And for those who are just speculating or beginning, This is the book to keep you on track. Even in the few years that I was not really serious this book allowed me to see what publications were out there for other interests.

It can be fun event to get rejection slips for your wall. Of course it does not hurt to get paid; then this book becomes a tax write off at least in the USA

It is a required text for my Freelance Writing students. They utilize Writer's Market's essays to improve their manuscripts, and they use its resources to research and place their work.

Last year, a student submitted her piece on Wednesday, revised it and mailed Friday, and received an acceptance Monday. Others placed theirs quickly as well.

When they follow the advice of Writer's Market, students learn marketable writing skills.

I did, they do, you can, too, when you purchase Writer's Market.