2006 Writers Market (Writer's Market) review:2 stars (Not for fiction novelists.) - Larger than 2004 edition, but lists only 50 agents. One must purchase the Guide to Literary Agents or pay significantly more to gain access to their website to get more agent listings. The publisher listings are all but worthless for anyone writing adult fiction novels (especially mystery/suspense,) as virtually no quality publishing firm will accept unsolicited manuscripts. The few listed that do are either e-publishing or very small firms that only publish 6-12 novels per year. I don't know whether there are more publishers and magazines listed in the Novel and Short Story Writer's Market. If so, it would be a better purchase. If not, why print it in addition to this book? My money would have been better spent purchasing the agents' guide or even simply joining their website. 5 stars (Always exactly what is promises) - More information than I can use, this is an excellent resource for serious writers.5 stars (Must-Have for Every Writer...) - If you are a writer, or WANT to be a writer...this book is for you. It tells you where to sell your stuff, with thousands of listings, and also gives you good advice on current market rates as well as writing tips. I've bought one every year that I've been in freelance, and will continue to do so.
For instance, if you have an idea for a magazine article, you can search alphabetically or categorically for the best places to query, and that listing will include contact information, how to get a sample copy, departments and sections of the publication, how much they pay, and what they're looking for. Most publications also include some helpful hints like, "we don't want this type of piece," or "break in with this type of piece."
