2012 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market

This essential guide for aspiring fiction writers delivers exactly what the title promises: a comprehensive market directory with over 1,500 current listings for publishers, literary magazines, contests, and literary agents. Beyond the raw data, it provides substantive editorial content from industry insiders, tackling craft-focused topics like developing a unique prose style and creating an authentic narrative voice. This is a practical, no-nonsense resource for any writer serious about navigating the complex landscape of getting their short stories or novels published.

What sets this writer's market apart is its dual focus on both the business and the art of fiction. The inclusion of interviews and articles offers crucial context, transforming a simple directory into a strategic guide for building a writing career. It’s an indispensable tool for emerging authors ready to move from writing in isolation to understanding the submission process, finding the right markets for their work, and ultimately connecting with readers. This volume provides the roadmap and the motivation needed to take that critical next step.