Wednesday Links ~*~ 28 May 2008

~*~ Resources ~*~

Agent Query
http://www.agentquery.com/
Free searchable database to help you find
a literary agent. Site also offers tips on writing
a query.

Bob's Writing
http://mooramoora.org.au/bobrich/writer/index2.html
Author and psychologist Dr. Bob Rich offers
writing tips, an interactive writing course,
book reviews, editing services and his Bobbing
Around newsletter from his multi Epie award
nominated website.

Copyright Primer from the Library of Congress
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/start/cpyrt/
Includes good definition and illustration of
fair-use laws.

Foreword Magazine
http://www.forewordmagazine.com/
http://www.forewordmagazine.com/reviews/guidelines.aspx
Online and bi-monthly print book review magazine
targeting librarians, booksellers, agents, industry
professionals, and readers.

Novel Sisterhood
http://novelsisterhood.blogspot.com/
A blog presented by several romance writers
covering their work, their genre, and all things
romance writing.

Organized Writer
http://www.organizedwriter.com/
A very organized site of resources, articles, and
a newsletter.

S.G.R MacMillian
http://www.sgrm.com/Resources.htm#Forensics
Massive website gathered by Canadian law
firm with information pertaining to cyberlaw
and crime, hacking, money laundering,
organized crime, and forensics.

Studio Star
http://www.studiostar.ca/
Screenwriter's resource

World Wide Words
http://www.worldwidewords.org/index.htm
English from a British view point

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Arcadia Publishing
http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/
http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/contact.html
Local history publisher with four thousand titles
in its catalogue. Has four regional offices, submit
to the office in your area.
West:
Query: publishingwest at arcadiapublishing dot com
Arcadia Publishing
150 Post Street
Suite 680
San Francisco, CA 94108
South:
Query: publishingsouth at arcadiapublishing dot com
Arcadia Publishing
420 Wando Park Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Midwest:
Query: publishingmidwest at arcadiapublishing dot com
Arcadia Publishing
3047 N. Lincoln Avenue,
Suite 390
Chicago, IL 60657
Northeast:
Query: publishingnortheast at arcadiapublishing dot com
Arcadia Publishing
224 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Eastgate Books
http://www.eastgate.com/catalog/Books.html
http://www.eastgate.com/Guidelines.html
Hypertext publisher offering both publishing and
hypertext tools for authors and writers.
Query: info at eastgate do tcom
Eastgate Systems, Inc.
134 Main Street
Watertown MA 02472

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Adventist Review
http://www.adventistreview.org/
http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=7
Magazine of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Considers non-queries articles of faith for both
the review and affiliated website.
Query: manuscripts at adventistreview dot org
Editorial AssistantAdventist Review
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring MD 20904-6600

Delicious Living Magazine
http://www.deliciouslivingmag.com/
http://deliciouslivingmag.com/2007-08WritersGuidelines.doc
Print and online publication considers features and
articles on topics related to health and well-being.
Query: deliciousliving at newhope dot com
Delicious Living
1401 Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado 80302

Hallmark Magazine
http://www.hallmark.com/
http://www.hallmark.com/wcsstore/HallmarkStore/images/Magazine/Hallmark_Writers_Guidelines.pdf Hallmark, that's right the same people that bring you
terrific cards and tear jerker commercials now offers
up Hallmark Magazine. They consider articles on home-life,
cooking, caring, decorating, and life affirming stories
and features. The links are killer long so begin with
their main dot com.
Query: editor at hallmark dot com
Hallmark Magazine
Article Submissions
1412 Broadway, Suite 2010
New York, NY 10018

Military Spouses Magazine
http://www.militaryspousemagazine.com/
Bi-monthly magazine that delves into the issues surrounding
the life of a military spouse, i.e. education, career, active
duty, parenting, travel, and fitness. Query for features
and departments.
Query: editor at milspousemag dot com
Military Spouse magazine
429 Mill Street
Coraopolis, PA 15108

Parents Magazine
http://www.parents.com/
http://www.parents.com/parents/file.jhtml?item=/help/writers_guidelines
http://www.parents.com/parents/magazine/
Magazine focuses on issues and information
today's parents want to know about all aspects
of parenting.
Query:
Parent
375 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Upscale Magazine
http://www.upscalemagazine.com/portal/
Print publication and website focused on the affluent
lifestyle. Considers features, articles, and news stories.
Magazine Query: news at upscalemag dot com
Website Query: tanderson at upscalemagazine dot com
Upscale
600 Bronner Brothers Way SW
Atlanta, GA 30310

*~*~*~*~*

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 21 May 2008

Agent In The Middle
http://agentinthemiddle.blogspot.com/
Blog from literary agent Lori Perkins.

Beth Anderson - Hot Clues
http://www.bethanderson-hotclue.com/
Chicago area crime writer Beth Anderson
offers up notes from her writing seminars
where she teaches about the ever important
synopsis, offers tips for new writers and more.
Take the time to read one hundred things.

Blogger's FAQ
http://www.eff.org/bloggers/lg/faq-defamation.php
Blogger's Online Defamation law. Offers an overview
of how libel laws pertain to bloggers from the Electronic
Freedom Foundation.
Thanks you, Peggy!

Canadian Society of Children's
Authors, Illustrators, and Performers
http://www.canscaip.org/
Professional society in the support and promotion of
Children's literature.

Crime Scene Investigation
http://www.feinc.net/cs-inv-p.htm
An incredible wealth of forensic and crime
scene information gathered and published
by retired Illinois State Police Master Sergeant
Hayden Baldwin

Heart To Heart Contest
http://sfarwa.com/
http://www.sfarwa.com/contests/heart2heart/h2h_info.asp
Writing contest held annually by the San
Francisco Area Chapter of the Romance Writers
of America. Submit the first 15 pages of your
manuscript. Judges are all acquiring editors
and agents. There is a $25 non refundable entry
fee. Deadline June 6th, 2008.

The Legal Information Institute
http://www.copyright.cornell.edu/
http://www.copyright.cornell.edu/training/Hirtle_Public_Domain.htm
American copyright overview, federal statues
and recent opinions. Extensive legal search engine.
Laws and opinions broken down
into workable databases by law topic.

Mad Screenwriter
http://www.dvshop.ca/dvcafe/madscreen/navigate.htm
Links and resources of interest to both screenwriters
and actors.

Putting A Price On Your Capabilities
http://www.writedirection.com/rprt300e.htm
A suggested pricing guideline for the freelance
writer from the Write Directions' Debra Jason.

Word Play
http://www.wolinskyweb.net/word.htm
From Kiwi to Klingon, etymology to oxymorons this
site is a jumble must keep links for word junkies.

*~*~*~*~*

Dalton Publishing
http://www.daltonpublishing.com/
http://www.daltonpublishing.com/publishing-options/
Digital / traditional / hybrid publisher.
Query: dpquery at daltonpublishing dot com

Erotique Press
www.erotiquepress.com
Electronic publisher of erotica. Is currently
considering submissions in all classifications of
erotica.
Query: <
Erotique Press
9735 Country Meadows Lane 1-D
Laurel, MD 20723

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Babybug
http://www.cricketmag.com/ProductDetail.asp?pid=10&type=
http://www.cricketmag.com/pages_content.asp?page_id=20
BABYBUG, a listening and looking magazine for infants and
toddlers ages six to twenty-four months, is published by
the Cricket Magazine Group.
Query:
BABYBUG Magazine
315 Fifth Street
Peru, IL 61354

Film Fax - Outre Magazine
http://www.filmfax.com
http://www.filmfax.com/editorial/edit_info/writer_guides.html
Bi-monthly magazine covering unusual film, radio, and
television.
Query: filmfax at xsite dot net
Filmfax, Inc.
P.O. Box 1900
Evanston IL 60204

Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine
http://www.latsandatts.net/index.html
http://www.latsandatts.net/magazine/writersInfo.php
Publication for sailing and boat enthusiast and
owners. magazine buys one time rights for several
regular features, columns.
Query: editor at seafaring dot com
FTW Publishing, Inc.
Editor
Latitudes & Attitudes
P O Box 668
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Paradox: A Magazine of Historic and Speculative Fiction
http://www.paradoxmag.com/
http://www.paradoxmag.com/submissions.html
Features historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction
and a wide array of articles, news and reviews.
Query: editor at paradoxmag dot com
Christopher M. Cevasco, Editor
Paradox
P.O. Box 22897
Brooklyn, NY 11202-2897

Saturday Evening Post
http://www.satevepost.org/
http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/resources/magazine/submitwork.shtml
Seeks health related articles, humor,
antidotes, cartoons, illustrations and photos.
Saturday Evening Post
1100 Waterway Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

World Magazine
http://www.worldmag.com/
http://www.worldmag.com/world_contact_us.cfm
Print and online periodical with a Christian viewpoint
covering both domestic and international news and
comment.
Query: mailbag at worldmag dot com
P.O. Box 20002
Asheville, NC 28802

*~*~*~*~*

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Collating an anthology and looking for works to include?
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C'alista
© 2000-2008 Calista Cates
Wednesday Links is for sharing, but please share or
post Wednesday Links in its entirety and with
notice of my copyright.

Wednesday Links ~*~ 14 May 2008

Biographical Dictionary
http://www.s9.com/
A searchable compilation of the biographical
facts of more than 33,000 notable historical
figures.

Booktalk
http://www.booktalk.com/agents1.asp
Offers helpful insights for authors and agent listings.

Creative Mind Press
http://www.creativemindspress.com/newbiefaq.htm
Is self publishing for you? Here's a list of
frequently asked questions about self
publishing.

Crime and Clues:
The Art of Criminal Investigation
http://crimeandclues.com/
Website dedicated to forensic investigation,
contains great information and links for mystery
and crime writers. Great articles.

Crime Scene Blog
http://www.crimesceneblog.com/
Oh, Holy, great blogs Crime Writers, the perfect
place for research.

Find Law
http://www.findlaw.com/
http://profs.lp.findlaw.com/copyright/
http://library.findlaw.com/1999/Jan/1/241476.html
Website offers search engine for American
laws, explanation of the law and offers related
international insight, articles and endless legal
information links.

Library Spot
http://www.libraryspot.com/grammarstyle.htm
Great reference starting place for research,
law, grammar and libraries.

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

Script Pimp
http://www.scriptpimp.com/screenwriting/home.cfm
Website devoted to screenwriters, offers
membership and free information: contest,
submission calls, agencies, software, and
industry news.

Your Dictionary.com
http://www.yourdictionary.com/
500 dictionaries in 140 languages, one
website. Offers word of the day, word
translation, prepare to spend hours
on this site.

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Avon Romance
http://www.harpercollins.com/imprints/index.aspx?imprintid=517994
http://www.harpercollins.com/footer/avonGuidelines.aspx
Currently is accepting historical and
contemporary and suspense romance
manuscripts for consideration.
Query: avonromance at harpercollins dot com
Harper Collins / Avon Romance
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022

Künati
http://www.kunati.com/
http://www.kunati.com/author-query-contact-informati/
Traditional print publisher of thrillers, mysteries,
horror, fantasy, science fiction, romance,
adventure, and young adult. Also publishes
true crime, self-help, and memoirs.
Email Query: query at kunati dot com
Kunati Book Publishers
Acquisitions Editor
75 First Street
Suite 128
Orangeville, Canada L9W 5B6

*~*~*~*~*

Adventure Cycling
http://www.adventurecycling.org/mag/index.cfm
http://www.adventurecycling.org/mag/submissions.cfm
Print publication and website of the Adventure Cycling
organization. Considers articles and features on touring
North America, Europe, profiles, and photo spreads.
Query: mdeme at adventurecycling dot org
150 East Pine Street
P.O. Box 8308
Missoula, MT 59802

Fangoria
http://www.fangoria.com
http://www.fangoria.com/contact.php
Sci-Fi and dark fiction magazine and website.
Considers
Query:
Fangoria
1560 Broadway
9th Floor, suite 900
New York, NY 10036

Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine
http://www.latsandatts.net/index.html
http://www.latsandatts.net/magazine/writersInfo.php
Publication for sailing and boat enthusiast and
owners. Magazine buys one time rights for several
regular features, columns.
Query: editor at seafaring dot com
FTW Publishing, Inc.
Editor
Latitudes & Attitudes
P O Box 668
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Outdoor Photographer
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/content/submissions.shtml
Publication dedicated to life outdoors: nature,
sports, and travel. While photos are a must
for every article, the printed word is just as
important.
Query: editors at outdoorphotographer dot com
Outdoor Photographer
Werner Publishing Corporation
12121 Wilshire Boulevard, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Spider
http://www.cricketmag.com/cgi-bin
http://www.cricketmag.com/pages_content.asp?page_id=32
Published by the Cricket Magazine Group,
Spider contains well written original children's
stories, poetry and articles.
Carus Publishing
70 East Lake Street
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60601

World Policy Journal
http://www.worldpolicy.org/journal/index.html
http://www.worldpolicy.org/journal/writers.html
Print publication and website by the World
Policy Considers features and essays, reviews,
profiles, and reporting.
Query:
Linda Wrigley
Managing Editor
World Policy Journal
220 Fifth Avenue
9th floor
New York, NY 10001

*~*~*~*~*

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C'alista
© 2000-2008 Calista Cates
Wednesday Links is for sharing, but please share or
post Wednesday Links in its entirety and with
notice of my copyright.

