Writers' Handbook 2021

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The 2021 edition of firstwriter.com's bestselling directory for writers has been released in a larger format, featuring over 3,000 listings of literary agents, agencies, book publishers, and magazines—more than double the previous edition. This updated version includes revised listings and over 2,000 new entries, making it easier to find essential information with new tables, an expanded index, and unique paragraph numbers for quick navigation. A notable addition is the Table of Authors, which details over 3,000 authors and their representatives or publishers. The index has expanded dramatically, now encompassing over 500 genres, allowing for more specific searches within categories like Historical Romance, Fantasy Romance, and more. This edition boasts 128 pages of literary agent listings—more than the Writer's Market and Writers' & Artists' Yearbook combined—along with 82 pages of book publisher listings and 64 pages of magazine listings, all presented in a larger page size. It is priced 30% lower than the Writer's Market and 50% lower than the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook. With a focus on international markets, it covers major publishing hubs like New York and London, as well as other English-speaking countries. The directory prioritizes essential contact details without advertisements, ensuring more listings at a lower cost. Additionally, it offers free access to the firstwriter.com website until 2022, providing even more