Wednesday Links ~*~ 30 July 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

1000 Literary Agents
http://www.1000literaryagents.com/literary-agents-us.php
Searchable Agent listing database.

The Blue Book of Grammar & Punctuation
http://www.grammarbook.com/english_rules.asp
http://www.grammarbook.com/
Easy to use online reference guide.
Now has a subscription fee, but basic
rules information is still free.

CopsOnline
http://www.copsonline.com/
Crime and mystery writers will find a great wealth
of information about officers, scams, law enforcement
training and courses. And if you can't find it you can
"Ask A Cop."

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

Law and Governments Resources
http://www.hg.org/1table.html
Site offers an alphabetized listing of international
law sites, including Library's of Congress, CIA, ILLR links
site is maintained by HierosGamos Legal Research Center.

Literary Contest Caution
http://windpub.com/literary.scams/
Article and forum archive, from Wind Publication,
offering warnings and tips about literary contest.

Lyons Literary
http://lyonsliterary.blogspot.com/
Blog from literary agent Jonathan Lyons
of Curtis Brown LTD.

Writing Fix
http://writingfix.com/
Writing resource site.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Fire Drakes Weyr Publishing
http://www.firedrakesweyr.com/
http://www.firedrakesweyr.com/guidelines.htm
http://www.firedrakesweyr.com/submissions.htm
Electronic publisher seeking submissions in several
genre including fantasy / scifi, romantic genre,
children's stories, general fiction, and mysteries.
Query: submissions at firedrakesweyr dot com

Marion Street Press
http://www.marionstreetpress.com/index.html
http://www.marionstreetpress.com/Submitmanuscript.html
Independent publisher specializing in books for writers and
journalist.
Query: edavis at marionstreetpress dot com
Publisher: Ed Avis
106 S Oak Park Ave.
Suite 205
Oak Park, Illinois 60302

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

American History Magazine
http://www.historynet.com/ah/
http://www.historynet.com/contact-historynet-and-weider-history-group#high_2
A magazine of true stories about the places,
people, ideals, and events that have formed
and driven the American society.
Query: americanhistory at weiderhistorygroup dot com
American History
Story Idea
19300 Promenade Drive
Leesburg, VA 20176-6500

Blue Mountain Arts
http://www.sps.com
http://www.sps.com/greetingcards/writers_guidelines.htm
Greeting card and publishing firm is seeking submissions
of poetry for friendship, family, special occasions, positive
living, and other topics one person might want to share
with another person. Submissions may also be considered
for inclusion in book anthologies. Pay rates vary.
Blue Mountain Arts, Inc.
Editorial Department
P.O. Box 1007
Boulder, CO 80306

Garden Design Magazine
http://www.gardendesign.com/
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

Listen
http://www.listenmagazine.org/
http://www.listenmagazine.org/article.php?id=17
Print publication and website targeting tobacco
prevention; classroom tool.
Considers drug factual articles, stories, quizzes,
shorts, and personal spotlights.
Query: editor at listenmagazine dot org
Listen Magazine
55 West Oak Ridge Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Plays
http://www.playsmag.com
Drama Magazine for young People, publishes
65 to 70 wholesome, one-act plays each year.
Seeking good scripts for young people in
primary through senior high. Comedies,
farces, dramas, mysteries, and melodramas.
Submissions: lpreston at playsmag dot com
Elizabeth Preston, Editor
PLAYS
P.O. Box 600160
Newton, MA 02460

This Magazine
http://www.thismagazine.ca/
http://www.thismagazine.ca/contact/writersguide.php
Premiere Canadian news magazine published six times
a year. Considers articles and features on politics,
culture, the arts, social issues, labor, feminism and
sexuality.
Email: queries at thismagazine dot ca
This Magazine
401 Richmond St. W. #396
Toronto, ON, M5V 3A8

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 23 July 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

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.

The Blue Book of Grammar & Punctuation
http://www.grammarbook.com/english_rules.asp
http://www.grammarbook.com/
http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/hyphens.asp
Easy to use online reference guide.
Now has a subscription fee, but basic
rules information is still free.

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.

Crime Scene Evidence Files
http://www.crimescene.com/
Forensics evaluation site of real crimes.

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!

Screenwriting Center
http://www.davetrottier.com/tsc/index.htm
Comprehensive resource for screenwriters. Site
does include some fee services, but offers even more
tips, articles, and workshops.

Joe Wikert Publishing 2020
http://jwikert.typepad.com/
Blog by the Vice President and Executive
Publisher in the Professional/Trade division of
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. A dialogue on
the publishing trade.

Writing A Synopsis From The Ground UP
http://www.writing-world.com/publish/leblanc.shtml
Writing World article by Dee-Ann LeBlanc focuses on
the tips and techniques for mastering the one word
and multi-word synopsis.

Yellapalooza
http://www.yellapalooza.com/
http://www.yellapalooza.com/map.html
Children Writers and Illustrators website provides writing news,
resources, links, articles, and book reviews.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Candlewick Press
http://www.candlewick.com/
http://www.candlewick.com/about_faq.html#Anchor-Manuscripts-21683
Publisher of children's books and picture books,
to young adults.
Candlewick Press
99 Dover Street
Somerville, MA 02144

Double Dragon Publishing
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/guidelines.php
Canadian paperback and Ebook publisher. Seeking
manuscripts in Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Erotica,
and mainstream for their print press.
Submissions: submissions at double dash dragon dash ebooks dot com
Double Dragon Publishing
P.O. Box 54016
1-5762 Highway 7 East
Markham Ontario L3P 7Y4 Canada

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Discover Magazine
http://discovermagazine.com/
Print and online publication on today and the future
of science and technology.
Query: editorial at discovermagazine dot com
Editorial
Discover Magazine
90 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10011

Hemispheres
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/pdf/WritersGuidelines_OCT_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

Legacy Magazine
http://www.interpnet.com/download/LegacyGuidelines.pdf
Association magazine for the National Associations
for Interpretation. Considers articles and features about
individuals who interpret natural and cultural history,
biographies of important figures related to the field of
interpretation, interpretive sites, and trends in interpretation.
Query: legacy at interpnet dot com
Legacy Magazine
P.O. Box 2246
Fort Collins, CO 80522

The People's Friend
http://www.jbwb.co.uk/pfguidelines.htm
English story magazine that publishes fiction, serials, children's
stories, poetry and filler features.
Query: peoplesfriend at dctomson dot co dot uk
DC Thomson & Co. LTD
80 Kingsway East
Dundee DD48SL

Traveler's Tales
http://www.travelerstales.com/
http://www.travelerstales.com/guidelines/
Publisher of anthologies on travel related tales and humor.
Considers stories for specific titles. Submissions are accepted
by email: submit at travelerstales dot com
Travelers' Tales
853 Alma Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Workforce Management
http://www.workforce.com/
http://www.workforce.com/section/04/article/23/22/84.html
Monthly publication and website for senior level
management. Considers stories, articles and editorials
pertaining to a business' major asset, its employees
and all issues related.
Query: carroll at workforce dot com
Crain Communications, Inc.
4 Executive Circle, Suite 185
Irvine, CA 92614

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 16 July 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
http://www.bloomsbury.com/WritersArea/Get_Published.asp
http://www.bloomsbury.com/writersarea/AgentsUS.asp
http://www.bloomsbury.com/writersarea/AgentsUK.asp
Website offers Literary Agency address, practical information
on what to look for in an agent, useful resource links and
other information vital to a successful writing career.

Copyscape
http://copyscape.com/
Website offers registered protection for online
content for a minimal monthly fee. Also offers
copy protection banners for your website.

Et In Arcaedia, ego.
http://arcaedia.livejournal.com/
Informational blog by Donald Maas Literary
Agency Agent Jennifer Jackson.

Smoking Poet
http://thesmokingpoet.tripod.com/
Ezine for poets, offers writing resources
and market links. Fall 2008 Issue Deadline:
August 31, 2008. Watch for their inaugural
poetry contest ... coming soon!

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.

Word Of Mouse
http://rumorsofwar.net
http://rumorsofwar.net/wom_main.htm
A well written guide to using the power and
breathe of the internet to get your word out
and it is absolutely free. Let a qualified voice
of experience show you how to make the Word
of Mouse work for you. Download Peggy's book
Word of Mouse free at her website.

Word Play
http://www.wordplayer.com/
Online magazine for screenwriters, includes
article, letter and essay archives.

Wordsmyth - Educational Dictionary and Thesaurus
http://www.wordsmyth.net/
Complete online dictionary tool offering simple
and advance search methods, word of the day,
newsletter and offers a tool bar lookup button
for both Netscape and MSIE.

