30 December 2008

Wednesday Links ~*~ 31 December 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Brainy Quote
http://www.brainyquote.com/
Large quotation site offering quotes
by topic and by author, even by
occupation.

Crimespider
http://www.crimespider.com/
Law and crime search site. Portal to countless
website on and about crime(s), law enforcement,
law.

Eighteen Questions
http://eighteenquestions.com/
A survey of 18 questions given to 180
writers in an effort to share the views and
experiences of published writers with
writers breaking into the business.

Index of Literary Magazine Listings
http://www.randomhouse.com/boldtype/ohenry/0901/litmags.html

Lawgirl.com
http://www.lawgirl.com/lawgirl.shtml
http://www.lawgirl.com/copyright.shtml#publication
The basics of American copyright law written
in very plain English. Great site, written with
a sense of humor, and includes information on
trademark and reproduction law.

Robyn Opie Writing for Children
http://robynopie.com/
Website of children's writer offering
writing tips about writing both books
and picture books for children.

Murderati
http://murderati.typepad.com/
Industry blog of mystery, murder, and
marketing.

Screen Writer's Utopia
http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/
Screenwriting and industry news and information.
Offers interviews, classes, script reviews, and
op/ed pieces.

Synopsis Worksheet
http://www.lindaneedham.com/synopsistwn.htm
Romance author Linda Needham shares her
worksheet from her book the Wedding Night.

Write Again
http://www.write-again.com/
Writing management software, light version
is a donateware that automatically registers at
expiration.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Henry Holt and Company ~ Books for Young Readers
http://us.macmillan.com/HoltYoungReaders.aspx
http://us.macmillan.com/Content.aspx?publisher=holtbyr&id=375#manuscript
Imprint of MacMillan. Publisher of children's
books, including picture books, fiction and
nonfiction. Also accepts illustration portfolio
submissions.
BYR Submissions
Henry Holt and Company
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010

Insomniac Press
http://www.insomniacpress.com/
http://www.insomniacpress.com/submissions.php
Canadian publisher currently seeking commercial
and non creative fiction.
Query: mike@insomniacpress.com
Insomniac Press
520 Princess Avenue
London, ON, CANADA N6B 2B8

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Caribbean Beat
http://www.meppublishers.com/online/caribbean-beat/
http://www.meppublishers.com/resources/index.php?pid=4007
In-flight magazine of Caribbean Airlines.
Considers anything with a Caribbean link.
Humorous, informational, articles, and
features.
Query: info@meppublishers.com
Media and Editorial Projects Limited
6 Prospect Avenue
Maraval, Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago

Guideposts Magazine
http://www.guidepostsmag.com/
http://www.guidepostsmag.com/writers-guidelines/
Monthly, non-denominational spiritual
publication.
Query: submissions@guidepostsmag.com
Guideposts
16 East 34th Street
21st Floor
New York, NY 10016

Keynoter Magazine
http://www.keyclub.org/
http://66.29.197.80/magazine/writerkc.asp
Print and online publication(s) of the
Key Club International, the high school
organization of the Kiwanis Club. Considers
articles on leadership, community service,
fundraising, and study habits.
Query: keynoter@kiwanis.org
Shanna Mooney
Executive Editor
KEYNOTER Magazine
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Organic Gardening
http://www.organicgardening.com/
Publication dedicated to all that is organic.
Query: og@rodale.com
Rodale Publishing
33 East Minor Street
Emmaus, PA 18098

Sky and Telescope
http://skyandtelescope.com/
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/about/guidelines/3304886.html
Print publication and website for both professional
and amateur stargazers. Considers features and
articles related to astronomy.
Query: editors@SkyandTelescope.com
Sky Publishing Corporation
Editorial Department
90 Sherman St.
Cambridge, MA 02140

Writer's Digest Magazine
http://www.writersdigest.com/Magazine/
http://www.writersdigest.com/SubmissionGuidelines/
Online and print publication for writers,
covering markets, competitions, publishing
issues and insights, and the actual craft
of writing.
Query: wdsubmissions@fwpubs.com
Writer's Digest Magazine
4700 E. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236

~*~*~*~*~

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23 December 2008

Wednesday Links ~*~ 24 December 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Crimespot
http://www.crimespot.net/
Blog central, one stop crime writer's
blogging.

Get It Write
http://www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/tips.htm
Grammar website providing tips, rules, and examples.

Library Copyright Alliance
http://www.librarycopyrightalliance.org/
Working document discussion on electronic and print,
fair use definitions in American copyright law.

Lit Match
http://www.litmatch.net/sitedown.asp
Listing of literary agents and their info.

Research and Documentation Online
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/
Informational website offering tips for research

Shaw Guides
http://writing.shawguides.com/
Writer's guide to workshops and conferences.

Shouting in the Wind
http://shoutingintothewind.blogspot.com/
Screenwriting blog.

Writing The Tight (bare bones) Synopsis
http://www.bethanderson-hotclue.com/workshops/writing-the-tight-synopsis/
Author Beth Anderson's 2001 workshop presentation
on writing a killer synopsis.

Zeno's Forensic Site
http://www.forensic.to/forensic.html
Format is easy to use, offering mystery
and crime writers unending information.
If you can't find it here its not yet known.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Beacon Press
http://www.beacon.org
http://www.beacon.org/client/client_pages/about_submit.cfm
Print publisher of fiction and non-fiction.
Editorial Department
Beacon Press
25 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

Tor Books
http://us.macmillan.com/TorForge.aspx
http://us.macmillan.com/Content.aspx?publisher=torforge&id=255#ctl00_cphContent_ctl30_lblQuestion
Hard and soft cover publisher of Fantasy and
Science Fiction, and is now accepting paranormal
romance proposals.
Query:
Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
Tor Books
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Better Homes and Garden
http://www.bhg.com/
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/file.jhtml?item=/help/writersGuidelines
Print publication and corresponding website
from Meridith Corporation. Considers articles
and features on home, garden, health, fitness,
travel, and environment.
Query: Better Homes and Gardens
1716 Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Field & Stream Magazine
http://www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstream/
http://www.fieldandstream.com/faq.jsp
Published eleven times annual, Field and Stream
touts itself as the Journal of the American
Outdoorsman. Considers articles and photo
essays.
Query: fsletters@time4.com
Field and Stream
Two Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Jewish Action
http://www.ou.org/jewish_action
http://www.ou.org/publications/ja/images/guidelines.htm
Quarterly publication of the Orthodox Union.
Considers articles on Jewish lifestyles, issues,
experience, human condition, poetry, art, music,
and reviews.
Query: JA@OU.org
Jewish Action
The Magazine of the Orthodox Union
11 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

National Geographic Traveler
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/index.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/writer-guidelines.html
Published eight times a year, NGT seeks articles
that inspires readers to become travelers to the
places they discover within the pages of National
Geographic Traveler.
Query: traveler@nationalgeographic.com
Query Editor
1145 17th Street N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036-4688

Rhode Island Monthly
http://www.rimonthly.com
Monthly magazine, interested in articles on Rhode
Island activities, designation spots, issues, trends
and conservation.
Query: sarah_francis@rimonthly.com
Sarah Francis, managing editor.
280 Kinsley Ave.
Providence RI 02903

Vermont Magazine
http://www.vermontmagazine.com/
Print and online publication uncovering
the gems and beauties of life in
Vermont.
Query:editor@vermontmagazine.com
Vermont Magazine
PO Box 900
Arlington, VT 05250

~*~*~*~*~

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16 December 2008

Wednesday Links ~*~ 17 December 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Any Day in History
http://www.scopesys.com/today/
http://www.scopesys.com/anyday/
Just that any day in history. Births, deaths,
holidays, MIA's, history.

Berkley Library - Copyright Index
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Copyright/
Links to copyright law, argument, articles,
organizations, and issues.

Bethany Roberts
http://www.bethanyroberts.com/ForWriters.htm
Writing workshop for children's writers. Offers
tips, links, articles, and resources.

Confessions of an Idiosyncratic Mind
http://www.sarahweinman.com/
Writers' blog on crime, mystery, and more.

Grammar Slammer
http://englishplus.com/grammar/
Online help "that goes beyond a grammar checker."
Offers the basics of English grammar, letter writing,
style and usage.

Handbook of Forensic Services
www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/forensics.pdf
Forensic information site run by the FBI details procedure
for evidence submission, examination, and crime scene
security and investigation.

Script Shark
http://www.scriptshark.com/
Website of Baseline / Film Tracker, Script Shark offers
industry information, paid script evaluation services,
and their latest contest is the Blue Print Competition.

Shelf Awareness
http://www.shelf-awareness.com/
Free newsletter about what is happening
in the book and publishing world.

Writer's Software Ranked
http://www.angelfire.com/ny/writesoftware/
Site offered by Writers' Software Super Center
of America. Breaks down types of software
alphabetically. List type, company, contact info
and of course their ratings. Software rankings
include screen, song, prose, fiction, non-fiction,
grant, even editing and book formating.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Firebird
http://www.firebirdbooks.com/
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/aboutus/youngreaders/firebird.html
scifi / fantasy imprint for teens and Young adult
from Penguin Group Publishing.
Query: firebird at us dot penguingroup.com
Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
375 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014

Hyperion Books
http://www.hyperionbooks.com/
http://www.hyperionbooksforchildren.com/
Adult imprint of the Disney Publications
Worldwide. Also has a children's imprint.
Hyperion Editorial Department
77 West 66th Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10023
Hyperion Books for Children
114 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

American Style Magazine
http://www.americanstyle.com/
http://www.americanstyle.com/Media/Editorial_Guidelines.pdf
Magazine contains rich and varied information
about American Art, hand crafts, galleries,
museums, art tours and artist profiles.
Query: hoped at rosengrp dot com
Hope Daniels, Editor
American Style magazine
3000 Chestnut Ave, #304
Baltimore MD 21211

European Voice
http://www.europeanvoice.com/
(Usually) Weekly print and online publication addressing
the issues of the European Union.
Query: dennisabbott at economist dot com
The Economist Newspaper Ltd
25 St James´s Street
London SW1A 1HG, England

Indie Music Magazine
http://www.indie-music.com/articlejump.php
http://www.indie-music.com/contribute.php
Monthly online publication/newsletter focused
on the music industry. Magazine, considers
articles, reviews, and music industry news.
Query: writers at indie-music dot com

Montana Outdoors
http://fwp.mt.gov/mtoutdoors/
http://fwp.mt.gov/mtoutdoors/HTML/writers.htm
Bimonthly magazine published by the
Montana State Forestry department
dedicated to conservation and preservation
of Montana's wildlife, and the great out of
doors experience.
Query: tdickson at mt dot gov
Montana Outdoors
930 West Custer Ave.
PO Pox 200701
Helena, Montana 59620-0701

Runner's World
http://www.runnersworld.com
http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/subguide/1,8081,,00.html
Highly respected running magazine that
accepts freelance submissions.
email: rwedit at rodale dot com
Runner's World
135 N. 6th Street
Emmaus, PA 18098

Vibrant Life Magazine
http://www.vibrantlife.com/index.php
http://www.vibrantlife.com/vl/writers.html
Christian lifestyle magazine focused on
physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual
balance. Bimonthly publication considers
articles on health, exercise, family, fitness,
challenges and triumphs, profiles and interviews.
Query: vibrantlife at rhpa dot org
55 W. Oak Ridge Drive
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

~*~*~*~*~

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09 December 2008

Wednesday Links ~*~ 10 December 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Copy Desk
http://www.copydesk.org/
Website of the American Copy Editors Society.

