1,000+ Markets, Sensibly Organized, Cross Referenced

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	• Christian Writers' Market Guide 2004 (Christian Writers' Market Guide) Sally Stuart Shaw Books, 2004 - 640 pages average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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1,000+ Markets, Sensibly Organized, Cross Referenced

The yearly directory "Christian Writers' Market Guide," published by Shaw Books, is coming into its own. Always a fine collection of publishers of Christian poetry, prose and nonfiction, this year's edition adds some new features and loads of new content. As with each edition, this book continues to reign as the best resource for those writers wanting to publish Christian material.

Possibly because of the popularity of "The Passion of the Christ," the "Left Behind" series, or the religious titles showing up in the New York Times Bestseller List, or even because of the new age spirituality and occasionally Christian viewpoint of PAX-TV, publishers are recognizing that there is a market beyond the usual secular fare. Christian fiction has grown and broadened, and the quality has returned to the level of C. S. Lewis and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Stuart has been able to add over 100 publishers and periodicals as a result.

As the quality of Christian publishing grows, so does the sophistication of acquisition. Stuart provides agents and other kinds of manuscript screening services. In the case of major publishers, an agent is the only way in. Shaw Books, publisher of "Christian Writers' Market Guide," will accept queries only. Unsolicited manuscripts must be submitted through a third party, The Writer's Edge, a service used by many others including "Left Behind's" Tyndale House Publishers.

Each entry includes, as appropriate, the name of the publisher, the contact information, a URL, the editor and his or her title, a description of focus, number of titles published, how many titles from new authors asre published each year, how quickly they publish chosen material, whether or not they accept simultaneous submissions, how quickly they respond to submissions, how to acquire guidelines, and a decsription of their current needs.

Although many of the entries tend to lean toward Protestant thinking, Catholic publications are also listed, like "St. Anthony's Messenger," the "Liguorian," and "Catholic Digest."

The list of websites has increased. Since many of the publications are denominational or have small print runs, finding print copies may be difficult. Checking the publisher's website not only will allow a look at the tone, but also provide writer's guidelines.

One feature worth mentioning is the dollar ($) sign. Are you looking to make a few bucks? Then look for that symbol before the listing. Not everyone pays, but many do. Likewise, an (s) in front of the publisher indicates it is a subsidy or POD (print on demand) publisher. These kinds of tools help speed up the process of sorting through the hundreds (over 1,000) markets.

Included once again is the remarkably thorough "Topical Book Listings," useful, for example, the writer looking to submit an article on forgiveness or on an aspect of liturgical studies. Topics includes where to send photographs, poetry, pastoral and leadership articles, ethnic and multicultural pieces, and historical romances.

Without this book, I never would have submitted my poetry to "Decision Magazine," which has purchased several poems. I also would never have learned about the vast number of other publishers which might be interested in my short fiction.

Still lacking in this otherwise terrific resource is a digital version. Searches and personal submission databases would be so much easier to configure and manage with a CD. The secular book "Writer's Market," also required by any writer, offers a website packed with this kind of information.

I fully recommend "Christian Writers' Market Guide" by Sally Stuart. The expanse of Stuart's research is impressive, and can be both inspirational and practical.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

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Just a quick word...

To add to the previous reviewer's excellent review, I would like to mention that this guide mentions some markets not listed in the (Writer's Digest) Writer's Market books.

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A wise investment for the serious Christian writer

The Christian Writer's Market Guide by Sally Stuart should be required reading for every potential author and self publisher interested in writing for the Christian market.

It is an indispensible tool, and should be on the desk of every serious author. It covers everything from sending query letters to writing Bible tracks and greeting cards in addition to submitting your work to the more conventional publishing houses. It lists support organizations, as well as professional publicists, agents, reviewers, etc.

It should be the first investment a writer makes; it's certainly one of the wisest investments a writer could make!

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The Ultimate Resource for Successful Christian Writers

Do you want to get your work published?or keep your work published?but you don?t know where to start? With current information on over 1,200 markets for the written word, the Christian Writers? Market Guide is an indispensable resource for Christian writers.

The nineteenth edition of this guide includes topical listings for magazine and book publishers, helpful market analysis, lists of literary agents, and contact information for special markets, editorial services, writers? conferences and groups, photography markets, and more. The most complete and accurate publishing resource for Christian writers, the Christian Writers? Market Guide provides what no other resource can.

?An indispensable tool. For all you writers on Christian topics, this is the reference you have to buy.?
?Writers? Journal

?An essential reference for anyone seeking to be published in the Christian community.?
?The Midwest Book Review

?Stuart?s guide stands out from the rest with its wealth of information and helpful hints.?
?Book Reviews for Church Librarians

?The single most valuable tool for those who wish to get their writing published.?
?CLASS Communiqué

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