31 July 2007

Wednesday Links ~*~ 1 August 2007

2007 Brava Novella Contest
http://www.bravaauthors.com/novella-contest
Theme of the fifth annual Brava Novella contest
is Reunited Lovers. Contest is free and open to
unpublished authors. Deadline to enter is September
30th. Winners announced November 15th.
Thanks Karin!

American Screenwriter's Association
http://www.asascreenwriters.com/
Association for the advancement of screenwriters and
perfecting their work.

Book Bitch
http://bookbitch.blogspot.com/
Book news and reviews

Jan's World Of Writing
http://www.janfields.com/
Site dedicated to children's writing and the authors
of the genre. Site offers links, a newsletter, and the
occasional column.

Legal Information Institute
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/
Site maintained by Cornell University indexes American
copyright laws title 17 by chapter.

Passionate Ink
http://www.passionateink.org/
Special interest chapter of the Romance Writers of
America for Erotic Romance Writers.

Word Wise
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0771337.html
Fact Monster punctuation overview...made easy

The Write Attitude
http://www.writeattitude.net/
Positive, uplifting new site for writers.
Offers information, insights, tips, and
a great resource page.

Zeno's Forensic Site
http://www.forensic.to/forensic.html
Updated. Format is easy to use, offering mystery
and crime writers unending information. If you can't
find it here its not yet known.

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Red Sage Press
http://www.redsagepub.com/
http://www.redsagepub.com/authors.html
Publisher of Erotica and Erotic Romance.
Currently considering novellas and short
stories for a future anthology.
Query:
Red Sage Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 4844
Seminole, FL 33775

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Asimov's Science Fiction
http://www.asimovs.com/
http://www.asimovs.com/info/guidelines.shtml
Established market for science fiction stories. Seldom
buys stories longer than 15,000.
Asimov's Science Fiction
Query: asimovs at dellmagazines dot com
Sheila Williams
Editor
475 Park Ave. South
11th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Boys' Quest
http://www.boysquest.com/
http://www.boysquest.com/frameset.html?target=bq
Bi-monthly publication for boys ages 6 to 13.
Looking for articles stories and poetry that
deal with boys interest, pets, hobbies, sports,
careers and simple cooking.
Query:
Boys' Quest Magazine
PO Box 277
Bluffton, OH 45817-0227

Defenders Magazine
http://www.defenders.org/index.php
http://www.defenders.org/newsroom/defenders_magazine/index.php
http://www.defenders.org/newsroom/defenders_magazine/submission_guidelines.php
Quarterly, membership print publication of Defenders
of Wildlife. Considers photo features, articles,
and columns focused on wildlife, habitat preservation,
biodiversity conservation, and related topics.
Query: mageditor at defenders dot org
Defenders Magazine
1130 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Fantasy & Science Fiction
http://www.sfsite.com/fsf/
http://www.sfsite.com/fsf/glines.htm
Looking for stories that appeal to science fiction
and fantasy readers. The SF element may be slight,
but it should be present.
Query:
Gordon Van Gelder
Fantasy & Science Fiction
P.O. Box 3447
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Garden Design Magazine
http://www.gardendesign.com/
http://www.worldpub.net/media_kit.jsp;jsessionid=C1E7F402EFB9CEE4384EAE6764533C1C?mag=gd&site=gardendesignmag.com&pcd=089CGHWEK&page=gd_media_contributor.htm
Print and online publication targeting those serious
and passionate about the beauty of gardening. Wide
focus from urban to palatial, spacious to area
economical.
Query:
Assistant Editor
Garden Design Magazine
460 N. Orlando Ave. , Suite 200
Winter Park, FL 32789

Idaho Magazine
http://www.idahomagazine.net/
http://www.idahomagazine.net/connect_writers_photogs.asp
Monthly publication investigates the personalities and
history of the gem state.
Query: doneida at idahomagazine dot com
Idaho Magazine
P.O. Box 586
Boise, ID 83701 - 0586

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24 July 2007

Wednesday Links ~*~ 25 July 2007

Book Signing Tips
http://www.celebratelove.com/booksigningtips.htm
After a discussion I went looking for book signing
information. This offers some do's and don'ts for
consideration.

Booksurfer
http://booksurfer.blogspot.com/
Blogging Books.

Copyright Society of the USA
http://www.csusa.org/
Organization whose main purpose is to gather,
interchange, and disseminate copyright law and
information.

