The Booktrust site gives a wide range of information on all aspects of publishing – prizes, events, publishers and listings. The site includes a free factsheet 'Getting Published' in the information section, as well as a search facility for prizes and publishers.

This evolving site aims to equip smaller publishers and authors with clear, succinct information about publishing. The ‘For Authors' section (click on the 'further information' button) then offers to submit proposal summaries (100-words max) free of charge to IPG member companies under the ‘manuscripts offered section'. (If you plan to take up this service, remember that you only have one hit, so make it count!) Another resource for authors is the ‘List of Members' section, which gives listings of all IPG publishing members – with many names that are not covered in the mainstream guides (ie TW&AY and TWH ). Each entry includes full contact details including e-mail addresses. (Another tip – always ask to see a company's catalogue before making any approaches.)

The PA is the 'leading trade organisation serving book, journal and electronic publishers in the UK'. Some parts of this site will be closed to non-members but do check out the ‘Getting Published' article (also contained on the Booktrust site) for its helpful overview of publishing and writing, its contact details and comprehensive reading list. The 'Guidelines' section has many articles on learned publishing topics – from copyright to rights. An excellent resource.

This is the website of the main authors' organisation, and includes useful information on
prizes, grants, awards as well as FAQs on various topics.

The Society also publishes publications (price £2) on a wide range of specific topics, from copyright to dealing with newspapers and magazines.