Digital Issue: Writer's Yearbook 2010

PREPARE YOURSELF 2009: The Year in Review BY DEBBIE RIDPATH OHI The magazine and book worlds revolve, evolve and even devolve quickly. Here we've compiled all the latest trends and insider news to get you up to speed and writing on the cutting edge. A FREELANCER'S WORKSHOP Buzzwords to Beware BY LINDA FORMICHELLI Learn the lingo that rings alarm bells for savvy freelancers. Dominating Downtime BY ART SPIKOL Don't just sit there: Make the most of that awkward waiting game after you send off a query. Recession-Proof Writing BY SUSAN SHAPIRO No matter how much the economy sours, a good service piece is always in season. FOR YOUR REFERENCE The Top 100 Markets for Magazine & Book Writers COMPILED BY VANESSA WIELAND Read, choose, submit. With this roundup, taking the first steps to selling your work is really that simple. 101 Best Websites for Writers BY BRIAN A. KLEMS Get your digital bookmarks ready. Here's everything you need to get