New Zealand Writer's Handbook

This comprehensive, fully updated handbook which should be part of every New Zealand writers toolkit. First published in 1990, this highly successful handbook is now in its sixth edition. Considered by many to be the classic guide for writers, it has been revised and updated to bring it right up to the present day. A recommended text for writing courses around the country, the Handbook offers advice on a myriad of useful subjects including: where to get your manuscript assessed; how to present your manuscript for publication; researching your family history or whakapapa; apps and authors; writing for children and young adults; details of awards and fellowships. As in previous editions, the Handbook offers up-to-date directories of magazines, newspapers and publishers. New chapters look at the art of writing fiction and the basics of digital publishing.