Wednesday Links ~*~ 7 May 2008

Access Copyright
http://www.accesscopyright.ca/
Formerly known as Cancopy. Canadian Copyright
Licensing Agency, offers copyright information newsletter,
links, education and licensing.

Colossal Dictionary of Children's Publishers
http://www.signaleader.com/index.html
Site contains a large amount of information for the
budding and established children's writer. Articles,
resources, links, and information.

Crime Magazine
http://www.crimemagazine.com/
For the Mystery writer this is an "encyclopedia
of crime."

Media Bistro
http://www.mediabistro.com/
http://www.mediabistro.com/memberscenter/agdefault.asp
Membership community of industry freelance
professionals; journalist, publishers, editors,
agents, publicist, and artist. Offers listings,
resources, forums, and benefits. A portion
of the site's content is open to non members.

Mike's Writing Workshop and Newsletter
http://mikeswritingworkshop.blogspot.com/
Blog from sports writer Michael Geffner on
the art and business of writing.

Nathan Bransford
http://www.nathanbransford.blogspot.com/
Blog by literary agent Nathan Bransford of
the Curtis Brown agency.

Rhyming Dictionary
http://www.rhymezone.com/
Datamuse offers a comprehensive thesaurus,
rhyming dictionary, Shakespeare, Bible, Quotation,
American History and Mother Goose Searches.

Scriptfly
http://www.scriptfly.com/index.shtml
Resource and information center for screenwriters.
Offers news, screen study, spec market information
and articles.

Short Story Competitions
http://www.shortstorycompetitions.com/
Interested in competition writing? Short Story
Competition offers a competition database.

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Avalon Books
http://www.avalonbooks.com/
http://www.avalonbooks.com/wrtgdl.html
publishes hardcover secular romances, mysteries,
and westerns.
Queries: editorial at avalonbooks dot com
Avalon Books
160 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Ellora's Cave
http://www.ellorascave.com/
http://www.ellorascave.com/about/writing.htm
http://www.ellorascave.com/about/writingFAQ.htm
Electronic publisher of romanctica.
Query: submissions at ellorascave dot com
Ellora's Cave, Inc.
P.O. Box 787
Hudson, Ohio 44236-0787

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ADDitude Magazine
http://www.additudemag.com/
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/writers-guidelines.html
Lifestyle and self-help magazine mainly for adults
with Attention Deficit Disorder. Interested in personal
experience articles that offer insights in to children
with ADD.
Query: susan at additudemag dot com
ADDitude Magazine
39 West 37th St.
15th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Esquire Magazine
http://www.esquire.com/
Sophisticated, intelligent magazine for men.
Query: esquire at hearst dot com
Esquire
300 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

Harper's Magazine
http://harpers.org/
http://harpers.org/index.html
http://harpers.org/harpers/contact
Printed journal of long standing reputation.
Features articles of current interest; politics,
art, culture, and literature.
Query: readings at harpers dot org
to: Harper's Magazine
666 Broadway, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10012

Living Light News
http://www.livinglightnews.org/
http://www.livinglightnews.org/writing.htm
Bi-monthly, non-profit evangelical publication
seeking uplifting stories of life and faith. Considers
features, profiles, and stories. The also consider
fiction, but only for their Christmas edition.
Query: shine at livinglightnews dot org
Living Light News
#200, 5306 - 89 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6E 5P9

Oxford American Magazine
http://www.oxfordamericanmag.com/
http://www.oxfordamericanmag.com/submissions.cfm
Quarterly publication that considers and accepts
only manuscripts that are about and from the
American south.
Query: oamag at oxfordamericanmag dot com
The Oxford American
201 Donaghey Avenue
Main 107
Conway, AR 72035

Stanford Magazine
http://www.stanfordalumni.org/news/magazine/2008/mayjun/home.html
http://www.stanfordalumni.org/news/magazine/faqs/writersguide.html
Magazine of the Stanford alum, considers articles
and features on a broad range but must have a
Stanford connection. Also considers books for
review.
Query: stanford dot magazine at stanford dot edu
Stanford Magazine
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
326 Galvez St.
Stanford, CA 94305-6105

*~*~*~*~*

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Write On!
C'alista
© 2000-2008 Calista Cates
Wednesday Links is for sharing, but please share or
post Wednesday Links in its entirety and with
notice of my copyright.