publishers and publishing

Provides contact information and submission guidelines for over four thousand markets for writers, covering literary agents, book publishers, Canadian and international book publishers, small presses, consumer magazines, trade journals, and contests, and includes advice on the business of writing, and comments from successful authors.

Presents a brief history of the printing of books and a discussion of the jobs performed by members of publishing and printing companies staff.

Chronicles the events surrounding the 1945 murder of French publisher Robert Deno?l.

A collection of interviews with children's authors, publishers, and anticensorship activists discussing their experiences with and attitudes towards censorship of children's literature.

Tells how to find books, magazines, newspapers, bookstores, and libraries on the Internet, as well as resources of special interest to readers and writers, with a discussion of the history of the Internet, advice on how to use the system, and a catalog of sites.

Johnson shares the real-life lessons he has learned: his "can't fail" advice to new entrepreneurs, important tips from politicians, three rules for selling, etc.

Collects stories, jokes, cartoons, articles, and sketches that describes human reactions to rejection, and features selections from Bob Wiltfong, Meredith Hoffa, Joel Stein, Dave Wain, Michael Ian Black, and others.

After twelve-year-old Natalie writes a wonderful novel, her friend Zoe helps her devise a scheme to get it accepted at the publishing house where Natalie's mother works as an editor.

Contains descriptions of careers for people who love books, looking at jobs that involve reading, research, and other work with printed words, and including information on salaries, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement.