Wednesday Links ~*~ 25 June 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Babel Fish
http://babelfish.altavista.com/
Translator software.

Cinemarquee
http://www.cinemarquee.com/cine/screenwtr.htm
Aka lots of screenwriting links (especially software
links.)

Copyright Management Center
http://www.copyright.iupui.edu/fairuse.htm
Website of legal information pertaining to
American Copyright law, issues, and fair-use.
Site maintained by Purdue University.

The Dreaded Query Letter
http://www.keriarthur.com/queryletter.htm
Insights and construction of the dreaded
Query Letter from author Keri Authur.

Hyper Punctuation
http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/punct.html
Practical, online punctuation handbook maintained
by the University of Ottawa.

Powells' Book Blog
http://www.powells.com/blog/
Book releases, critics, media, and more.

Production Hub
http://www.productionhub.com/directory/listings.asp?section_id=10&cat_id=431
Agent listings

The Criminal Mind - Tru TV's Crime Library
http://www.crimelibrary.com/thecriminalmind.htm
Articles on criminal profiling, the criminal
mind, criminal psychology, forensics, and
investigation.

The Routine Autopsy
http://web2.iadfw.net/uthman/Autop.html
A procedural dialogue of a routine autopsy
written by Ed Uthman MD for writers, novelist,
and screenwriters.

Vicki Taylor
http://www.vickimtaylor.com/
http://www.vickimtaylor.com/forums/index.php
Author forum contains growing discussions and information
on promotion, agents, publishers, and writing.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Black Sparrow Press
http://www.blacksparrowpress.com/
http://www.blacksparrowbooks.com/show.asp?id=3
Once thought dead, this small press publisher survived
to publish poetry, prose and literary criticism .
Black Sparrow Books
9 Hamilton Place
Boston, MA 02108-4715

Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux
http://www.fsgbooks.com/
Trade publisher of literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and
children’s books. Non-fiction includes history, art history,
natural history, current affairs, and science.
Query: fsg dot editorial at fsgbooks dot com
Query for Children's: Children's-editorial at fsgbooks dot com
18 West 18TH St.
New York, NY 10011

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

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


Good Magazine
http://www.goodmagazine.com
Bimonthly print publication and website focused on
the world out there are reporting it plainly.
Considers articles, features, essays, and columns.
Query: submissions at goodmagazine dot com
Good Magazine
9155 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069

The Iowan Magazine
http://www.iowan.com/
http://www.iowan.com/contribute.cfm
Bi-monthly magazine that focuses on the people, places
and events of Iowa that inspire pride and wonder.
Query: bwilson at thepioneergroup dot com
218 6th Avenue
Suite 610
Des Moines, IA 50309

Mother Jones Magazine
http://www.motherjones.com/mother_jones/
http://www.motherjones.com/about/index.html
http://www.motherjones.com/about/admin/mag_guidelines.html
National bimonthly magazine known for its
investigative journalism and exposes. Wide
coverage of social issues, public affairs, and
popular culture. Investigative reports exposing
government cover-ups, corporate malfeasance,
scientific myopia, institutional fraud or hypocrisy, etc.
E-MAIL: x at mojones dot com
222 Sutter Street
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108

Road and Travel Magazine
http://www.roadandtravel.com/
http://www.roadandtravel.com/company/marketing/writerguide.html
Magazine and website focused on a woman's view point
of motoring and travel. Considers articles on a wide
range of related issues, very serious guidelines.
Query:
Caldwell Communications, Inc.
811 N. Main Street
Suite 105
Royal Oak, MI48067

Variety
http://www.variety.com
Entertainment industry print media
focused on film, cable, television, and
music industry.
Query: news at reedbusiness dot com
Reed Business Information
5700 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 120
Los Angeles CA 90036

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 18 June 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Absolute Write
http://www.absolutewrite.com/
Well rounded writer's resource offering
several newsletters, market information,
interviews, links and news.

Authors Lawyer
http://www.authorslawyer.com/index.shtml
http://scrivenerserror.blogspot.com/
Offers copyright information from a pro-author viewpoint
and copyright resources. 1976 & 1998 US Copyright Law.
Site also offers information on literary scams broken down
by agent, editor, printing and publishers. Make sure you
check out Scrivener's Error "blawg".

Alan Barbour's Forensics Toxicology Page
http://www.abarbour.net/
Great forensics information links and don't miss
the Virtual World Law Library.

Chicago Manual of Style
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/cmosfaq/
Frequently asked and not so frequently asked
questions, in this online forum of information
maintained by the University of Chicago.

Fiction Addiction
http://www.fictionaddiction.net/
http://www.fictionaddiction.net/print.html
Writers resource that is reader friendly. Site
offers publishing and literary agent listings
along with informative articles, tips and links.

Horn Magazine
http://www.hbook.com/
http://www.hbook.com/aboutus/publications/submissions.asp
Publication focused on books for children and young
adults.Section of children's authors and illustrators
offers market information, articles on technique and
the technical aspects of children's literature and YA
writing. Considers articles, books for review and book
nominations for the Boston Globe/Horn Book awards.

