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Reviews of Writing BooksThe American Directory of Writer's Guidelines edited by Brigette M. Phillips, Susan D. Klassen, and Doris HallQuill Drive Books, November, 2004Trade paperback, 785 pages ISBN: 1884956408 Ordering information: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk 
This annual collection of writer's guidelines is bigger than ever
this year with over 1,500 guidelines. These are the
actual guidelines from book and periodical publishers
that are printed in the book. The writer's guidelines are listed
alphabetically, but the book does provide a
topical index in the back which allows the writer to find specialty
markets in the topic index and then flip through the book to that
publisher's' guidelines. The directory is a pretty amazing tool
for writers; this sure beats the days when writers had to send off
dozens of self-addressed stamped envelopes to get the
guidelines they needed. These days some writer's guidelines
are published on the Internet by smart publishers, but not all publishers provide
this information. And when they do publish them, the guidelines may be difficult to find.
With this book, writers will have thousands of current guidelines at
their disposal all in one collection. The American Directory of Writer's Guidelines
is a great time saver for freelancers and writers of all genres.
Writers' & Artists' Hideouts by Andrea BrownQuill Drive Books, November, 2004Paperback, 268 pages ISBN: 1884956343 Ordering information: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk 
Writers' & Artists' Hideouts is a specialty travel guide for the writer who wants
a vacation where they can do what they do best: write.
Author and literary agent Andrea Brown describes about 600 places
that might be interesting to artists and writers, including
hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, lighthouses, lodges
and other unique locations where writers can get inspired
and away from distractions. The listings include a
concise paragraph description, contact information
and a website address, if available. One of the listings is the
beautiful Mill Rose Inn in Half Moon Bay, California, which Brown describes
as a "two-story white building that you barely notice because the gardens,
flowers, and trees cover most of it." The rooms at the Mill Rose Inn have
private baths and some have bay windows -- perfect for the writer who
wants a great view. Plus, you can't beat the full
champagne breakfast! Hideaways for writers and artists are located
nationwide, and there is something for everyone.
Andrea Brown loves traveling and with her as your guide
you are bound to be able to find a great place where
you can both relax and tap into your creativity.
The Writer's Workshop in a Box edited by Sandra BarkJeremy P. Tarcher, September, 2004Two paperbacks and thirty cards ISBN: 1585423645 Ordering information: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk 
Who knew that you could fit an entire writer's workshop into a box?
This ingenious kit contains a book about writing, a
writing journal, a pen, and an attractive collection of thirty cards that
contain daily writing exercises. The writing
book, The Art of Writing edited by Sandra Bark, contains
six lessons that help writers learn the craft of writing from
literary masters like Eric Maisel, Julia Cameron
and Bonnie Goldberg. The cards contain different
writing exercises to help motivate writers. The exercises get
the reader to think, write journal entries and tackle a short story.
The Workshop in a Box would make a great
starting point for any novice writer. It would also make a great gift
for that friend or family member who always talks about wanting
to write, but hasn't found the time or creative spark they need.
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