about the writing process. Arranged in themes that follow the stages from idea to final publication and beyond, this little book of quotations brings together words of wisdom and withering wit from famous and infamous writers across the ages about their own work and that of fellow writers. Themes on the publishing process include: getting started, first drafts, agents, editing, publication day, book tours; and on different genres, forms and writing styles, such as plot, character, dialogue. Other topics covered are: rivals, censorship, writer''s block, spelling, fame, money, plagiarism, and alcohol. The quotations are accompanied by their original source (where known), date and a short writer biographical note. ''''A writer is a person who writes.'''' John Braine ''''Our book is found to be a drug, no man needs it or heeds it. In the space of a year our publisher has disposed but of two copies.'''' Charlotte Brontë ''''How rare, how precious is frivolity! How few writers can prostitute all their powers! They are always implying, ''I am capable of higher things''.'''' E.M. Forster
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Children'S Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2022

by Bloomsbury Publishing

26,50€ + 10% CARD

 Foreword by M. G. Leonard: ''It''s rare to find a book that''s as useful as it is inspiring ... essential reading.'' The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as details on who to contact across the media. It provides practical advice on all stages of the writing process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, through to submission to literary agents and publishers as well as on the financial and legal aspects of being a writer. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal. New articles for 2022: Christopher Edge Plotting and pace in your middle-grade adventure L. D. Lapinski World-building in your fantasy fiction Anna Wilson Finding your voice and point of view Rachel Bladon The learning curve: writing for the children''s educational market Jenny Bowman How to hire a freelance editor Sophie Clarke The life and works of a literary scout Rachel Rooney Writing poetry for children
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Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2022

by Bloomsbury Publishing

29,15€ + 10% CARD

 The latest edition of the bestselling guide to all you need to know about how to get published, is packed full of advice, inspiration and practical information. The Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook has been guiding writers and illustrators on the best way to present their work, how to navigate the world of publishing and ways to improve their chances of success, for over 110 years. It is equally relevant for writers of novels and non-fiction, poems and scripts and for those writing for children, YA and adults and covers works in print, digital and audio formats. If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. As well as sections on publishers and agents, newspapers and magazines, illustration and photography, theatre and screen, there is a wealth of detail on the legal and financial aspects of being a writer or illustrator. New articles for 2022: Peter James Becoming a bestselling author: my writing story Femi Kayode Shelf space: a debut writer''s journey to claim his place Sam Missingham Building your author brand Jonathan Myerson Audio dramatist or novelist? Ed Needham Setting up and editing a new magazine Ingrid Persaud The winning touch: the impact of winning an award Cathy Rentzenbrink Reading as a writer Sallyanne Sweeney What a debut novelist should expect from an agent David Wightman Getting books to market: how books are sold Jonathan and Louise Ford Managing your finances: a guide for writers
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Writers' & Artists' Guide To How To Write - How To Plan, Structure And Write Your Novel

by William Ryan

18,01€ + 10% CARD

 How to Write is all about writing for publication, it concentrates on advice on how to construct, craft and draft novels across all genres, but the examples and details on what to consider when writing for any audience means it is relevant to writing in all its forms, including books for children and non-fiction. The advice and techniques suggested in this book have been tested in practice by author William Ryan, successful novelist, and creative writing tutor at City University and Guardian Masterclasses and are an extension of the ''Your Novel'' writing course he has delivered with W&A over several years.
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Right Word - A Writer''S Toolkit Of Grammar, Vocabulary And Literary Terms

by Bloomsbury Publishing

13,77€ + 10% CARD

 This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer''s bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.
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Organised Writer - How To Stay On Top Of All Your Projects And Never Miss A Deadline

by Antony Johnston

18,01€ + 10% CARD

 The Organised Writer is a practical, no-nonsense system that allows you as an author to write without worrying about administration, business affairs, or scheduling, because you know those non-writing tasks will be dealt with at the right time. This straight-talking guide will help you become more productive, cope with multiple projects, and make time within your life to write - while also dealing with non-writing tasks more efficiently. It includes advice on how to: · Manage your schedule · Prioritise your writing time · Take notes effectively · Work with a ''clean mind'' · Get more written every day · Deal effectively with non-writing tasks · Set up a foolproof filing system · Organise your working space Read the book, then spend a weekend setting up the system described, and you''ll make the time back with interest. You''ll get more written every day and complete more of your non-writing tasks without being overwhelmed by all the things you have to do, forgot to do, or don''t want to do.
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Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2021

by Bloomsbury Publishing

26,50€ + 10% CARD

 The latest edition of the bestselling guide to all you need to know about how to get published, is packed full of advice, inspiration and practical information. The Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook has been guiding writers and illustrators on the best way to present their work, how to navigate the world of publishing and ways to improve their chances of success, for over 110 years. It is equally relevant for writers of novels and non-fiction, poems and scripts and for those writing for children, YA and adults and covers works in print, digital and audio formats. If you want to find a literary or illustration agent or publisher, would like to self-publish or crowdfund your creative idea then this Yearbook will help you. As well as sections on publishers and agents, newspapers and magazines, illustration and photography, theatre and screen, there is a wealth of detail on the legal and financial aspects of being a writer or illustrator.
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Children'S Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2021

