Newly Released: 2015 Black Authors & Published Writers Directory (9th Edition)

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. - Oct. 26, 2015 - PRLog -- For the ninth year running, the Black Authors & Published Writers Directory (BAPWD) will be the go-to reference book regarding the Black publishing industry. With the launch of the 2015 edition, readers and researchers can expect updated information on everything from Black authors and songwriters to PR firms and television talk shows.

Each year, the BAPWD is compiled and edited by Grace Adams, businesswoman and long-time member of the publishing industry. Adams became the first Black signatory agent in 1994, and is currently the editor and publisher of the newsletter "Black Literary Players."

Adams created the BAPWD series as an all-encompassing resource for anyone interesting in learning about - or networking with - key players in the Black media professionals and related services. The comprehensive listings of literary agents, publishers, advertisers, songwriters (and a good deal more) certainly align with this purpose. The inclusion of entries for expos, events, festivals, and industry associations also make the reference invaluable for writers who are looking to promote their own work.

The Black Authors & Published Writers Directory is easy to read and navigate, and the book includes tips on how to approach various media professionals when seeking publication or promotion. For aspiring authors and other creatives, the idea of networking with thousands of Black media professionals and organizations; radio and TV talk shows, newspapers and magazine editors, marketing consultants, and advertising directors is priceless.

For more information about the Black Authors & Published Writers Directory, or to purchase a copy, please visit: http://www.bapwd.com/