Wednesday Links ~*~ 29 April 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Agent Information
http://www.nataliercollins.com/agents.php
http://www.nataliercollins.com/pdfs/FormattedAgentList.pdf
A comprehensive and growing list of vetted,
non-fee charging literary agents.

Dog Writers Association
http://www.dogwriters.org/
Organization of writers focused on reporting dog
information, news, competitions, and more. Organization
offers competition information and links for dog writers.

Hollywood Script Reader's Digest
http://www.screenscripts.com/
Website devoted to script and screen. Offers
membership incentives, listings, links and more.

Jet Reid
http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/
Blog of literary agent Janet Reid, agent
with Fine Print Literary agency.

Martindale's Health Science's Guide 2006
http://www.martindalecenter.com/HSGuide.html
Amazing medical information website. Offers an
untiring amount of medical, pathological, and
technical information every crime, mystery and
medical writer might need. Internal site links include
a medical center and reference desk.

Owl ~ Purdue Online Writing Lab
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html
Maintained by Purdue University the Online
Writing Lab offers extensive information; grammar,
spelling, punctuation. Workshops, presentations
and even more links.

Passive Voice Handout
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/passivevoice.html
Information sheet on the myths and facts on
passive voice writing from the Writing Center
of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Writer's Copyright Association - UK
http://www.wcauk.com/
British company works to verify first
copyright protection/proof for writers
(especially scriptwriters) across Europe.

Writer's Market
http://www.writersmarket.com/
A subscription service that offers a wealth of links,
resources, and market resources. Industry information
includes agent and publisher information and tips.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Behler Publications
http://www.behlerpublications.com/index.shtml
http://www.behlerpublications.com/submissions.shtml
Currently considering non-fiction works of personal
journeys with a social relevance. Will consider fiction
if it is a story of personal introspective nature with
conflict and resolution.
Query: acquisitions at behlerpublications dot com
Behler Publications
Acquisitions Dept.
22365 El Toro Road, #135
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hourglass Books
http://www.hourglassbooks.org/
http://www.hourglassbooks.org/submissions.html
Publisher of short story anthologies. Currently is
accepting submissions on occupational hazards -
stories from the work world. Considers topics for
future anthologies.
Query: editor at hourglassbooks dot org
Hourglass Books
387 Northgate Road
Lindenhurst, IL 60046

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Diabetes Health
http://www.diabeteshealth.com
http://www.diabeteshealth.com/company/submission-guidelines.html
http://www.diabeteshealth.com/company/contact-us.html?address=editorial
Print publication covering news and information
about diabetes, its treatment, and news.
Considers features, news articles, op-ed pieces,
and columns.
Query:
Diabetes Health
PO Box 395
Woodacre, CA 94973-0395

Her Sport Magazine
http://www.hersports.com/
http://www.hersports.com/contribute.html
Bimonthly publications for active women who
believe sports and fitness is an essential part
of their life. Focuses on fitness and lifestyle
trends, nutrition, sports, fitness, and even
vacations.
Query: Editorial at hersports dot com
Her Sports Editorial
1499 Beach DR SE Suite B
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Learning Through History Magazine
http://www.learningthroughhistory.com/
http://www.learningthroughhistory.com/freelance_writers.php
Bimonthly online and print publication targeting middle
grade readers through specifically historical themed
issues. Considers features, biographies, and craft
projects.
Query: submissions at LearningThroughHistory dot com
Classic Education, Inc.
PO Box 1858
Cranberry TWP, PA 16066

Pets Magazine
http://www.petsmagazine.ca/
Bi-monthly online and print publication
distributed widely in Veterinarian offices
through out Canada. Pets Magazine
focuses on us and our pets and
what is happening in the pet world.
Query: editor at petsmagazine dot ca
Pets Magazine
c/o Simmon Publishing
32 Foster Cres.
Whitby, Ontario L1R 1W1 Canada

TQR
http://www.tqrstories.com/
http://www.tqrstories.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=67
Online publication interested in all fiction genres.
Considers lengthy short stories up to 12k. Has four
submission periods through out the year.
Query: tqrstories at gmail dot com

You and Me Magazine
http://www.youandmemagazine.com/
http://www.youandmemagazine.com/pages/submissions
Web-based medical magazine seeking
non-fiction articles, preferably from
a first-person perspective, about the
human aspects of dealing with all medical
issues.
Query: submissions at youandmemagazine dot com

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 22 April 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Access Copyright
http://www.accesscopyright.ca/
Formerly known as Cancopy. Canadian Copyright
Licensing Agency, offers copyright information
newsletter, links, education and licensing.