The Forensic Echo
http://www.forensicpanel.com/echo/indextim.html
Online publication on behavioral and forensic science
in the courts.

The Free Dictionary
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/keening
Online English language database that offers
both dictionary and thesaurus listings.

Journalism Net
http://www.journalismnet.com/
Current news, job listings and almost anything
journalism-related.

Own It -Creative London Intellectual property service
http://www.own-it.org/
British organization that offers both advice and tools
to manage your creative materials.

Paper Cuts
http://papercuts.blogs.nytimes.com/
A blog about books.

Script Mag
http://www.scriptmag.com/
Online and print publication focused
on information and new on scripts, screenplays,
the latest movie information, and contest.

Towse's Agent Links
http://www.internet-resources.com/writers/markets/online-guidelinesAGENTS.htm
Online guide to agent listings.

Writing The Dreaded Synopsis
http://www.eharlequin.com/articlepage.html?articleId=878&chapter=0
Harlequin online offers this article by
Leslie Waigner for romance writers
preparing to submit their manuscripts.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Pulpless
http://www.pulpless.com/
Electronic publisher, who prints paper too.
Author's contract posted onsite.
Editorial Department
Pulpless.Com
Editorial office:
10736 Jefferson Blvd.
Suite 775
Culver City, CA 90230-4969

Ravenous Romance
http://www.ravenousromance.com/
http://www.ravenousromance.com/general/about-ravenous-romance.php
Online publisher offering daily installments
of their "sensual love stories, at sensational
prices" novels, ebooks, short stories, and
audio books, and a readers club.
Query: submissions at ravenousromance dot com

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Devo'zine
http://www.upperroom.org/devozine/2008/novdec/default.asp?week=current
http://www.upperroom.org/devozine/2008/novdec/writers.asp?week=6&issue=602572
Bimonthly magazine designed to help readers
(ages 12 to 18) grow in their faith and explore
the relevancy of the Christian faith for the
issues they face.
E-mail: devozine at upperroom dot org
Sandy Miller, Editor
1908 Grand Avenue
P. O. Box 340004
Nashville, TN 37203-0004

Hachette Filipacchi Media
http://www.hfmus.com/hfmus/our_brands/filipacchi_publishing
http://www.hfmus.com/hfmus/contact_us/contact_us
Publisher of approximately thirty five special
interest publications put out annually. Editorial
interest include do it yourself gardening, remodeling,
cooking, and decorating features. Fashion, sports,
photography, and life.
Query:
Hachette Filipacchi Magazines
1633 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

Laptop Magazine
http://www.laptopmag.com/
http://www.bedfordcommunications.com/Magazines/Laptop/
Print publication covering reviews of
mobile computer products, cellphones,
handhelds, Wi-Fi, digital cameras, and
accessories.
Query: aattkisson at bedfordmags dot com
Bedford Communications, Inc.
1410 Broadway 21st floor
New York, NY 10018

Prevention Magazine
http://www.prevention.com
Publication and website by Rodale Press on easy to
implement in home tips to lifestyle news.
Query: Prevention at Rodale dot com
733 Third Avenue, 15th Flr.
New York, NY 10017-3204

Tech & Learning Magazine
http://www.techlearning.com/content/about/tl_current.php
http://www.techlearning.com/content/speak/articles/tips.php
Educational magazine considers articles
about teaching technology in grades K-12.
Query: submissions at nbmedia dot com

Zoetrope - All Story
http://www.all-story.com/index.cgi
http://www.all-story.com/submissions.cgi
http://www.all-story.com/virtualstudio.cgi
Quarterly literary magazine. Considers unsolicited
short stories and one act plays.
Query: info at all-story dot com
Online submissions can be made via Virtual Studio.
The Sentinel Building
916 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

~*~*~*~*~

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02 December 2008

Wednesday Links ~*~ 3 December 2008

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Bookreporter
http://www.bookreporter.com/
Book reviews, features, and industry news.

