A smart writing strategy will always pay off¿the key to getting published lies in knowing the market. With the timely and insightful information found in the all-new Writer¿s Guide, you¿ll be well on your way to publishing more in 2012. Its 432 pages divulge more inside information from some of today¿s top editors, agents, and authors about current market needs and trends than any other source for writers. As inspirational as it is helpful, you¿ll also find a wealth of ideas to spark your imagination and increase productivity. Written specifically with the goal of publication in mind, Writer Guide to 2012 arms you with everything you need to approach the market with confidence¿and get results Topics include: * E-tailers, Ebooks, and E-readers: Electronic publishing is exploding¿find out how it is transforming the publishing world and how you can get in on it. * Discover the newly emerging genres, including flash fiction, skinny fiction, sudden fiction, postcard fiction and 18 more. * An inside look at how to create a website, maximize its traffic, and use social media to widen your publishing opportunities. * Why Charles Darwin would have loved Facebook and writers should too. * The key to writing a book that makes an impact, and much more!