This review is by Lettie Kirkpatrick Burress, freelance writer and speaker. StuartMarket09_mSee her Web site www.writingforhim.com.

It may not be riveting and it may not be fun reading, but not owning it is not an option.  “It’s the closest thing to the Bible for an inspirational writer.”  That’s what I tell my “Beginners Basics” students about Sally Stuart’s Christian Writers Market Guide.  If they can only afford one resource, it must be this one.  And the updated version should be purchased every year.

The Christian Writers Market Guide is an invaluable, time-saving tool for an inspirational writer committed to mastering the marketing process.  This book identifies potential publishing markets, gives information on obtaining guidelines and samples, offers pointers from editors, sites the percentage of freelance used by each publication, indicates the procedure for submission, and tells pay range.  It also lists  websites and e-mail addresses for on-line contact. For beginning writers, there is a “How To Use This Book” section.

The 2005 copy of Christian Writers Market Guide was her 20th anniversary edition.  Sally Stuart states in that book’s introduction “it has dominated my time for almost a third of my life”.  Because of her time investment, many writers have been able to multiply their publishing markets.  I’ve also been able to equip my students with the resources to persevere.  As the 2010 issue approaches, we will be wishing Sally a “Happy Anniversary”!

Buy the guide at www.stuartmarket.com or from online booksellers.

Thanks, Lettie, for this great review.