Creative Screenwriting
http://www.creativescreenwriting.com/current.html
Website affiliated with Creative Screenwriting
magazine, Site is still under development but
offers a newsletter emailed daily.

Gelman Library Forensic Index
http://www.gwu.edu/gelman/guides/sciences/forensics.html
A major print and Web-based resources listing
for text, articles, and on online books on
Forensic Sciences.

Karen Fox
http://www.karenafox.com/index.html
Author website offering market information,
resources, writing tips and publisher information.

Music Publishing Association
http://www.mpa.org/
http://www.mpa.org/copyright_resource_center/copyright_search
http://www.mpa.org/copyright_resource_center/
Need permission to use song lyrics, but
you've no idea where to begin? This is a
good starting site.

Nebraska Center for Writers
http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/NCW/litag.htm
Sponsored by Creighton University NCW
offers information for writers about submitting
their works, finding an agent, agent addresses,
vital links, and even warnings.

Nice Mommy Evil Editor
http://nicemommy-evileditor.com/blog/
Blog from Samhain publishing.

Writer's Crossing
http://www.writerscrossing.com/
How to site for freelance writers.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Hollan Publishing
http://www.hollanpub.com/
http://www.hollanpub.com/contact.html
Visual non fictions books.
Query: submissions at hollanpub dot com
100 Cummings Center
Suite 125G
Beverly, MA 01915

Walk Worthy Press
http://www.walkworthypress.net/
http://www.walkworthypress.net/submissionGuidelines.html
Christian publisher of Christian contemporary
adult fiction.
Query: ManuscriptCoordinator at WalkWorthyPress dot net
Manuscript Coordinator
Walk Worthy Press
33290 West Fourteen Mile Road #482
West Bloomfield
Michigan 48322

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Chatelaine Magazine
http://en.chatelaine.com/english/
http://en.chatelaine.com/english/contact/index.jsp?page=6#05
Leading Canadian women's print and online
publication. Considers features, investigative
reports, articles covering politics and crime,
profiles, but does not consider fiction or
poetry.
Query: storyideas at chatelaine dot rogers dot com
Chatelaine
One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor
Toronto, ON M4Y 2Y5

Good Old Boat
http://www.goodoldboat.com/
http://www.goodoldboat.com/writers_guidelines/
Monthly magazine dedicated to the love and care of
sailing vessels 10 years or older.
Query: karen at goodoldboat dot com
Good Old Boat Magazine
7340 Niagara Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55311-2655

Kashrus Magazine
http://www.kashrusmagazine.com/
Print and online publication - the guide for
the kosher consumer, covering kosher
foods, preparation, alerts and issues,
restaurants, and vacation destinations.
Query: editorial at kashrusmagazine dot com
Kashrus Magazine.com
c/o KASHRUS Magazine
P.O. Box 204
Brooklyn, NY 11230

Orion Magazine
http://www.orionsociety.org/pages/om/index_om.html
http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/mag/submission_guidelines/
Bi-monthly print and online publication
of the Orion Society. Considers articles,
features, columns on cultural and ecological
issues, our values and how we live.
Query: editor at orionsociety dot org
The Editors, Orion
187 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230

Surfer Magazine
http://www.surfermag.com/magazine/
Monthly publication aka bible of the surf world.
Considers articles and photos.
Article Query: chris at surfermag dot com
Photo Query: grant at surfermag dot com

Words Without Borders
http://www.wordswithoutborders.org/
Online International literary publication
considers short stories, poetry, reviews,
and excerpts.
Query: schnee at bard dot edu
Samantha Schnee
Words without Borders
c/o Blake Radcliffe
Columbia University
Center for Translation
415 Dodge Hall
2960 Broadway
New York City, NY 10027

~*~*~*~*~

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