Cyber Film School
http://www.cyberfilmschool.com/
Film Underground offers movie industry info,
links, resources and forums.

Funds For Writers
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/submissions.htm
Site offers resources, contest information and grant
writing, contest information, links, and four
newsletters for every kind of writer!

Hunting for A Literary Agent
or (Which to keep and which to Shoot)
http://www.sff.net/people/rothman/agents.htp
Informational page by Chuck Rothman for writers.
Site includes tips on chapter submission, synopsis, and
of course what you should and should not look for in
an agent.

Lynch's Guide to Grammar and Style
http://newark.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/
Website maintained by Jack Lynch offers a
vast array of information and great grammar
links at the bottom of the page.

Natalie R Collins
http://www.nataliercollins.com/
http://www.nataliercollins.com/agents.php
http://www.nataliercollins.com/resources.php
Site offers useful writing resources. Ready to begin
searching for an agent? Don't even begin without
checking out Natalie's extensive agent information.
Then check out the trailer for her book Behind Closed Doors.

Online Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
http://www.albany.edu/sourcebook/
Collated data of 100 sources combined
into 600 tables on criminal justice statistics.

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Behler Publications
http://www.behlerpublications.com/index.shtml
Small press publisher currently focused on non-
fiction of personal journeys and growth.
Query: acquisitions at behlerpublications dot com
Behler Publications
Acquisitions Dept.
22365 El Toro Road, #135
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Ghost House Books
http://www.ghostbooks.net/
http://www.ghostbooks.net/tellus.php
Imprint of Lone Pine Publishing, a Canadian
publisher of ghost stories. Considers books
based on fact, folklore, or actual events.
Send proposals: nfoulds at lonepinepublishing dot com
Editorial Director
Lone Pine Publishing
10145 – 81 Ave
Edmonton, AB T6E 1W9

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American Girl Magazine
http://www.americangirl.com/agmg/index.html
http://www.americangirl.com/corp/guidelines/index.html
Magazine targeting girls from 7 to 13 years of age. Publishes
fiction: contemporary and historical, up to 2,300 words. No science
fiction, fantasy, or first-romance stories.
All queries should be addressed to:
Magazine Department Assistant
American Girl
P.O. Box 620986,
Middleton, WI 53562-09860

American Girl / Pleasant Company
http://www.americangirl.com/corp/guidelines_books.html
Focuses on non-fiction activity, craft, and
advice books for girls.
Submissions Editor
Pleasant Company Publications
8400 Fairway Place
Middleton, WI 53562

Entrepreneur Family of magazines
http://www.entrepreneur.com/
http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/index.html
http://www.entrepreneur.com/entmagwg.html
Entrepreneur dot com
http://www.entrepreneur.com/entcomwg.html
Online version of the print publication
bsumag at entrepreneur dot com
Karen Spaeder, Editor
Entrepreneur Magazine
http://www.entrepreneur.com/entmagwg.html
Query: kaxelton at entrepreneur dot com
Articles Editor
2445 McCabe Way
Irvine, CA 92614

Italian America
http://www.osia.org/public/magazine/magazine.asp
http://www.osia.org/public/magazine/freelance_guidelines.asp
Magazine from the Order Sons of Italy in America.
Considers features and photo layouts
Query: ddesanctis at osia dot org
Italian America magazine
Dona De Sanctis, Editor
219 E St., NE
Washington, DC 20002

Rapid Magazine
https://www.rapidmedia.com/files/Rapid-guide.pdf
White water online and print publication.
Considers articles and features on paddling,
environmental concerns, profiles, humor, and
fiction.
Query: editor at rapidmag dot com
Editorial Department
Rapid Magazine
Box 70
Palmer Rapids, ON K0J 2E0

Sailing World
http://www.sailingworld.com/index.jsp
http://www.sailingworld.com/photographer_guidelines.jsp
Sailing magazine covers all news and information
from the sailing world. Considers features, articles,
and photo features.
Query: editorial at sailingworld dot com
Sailing World
55 Hammarlund Way
Middletown, RI 02840

Wanderlust Magazine
http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/index.html
http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/magazine/writing.html
Online and print publication covering all aspects
of adventure travel. Especially interested in articles
and features about off the beaten track destination
spots and unusual perspectives on well know places.
Query: info at wanderlust dot co dot uk
Wanderlust Publications Ltd
PO Box 1832
Windsor, Berks SL4 1YT

*~*~*~*~*

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17 July 2007

Wednesday Links ~*~ 18 July 2007

AuthorsLawyer.com
http://www.authorslawyer.com/index.shtml
Offers copyright information from a proauthor viewpoint
and copyright resources. 1976 & 1998 US Copyright Law.
Site also offers information on literary scams broken down
by agent, editor, printing and publishers.

