Wednesday Links ~*~ 4 March 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Backstory
http://mjroseblog.typepad.com/backstory/
Blog from MJ Rose and Jessica Keener. A blog where
authors share the story and inspirations behind their
work.

BellaOnline
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8608.asp
A collection of informational articles on finding the right
agent, and a non-charging agents site listings list.

Elements of Style
http://sut1.sut.ac.th/strunk/
http://www.bartleby.com/141/index.html
Both sites off William Strunk's Elements of Style.
Reference material that comprehensively covers both
the rules of English and principles of composition.

How to Write With Style by Kurt Vonnegut
http://literature.sdsu.edu/onWRITING/vonnegutSTYLE.html
Writing tips from a master.
Thanks Peggy!

Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/copyright/circs/circ1.html
Copyright basics, including procedure, filing
fees and forms.

Murder Most Famous
http://www.bbc.co.uk/murdermostfamous/tips/index.shtml
Tips for writing crime from the BBC.

Scriptwriting in the UK
http://dannystack.blogspot.com/
http://dannystack.blogspot.com/2009/01/joss-whedons-top-10-writing-tips.html
Blog on screenwriting and the industry
by Danny Stack. Check out the Joss
Whedon top ten writing tips.

Spec Fic World
http://www.specficworld.com/
Writer's resource offering publishing news, writers'
information, and links.

Writer's Guild of Alberta
http://www.writersguild.ab.ca/
Membership organization for the support, promotion,
and well being of writers in Alberta Canada.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

New Market Press
http://www.newmarketpress.com/
http://www.newmarketpress.com/submissions.asp
Publisher of non-fiction titles considers manuscripts
on childcare & parenting, film & performing arts,
psychology, health & nutrition, biography, history,
business & personal finance, and popular self-help.
Query: mailbox at newmarketpress dot com
Editorial Department
Newmarket Press
18 East 48th Street, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Sasquatch Books
http://www.sasquatchbooks.com/scripts/WebObjects.exe/SBBooks
http://www.sasquatchbooks.com/as_writers-guidelines.htm
Regional small press that publishes books about the
Pacific Northwest, Alaska and California. Wide range
of work considered from children's books, gardening,
regional history to travel guides.
Query:
Sasquatch Books
119 South Main, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

360 Magazine
http://www.360usainc.com/home.cfm
http://www.360usainc.com/submissions.cfm
Magazine and website covers all things related
to the wheel chair community: features and
profiles, sports, travel, family, relationships,
sex, health, nutrition, and why me.
Query: editor at 360usainc dot com
360 USA Magazine
PO Box 922
Clifton, NJ 07014

Dollars and Sense Magazine
http://www.dollarsandsense.org/index.html
http://www.dollarsandsense.org/write.html
Print and online publication with a progressive
view of economics. Considers articles on
economics, the economy, community, organizing,
inflation, urban conflict, employment, and
reforms.
Query: dollars at dollarsandsense dot org
29 Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108

Heritage Magazine
http://www.heritagemagazine.co.uk/
Bimonthly print publication devoted to historical
and traditional aspects, attractions, venues,
and events.
Query: editorial at heritagemagazine dot co dot uk
Heritage magazine
2 Jubilee Place
London SW3 3TQ

Lake Superior Magazine
http://www.lakesuperior.com/
http://www.lakesuperior.com/news/editguidelines.html
Print and online publication
Considers articles and features on travel, history,
Lake Superior destinations, people, environment,
lifestyles, business, and current events.
Query: edit at lakesuperior dot com
Lake Superior Port Cities Inc., Publishers
PO Box 16417
310 E. Superior St. #125
Duluth, Minnesota 55802-3134

Parade Magazine
http://parade.com/
http://parade.com/images/WritersGuidelines.pdf
Weekly magazine covering entertainment, community
issues, health concerns, and unique angles on the news.
Query: Megan Brown
Article Editor - Parade Magazine
711 Third Avenue
NY, NY 10017 - 4014

Today's Christian Woman
http://www.christianitytoday.com/
http://www.christianitytoday.com/tcw/help/guidelines.html
Contemporary magazine gear towards Christian
woman ages 20 to 50,offering articles and
information on issues facing today's woman.
Query: tcwedit at christianitytoday dot com
Today's Christian Woman
Attn: TCW Assistant Editor
465 Gundersen Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188

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