Writer's Market (WM) is an annual resource book for writers who wish to sell their work and become published authors. The publication is released by Writer's Digest and usually hits bookstores around the summertime of each year. Writer's Market was first published in 1921 and is often referred to as "The Bible for Writers" or "The Freelancer's Bible."[1][2]

Writer's Digest's former parent company, F+W Media, was auctioned off as part of bankruptcy proceedings in 2019. Penguin Random House LLC acquired the Writer's Digest Books brand, including Market Books and WritersMarket.com.[3]

Listings

For nearly a century, the book has listed a myriad of markets and publication agencies for writers who wish to sell their work. These markets include magazines, newspapers, theaters (for stage plays) and production companies. Each listing has detailed instructions on how to submit work, relevant contact information, as well as what type of work each listing seeks. Writers would send their pitch or a sample of their work in hopes of becoming a published author.

Articles

The upfront section of WM has more than a dozen articles on writing topics, such as starting a freelancing business, syndication, freelancing for magazines, and a chart filled with typical payment rates concerning various writing assignments.

"Market Books"

Writer's Market is one of nine "market books" published yearly by Writer's Digest Books. Others include: Guide to Literary Agents, Photographer's Market, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, Artist and Graphic Designer's Market, Poet's Market, Screenwriter's & Playwright's Market and Songwriter's Market. Each book is designed to give writers instructions on submitting freelance work to markets.

References

  1. ↑ "Online Bookstore: Books, NOOK ebooks, Music, Movies & Toys". Archived from the original on 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  2. ↑ "The Freelance Writer's Bible - Writer's Market 2007". epinions.com. May 25, 2011. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ↑ "Announcing the Writer's Market 2020!". Archived from the original on 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
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