by Bloomsbury Publishing

26,50€ + 10% CARD

 Packed full of inspirational articles from successful writers, illustrators and publishing experts, the Children''s Writers'' & Artists'' Yearbook once again serves up the best independent advice to writers for children of all ages. Covering all aspects of the publishing process, across the full range of formats and genres, it will appeal to self-published writers as well as those seeking an agent-publisher or crowdfunded deal. Inside are up-to-date contact details for literary agents, publishers, prizes and grant-giving bodies, societies and creative organisations that support writers and illustrators. Universally recognised as the first port of call for all writers wanting to improve their work and their chances of getting published, this Yearbook contains an ''impressive raft of advice and notes on every aspect of the business'' (Quentin Blake).
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Writers' & Artists' Guide To Self-Publishing - How To Edit, Produce And Sell Your Book

by Bloomsbury Publishing

18,01€ + 10% CARD

 Self-publishing is a growing area and writers need independent and reliable advice they can trust. This guide is full of practical, nuts-and-bolts information on each aspect of the DIY-publishing process, from editing and page layout, cover design and book production, publicity and selling. Each chapter is written by publishing professionals expert in supporting authors and is full of insights from successful self-published authors themselves. This guide is essential reading for any indie author who wants to go it totally alone, who wants to work with other independent professionals or who might choose to pay for self-publishing provider services. It gives the pros and cons and potential financial outlay for the various options available so writers can make informed decisions about the best approach for their own book.
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Writers' & Artists' Guide To How To Hook An Agent - Q&A Help And Advice For Authors

by James Rennoldson

19,07€ + 10% CARD

 The W&A Guide to How to Hook an Agent is the definitive guide to putting together a manuscript submission and attracting the attention of a literary agent. Structured around a series of real-life questions raised at Writers'' & Artists'' successful ''How to Hook an Agent'' events, this lively and accessible Q&A guide provides everything an unpublished writer needs to know about seeking the representation of a literary agent. Full of practical detail and examples of good and bad practice, it covers: · Responses to over 180 questions asked by writers about getting an agent · How to research and approach an agent · The key ingredients of a submission · How to draft a successful covering letter · What to expect when working with an agent · The agent-publisher relationship · Contracts, rights and royalties This unique guide is suitable for writers of fiction and non-fiction and writing across different genres and age ranges.
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Writers' & Artists' Guide To Getting Published - Essential Advice For Aspiring Authors

18,01€ + 10% CARD

 The W&A Guide to Getting Published provides the would-be published author with expert knowledge on securing a book deal - from preparing a manuscript for submission, to finding an agent, from working with an Editor, to effective self-promotion. It considers all stages in the ''selling'' of your idea and manuscript and gives up-to-date information on how the publishing industry functions and how authors can best navigate its mysteries and complexities. Each chapter provides practical, how-to advice on what to do, where to seek additional help, what costs might be involved, cautionary dos and don''ts, and useful case studies. This guide considers all publishing formats (print, digital and audio) and markets (fiction, non-fiction, children''s and books for adults) to offer all-round support for the budding writer.
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Writers' & Artists' Guide To Writing For Children And Ya

by Linda Strachan

18,01€ + 10% CARD

 The W&A Guide to Writing for Children and YA provides informed, practical advice from a successful and experienced writer of children''s books across all ages. Its coverage includes picture books through middle grade and young adult; fiction and non-fiction; books for reluctant readers and books for the education market. It is one author''s lifetime of experience distilled into an engaging guide on how to manage, kickstart or begin your writing career. This is a heavily revised and expanded edition of Linda''s Writing for Children (2008). Much has happened in both Linda''s writing life and in the world of children''s books since then. Staying true to the essence of the original, the new edition includes more advice and experience to reflect changes in digital publishing, self-publishing, and the explosion of YA and children''s writing more broadly.
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Children'S Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2020

by Bloomsbury Publishing

26,50€ + 10% CARD

 Foreword by William Sutcliffe, author of Are you Experienced?, New Boy and We See Everything The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as practical advice on who to contact across the media and how to get published. New articles for the 2020 edition include: - Davinia Andrew-Lynch A message for under-represented writers: We Want You - Clémentine Beauvais Writing and translating children''s fiction - Holly Bourne Dealing with tough issues in YA fiction - Natasha Farrant Writing about love and loss for children - Kiran Millwood Hargrave Writing magic into fiction - Salvatore Rubbino The craft of the illustrator - Deirdre Sullivan Reinventing old stories for new readers
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