Midwest Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/index.html
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/get_rev.htm
Publisher of book reviews for several public and
academic library systems and the internet.
Considers small and self published books for review.

Romancing The Blog
http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/
Industry info and insights from pens of
working girls.

Scriptapaloosa
http://www.scriptapalooza.com/
Home of the annual Scriptapalooza Screenwriting
competition, Scriptapaloosa TV, and Scriptapaloosa
Coverage.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Dorchester Publishing
http://www.dorchesterpub.com/
http://www.dorchesterpub.com/Dorch/SubmissionGuidlines.cfm
Publisher of Leisure Books & Lovespell. Specializes
in Romance, Horror and Westerns.
Dorchester Publishing Co., Inc.
200 Madison Avenue
Suite 2000
New York, NY 10016

Harcourt Books
http://www.harcourtbooks.com/childrensbooks/default.asp?source=topnav
http://www.harcourt.com/
Publishers of adult paperback and children's books.
Considers fiction and non fiction under several imprints.
Harcourt Trade Publishers
15 East 26th Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10010

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

BSA Publications:
Boys' Life Magazine
http://www.boyslife.org/
http://www.boyslife.org/about/contributors/writers.pdf
Scouting Magazine
http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/
http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/about/contributors/index.html
http://www.scouting.org/
Monthly four colour magazine produced by the Boys
Scouts of America. Accepts articles, fiction and
non-fiction that is targeted for boys 6 to 18 years
of age.
Boys' Life / S306
Scouting Magazine
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
PO Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079

Go World Travel
http://www.goworldtravel.com/article.aspx
http://www.goworldtravel.com/ex/aspx/articleGuid.%7B14B31B4E-FDCC-472C-82A3-BDE7BFA4F667%7D/xe/article.htm
Monthly magazine for travelers that tell you the best
places to go, the best way to go, how to get there,
and where to enjoy. collaborating photos a plus.
Query: submissions at goworldtravel dot com

Mad Magazine
http://www.dccomics.com/mad/
http://www.dccomics.com/mad/?action=submissions
American Icon seeks comedy writers.
Query: submissions at madmagazine dot com
MAD Submissions Editor
1700 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

P.I. Magazine
http://www.pimagazine.com/index.html
http://www.pimagazine.com/editors_page_writersguidelines.htm
http://www.pimagazine.com/editors_article_submissions.htm
Journal of Professional Investigators. Considers articles
of interest to professional investigators.
Query: editor at pimagazine dot com
4400 Route 9 South
Suite 1000
P.O. Box 7198
Freehold, NJ
07728-7198

Utmost Christian Writers
http://www.utmostchristianwriters.com/
http://www.utmostchristianwriters.com/writers-guidelines.php
Market for Christian journalist and poets,
and considers articles on Christian subjects.
Utmost Christian Writers
121 Morin Maze
Edmonton, Alberta
CANADA T6K1V1

~*~*~*~*~

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© 2000-2008 Calista Cates
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post Wednesday Links in its entirety and with
notice of my copyright.

Wednesday Links ~*~ 11 June 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Book Promo Network
http://www.bookpromonetwork.com/
Tips on how to and not to promote your book
from Back Space and Foglio Lit. Subscription
service.

Copyright Witness
http://www.copyrightwitness.com/
http://www.copyrightwitness.com/protect/p12_writers_copyright
Copyright primer for writers.

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.

Locus Online
http://www.locusmag.com/
Magazine for the scifi reader and author.
Offers industry news, book reviews,
author interviews and a great links page.

Movie Partners
http://www.moviepartners.com/
Website that gathers information and resources
for writers, producers, directors, and filmmakers.

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

Thesaurus dot Com
http://thesaurus.reference.com/
Offers dictionary and thesaurus word
search capabilities.

Weapons
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Weapons_Info/
Writing group focused on weapons.

The Writer's Gazette
http://www.writergazette.com/
Writer's resource offering tips, links, market
information, and of course a blog.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Basic Books
http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com/basic/home.jsp
http://www.perseusbooksgroup.com/basic/contact_us.jsp
Imprint of Perseus Books. Publishes serious
non fiction: Current affairs, history, psychology,
politics, science, and sociology.
Query: perseus dot promos at perseusbooks dot com
Acquisitions Editor
Basic Books
387 Park Ave. South
New York, NY 10016

Del Rey Books
http://www.randomhouse.com/delrey/index.html
Division of Random House publishing specializing
in Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Query: delrey at randomhouse dot com
Del Rey Books
1540 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Boston Review
http://bostonreview.net/
http://bostonreview.net/writerguidelines.html
Bi-monthly publication of fiction, reviews, poetry,
and cultural and political essays.
Query: editors at bostonreview dot net
Boston Review
35 Medford St.
Suite 302
Somerville, MA 02143

Gardens Illustrated magazine
http://www.gardensillustrated.com
BBC monthly publication on gardens and gardening
includes features on individual gardens around the
world.
Query: gardens at bbcmagazinesbristol dot com
BBC Magazines Bristol
14th Floor
Tower House
Fairfax Street
Bristol BS1 3BN

