The publishing world is not what it used to be. The typical publishing house has become more specialized, diverse, and open--offering far more opportunity. It is impossible to say who the best publishing house is anymore. New publishing avenues such as self-publishing, online publishing, and blogging have opened a whole new world to writers and career-seekers alike. It is indeed an exciting time in the publishing industry. The ever-growing number of publishing houses only means an ever-growing number of opportunities. This page gives you the resources to help sort it all out.
Excellent and comprehensive directories of publishing firms can be found in your local bookstore, library, or Internet stores. Here are the names of the best ones:
The Writer's Market. It gives over 4000 market listings for consumer magazines, publishing houses, trade journals, and contests and awards, along with 50 listings for literary agents.
Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents. This directory provides everything working writers need to find the most receptive publishers, editors and agents for their work. Each entry presents an overview of the publishing company, including its history and current lines, followed by the names of specific editors, their areas of interest, and complete contact information.
Novel & Short Story Writer's Market. This gives 2000 completely updated publishing firm listings, including magazines, book publishers, literary agents, contests and literary journals.
Publishers Weekly. The premier international publishing industry news magazine, it reaches every major publisher worldwide. It is the leading publication serving all segments involved in the creation, production, marketing and sale of the written word in book, audio, video and electronic formats. Also found on www.publishersweekly.com
Writer's Online Marketplace: How and Where to Get Published Online. The most enticing aspect of this book is its publishing listings: 161 paying online publications, 10 potentially lucrative alternative markets, and 26 commercial electronic publishers (e-publishers).
The Directory of Poetry Publishers. This offers a complete list of poetry publishers.
The Poet's Market. This book provides contact information for magazine and book publishers, small presses, journals, conferences, contests and more.
Extensive directories of publishing companies can be found on the Internet.
The following websites offer the most comprehensive information and resources regarding publishing houses:
