This reference work for writers and all those in the media covers every market for writing, as well as many organizations pertinent to writers. Over 5000 entries include: book publishers; packagers; magazines; small presses; newspapers; television; literary agents; workshops and courses; bursaries; libraries; film and video competitions; US and European publishers; theatre production companies; competitions; poetry presses; radio; festivals; prizes; and the arts council. The work contains new articles for 1997 on erotic fiction, the Net Book Agreement, literary festivals, and book reviewing.