Writing A Selling Synopsis
http://www.authorsofromance.com/articles/synopsis.htm
Synopsis breakdown by romance author Mia Crews

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Black Lace
http://www.black-lace.co.uk/
http://www.blacklace-books.co.uk/guidelines.html
Women's erotic fiction imprint of Virgin Books.
Considers female authors only.
Query:
Adam L G Nevill
Erotica Editor
Virgin Publishing Ltd
Thames Wharf Studios
Rainville Road
London W6 9HA

Flux
http://www.fluxnow.com/index.php
http://www.fluxnow.com/submission_guidelines.php
Young adult imprint of Llewellyn Publishing.
Query:
Flux
Acquisitions Division
2143 Wooddale Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125-2989

*~*~ 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

Grist Magazine
http://www.grist.org/
http://www.grist.org/about/writers/
Environmental issues publication. Aka "doom
and gloom with a sense of humor." Considers
investigative journalism, articles, interviews,
and, features.
Query: grist at grist dot org
Grist Magazine
710 Second Avenue
Suite 860
Seattle, WA 98104

National Geographic Adventure
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/index.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/about_writers.html
Covers the world of adventure, from individual profiles to
destination features, expeditions to travel and outdoor
pursuits.
Query: adventure at ngs dot org
National Geographic Adventure magazine
104 W 40th Street, 19th Floor
New York, New York 10018

Realms of Fantasy
http://www.rofmagazine.com/
http://www.rofmagazine.com/pages/guidelines
Bi-monthly magazine dedicated to short fiction of all
realms of fantasy. Does not accept email submissions.
Query:
Shawna McCarthy
Editorial Address:
Realms of Fantasy
P.O. Box 527
Rumson, NJ 07760

Wanderlust Magazine
http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/index.html
http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/about.php?page_id=333
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

World and I Magazine
http://www.worldandi.com/
http://www.worldandi.com/guidelines.asp
Print publication and website from the Washington Times.
Considers features with side bars on current affairs, arts,
book reviews, life, natural science, and culture.
Query: editor at worldandimag dot com
Washington Times Corp.
3600 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002

~*~*~*~*~

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 9 July 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Author Buzz
http://www.authorbuzz.com/
Promotional tool for authors.

Autopsy
http://www.hbo.com/autopsy/baden/
From HBO's show featuring Dr. Michael Baden.
Offers forensic features, ask an expert, and
the interactive autopsy.

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

Green Tentacles
http://www.greententacles.com/
http://www.greententacles.com/resources/
http://www.greententacles.com/articles/
Website devoted to industry information, news, tips
and resources on the speculative fiction industry for
writers. Green Tentacles offers a newsletter -
Salient Green Mailer; business side offers webdesign,
hosting and other services.

Kidmag Writers
http://www.kidmagwriters.com/
Website offering insights, tips, articles, and
market information for children's magazine
writers.

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.

Quintcareers.com
http://www.quintcareers.com/writing/
A guide to indispensable writing resources.

Storymind
http://storymind.com/
Site for the screenwriter offering articles,
software information, a store and free downloads.

Wylie - Merrick Literary Agency
http://www.wyliemerrick.blogspot.com/
Blog on books and the publishing industry.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
http://www.edgewebsite.com/index.html
http://www.edgewebsite.com/authors.html
Publisher of science fiction and fantasy novels.
Query:
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
P.O. Box 1714,
Calgary, AB, T2P 2L7,
Canada

Little Moose Press
http://www.littlemoosepress.com/
Small Independent print publisher.
Query: bookshep at littlemoosepress dot com
Little Moose Press
Ellen Reid Publisher
1187 Coast Village Rd. #107
Montecito, CA 93108

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Backwoods Home Magazine
http://www.backwoodshome.com/index.html
http://www.backwoodshome.com/docs/writerguidelines.html
Print publication and website. Country oriented
"How To" magazine on being self reliant.
Query: Editor at backwoodshome dot com
Article Editor
Backwoods Home Magazine
P.O. Box 712
Gold beach, OR 97444

Grand Magazine
http://www.grandmagazineonline.com/
https://www.grandmagazine.com/ws_new.aspl
Considers articles and features of interest to today's
active grandparents.
Query: editor at grandmagazineonline dot com
Grand Magazine
4791 Baywood Point Dr.
St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Kiwi Magazine
http://www.kiwimagonline.com/
http://www.kiwimagonline.com/sharestories.php
Print and online publication focused at healthy,
organic parenting. Considers articles on family
wellness, nutrition, environmental, and social
issues.
Query: info at kiwimagonline dot com
May Media Group, LLC
152 Madison Avenue
Suite 700
New York, NY 10016

The Oldie
http://www.theoldie.co.uk/index.html
http://www.theoldie.co.uk/detail.php?item_id=162&page_id=30
Print publication and website for the older set,
and those getting there. Shows a serious sense
of humor as it looks at today's world and
celebrity.
Query: jeremylewis at theoldie dot co dot uk
Jeremy Lewis, Commissioning Editor
The Oldie
65 Newman Street
London W1T 3EG

Wildbird
http://www.wildbirdmagazine.com/wb/
http://www.wildbirdmagazine.com/wb/printer.aspx?aid=14587&cid=3998
Published bi-monthly by Fancy Publications.
Considers photo essays, features, articles,
and humor.
Query: wildbird at bowtieinc dot com
Wildbird Magazine
Bowtie Inc.
P.O. Box 57900
Los Angeles, CA 90057

~*~*~*~*~

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 2 July 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Agent Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.passionatepen.com/agentfaq.htm
From the writers at Passionate Pen, answers
and insights to agenting questions.

Canadian Department of Justice
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-42/index.html
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/ShowFullDoc/cs/C-42///en
Information and Canadian Copyright Law.

Federation Of BC Writers
http://www.bcwriters.com/
Non-profit organization for British Columbia
writers, both professional and emerging. Site
offers free membership to organization, a
quarterly newsletter that is open to submissions
from Canadian writers, and workshop information

Forensic Magazine
http://www.forensicmag.com/
Bimonthly print and online publication on the field
of forensics and investigation.

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.

Murder She Writes
http://www.murdershewrites.com/
Daily blog from five mystery writers delving
into the craft of novel writing. Jennifer Apodaca,
Natalie Collins, Deborah LeBlanc, Alison Brennan,
and Karin Tabek. Each day offers discussion (often
thematic) on the hurdles being a writer and
crafting your best work.

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

Smart Writer
http://www.smartwriters.com/
Site dedicated to Children's writers. Provides
industry information, market links and info, and
news.

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

The Writer's Life
http://thewriterslife.homestead.com/
http://thewriterslife.homestead.com/booktrailers.html
Links and Dorothy offers up tips for creating your books
next internet trailer. Dorothy offers links to resources
to help you in your trailer quest.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Angel City Press
http://www.angelcitypress.com/
http://www.angelcitypress.com/acp-sub-guide.html
Publisher of non-fiction gift books or specialty books.
Query:
Editorial Submissions
Angel City Press
2118 Wilshire Blvd. #880
Santa Monica CA 90403-5784

Ghost House Books
http://www.ghostbooks.net/
http://www.ghostbooks.net/tellus.php
http://www.lonepinepublishing.com/cat/ghost
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

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

American Forest
http://www.americanforests.org/productsandpubs/magazine/
http://www.americanforests.org/productsandpubs/magazine/guidelines.php
National quarterly magazine of the non profit
American Forest foundation. Coffee table quality
publication focuses on trees, forest, and forest issues.
Query: mrobbins at amfor dot org
Editor, American Forests
PO Box 2000
Washington, DC 20013

Footsteps
http://www.footstepsmagazine.com/company.asp
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

Health Magazine
http://www.health.com/
http://www.health.com/health/talk/email
Print publication and website focused on
health and well-being, inside and out. From
life style to diet and exercise.
Query:
Health
2100 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

My Business Magazine
http://www.mybusinessmag.com/
http://www.mybusinessmag.com/about/guide.php
Print and online publication by the National
Federation of Independent Business. Considers
articles and columns.
Query: feedback at mybusinessmag dot com
My Business magazine
3322 West End Ave., Ste. 700
Nashville, TN 37203

PassageMaker Magazine
http://www.passagemaker.com/
http://www.passagemaker.com/TheMagazine/SubmissionGuidelines/tabid/307/Default.aspx
Publication for ocean going trawlers and motor
boats. Considers articles on any aspect of
ocean travel.
Query: natalie at passagemaker dot com
Natalie Friton
PassageMaker Magazine
105 Eastern Avenue, Suite 203
Annapolis, MD 21403

Verdant Magazine
http://www.verdantmag.com/index.php
http://www.verdantmag.com/submissions.php
Print and online publication focused on upscale,
environmentally friendly living. Considers articles,
product reviews, lifestyle features.
Query: editorial at verdantmag dot com
Verdant Editorial
Verdant Magazine
535 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10017

~*~*~*~*~

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