Resource. THE DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN POETS & FICTION WRITERS is a required resource for any arts or presenting organization looking for literary readers, as well as for all publishers seeking to solicit work from the best American writers. In additon, writers can use the book to find the right writing mentor and connect with other writers. "When I directed my first arts program, [the Directory] delivered the addresses and phone numbers of writers I loved, but couldn't find. How many writers and audiences are robbed without the information between these covers?"--Cornelius Eady, co-founder and co-director, Cave Canem and author of Brutal Imagination.

Features a search engine for "A Directory of American Poets and Fiction Writers," a biennial publication of Poets and Writers, Inc. in New York City. Explains that the publication is used to contact authors for professional opportunities or personal correspondence. Provides ordering information and questions and answers about the directory.

'Names and addresses of contemporary poets and fiction writers whose work has been published in the United States.'