In the ever-changing and increasingly competitive world of Canadian publishing, this book is an essential tool for the freelance writer. It contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date listings available for: -- consumer magazines -- literary and scholarly journals -- trade, business, and professional publications -- daily newspapers -- book publishers It also includes listings for literary agents, awards, competitions, and grants, and offers practical advice on all aspects of manuscript preparation and marketing. It even contains useful background information on the thorny issues of income tax for the freelancer and copyright and libel law.