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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Wednesday Links ~*~ 20 August 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

American Bar Association ~ Copyright Basics
http://www.abanet.org/intelprop/comm106/106copy.html
Comprehensive site of legal knowledge that answers
questions about the basics of American copyright law.
Information includes amplification of existing copyrighted
material, who can and what is eligible for copyright
registration and what forms should be used for copyrighting.

Cafe Press
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/products/index.aspx
Sell your own promotional tools from your website, or
design and order promotional tools for your next conference,
book signing, or writer's conference.

Crime Space
http://crimespace.ning.com/
Public forum for crime writers and the readers
who love them.

Guide to Grammar and Writing
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Maintained by Professor of English Charles Darling
for English courses at Capital Community College
and for the general online public. The basics on
grammar, sentence structure, with a little school
house rock thrown in.

NPA - New Producers Alliance
http://www.npa.org.uk/index.asp?pageid=home
For film makers by film makers. British based membership
association offering a weekly newsletter, screenlabs,
information, and services.

Passionate Pen Press
http://www.passionatepen.com/index.htm
Complete romance writers resource offering agent info
and links, publishing tips information and links.

Anastasia Suen
http://www.asuen.com/
http://www.asuen.com/writers/
Website of children's author. Offers online workshops
on writing for children and developing picture books.

Visible Proofs
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/visibleproofs/
Writing an autopsy? Visible proofs offers up a forensic
view of the human body. Discusses historic cases,
information about specific technologies, and links.

Working Stiffs
http://www.workingstiffs.blogspot.com/
Crime writers offer up a daily dose of their
workaday lives, writing, and murder.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Abrams Books
http://www.hnabooks.com/category/home/87
http://www.hnabooks.com/page/submissions
Children's picture book publisher.
Query:
Attn: Editorial
Abrams Books for Young Readers & Amulet Books
115 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011

Draumr Publishing
https://www.draumrpublishing.com/index.php
http://www.draumrpublishing.com/submissions.php
Print on Demand and Electronic publishers.
Currently considering submissions for their
Dangerous Curves books, also most fiction
genre and sub-genre.
Query: submissions at draumrpublishing dot com
Draumr Publishing
P.O. Box 428
Columbia, Maryland 21045-0428

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Desert Living
http://www.desertlivingmag.com/
Glossy print publication focused on the southwest
American desert lifestyle. Considers features and
articles on architecture, lifestyles, decor,
Query: Dtyda at desertliving dot com
Desert Living
2525 East Camelback Road
Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85016

History Today
http://www.historytoday.com
http://www.historytoday.com/Faq.aspx?m=31131#31659
British print magazine and corresponding website.
Considers unsolicited articles on yesterday and
today's history.
Query: editorial at historytoday dot com
History Today
20 Old Compton Street
London W1D 4TW
United Kingdom

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

PIF, The Arts and Technology Magazine
www.pifmagazine.com
http://www.pifmagazine.com/SID/50/
Online publication of fiction, micros, poetry,
interviews, reviews and essays.
Site requires sign up.
Query: editor at pifmagazine dot com
Pif Magazine
6115 NE 185th Street
Kenmore, WA 98028

Talebones
http://www.talebones.com/
http://www.talebones.com/doc.asp?SUBKEY=152
http://www.fairwoodpress.com/
Magazine of Science fiction and dark fantasy.
Seek fiction, poetry and art submissions.
Query: talebones at nventure dot com
Talebones Magazine
21528 104th Street Ct E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391

ZYZZYVA: The Last Word
http://www.zyzzyva.org/
http://www.zyzzyva.org/zy-subs.htm
Literary magazine and affiliated website that
features west coast artist and writers. Accepts
a wide range of submissions for publication,
from poetry and fiction to non-fiction.
Query only: editor at zyzzyva dot org
Submissions:
ZYZZYV
PO Box 590069
San Francisco, CA 94159-0069

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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.

Wednesday Links ~*~ 13 August 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

All Law
http://www.alllaw.com/topics/
An index of law related links from Administrative
Law, to ethics, identity theft and weather related
litigation.

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

Book Browse
http://www.bookbrowse.com
http://www.bookbrowse.com/information/index.cfm?fuseaction=submissions
More than book reviews. A good book place to see
and be seen.

Conquering the Dreaded Synopsis
http://www.lisagardner.com/tricks/synopsis.htm
Downloadable ten step lecture from understanding
your market through your full submission process by
author Lisa Gardner / Alicia Scott (formerly posted at
Rose City Writers.)

eBook Crossroads
http://www.ebookcrossroads.com/agents.html
Listing of literary agencies.

Guardian Books Blog
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/books/
Comments on the written world from
the Guardian News Media.

Guide to Grammar and Style
http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/
Jack Lynch has updated his grammar, style, and usage
guide. And if you need more he provides additional
grammar links.

Jacqui Bennett's Writers Bureau
http://www.jbwb.co.uk/
Great place for writers, especially with English roots.
Includes writing markets not only in the UK but for
the US, Australia and New Zealand Site also contains
small press and agent information.

Nolo: Law for All
http://www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/tc_ency.html
Includes comprehensive law information on
trademarks and copyrights.

