150px|2003 edition of Writers' & Artists' Yearbook Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is an annual directory for writers , designers, illustrators and photographers . It is published in the UK each July, alongside the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook. The yearbook contains over 4,500 named industry contacts updated for each edition and includes articles about getting work published. In 2007, an associated website, known as Writers  & Artists was launched , which gives aspiring writers access to industry advice and help, and gives pointers on how to get published (www. writersandartists. co. uk) . The current edition is the 2018 edition and includes articles by William Boyd, J.K. Rowling, Diana Athill, Tom Holland, Anita Bean, Neil Gaiman, Katie Fforde amongst others."The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook", BBC First published in 1906, by Adam & Charles Black, the original Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook was an 80-page booklet, costing one shilling. It gave details of seven literary agents and 89 publishers.  It has been published on an annual basis since, expanding over time to include information for illustrators and photographers . A&C Black became part of Bloomsbury Publishing in 2000 , and other titlesin its reference division include Who's Who, Wisden and Black's Medical Dictionary. Articles offering advice first appeared in the 1914 yearbook.  In 2004, Bloomsbury launched the Children's Writers' and Artists' Yearbook that includes articles and advice specifically focused on the children's book market. It contains articles from many successful children's authors across different genres from picture books to YA novels. The latest 2018 edition includes advice from Quentin Blake, Michael Morpurgo, Anne Fine, Michael Rosen, Sarah Mussi, and Sally Green amongst others . Website and competitions In 2007, Writers ' & Artists ' Yearbook launched an associated website (www. writersandartists.co.uk). Initially this was only accessible to anyone purchasing the print edition. In 2009, the website was relaunched and now includes blogs from guest authors and a social networking feature that enables authors and artists to add a public profile. This free website offers a community platform, an extensive collection of free advice articles on the writing and publishing process, ways to contact publishers and the best advice on how to get your book publisher, along with a shop where you can purchase not only the Writers' Artists' Yearbook, but additional books that offer helpful advice and expertise for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, stage and screen . From 2013, the website featured a section focusing on self-publishing , also hosting a conference on the subject in November of that year in association with National Novel Writing Month. Courses, lectures and other events as well as editorial services are available to purchase through the website, ranging in price from £95-£1250. Writers '  & Artists ' Yearbook runs an annual short story competition and also collaborates with Bloomsbury and other organisations to run other competitions for aspiring writers . The yearbook is divided into the following sections: Newspapers and magazines –  regional, national and overseas, syndicates and news agencies Books –  regional, national and overseas  , audio publishers, book packagers and book clubs Poetry Television, filmand radio Theatre Literary agents Art and illustration –  agents, commercial studios and card and stationery publishers Societies, prizes and festivals – associations and clubs, prizes and awards and literary festivals Self-publishing  Resources for writers –  courses, libraries and writers' retreats Copyright and libel information  Finance for writers and artists .        
150px|2003 edition of Writers' & Artists' Yearbook Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is an annual directory for writers and illustrators which offers creative and practical advice on how to give your work the best chance at success . It is published in the UK each July, alongside the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook. The Yearbook contains 100 articles covering every aspect of the publishing world and the paths which creatives can follow to gain entry into it, and over 4,500 named industry contacts including agents, publishers, media companies, and societies. In 2007, an associated website, www.writersandartists.co.uk, was launched which now includes additional articles, interviews, and resources as well as a community forum to connect users. The brand also runs events and masterclasses and offers a series of editorial services including manuscript reviews and edits, consultations and mentoring. As well as the annual Yearbooks, Writers & Artists also publish a series of companion guides which dive deeper into specific areas of publishing. These titles include Guide to Getting Published, Guide to Self-Publishing, Guide to How to Hook an Agent, Guide to Writing for Children and YA and The Organised Writer. Scheduled for publication in 2021 are Guide to How to Write and The Right Word . The current edition of the Yearbook is the 2021 edition and includes newly commissioned articles by Raymond Antrobus (Poems for the page and on stage), Sam Delaney (Podcasting: how to get creative and make money), Ana Garanito (Adapting books for stage and screen), Clare Grist Taylor (Advice from an 'Accidental' Agent), Adam Hamdy (Festival fun: your guide to why, how and what), Russell Lewis (Writing series for television), Jonathan Lorie (How to become a travel writer), Julia Mitchell (Writing an award-winning blog), Frances Moffat (Illustrating non-fiction books), Hari Patience (In praise of fan fiction), Sarah Cross (Cross-format representation: what an agent can do for you), Temi Wilkey (How to get your play published and performed) and Rachel Winters (Writing a romcom). First published in 1906, by Adam & Charles Black, the original Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook was an 80-page booklet, costing one shilling. It gave details of seven literary agents and 89 publishers. "The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook", BBC Articles offering advice first appeared in the 1914 yearbook. It has been published on an annual basis since, expanding over time to include information for illustrators , and to adapt to the changing digital landscape of the publishing industry and the rise of self-publishing . A&C Black became part of Bloomsbury Publishing in 2000 and Bloomsbury now publishes the entire collection of Writers Artists titles. In 2004, Bloomsbury launched the Children's Writers' and Artists' Yearbook that includes articles and advice specifically focused on the children's book market. It contains articles from a diverse array of successful children's authors across different genres , mediums and age ranges, as well as contact details tailored to the children's publishing industry . In 2007, Writers & Artists launched an associated website . Initially this was only accessible to anyone purchasing the print edition. In 2009, the website was relaunched and now includes freely available blogs, articles, interviews and a community platform, as well as paid for content which is additional to what can be found in the Yearbook . From 2013, the website featured a section dedicated to self-publishing . Through the website users can also sign up for events and masterclasses, and access editorial services including manuscript reviews and mentoring. In 2013 Writers & Artists began publishing companion guides alongside the annual Yearbooks focusing on specific areas of writing and publishing. and including Life Writing, Short Stories, Children's Fiction, Crime and Thriller Writing, Historical Fiction, Novel Writing, Literary Non-fiction, Play writing and TV and radio . 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