Tool-Kit for Writers
Fundamental Reference Sources for Writers
Literary
Marketplace: LMP. New York: R.R. Bowker, 2002.
Includes extensive listings of literary agents, editorial services and
book reviewers, as well as book and magazine publishers in the U.S. International
Literary Marketplace: ILMP is also available.
Publishers,
Distributors and Wholesalers of the U.S. New York: R.R. Bowker,
2002.
Comprehensive directory with listings of 120,000 U.S. publishers, with
addresses, phone and fax numbers, and many email and web addresses.
The
Writer's Handbook. Waukesha, WI: The Writer Books, 2003.
67th edition of this standard guidebook, especially useful to
beginning writers with practical advice from masters of the craft, as well
as marketing information and addresses.
The
Writer's Market. Cincinnati: F and W Publications, 2003.
82nd edition of another standard with 8000-plus book and
magazine editors and publishers, as well as literary agents, small
presses, and contests.
Advice, Inspiration and Instruction for Writers
The American Directory of Writers Guidelines. Clovis, CA: Quill Driver Books, 1999.
Blockman, Lawrence. Telling Lies for Fun and Profit. Lawrenceblock.com Audiobook, 2001.
Field, Shelly. 100 Best Careers for Writers and Artists. New York: Macmillan, 1998.
Howry, Michelle, ed. Agents, Editors and You: The Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books, 2002.
Lamotte, Anne. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. New York: Anchor Books, 1995.
The Children's Writer At Work Featuring Jane Yolen. Bainbridge Island, WA: Reel Life Productions, 1997.
Metter, Ellen. Facts in a Flash: A Research Guide for Writers: from Cruising the Stacks to Surfing the Net. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books, 1999.
The
Writer. Boston: The Writer. Library owns 1954-current
issue.
Writer's
Digest. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest. Library owns 1972-current
issue.
Search the Library Catalog to locate additional materials helpful to writers, including books on cassette and CD-ROM, videos, DVD's, newspapers and magazines at our 24 locations in Tulsa County.
In the Catalog perform a subject search of authorship - handbooks, manuals or creative writing and try a keyword search of getting published.
I love being a writer. What I can't standis the paperwork. (Peter De Vries)
Digital Resources for the Writer
Search the Library Catalog with the keywords writing pathfinder to locate great websites gathered into one easy location. Some of the sites listed include:
Select Find Articles to view a list of library subscription services including:
- Biography Resource Center
- Books In Print Plus Reviews
- Contemporary Authors
- Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
Search databases created and maintained by library staff:
Tulsa Organizations and
Services
Perform a subject search of creative writing for an
up-to-date list of local writers' groups and clubs,
complete with contacts and meeting information.
Fast Facts
Online
Use this database for answers to often asked questions, such as Who won
the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001? (Sir V. S. Naipaul)
Search the Library's Books and Reading website for the latest book news and reviews, including a list of Tulsa and Oklahoma authors and a list of local bookstores.
The chief glory of every people arises from its authors. (Samuel Johnson)