Buzz, Balls, & Hype
http://mjroseblog.typepad.com/buzz_balls_hype/
Blog on books with industry insights from author
M.J. Rose.

Northwest Screenwriting Guild
http://www.nwsg.org/
Seattle based non-profit organization for the
advancement of Northwest screenwriters.

Nuts and Bolts
http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/
A writer's working tool to the mechanics of
writing as an art, a trade, and the working medium.

Space Jock
http://www.spacejock.com/yWriter.html
Free novel writing software.

Towse's Links to Online Resources
http://www.internet-resources.com/writers/markets/online-guidelines.htm
A great collection of agent, resource, market and
publishing links.

Trace Evidence Recovery Guidelines
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/backissu/oct1999/trace.htm
Archived document from the Forensic Science
Communications magazine outlining the procedure
for recovering trace evidence.

Young Adult Fiction
http://www.yafiction.com/New%20Site/Home.html
Membership community for writers of Young Adult and
Middle Grade Fiction. Offers contest information,
news, and boards.

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Red Dress Ink
http://www.reddressink.com/
http://www.eharlequin.com/cms/learntowrite/ltwArticle.jhtml?pageID=021101wu20001
Women's lit imprint of Harlequin Books. Interested
in stories with strong modern women.
Query:
Red Dress Ink
c/o M. Marbury or F. Jacobs
233 Broadway, Suite 1001
New York, NY 10279

Red Dress Ink
c/o K. Lye
225 Duncan Mill Rd
Toronto, Ontario
M3B 3K9 Canada

Harlequin Mills & Boon Ltd.
Eton House, 18-24 Paradise Road
Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom
TW9 1SR

Seven Stories Press
http://www.sevenstories.com/index.cfm
http://www.sevenstories.com/about/index.cfm?fa=contact#author
Independent publishing house
Query:
Seven Stories Press
140 Watts Street
New York, NY 10013

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American History Magazine
http://www.historynet.com/ah/
http://www.historynet.com/contact
A magazine of true stories about the places,
people, ideals, and events that have formed
and driven the American society.
Query:
Douglas Brinkly editor
American History
741 Miller Drive, Suite D-2
Leesburg, VA 20175-8994

Better Homes and Garden
http://www.bhg.com/
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/file.jhtml?item=/help/writersGuidelines
Print publication and corresponding website from Meridith
Corporation. Considers articles and features on home, garden,
health, fitness, travel, and environment.
Query:
Better Homes and Gardens
1716 Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Cabin Life, Cabin Living
http://www.cabinlife.com/index.html
http://www.cabinlife.com/info/writer.html
Website and print publication. Considers articles
and features about cabin life, design, environment,
and activities.
Query: editor at cabinlife dot com
Editor
Cabin Life, Cabin Living
1001 E. Ninth Street
Duluth, MN 55805

Eastgate
http://www.eastgate.com/
http://www.eastgate.com/Guidelines.html
Electronic media of Hyper fiction and poetry.
Query: dgreco at eastgate dot com
Eastgate Systems,Inc.
134 Main Street
Watertown MA 02472

God Allows U-turns
http://www.godallowsuturns.com/
http://www.allisonbottke.com/Writer
Christian inspirational book series. Each book in series contain
over one hundred uplifting, encouraging and inspirational true
short stories. Multiple volumes are planned.
Query: submit2uturns at godallowsuturns dot com
The God Allows U-Turns Project
P .O. Box 717
Faribault, MN 55021-0717

Runner's World
http://www.runnersworld.com/0,7118,,00.html
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-0-0--11245-0,00.html?cm_re=HP-_-HomePage-_-Writer%20Guidelines&location=_*bottomnav*
Highly respected running magazine that accepts freelance
submissions. Address to specific department:
email: rwedit at rodale dot com
Runner's World
135 N. 6th Street
Emmaus, PA 18098

*~*~*~*~*

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10 July 2007

Wednesday Links ~*~ 11 July 2007

The Author's Guild
http://www.authorsguild.org/
Society of Published authors. Site offers
contract advice, info on electronic rights
and publisher information. Interesting current
news and article archives on the publishing industry.

