About Writer’s Digest Books
Our Mission
Writing is a lifelong pursuit, and dedicated writers know that the learning process never ends. Understanding this, Writer’s Digest Books strives to offer the most practical and aesthetically pleasing books on craft and technique, ideas and inspiration, and publishing know-how, for all writing skill levels.
For more than eighty-five years, Writer’s Digest Books has published the No. 1 best-selling reference book, Writer’s Market, and its catalog features the most comprehensive selection of writing how-to titles in the world. Writer’s Digest authors and editors are leading experts, teachers, and publishing professionals who are committed and passionate about advising and mentoring writers.
We hope that you enjoy our books and that you discover something meaningful to your writing life in each one, and we especially hope they contribute to your persistence and confidence to write and publish.
Contact Us
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Our Staff
Jane Friedman, Editorial Director, oversees Writer’s Digest Books and the Writer’s Market annuals. Her recent projects include Writing for the Soul by Jerry B. Jenkins and Beginning Writer’s Answer Book.
Kelly Nickell, Managing Editor, oversees the day-to-day operations of Writer’s Digest Books, while acquiring and editing many of the Writer’s Digest Book Club Main Selections. Her recent projects include By Cunning and Craft by Peter Selgin and Chapter After Chapter by Heather Sellers.
Alice Pope, Managing Editor of Writer’s Market annuals, oversees the editing and production of the Market Books series, and also edits Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s Market.
Michelle Ehrhard, Editor, works with many Writer’s Digest authors from development to finished book, and takes care of unsolicited queries and submissions. Her recent projects include Writing & Selling Your Mystery Novel by Hallie Ephron and The Handbook of Magazine Article Writing, 2nd Edition. Michelle also oversees the Betterway coaching/sports line.
Grace Ring and Claudean Wheeler design our beautiful book covers and interiors.
Robert Brewer is the editor of Writer’s Market and WritersMarket.com.
Lauren Mosko, former editor of Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market, serves as editor for many of our trade titles, including the Glimmer Train fiction writing series.
Nancy Breen is the editor of Poet’s Market.
Chuck Sambuchino is the editor of Guide to Literary Agents and was formerly a staffer on Writer’s Digest magazine.
Rachel McDonald is the editor of Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market.
Donna Poehner is the editor of Photographer’s Market.
Erika O’Connell is the editor of Artist’s and Graphic Designer’s Market.