Wednesday Links ~*~ 27 August 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

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.

Copyright Laws
http://copyrightanswers.blogspot.com/
http://copyrightlaws.com/
Blog and website devoted to American, Canadian,
and international copyright law from copyright
lawyer and consultant Leslie Harris.
Her next copyright workshop is September 2nd.

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.

Earthly Charms
http://www.earthlycharms.com/
Site offers promotional items and gifts for writers
and readers. Bookmarks, stickers, bumper stickers,
bag tags, and key chains.

IndieWire
http://www.indiewire.com/
Information and industry news for screenwriters.

Jacket Flap
http://www.jacketflap.com/megablog/index.asp
Children's book industry blog.

Poetry Magic
http://www.poetrymagic.co.uk/
A vast poetry resource page. From the
basics to getting published, this page
offers an education to beginners and
a tool to fine hone to the seasoned poet.

Webgrammar
http://www.webgrammar.com/
Grammar resource for writers that offers tips, basics,
resources, and newsletters.

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

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Baen Books
http://www.baen.com/
http://www.baen.com/FAQS.htm#Manuscript%20Submission%20Guidelines
Publisher of Science Fiction Books.
Online submissions: http://fpt.baen.com/Slush/sumit.aspx
Please send manuscripts to
Baen Books
P.O. Box 1403
Riverdale, NY 10471

Five Star Publishers
http://www.galegroup.com/fivestar/
http://www.galegroup.com/pdf/imprints/fivestar/06SubmissionsGuidelines.doc
Imprint of McMillian Library Reference. Publishes
romance, westerns, speculative fiction, and Christian
fiction.
Query: tekno at new dot rr dot com
John Helfers
Tekno Books
P.O. Box 8296
Green Bay, WI 54308

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

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.
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

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

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

Mothering Magazine
http://www.mothering.com/
http://www.mothering.com/sections/submission_guidelines/submission_guidelines.html
Magazine for mothers focused on health,
nurturing, issues, the art of mothering,
pregnancy, midwifery, and birth and more.
Query: candacew at mothering dot com
Candace Walsh, Articles Editor
PO Box 1690
Santa Fe, NM 87504

Rapid Magazine
https://www.rapidmedia.com/
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

Vanity Faire Magazine
http://www.vanityfair.com/
Print publication and website on culture, politics,
news, and more. Considers articles and features.
Query: vfmail at vf dot com

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Cup of Comfort
http://www.cupofcomfort.com/
http://www.cupofcomfort.com/share.htm#guidelines
Anthologies filled with heart warming true stories.
Each volume is themed.
A Cup of Comfort for Dog Lovers II
deadline is December 15th.
A Cup of Comfort for the Grieving Heart
is February 1st.
Query: cupofcomfort at adamsmedia dot com
Cup of Comfort
Adams Media
57 Littlefield St.Avon
Massachusetts 02322

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Collating an anthology and looking for works to include?
Drop me a link and your info at
Cele at Celebrindal dot com

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C'alista
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