2013 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market

This essential guide for aspiring fiction authors delivers exactly what the title promises: a comprehensive directory of publishing opportunities for short stories, novellas, and full-length novels. It meticulously compiles hundreds of current listings for book publishers, literary agents, fiction-focused magazines, and writing contests, providing the critical contact details and specific submission guidelines writers need to navigate the industry. The book functions as a practical, no-nonsense tool, stripping away the guesswork of where and how to submit your work for publication.

What sets this resource apart is its targeted focus on the fiction market, a specificity that general writing guides often lack. It's an indispensable annual compass for any serious writer aiming to transition from writing to being published, offering a clear, organized path through the often-opaque world of literary submissions. For the dedicated author with a finished manuscript or portfolio of stories, this volume is the most direct route to getting your work in front of the right editors and agents.