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The 2002 edition of the essential guide to all areas of the media has been thoroughly revised and updated, providing more information than ever before. New in this edition: E-publishing for writers; Marketing books; Writers' circles; Digital imaging for writers; Web sites for artists; List of book clubs Regular features include listings of newspapers and magazines, book publishers and literary agents, tv and film producers, useful web sites for writers, markets for artists, picture agencies and libraries, together with societies, prizes, festivals and writing courses Perennial topics are covered in articles on preparing and submitting a typescript, writing for magazines and newspapers, setting up a web site, how to get poetry into print, marketing a stage play, freelance illustrating, marketing cartoons. General subjects include income tax, social security, libel and copyright.