CIPRO ~
Copyright Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office
http://www.cipro.gov.za/products_services/copyrights.asp
Cipro is the result of a merger of the South African
Companies Registration dictorate and the South African
Patents and Trademark office. Site offers fee scale and
on line registration, and information.

Criminal Justice Resources Center: Forensic Sciences
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/crimjust/forsci.htm
Maintained by Michigan State University this is the must
have of resource link pages for crime and mystery writers
researching facts.

Paperback Writer
http://pbackwriter.blogspot.com/
Blog by author Lynn Vieul on the process of writing.

The Quilldipper
http://www.quilldipper.com/
http://spiritualvisitations.blogspot.com/
http://www.quilldipper.com/pages/spiritual.htm
Offers professional literary reviews, editing and more.
Heather is also the editor and collector of the upcoming
anthology Spiritual Visitations.

Screenwriters Resource Center
http://www.screenwriting.com/
http://www.creativescreenwriting.com/
Offers a wide variety of links, information, screenwriting
software and even a Wednesday night chat session, publishes
"Creative Screenwriting" magazine and offers free "write-ware."

The Slot: A Spot for Copy Writers
http://www.theslot.com/
Well written, informative website for writers. Make
sure you enter Sharp Points armed with time, every
click addictively leads you somewhere else.

Winning Writers -
13 Warning Signs of a bad Poetry Contest
http://www.winningwriters.com/warningsigns.htm
The page title says it all. Home of the War Poetry
Contest and the Wergle Flomp Free Poetry Contest .

Writing For Children
http://www.writing-world.com/children/index.shtml
Portion of Writing World dedicated to writing for children,
helpful articles specifically for the children's writer; includes
the archives for Advice From The Caterpillar by Peggy
Tibbetts, links, and resources.

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Eerdman's Books for Young Readers
http://www.eerdmans.com/youngreaders/
http://www.eerdmans.com/youngreaders/submit.htm
Considers and publishes picture books, young readers,
middle grade, young adult fiction and non fiction.
Query:
Acquisitions Editor
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Viking Press
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/aboutus/adult/viking.html
Imprint of Penguin Putnam Publishing.
Publishes adult fiction and non fiction.
Does occasionally consider the unsolicited
manuscript according to their website.

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Arthur Magazine
http://www.arthurmag.com/news/
Monthly publication of investigation and commentary on people,
issues, and ideas. Recently on hiatus is expected to return to
print in August.
Query: Jay Babcock editor at arthurmag dot com
Arthur
3408 Appleton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Climbing Magazine
http://www.climbing.com/
http://www.climbing.com/contribute/contributewrite/
Print publication and website, interested in features on
climbing enthusiast, locals, techniques, and equipment.
Query: contribute at climbing dot com
Climbing Magazine
Box 420034
Palm coast, FL 32142-0235

Family Energy Magazine
http://familyenergy.com/
http://familyenergy.com/writers.php
Publication on family health, fitness and fun
from IParenting Media. Considers essays, features,
and informational articles.
Query: editors at iparenting dot com

Hemispheres
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/pdf/WritersGuidelines_MAR07_am.pdf
In-flight magazine of United Airlines is seeking
articles and features with an insiders perspective,
columns, and department items.
Query: HemiEdit at hemispheresmagazine dot com
Pace Communications
1301 Carolina Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

Pockets Magazine
http://www.upperroom.org/pockets/
http://www.upperroom.org/pockets/writer_guidelines.asp
Website and print publication for children, 6 to 12 years.
Each issue of pockets is based around a central theme,
write for a list of themes, new list comes out in December.
No email submission.
E-Mail: lgilliam at upperroom dot org
Lynn W. Gilliam, Associate Editor
Pockets®
P.O. Box 340004
Nashville, TN 37203-0004

Traveller UK
http://www.traveller.org.uk/
http://www.wexas.com/publications/traveller_magazine/contributors_guidelines.aspx
Quarterly print publication of membership based Wexas
Travel. Considers features that offer a first hand
account, destination dialogue. Articles on environmental,
political, and cultural topics faced by international
travelers.
Query: traveller at wexas dot com
Traveller Magazine
WEXAS International
45-49 Brompton Road
London SW3 1DE, UK

*~*~*~*~*

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03 July 2007

Wednesday Links ~*~ 3 July 2007

Cop Talk
http://www.karintabke.com/coptalk.php
Writing a crime, author Karin Tabke and Officer
Friendly will take your questions and they
archive the answers under easy to use headings.

