For half a century, writers at every stage of their careers have turned to the literary nonprofit organization Poets & Writers for help with their professional development. In this book, Poets & Writers provide the most authoritative guide for writers addressing every apparent and non-apparent question about creation and career. From sparking your creativity and developing your style to reading and publishing your work, this is the bible for writers of all types and forms.

Written by Kevin Larimer and Mary Gannon, the two most recent editors of the Poets & Writers magazine, this book brings unparalleled understanding of the areas in which writers seek guidance and support. Packed with insider publishing information such as sample query letters, promotional letters, resource lists, and worksheets for calculating freelance rates, tracking submissions, and managing taxes, the guide does more than just demystify the writer’s life—it also provides a range of powerful tools for building a sustainable career as a writer.

Along with a wealth of information on creativity, publishing, and promotion, there are also first-person essays from bestselling authors such as George Saunders, Christina Baker Kline, and Ocean Vuong, as well as reading lists from award-winning authors like Anthony Doerr, Cheryl Strayed, and Natalie Diaz. Here, at last, is the ultimate comprehensive resource that belongs on every writer’s desk.

Pages: 496, Year of Publication: 0723, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm