Christian Writers' Market Guide 2005: The Reference Tool for the Christian Writer

by Sally Stuart

Now updated for 2007 comes one of the most comprehensive marketing resources for Christian writers, with information on agents, editors, publisher guidelines, specialty markets, and more. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877882002
• ISBN13: 9780877882008
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Shaw Books
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Specialized Help

This resource for Christian writers is very thorough, with the notable exception of website addresses for the listed publishers. Now that Ms. Stuart has established a computerized data base, I'm hopeful this will be included in future versions.

Great job, Sally

This book is a great and plentiful resource for any serious Christian writer. It leaves absolutely nothing undone. Kudos to the author. Incidentally, she actually does answer emails and is very willing to help with her many other publications as well as her expertise. She is very approachable. Thanks for all the hard work!

A Must Have for any Writer

My aunt bought this book for me as a gift and I have used it almost daily in my profession. The book is organized well and has listings of publications and publishers that are not found in other guides. It is easy to read and includes a wealth of information including pay rate, tips, and special needs. At the back of the book, it also includes workshops and conference listings. A must have for any writer!

1,100+ Markets, Sensibly Organized, Cross-referenced

The "Christian Writers' Market Guide" is still the reference book every Christian writer needs. Consider this a gimmee. Buy this year's edition. Buy next year's edition. Plan on the following year as well. What you need to know about this edition: * 1,180 markets. Pick a Christian denomination (Catholic and Protestant), and their publication is likely listed. * Almost 700 periodicals, over 350 book publishers. Think of how many you are aware of? "Christianity Today," "New Man," "Decision" are probably at the top of your mind for periodicals. Tyndale, NavPress, InterVarsity Press are probably among the book publishers you know. Maybe you know a few more. Here, you'll discover how vast the Christian publishing world is. Literary agents, contests, advice for various markets, editorial services, market analyses, specialty markets (like greeting cards) all have sections. If you are looking to connect with other writers, you'll be happy to find the lists of writers' groups and clubs, and for conferences and workshops. A key group is the Evangelical Press Association, but there are smaller ones geared for denominations and market. The structure is similar to previous editions, but, as always, the current year provides the most accurate data. Each publication starts with symbols indicating if it is new, if the data is confirmed, and if they pay. There's the title, the contact info including a URL, an editor's name, a brief description, the page count and circulation number, the subscription cost, percentage freelanced, submission preference, payment style, and general content needs. Missing but I hope soon changing, is a purely digital version. Searching through a book to find, for example, what periodicals pay for poetry, can be frustrating when I know a sensible CD version would allow me a complete list within seconds. Weak also are listings for foreign markets, but this may as much a fault of the publisher as the guide's editor, or may be due to the limited number of international Christian publications. Add up the above, and you will see how any writer aiming for the Christian market at large would find this an indispensable volume. It fills in the gaps left open by the very useful "Writer's Digest" market guides, and provides the required tools for connecting writer and publisher. I fully recommend the "Christian Writers' Market Guide," as it remains the best option for any Christian writer. Anthony Trendl editor, HungarianBookstore.com

Two Decades of Excellence

A book that survives and thrives through 20 editions is a successful and valuable product. This is certainly true of Sally Stuart's "Christian Writers' Market Guide 2005." As her sub-title suggests, this work is THE reference tool for the Christian writer. Such a claim is not the stuff of info-mercials; it is reality. As The Midwest Book Review extols: "An essential reference for anyone seeking to be published in the Christian community." The 2005 Edition is completely updated and revised, now with 1,185 markets for Christian writers, 684 periodicals, 375 publishers, 37 e-book publishers, and so much more. Stuart's tireless and meticulous research saves the aspiring and experienced Christian writer thousands of hours of personal research (time better spent writing and marketing). If you want to keep abreast of trends and stay informed on contacts in the Christian publishing arena, then the "Christian Writers' Market Guide 2005" remains the best in the business. I purchase a new copy EVERY year. Reviewer: Dr. Bob Kellemen, author of "Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction" and "Spiritual Friends: A Methodology of Soul Care and Spiritual Direction."