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Cheaper resources for
writers in the digital revolution
This month sees the release of a number of
new directories for writers, at a fraction of the cost of their traditional print counterparts.
The ebook explosion has been transforming the way that books are both published and consumed, and now it is writers’ turn to reap the benefits of this low-cost medium. Whereas writers have previously had to pay
anything up to $30 or £20 for hefty print directories covering every aspect of the publishing industry, the following new releases are now available for immediate download from Amazon for as little as
$6.99 / £4.80:
All the books listed above are available for immediate
download from Amazon onto their popular Kindle ereaders.
If you want to enjoy the books on another device, such as
iPad, etc. simply download the free Kindle app for your
device first, then follow the links above to purchase the
books you want from Amazon.
One of the reasons for the difference
in price between modern ebooks and their print
counterparts is simply the difference in production costs: with no paper, printing, binding, warehousing, or distribution costs, ebooks are far cheaper to deliver to customers than print books.
However, that isn’t the only way in which the production costs affect the end
product and ultimate retail price. For a print book to be commercially viable, publishers had to print large books covering many topics – forcing consumers to pay for lots of information that they probably didn’t want. For instance, you may only really be interested in literary agents, but you would have had to pay for a directory including publishers, newspapers, magazines, and more.
The lower costs of ebooks mean publishers can create smaller, more targeted directories, available for a lower price. So if you’re only interested in publishers you can just pay for the publishers directory and save yourself money.
Of course, many people have already switched to digital listings like
firstwriter.com, and are already enjoying all the extra benefits they offer
(click here for more
details), but for those who still prefer the
traditional directory format these new ebooks are able to
provide a familiar book-like experience, without being as
damaging to either the environment or your wallet! And best of all, they all include free access to the
firstwriter.com
website, so that you can get the best of both worlds for one low price!
New
literary agent, publisher, and magazine listings
A selection of
the new literary
agent, publisher,
and magazine
listings, added to the firstwriter.com
databases in November:
New Literary Agency Listing
Handles: Fiction;
Nonfiction;
Areas: Adventure; Autobiography; Biography; Cookery; Crime;
Culture; Fantasy; Historical; Horror; Mystery; Philosophy;
Psychology; Sci-Fi; Suspense; Thrillers; Travel;
Markets: Adult;
Treatments: Commercial; Literary
Handles up-market, literary, and
commercial fiction, along with narrative nonfiction. No children’s
authors, bog-standard genre authors, poets, playwrights, or
screenwriters. See website for more details, and for online
submission form. No submissions by post.
https://www.firstwriter.com/Agents/agents_details.cgi?RecordNumber=1092
New Publisher Listing
Publishes:
Fiction; Nonfiction;
Areas include: Adventure; Crime; Fantasy; Gothic;
Literature; Mystery; Romance; Sci-Fi; Short Stories; Suspense;
Thrillers; Women's Interests;
Markets: Adult; Youth;
Preferred styles: Commercial; Contemporary; Dark;
Experimental; In-depth; Light; Literary; Mainstream; Niche;
Popular; Progressive; Satirical; Serious; Traditional
Founded on the Isle of Man in 2008 as
an aggregator to small and mid-size publishers wishing to enter
the world of electronic books. After acquiring and distributing
more than four hundred e-book titles, the publisher decided to
turn an eye to launching original titles both in electronic format
and by conventional means. In 2010, released its first original
title, a SIBA award finalist. Following in its wake, 2011 marks
the company’s first full list of original titles and paperback
reprints. With offices and distribution both in the U.S. and U.K.,
the publishing house is rapidly expanding and looking forward to
launching great new books throughout the world for years to come.
