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	The Hollywood Creative Directory; known as “the bible of the film and television industry,” has been the authoritative source of information for and about entertainment industry professionals for fifteen years. The comprehensive listings include addresses, phone and fax numbers, emails and Web sites, staff names and titles, and select television and film credits. The Hollywood Creative Directories, including the flagship publication, PRODUCERS, can be found on the desk of every studio executive, director, producer, writer, and actor in the entertainment industry, as well as in college and university libraries.
	A Dash of Style: Punctuation reveals the writer: haphazard commas, for example, reveal haphazard thinking; clear, lucid breaks reveal clear, lucid thinking. Punctuation can be used to teach the writer how to think and how to write. This short, practical book shows authors the benefits that can be reaped from mastering punctuation: the art of style, sentence length, meaning, and economy of words. There are full-length chapters devoted to the period, the comma, the semicolon, the colon, quotation marks, the dash and parentheses, the paragraph and section break, and a cumulative chapter on integrating them all into "The Symphony of Punctuation." Filled with exercises and examples from literary masters, why did Poe and Melville rely on the semicolon? Why did Hemingway embrace the period?), "A Dash of Style" is interactive, highly engaging, and a necessity for creative writers as well as for anyone looking to make punctuation their friend instead of their mysterious foe.
	Dramatists Sourcebook: Now in its 23rd edition, Dramatists Sourcebook - the best-selling guide for stage writers – has been completely revised. It includes more than 900 opportunities for playwrights, translators, composers, lyricists, and librettists, as well as opportunities for screen, radio, and television writers. In an easy to use format, the Dramatists Sourcebook details script submission procedures for more than 350 theaters seeking new plays, and more than 150 contests. Also included are sections on submission guidelines, fellowships, grants, organizations, script preparation, agents, colonies and residences, workshops, and publishing opportunities. Thoroughly indexed, with an invaluable calendar of submission deadlines, this is an indispensable reference work for any playwright.
	FirstAid for Writers: As the old saying goes, ‘…a pound of cure’ pretty much describes FirstAid for Writers, an online intensive care unit for writers. With over 60 prescriptions, FirstAid shows you how to revive your work, jump start inspiration, strengthen any story, give your writing literary resonance, improve originality, and plow through problems. Includes Sol Stein's Audio Tape "Shortcuts to Success in Fiction and Nonfiction." The Man Behind First Aid for Writers: Sol Stein has edited and published some of the most successful writers of the century, including James Baldwin, David Frost, Jack Higgins, Elia Kazan, Dylan Thomas, Lionel Trilling, W. H. Auden, and Jacques Barzun. He is himself a prize-winning playwright, author, and screenwriter.
	Sports Style Reference Manual: is the definitive answer to the age-old question of whether or not alley-oop should be hyphenated. Not only does this book offer the correct answer (alley-oop should always be hyphenated), it is the complete reference for sports editors, writers and broadcasters, for all sports, from football to hockey, American to Canadian. The guide is divided into two parts: 'Style and Usage,' which contains terms and their correct usage and 'Individual and Team Sports,' which lists frequently misspelled names such as 'Shaquille O'Neal.' Ever wonder how to correctly pluralize RBI (Runs Batted In), or whether or not to capitalize 'half nelson'? Well, the answers are here. Remember consistency is a virtue, and this book will help you achieve it.
	Childrens Writer's Reference: What type of animals work best in picture books? What periods in history are most popular with kids? Which "problem stories" are right for which ages? This guide gives you all the answers you need to write and illustrate stories kids will love and publishers will buy. From pre-reader to young adult, any age group and genre, you will find the special market information you need here. This guide breaks down children's writing into 8 easy-to-reference chapters, covering: Children and Books, Ideas, Age Groups and Format, Characters, Setting, Plot, Writing and Thinking Visually.
	Write Right: A Desktop Digest of Punctuations, Grammar, and Style--4th Edition. In this age of electronic correspondence and self-produced documents, we need a useful and reliable writing guide more than ever. WRITE RIGHT! covers the essentials of good writing in a concise and easy-to-follow format. The new edition of this classic handbook takes you through the entire writing process, from understanding the parts of speech to constructing a correct sentence to fine-tuning the mechanics. And with clever drawings and amusing quotations to illustrate its points, WRITE RIGHT! shows that language can be fun as well as an effective communication tool. Whether it’s used to find a quick answer to a nagging question or to develop stronger writing skills, this handy reference is the ideal resource for writers of all levels.
	A Complete Guide to Faeries and Magical Beings is a wonderful companion for those who wish to tour an enchanted world. Cassandra Eason begins with the myths, legends, and real evidence surrounding the origins and existence of fairies and then takes us on a journey throughout the world to introduce us to the many different varieties of these mysterious beings. From fairies to Viking giants, selkies to gnomes, fey beings abound. In this sprightly volume, Eason shares fascinating anecdotes of people who have actually seen them. And if you'd like to meet them yourself, Eason also provides simple techniques, exercises, and rituals to attract, find, and communicate with the little people. Hang silver bells by a window. Keep potted plants in your home. Or sit quietly between two oaks at dusk or dawn. Also included is a quick reference glossary that makes this tome a perfect research tool for any writer.
	Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law What is a copyright? How often does it have to be renewed? How do you inherit it? How do you determine who owns the copyright on a letter or an illustration? What defines "fair use"? How can you determine when something is in the "public domain"? How is material on the Internet copyrighted? This newly revised and updated edition of Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law answers these and other pertinent questions in clear, accessible language. Ellen M. Kozak, herself an author and a lawyer, covers matters such as publishing contracts, libel, privacy, electronic property, moral rights, "Son of Sam" laws, the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, and product liability, among others. For anyone involved in the book business -- writers, editors, publishers, agents, lawyers, scholars, and even critics with questions about intellectual property -- this authoritative and accessible desk reference is truly indispensable.