Wednesday Links ~*~ 19 December 2007

Associated Writing Programs
http://awpwriter.org/
Writers resource compiled by George Mason
University, includes information about writing
programs in the U.S., writer's conferences
and offers membership benefits.

Children's Writer
http://www.childrenswriter.com/
Monthly newsletter offers tips, articles, market
information, columns, and features about writing for
children. Also a paying market freelance writers.

Complications Ensue: The Craft of Screenwriting
http://complicationsensue.blogspot.com/
Blog by screenwriter Alex Epstine, who gives
an informative look into TV and of screenwriting
formats before us today.

Crimespider
http://www.crimespider.com/
Law and crime search site. Portal to countless
website on and about crime(s), law enforcement,
law.

Index of Literary Magazine Listings
http://www.randomhouse.com/boldtype/ohenry/0901/litmags.html

Lawgirl.com
http://www.lawgirl.com/lawgirl.shtml
http://www.lawgirl.com/copyright.shtml#publication
The basics of American copyright law written in very
plain English. Great site, written with a sense of humor,
and includes information on trademark and reproduction
law.

Murderati
http://murderati.typepad.com/
Industry blog of mystery, murder, and
marketing.

Owl ~ Purdue Online Writing Lab
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html
Maintained by Purdue University the Online
Writing Lab offers extensive information; grammar,
spelling, punctuation. Workshops, presentations
and even more links.

Poewar: Writer's Resource Center
http://www.poewar.com/
Jobs, information, news, and even software. A writer's
resource that offers a variety tools for growing and
honing your craft.

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The Pilgrim Press
http://www.pilgrimpress.com/
Imprint of the United Church of Christ. Interested in
academic and trade books on social and religious
issues in the areas of ethics, public policy, gender
and sexuality, racial and ethnic issues, and science
and technology.
Email: TStaveteig at aol dot com
Timothy G. Staveteig
700 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-1100

Tricycle Press
http://www.tenspeed.com/aboutus/tricycle.htm
http://www.tenspeed.com/resources/childrensproposalsubmissions.htm
Children's imprint of Tenspeed Press. Considers
submissions in four age divisions: infant to 3
picture books, Young Reader Novels ages 8 to 12,
and real life readers ages 3 to 12.
Query:
Tricycle Press
P.O. Box 7123
Berkeley, CA 94707

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Crinkles
http://www.crinkles.com/
http://crinkles.com/downloads/Crinkles_Author_Style_Guidelines.pdf
Bi-monthly activity publication for kids 7 to 11 years of age.
Query: Levitov at lu dot com
Deborah Levitov
Managing Editor, Crinkles
3401 Stockwell St.
Lincoln, NE 68506

Guideposts Magazine
http://www.guidepostsmag.com/
http://www.guidepostsmag.com/writers_guidelines.asp
http://www.guidepostsmag.com/storysubmission.asp
Monthly, non-denominational spiritual publication.
The EditorGuideposts
16 East 34th Street
21st Floor
New York, NY 10016

Northern Woodlands Magazine
http://www.northernwoodlands.org/
http://northernwoodlands.org/submissions/writers_photographers/
Print publication and website focused on the
cohabitation of forest renewal, recreation, living,
and wildlife.
Query: anne at northernwoodlands dot org
Northern Woodlands Magazine
1776 Center Road
Corinth, VT 05039

Rhode Island Monthly
http://www.rimonthly.com/
Monthly magazine, interested in articles on Rhode
Island activities, destination spots, issues, trends
and conservation.
Query: sarah_francis at rimonthly dot com
Sarah Francis, managing editor
280 Kinsley Ave.
Providence RI 02903

Transitions Abroad
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/index.shtml
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/writers.shtml#paymentmagazine
Print publication and corresponding website
for planning travel and cultural immersion.
Interested in articles concerning work, study,
travel and living for travelers.
Query: editor at transitionsabroad dot com
Transitions Abroad
PO Box 745
Bennington, VT 05201