Looking for a range of genres -- the only thing we insist on is
excellent, fresh writing. We publish thriller and mystery novels,
young adult novels, experimental fiction, and literary fiction. We
believe in publishing the author, not just the manuscript, and in
building a close and fruitful relationship between our authors and
our editors. Because agents reject books for the wrong reasons, we
encourage authors to submit manuscripts directly to our editors
for review, and we will deliver thoughtful, substantive responses
to all submissions within 30 days.
https://www.firstwriter.com/publishers/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1729
New Magazine Listing
Publishes:
Articles; Essays; Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry; Scripts;
Areas include: Adventure; Antiques; Arts; Autobiography;
Biography; Crafts; Culture; Current Affairs; Drama; Entertainment;
Historical; Hobbies; Humour; Literature; New Age; Philosophy;
Photography; Psychology; Romance; Sci-Fi; Short Stories; Theatre;
Translations; Travel; Women's Interests;
Markets: Academic; Family; Professional; Youth;
Preferred styles: Contemporary; Cynical; Dark; Experimental;
In-depth; Literary; Mainstream; Serious; Traditional
Our aim is to unite writers and readers
around the world. We are looking for smart and informative
literature that will give the reader a new perspective, contribute
one morally and educationally. We are especially looking forward to
reading stories that depict different cultures, their traditions,
customs and history.
As for being an international magazine, we are especially interested
in works that describe different cultures and traditions. But works
on other topics are welcomed as well.
We are looking for intelligent, moral and thought-provoking
material; works that concentrate on the human mind, emotions and
feelings, and show the interaction between people and the outside
world.
https://www.firstwriter.com/magazines/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1737
New Magazine Listing
Publishes:
Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Short Stories;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Literary
Publishes poetry, fiction, and creative
nonfiction by graduate writing students only. See website for more
details, and to submit via online submission system.
https://www.firstwriter.com/magazines/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1738
New Publisher Listing
Publishes:
Fiction;
Areas include: Erotic; Romance; Short Stories;
Markets: Adult
Publishes romance and erotica. Send
query with synopsis and first chapter in the body of an email,
including details about the book and a marketing plan. See website
for full details.
https://www.firstwriter.com/publishers/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1738
New Literary Agency listing
Handles:
Fiction; Nonfiction;
Areas: Autobiography; Biography; Business; Cookery; Crime;
Fantasy; Historical; Psychology; Science; Suspense; Thrillers;
Women's Interests;
Markets: Adult; Children's; Youth;
Treatments: Commercial; Literary
Send query with synopsis and first 5,000
words / three chapters by post only. Include SAE if return of
manuscript is required.
https://www.firstwriter.com/Agents/agents_details.cgi?RecordNumber=1093
New Magazine Listing
Publishes:
Poetry;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Contemporary; Experimental; Literary;
Progressive
Send query by email in first instance.
https://www.firstwriter.com/magazines/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1736
New Publisher Listing
Publishes:
Fiction; Nonfiction;
Areas include: Autobiography; Biography; Health; Historical;
Lifestyle; Nature; Science; Self-Help; Sport;
Markets: Adult; Children's; Youth
Publishes children’s fiction and
nonfiction picture books, chapter books, middle readers, and young
adult books, as well as education, parenting, self-help, and health
books of interest to the general trade. All submissions must include
complete ms or sample chapters, and must be made by post. No
submissions by fax or email. See website for full guidelines.
https://www.firstwriter.com/publishers/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1735
New Publisher Listing
Publishes:
Fiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Short Stories;
Markets: Adult
Not-for-profit literary press publishing
poetry and short fiction by both established and emerging writers.
Prefers to receive contributions during specific reading periods
(see website), but may consider work outside of these periods - send
query by email to ask if this is acceptable. See website for full
details.
https://www.firstwriter.com/publishers/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1733
New Magazine Listing
Publishes:
Poetry;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Literary
Publishes poems interacting with any
aspect of ancient civilisations. Send submissions by email, in the
body of the email or as Word attachments. See website for more
details.
https://www.firstwriter.com/magazines/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1730
New Magazine Listing
Publishes:
Fiction; Poetry; Reviews;
Areas include: Arts; Short Stories;
Markets:
Preferred styles: Experimental; Literary; Mainstream
Magazine describing itself as eclectic,
literary mainstream to experimental. Publishes poetry, fiction,
creative nonfiction, and reviews. Submit 1-5 poems or one piece of
prose up to 8,000 words. No multiple submissions. Simultaneous
submissions are accepted if immediate notification of publication
elsewhere is provided. See website for full guidelines, and for link
to online submission system.
https://www.firstwriter.com/magazines/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1729
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Articles from around the web this
November
  A
new short story prize, courtesy of The White Review - Spectator
Blogs »
Where to publish my fiction? The
question will have occupied all aspiring writers. It is famously
hard to publish fiction in Britain, which is why each of the few
prizes for unpublished fiction attrac...
