The bestselling guide to markets in all areas of the media, completely revised and updated, and this year in its 103rd edition. With a foreword by Julie Myerson and Notes from Richard and Judy.

With new articles on the latest publishing trends:

· US Google settlement – Mark Le Fanu, Society of Authors
· Print on Demand: keeping books alive – David Taylor, Lightning Source
· How to write a synopsis – Rebecca Swift, The Literary Consultancy
· How literary agencies work: small can be beautiful – Catherine Clarke, Felicity Bryan Agency
· Marketing yourself online: make some noise! – Mathew Riley, Lateral
· Writing features for newspapers and magazines - Merope Mills, Guardian Weekend
· Creative writing courses – Alison Baverstock, Kingston University

Contains information on a huge range of topics including copyright, finance, submitting a manuscript, e-publishing, prizes and awards.

'Essential reading ... the A-Z of how to survive in publishing' - Kate Mosse

'Even established writers can feel as though they're climbing a mountain. Think of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook as your sherpa' - Ian Rankin

'Full of useful stuff. It answered my every question' - JK Rowling