Writing Mother
www.thewritingmother.com/resources.htm
Membership community of writers who
happen to be mothers. Site and group offers
writing resources, subgroups, and articles
to arm a writer in furthering their career.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Five Leaves Publishing
http://www.fiveleaves.co.uk/
Small British publisher interested in
Fiction and poetry, social history, Jewish
secular culture, with side orders of Romani,
young adult, Catalan and crime fiction titles.
Query: info at fiveleaves dot co dot uk
Five Leaves Publishing
PO Box 8786
Nottingham, NG1 9AW

Poisoned Pen Press
http://www.poisonedpenpress.com/
http://www.poisonedpenpress.com/submission-guidelines/guidelines/
A small press publisher that handles a
limited number of crime or detection titles.
Query: editor at poisonedpenpress dot com
Editorial Review Committee
c/o Poisoned Pen Press
6962 East First Avenue
Suite 103
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Canadian Gardening
http://www.canadiangardening.com/home.shtml
National publication aimed at the home gardener, whether
indoor, outdoor, experienced or beginner.
Query: Aldona Satterthwaite
25 Sheppard ave. West
Toronto, ON, M2N 6S7

Good Housekeeping Magazine
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/
http://www.hearstcorp.com/magazines/property/mag_prop_ghousekeeping.html
Print publication that has established itself as
a leader in consumer protection, quality assurance,
and a commitment to the modern home.
Considers unsolicited manuscripts.
The Editor
Good Housekeeping
300 West 57th street
New York, NY 10019 - 5288

Kayak
http://www.kayakmagazine.com/
http://www.historysociety.ca/kayak/AboutUs/default.aspx
Canada's history magazine for children. Bi-monthly
publication features themed issues. See guidelines.
Query: editor at kayak dot ca
Kayak
PO Box 1274
Station K
Toronto, Ontario M4P 3E5

OnEarth
http://www.nrdc.org/onearth/07spr/default.asp
Quarterly publication from the National Resource
Defense Council, covers environmental issues from
politics, culture, health, and wildlife, to nature,
science, and the issues we face. Considers poetry
and the occasional freelance article.
Query: onearth at nrdc dot org
The Natural Resources Defense Council
40 W. 20th St.
New York NY 10011

Skylights Magazine
http://www.spiritair.com/skylightsmagazine.aspx\
http://www.worthit.com/ver2/index.asp
Bi-monthly print publication of Spirit Airlines.
Considers destination articles and humorous,
lighthearted features.
Query: lisa at worthit dot com
Worth It Media
5979 NW 151st Street
Suite 120
Miami Lakes, FL 33014

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 at washingtonmonthly dot com
1319 F Street, NW
Suite 810
Washington, DC 20004

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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.

Wednesday Links ~*~ 6 August 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained
http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html
Informative arguments that clarify many copyright
rules and myths.

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.

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

D.P. Lyle MD - The Lab
http://www.dplylemd.com/
Where writers can ask medical and forensic
questions. Links page offers a wide array
of pertinent links, including specialist.

Mississippi Writer's Guild
http://www.mississippiwritersguild.com/
Writing organization that encourages, promotes,
and strengthens its members.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
http://www.scbwi.org/
Membership organization for both author and illustrator
offers industry news, support, links, marketplace
information and regional chapters.

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

Writer's Guild of Canada
http://www.wgc.ca/about/profile.html
Professional guild of English speaking Canadian
writers from all walks of TV, radio, film, and
multimedia. Home of the Canadian Screenwriting
Awards, and Canadian Screenwriting magazine.

The Writing Center
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/index.html
Site maintained by the University of Wisconsin
Madison, offers insight on the writing process,
grammar and punctuation, and presentation
guidelines.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Liquid Silver Books
http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com/
http://www.liquidsilverbooks.com/guidelines.htm
Imprint of Atlantic Bridge Publishing. Considers
erotica romance aka romantica, Paranormal,
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Vampires,
Historical and Contemporary. Also publishes
anthologies.
Query: subs2008 at liquidsilverbooks dot com
Liquid Silver Books
10509 Sedgegrass Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46235

Unbridled Books
http://www.unbridledbooks.com/
http://www.unbridledbooks.com/contact.html#SG
Small, independent publisher of contemporary
literature.
Query: michalsong at unbridledbooks dot com
Greg Michalson
Unbridled Books
200 N. 9th Street, Suite A
Columbia, MO 65201

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

The Bear Deluxe Magazine
http://www.orlo.org/
http://www.orlo.org/orlo.html
Quarterly magazine that considers literary arts,
investigative reporting, fiction, essay, poetry,
news, creative opinion, reviews and interviews.
Unsolicited submissions are encouraged.
Query: bear at orlo dot org
The Bear Deluxe Magazine
c/o Orlo
PO Box 10342
Portland, OR 97296

Family Energy Magazine
http://familyenergy.com/
http://family.go.com/submitarticle/
Publication on family health, fitness and fun
from IParenting Media. Considers essays, features,
and informational articles. A member of the
Disney Family group of sites and publications.
Query: editors at iparenting dot com

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

Midwest Living
http://www.midwestliving.com/
http://www.midwestliving.com/mwl/story.jhtml;jsessionid=1QBDZN5PZM2OLQFIBQPR42Q?storyid=/templatedata/mwl/story/data/writers_guidelines.xml
Bi-monthly publication focused on the twelve mid-western
American states. Freelance articles are written on
assignment. Looking for new twist on familiar Midwest
topics, or features on little known story subjects.
Query:
Midwest Living
1716 Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Q The Music
http://www.q4music.com/
Britain's largest music publication and website.
Covers music reviews, interviews, concert,
and tour information.
Query: qmail at qthemusic dot com
QTheMusic
Mappin House
4 Winsley Street
London W1W 8HF

U. S. News & World Report
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/home.htm
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/usinfo/contact.htm
Weekly news publication
Query: Kdyer at usnews dot com
Kerry Dyer
1050 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

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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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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.