Words Without Borders
http://www.wordswithoutborders.org/
Online International literary publication considers short stories,
poetry, reviews, and excerpts.
Query: schnee at bard dot edu
Samantha Schnee
Words without Borders
c/o Blake Radcliffe
Columbia University
Center for Translation
415 Dodge Hall
2960 Broadway
New York City, NY 10027

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© 2000-2007 Calista Cates

Wednesday Links ~*~ 12 December 2007

A Word A Day
http://www.wordsmith.org/awad/
http://wordsmith.org/words/today.html
Offered by Wordsmith, A Word A Day adds to or challenges
your current vocabulary and your use of words.

American Society of Journalist and Authors
http://www.asja.org/index.php
Membership association offers a bevy of industry
information, links, resources, and a newsletter.
Much of the site's content is available to non-members.

Berkley Library - Copyright Index
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Copyright/
Links to copyright law, argument, articles,
organizations, and issues.

Bureau of Justice Statistics
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/
Facts at a glance - crime, criminals, law enforcement.

Crimespot
http://www.crimespot.net/
Blog central, one stop crime writer's
blogging.

First Writers
http://www.firstwriter.com/Agents/
Searchable literary agent database.

For Writers.com
http://www.forwriters.com/
Great reference site that includes markets,
research links, agent info, and more.

Synopsis Worksheet
http://www.lindaneedham.com/synopsistwn.htm
Romance author Linda Needham shares her worksheet
from her book the Wedding Night.

Write Movies
http://www.writemovies.com/
Industry website dedicated to movie and screenwriting news,
offers information on software, contest, and reviews.

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Bloomsbury Publishing
http://www.bloomsburymagazine.com/Default.asp
http://www.bloomsburymagazine.com/info/subguide.asp
Award winning Independent British publishing house.
Requires a synopsis and two chapters. Amazing website
offers writer information, insights, and industry news.
The Commissioning Editor
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
36 Soho Square
London W1D 3HB
England

DAWS Books
http://www.penguinputnam.com/
http://www.penguinputnam.com/static/html/aboutus/DAWsubmission.html
Imprint of the Penguin Putnam group, Daw Books is
a Science Fiction / Fantasy print publisher that is
currently accepting non-solicited manuscripts.
DAW Books
Peter Stampfel, Submission Editor
375 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014

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Arthritis Today
http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/default.asp
http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/writingforarthritistoday.asp#freelance
Bimonthly, national consumer health publication.
Considers articles, features, and columns addressing
nutrition, balance, fitness, strategies and
products, and medwatch.
Query: atmail at arthritis dot org
ArthritisToday
1330 West Peachtree St., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30309

Backhome Magazine
http://www.backhomemagazine.com/
http://www.backhomemagazine.com/BackHome_guidelines.html
Publication for people getting back to basics and
"taking back control of their lives."
Query: backhome at ioa dot com
Backhome Magazine
Wordsworth Communications
P.O. Box 70
Hendersonville, NC 28793

The Growing Edge
http://www.growingedge.com/
http://www.growingedge.com/contributors_info.html
Bi monthly print publication and website on hydroponics
gardening.
The Growing Edge
New Moon Publishing
P.O. Box 1027
Corvallis, Oregon 97339-1027

Ms Magazine
http://www.msmagazine.com/
http://www.msmagazine.com/contact.asp#submissions
Monthly print magazine. Considers articles and
features, and fiction.
Queries/ Ms. Magazine
433 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Oklahoma Today Magazine
http://www.oklahomatoday.com/
http://www.oklahomatoday.com/site/editorial/editorialGuidelines.aspx
Bi-monthly magazine focuses on Oklahoma's people and
events. Accepts articles, columns, essays and photos.
Many of their issues are theme specific.
Editor
Oklahoma Today Magazine
P.O. Box 1468
Oklahoma City, OK 73101

Shape Magazine
http://www.shape.com/
http://www.shape.com/shapeyourlife/7863
Magazine focuses on women's health issues, fitness trends,
lifestyles, and psychology.
Query appropriate editor
Shape
21100 Erwin Street
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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© 2000-2007 Calista Cates

Wednesday Links ~*~ 5 December 2007

Bitlaw
http://www.bitlaw.com/copyright/
A resource for technology law. Including works on the
internet and databases, what is unprotected, the
scope and limitations of American Copyright law.

