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The most trusted guide to getting published--now on CD! Written by writers for writers and backed by 88 years of authority, Writer's Market is the #1 resource for helping writers sell their work. Used by both seasoned professionals and writers new to the publishing world, Writer's Market has helped countless writers transform their love of writing from a hobby into a career. Now available as a searchable CD, this new edition includes: Complete, up-to-date contact information and submission guidelines for more than 3,500 market listings, including literary agents, book publishers, magazines, newspapers, production companies, theaters, and more Informative interviews with authors Alan Weisman, Amy Silverstein, and others, as well as helpful tips and instructional articles on the business of writing. The completely updated "How Much Should I Charge?" pay rates chart for professional freelancers "Query Letter Clinic" that provides advice on writing query letters and examples of both good and bad queries And as a special bonus, this CD version of the 2009 Writer's Market includes the 2009 Guide to Literary Agents, which lists more than 550 literary agents, writers' conferences, and more.