Modern Bride
http://www.modernbride.com/
Bi-monthly publication focused on brides to be,
wedding planning, and the honeymoon.
Query: readermail at modernbride dot com
Modern Bride Magazine
249 West 17th St.
New York, NY 1001

Paste Magazine
http://www.pastemagazine.com/
http://www.pastemagazine.com/docs/PasteMagWriterGuidelines.doc
Bi-monthly Independent publication about all facets
of the music business. Considers articles on
music trends, features, reviews, and industry
news.
Query: features at pastemagazine dot com
Paste Magazine
PO Box 1606
Decatur, GA 30031

Three Penny Review
http://www.threepennyreview.com/index.html
http://www.threepennyreview.com/submissions.html
A quarterly periodical of national scope. Accepts
essays, articles and stories of broad view and depth
that takes the reader to the event. Accepts poetry.
The Editors
The Threepenny Review
PO Box 9131
Berkeley, CA 94709

Whole Living = Body + Soul
http://www.marthastewart.com/wholeliving
Bi-monthly print publication and website
from Martha Stewart. Considers features,
articles, and how to on all facets of living.
Query: mstewart at marthastewart dot com
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

~*~*~*~*~

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Collating an anthology and looking for works to include?
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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.

Wednesday Links ~*~ 4 June 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

British Isles Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators
http://www.britishscbwi.org/
International membership organization.
Offers news, support, workshops, and a
monthly publication.

Cover Script
http://www.coverscript.com/index.html
Script critiquing, ghost writing, rewrites.
Site includes and interesting collection of
links and resources.

Criminal Mind - Tru TV's Crime Library
http://www.crimelibrary.com/thecriminalmind.htm
Articles on criminal profiling, the criminal
mind, criminal psychology, forensics, and
investigation.

Film Stew
http://www.filmstew.com/
A webtool for screenwriters.

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.

Karin Tabek - It's Just Business
http://www.karintabke.com/blog/index.php
Erotica author tackles your questions every
Tuesday on her blog.
This week: Searching for an agent.

Mastering The Dreaded Synopsis
http://www.absolutewrite.com/novels/dreaded_synopsis.htm
Fictionwise editor Lee Masterson offers up
a lengthy article on condensing your novel.

Scribophile
http://www.scribophile.com/
Writing community.

Word Assault
http://www.wordassault.com/
Multi word search dictionary.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Addicus Books
http://www.addicusbooks.com/
http://www.addicusbooks.com/submission_guidelines.cfm
Health, self-help, psychology, how-to, business, economics,
investing, and books of regional interest -- true crime,
histories, profiles.
Query: info at addicusbooks dot com
Acquisitions Editor
Addicus Books
P.O. Box 45327
Omaha, NE 68145

F & W
http://www.fwpublications.com/
http://www.fwpublications.com/authorguidelines.asp
Print publisher of children's / Juvenile, how to books,
and illustrated books. Branch of North Light Books.
Query: jamie dot markle at fwpubs dot com
North Light Books
4700 East Galbraith Road
Cincinnati OH 45236

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

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:
Carus Publishing / Cricket Magazine Group
BABYBUG Magazine
315 Fifth Street
Peru, IL 61354

Glow
http://www.glow.ca/
http://www.glow.ca/Glow/GlowWebsite.nsf/Images/CO-CIRD-6M7M4Y/File/Writers_Guidelines_20080529.doc
Canadian life style and glamour magazine, published
bi-monthly. Considers features and shorter columns.
Query: ellen dot rosenberg at glow dot rogers dot com
Ellen Rosenberg, managing editor
Glow
One Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto, Ont. M4Y 2Y5

Kentucky Monthly Magazine
http://www.kentuckymonthly.com/
http://www.kentuckymonthly.com/submission.html
Coverage of the best that Kentucky
has to offer.
Query: jackie at kentuckymonthly dot com
Jackie Hollenkamp Bentley
Associate Editor
Kentucky Monthly
P.O. Box 559
Frankfort, KY 40602-0559

Old Farmer's Almanac
http://www.almanac.com/index.php
http://www.almanac.com/guidelines/
Annual publication since 1792 about the weather
and nature. Looks for the off beat article or
feature relevant to the focus of the magazine.
Query:
The Old Farmer's Almanac
P.O. Box 520
Dublin, NH 03444

Sierra Magazine
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/guidelines/writers.asp
Environmentally concerned and politically
diverse; Sierra Magazine is a bimonthly
publication whose readers are active in the
outdoors. Seeking submissions of fine writing
that will provoke, entertain, and enlighten
their readership.
Query:
Managing Editor, Sierra magazine
85 Second Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

VFW Magazine
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=news.mag&did=578
Membership magazine, published ten times a year. Focuses
on issues and events of interest to Veterans of Foreign Wars
membership.
Query: RKolb at vfw dot org
Richard Kolb, Editor
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Ladies Auxilary Magazine
http://www.ladiesauxvfw.com/magazine.html
Bi-monthly publication for VFW Auxiliary members.
Covers issues and events current to the auxiliary
membership.
Query: cday at vfw dot org
Cara Day, Editor
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111

~*~*~*~*~

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

Cele at Celebrindal dot com

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.