Bookreporter
http://www.bookreporter.com/
Book reviews, features, and industry news.

Galley Cat
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/
From Mediabistro a daily blog on books, the business,
and more.

Grammar Lady
http://www.grammarlady.com/
Online grammar, punctuation, and writing tool.

Mystery Readers
http://www.mysteryreaders.org/
http://www.mysteryreaders.org/Guidelines.html
Website that touts itself as the largest of its type in
the world. Includes mystery website links, information
and a quarterly publication.

Scriptwriter’s Utopia
http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/index.php
News site dedicated to industry information. Offers sales
information, reviews, and workshops.

Writer’s Break
http://www.writersbreak.com/
New writing site seeks to inform, educate and network
new and established writers. WB also offers a twice
monthly newsletter and handy links.

The Writer's Medical and Forensics Lab
http://www.dplylemd.com/
Information and technical help from author
D.P. Lyle M.D.

Writing Books for Children and Teenagers
http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit_resources/for_writers/writing_for_kids/writingforkids.html Website by Cynthia Leitich Smith offering tidbits,
insights, links, resources, and more.

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Beacon Press
http://www.beacon.org/
http://www.beacon.org/client/client_pages/about_submit.cfm
Print publisher of fiction and non-fiction.
Editorial Department
Beacon Press
25 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

Berkely Jove
http://us.penguingroup.com/
http://nalauthors.com/
Imprint of Penguin Putnam. Mass market paperback, and
trade paper back books. Prints 500 titles annually.

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Arizona Highways
http://www.arizonahighways.com/
http://www.arizonahighways.com/static/index.cfm?action=group&contentID=151
Monthly magazine glossy print publication featuring
travel to and within Arizona.
Query: queryeditor at arizonahighways dot com
Arizona Highways
Query Editor
2039 W. Lewis Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Country Living UK
http://www.countryliving.co.uk/
British edition of the Hearst Corporation publication
Country Living.
Query: country dot living at natmags dot co dot uk
The National Magazine Company
National Magazine House
72, Broadwick St.
London, W1F 9EP UK

GoNomad
http://www.gonomad.com/
http://www.gonomad.com/corp/writerguidelines.htm
Site dedicated to travel and getting there in your own
style. Is interested in articles on travel, destination, and
locale stories. Pictures a plus.
Query: editorial at gonomad dot com
Max Hartshorne, Editor
GoNOMAD
P.O. Box 4
4 A Sugarloaf St.
South Deerfield, MA 01373

Jack and Jill
http://cbhi.org/magazines/jackandjill/
http://cbhi.org/cbhi/writersguidelines.shtml
Magazine for children, ages 7 to 10 years, published by the Institute
of Children's Better Health. Considers stories, poems, articles,
and activities with a health related theme.
Submissions:
Children's Better Health Institute
1100 Waterway Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Montana Magazine
http://www.montanamagazine.com/
http://www.montanamagazine.com/online/
http://www.montanamagazine.com/readers/guidelines.php#wg
Bi-monthly magazine and website dedicated to Montana life,
adventures, issues and venues.
Query: editor at montanamagazine dot com
Butch Larcombe
Editor, Montana Magazine
P.O. Box 5630
Helena, MT 59604

Prevention Magazine
http://www.prevention.com/
Publication and website by Rodale Press on easy to
implement in home tips to lifestyle news.
Query: Prevention at Rodale dot com

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Collating an anthology and looking for works to include?
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Write On!
C'alista
© 2000-2007 Calista Cates