Lauren Mosko, of Writer's Digest Books, is the editor of Novel & Short Story Writer's Market, the most comprehensive resource for writers who want to sell their fiction. This annual directory is the only reference book on the market published expressly to help writers of novels and short stories find the best publishers for their work. In addition to up-to-date contact information and submission guidelines, feature articles include insights into both the craft and business of fiction, written by or featuring published authors.

Lauren also contributes feature articles to several other Writer's Digest Book titles, including Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market, Songwriter's Market, and The Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing. She holds a master's degree in English with a concentration in professional writing and editing from the University of Cincinnati.