Job Opportunity: Executive Assistant to
Chairman/Literary Agent: http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/jobs/view.cgi?job_no=9137
 Publishers
Lunch Job Board: Executive Assistant to Chairman/Literary Agent
(#9137) »
Position: Executive Assistant to
Chairman/Literary Agent (Full Time) | Offered by: Trident Media
Group, LLC (New York, NY) | posted: Nov. 28, 2012
  The
Victims of the Penguin & Random House Merger: Literary Agents »
Agents are concerned they’ll be
squeezed by the merger of giant publishers Penguin and Random
House, reports Ella Delany.
Michael Connelly talks about 20 years of
writing crime fiction: http://www.oregonlive.com/books/index.ssf/2012/11/bookmarks_michael_connelly_tal.html
  How
To Find a Writing Partner - GalleyCat »
How To Find a Writing Partner
How To Write Good Dialogue: Ten Tips: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/11/19/how-to-write-good-dialogue-ten-tips_n_2159312.html
  How
To Write Good Dialogue »
In the first of our four part 'Teach
Yourself To Write' series, Irving Weinman, a published writer
and creative writing tutor explains how to write great
dialogue...
 From
CFA to literary agency: Rubin Pfeffer - The Tartan »
During his time at Carnegie Mellon,
literary agent Rubin Pfeffer (CFA '74) never imagined being
immersed in the publishing world. But Pfeffer is now a partner
at East West Literary Agency, an agency s...
  Philip Roth tells young writer
"don't do
this to yourself"
Alison Flood: Debut novelist Julian
Tepper says he was told "quit while you're ahead" after
approaching Roth in a New York deli...
 Beyond
development: giving creative writers their place in our world »
Children's author David Almond
explains why universities must demonstrate a greater commitment
to creativity
  Why
Book Publishers Hate Authors »
Publishers have begun to hate
authors. But seeking to squeeze out the individuality and
admittedly the eccentricity of authors is just one more reason
why book publishing as we know it is going over t...
 Publishers
Hate Authors? Really? »
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
of America
Philip Roth tells young writer 'don't do
this to yourself': http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/nov/16/philip-roth-young-writer-julian-tepper
  Writing
a winning query letter by Danica Winters »
Danica Winters has carved her niche
as one of Seattle's favourite Paranormal Romance authors. With
her new release, The Vampire's Hope, she moves ahead in her wr...
  How
fan fiction is conquering the internet and shooting up book charts »
There’s nothing new about amateurs
borrowing characters for their own stories. But in the internet
age, fan fiction is a huge publishing phenomenon.
 What
will Penguin Random House merger mean for book industry? »
Book giants Penguin and Random House
are merging, but what will it mean for them, the rest of the
publishing industry and readers? Metro investigates.
 Drunk?
Demonic? Deranged? Be a Writer! »
There is a fine line between
creativity and obsession, between fantasy and delusion, but I
seem to be able to walk the line and turn out the work without
any ill effect.
 NaNoWriMo:
Could You Write A Book In A Month? »
If your favourite coffee shop seems
more crowded than usual, don't just chalk it up to the annual
surge of fall flavors. It's National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo),
so writers will be setting up sho...
 Top
tips for writing ghost stories: Cornelia Funke »
Ready to write for Halloween?
Cornelia Funke offers her tips for creating the scariest ghosts
and ghouls in the graveyard
  BBC
News - Man or machine - can robots really write novels? »
Machines already drive trains, check
bus tickets, solve complex mathematical problems, beat humans at
chess and conduct countless other tasks. But what happens if
technology starts getting more creati...
  Random
House, Penguin to Merge »
Random House, already the biggest
consumer book publisher in the English-speaking world, will get
even bigger next year after a planned merger with Penguin. The
plans, rumored last week, were confirme...
 10
tips for writing (both about yourself and in general) »
One of my favourite (and
simultaneously most hated) qualities of pre-school-aged children
is their tendency to be unintentionally blunt.
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