VL DePaul
http://virnadepaul.ninameyers.com/
Blog of Criminal Prosecuting Attorney and Romantic
Suspense writer Virna DePaul. This week she has
tackled keeping evidence from the jury, check back
in her archives for an informative dialogue on your
Miranda Rights.

Everyone Who's Anyone
http://everyonewhosanyone.com/
An Independent listing of literary agents, editors and
publishers in the Canada, Great Britain and the United
States. Offers addresses emails and some information.

Free Advice / Copyright Law
http://law.freeadvice.com/intellectual_property/copyright_law/
Legal advice website offers easy to understand explanations
of copyright law, requirements and action. Good FAQ.

Grammar Now
http://www.grammarnow.com/
Nifty search engine for definitions, grammar and literary
phrases. Site offers a weekly grammar tip of the week.
Grammar questions can also be answered by email. Check
out the extensive list of grammar links on the page.

Rose City Romance Writers & Conquering the Dreaded Synopsis
http://www.rosecityromancewriters.com/
http://www.rosecityromancewriters.com/synopsis/index.html
Ten step lecture from understanding your market
through your full submission process by authors
Lisa Gardner / Alicia Scott.

Screenplay
http://www.screenplay.com/
Site offers industry information, resources, links, and
online classes and workshops.

Writerfind Jobs
http://www.writerfind.com/
Freelance and telecommuting job listings
for writers.

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Soft Skull Press
http://www.softskull.com/index.php
http://www.softskull.com/submission_guidelines.php
Small independent publisher considers fiction, history,
politics, current events, memoir/biography, music,
poetry, arts, gay/lesbian, and erotica.
Query:
Fiction/Nonfiction/Graphic Novel Editor (whichever is appropriate)
Editorial Department
Soft Skull Press
55 Washington Street, Suite 804
Brooklyn, NY 11201

St. Martin's Press
http://www.stmartins.com/
http://www.stmartins.com/smp/manuscript.html
Publishing house that owns the Tor, Forge, Orb, Minotaur,
Picador, Let's Go, En Carta, Palgrave and Stonewall imprints.
does not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
St. Martin's Press
175 Fifth Avenue,
New York, NY 10010

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American Heritage Magazine
http://www.americanheritage.com/
http://www.americanheritage.com/magazine/
http://www.americanheritage.com/contact/writersguidelinesAH.pdf
Magazine focused on the American experience.
Considers non-fiction articles, best accompanied
by photos.
Query: mail@americanheritage.com
Richard Snow, editor
90 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010

Canadian Writers Journal
http://www.cwj.ca/
http://www.cwj.ca/03-00-cwj-guid.htm
Canadian Writer's Journal is a digest-size
magazine for writers emphasizing short
"how-to" articles which convey easily
understood information useful to both
apprentice and professional writers
Query: editor@cwj.ca
Po Box 1178
New Liskeard, ON
Canada POJ 1PO

Canticle Magazine
http://www.canticlemagazine.com/
http://www.canticlemagazine.com/writerguide.htm
Bimonthly publication of Women of Grace, devoted to
women's vocation in the church. Welcomes pieces that
captures and contains a "solid and mature grasp"
of the authentic Catholic faith.
Query:Editor editor@canticlemagazine.com
Canticle Magazine
325 Scarlet Blvd
Oldsmar Fl 34677

Footsteps
http://www.cricketmag.com/
http://www.cricketmag.com/pages_content.asp?page_id=28
A print magazine for 9 to 14 year olds from Carus
Publishing focus on African American history and
culture. Considers fiction, non-fiction, articles,
and activities.
Query:
Charles F. Baker, Editor
FOOTSTEPS Magazine
Cobblestone Publishing
30 Grove Street, Suite C
Peterborough, NH 03458

The Rotarian
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/rotarian/index.html
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/rotarian/contribute.html
Monthly publication for Rotary International members.
Considers features, articles, and columns of interest to
Rotary members including: finance, health and medicine,
travel, lifestyle, social issues, and technology.
Query: rotarian@rotaryintl.org
The Rotarian
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201-3698

Washington Monthly
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/inside/writersguidelines.html
Despite its name, this periodical is published 10
times annually. Washington based magazine covers
politics, government and media, and includes both
investigative and opinion based articles.
Query: editors@washingtonmonthly.com
733 15th Street, NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20005

*~*~*~*~*

Do you have a writing link that you want to share?
Collating an anthology and looking for works to include?
Drop me a link and your info at
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