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How To Pitch: Writer's Digest

If you've 'been there' in the writing world, share your authority in a themed front-of-book pitch

Circulation: 85,000
Frequency: Eight issues per year
Special issues: Special issues are not open to submissions.

Background: Founded in 1920, Writer's Digest aims to "inform, instruct and inspire" those who want to improve their writing. "Our readers look to us for specific ideas and tips that will help them succeed," said editor Jessica Strawser. This writing success is welcomed in all forms, whether it means breaking into print, finding personal fulfillment or establishing a thriving writing career. Suitable for writers at all levels, the pages of this writer's bible appeal to novices and experts alike.

With a "confident, authoritative, yet conversational" style, WD updates readers with industry trends, timely issues and new innovations in publishing. Strawser tells us that this penning pub aims to "provide readers with the inspiration, how-to instruction and culturally relevant information they need to fulfill their writing goals." The larger writing community is a valuable network, and Writer's Digest may be your ticket for entry....

The How to Pitch series is worth its weight in gold. In just the first month I'd already benefited enough to consider the cost of joining well worth it. -- Gaen Murphree