Children's Writers and Illustrators of British Columbia
http://www.cwill.bc.ca/
Membership organization. Site offers
news, links, and resources, along with
membership information.

Daily Writing Tips
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/writing-and-selling-your-mystery-novel/
Writing tips from writer Mauve Maddox.

The e-Writer's Place
http://www.ewritersplace.com
Ezine for writers that offers a wide variety of
informative articles on the business of selling
words. Offers workshops, publications,
and software.

Fade In
http://www.fadeinonline.com
Screenwriting magazine includes tips, links, and
other valuable information for screenwriters.

Law by Topic - The Legal Information Institute
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/state_statutes.html
A practical linkage to online postings of
state statues.

Logos - Multilingual Word Transporter
http://www.logos.it/lang/transl_en.html
Interactive vocabulary and grammar database
featuring multilingual capability.

Writer Unboxed
http://writerunboxed.com/
Blog about the craft and business of
genre fiction by Kathleen Bolton, Theresa Walsh,
Marsha Moyer, and Victoria Holmes.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Boyd's Mills Press
http://www.boydsmillspress.com/
http://www.boydsmillspress.com/content/writers_and_illustrators_guide.html
Publisher of books for children and adults: Picture
books, middle grade and young adult fiction, poetry,
fiction, and illustrated.
Query: contact at boydsmillspress dot com
Boyds Mills Press
815 Church Street
Honesdale, PA 18431

Fairwood Press
http://www.fairwoodpress.com/
Small print publisher
Query: online email form
Fairwood Press
5203 Quincy Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Coastal Living Magazine
http://www.coastalliving.com/coastal/
http://www.coastalliving.com/coastal/magazine/writers_guide.html
Magazine for people who love the coast,
whether it be the Pacific, Atlantic, or Gulf.
Check website for specific editor to query.
Southern Progress Press (a division of Time
Warner.)
Query: mamie_walling at timeinc dot com
SPC Editorial Offices
2100 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

Ghost Magazine
http://www.ghostmag.com/
http://www.ghostmag.com/writer_guide.htm
Quarterly print publication on paranormal
topics and photos.
Query: fletcher at ghostmag dot com
Ghost Magazine
6125 S. River Circle
Macclenny, Fl 32063

Indiana Living Green
http://indianalivinggreen.com/
http://indianalivinggreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=136
Bimonthly print and online guide to green
lifestyle that is earth friendly and attainable
for readers.
Query: editor at indianalivinggreen dot com

Ode Magazine
http://www.odemagazine.com/tag/ecohealth
http://www.odemagazine.com/_pdf/Ode-Story-Pitch-Guidelines.pdf
Print and online publication focused on positive
news, the people and ideas that are shaping
and changing our world.
Query: editor at odemagazine dot com
Ode Magazine
35 Miller Ave., Suite 330
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Skydiving Magazine
http://www.skydivingmagazine.com/
http://www.skydivingmagazine.com/writing.htm
Considers articles and features about the technical
aspects of the sport, equipment, how to, and events.
Query: sue at skydivingmagazine dot com
Skydiving
1725 Lexington Ave.
DeLand, FL 32724

Woman's Day
http://www.womansday.com/default.asp
http://www.womansday.com/Writers-Guidelines
Woman's Day buys a broad range of articles including:
marriage, health, parenting, religion, money-management,
interpersonal relationships, careers, new lifestyles, etc.
Their primary interest is in articles that will help improve
their reader's lives.
Query: womansday at hfmus dot com
Reader Service, Woman's Day
1633 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

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post Wednesday Links in its entirety and with
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Wednesday Links ~*~ 15 April 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Booksquare
http://www.booksquare.com/
News and view for writers blog.

Freelance Writing
http://www.freelancewriting.com/index.html
Extensive website of news, blogging, guidelines, and
commentary. Offers several news letters including:
Morning Coffee a freelance job-listing newsletter,
and Absolute Markets.

Hardin MD ~ Toxicology & Poisoning
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/tox.html
Maintained by the University of Iowa this
site contains information links on environmental,
chemical, disease, bio-terrorism, poisoning,
medical and toxicology.

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

Mystery Readers
http://www.mysteryreaders.org
http://www.mysteryreaders.org/Guidelines.html
Website that touts itself as the largest of its type in
the world. Includes mystery website links, information
and a quarterly publication.

Time Capsule ~ On This Date In History
http://www.dmarie.com/timecap/
Through "this date in time" database.

United States Copyright Office
http://www.copyright.gov/
http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/
Copyright information, law, and forms.

The Wonderful Writing (un) Handbook
http://www.wonderfulwritingskillsunhandbook.com
A wonderful language tool, covering the basics of
English and its many mechanisms. You can use
the Unhandbook as a learning course or a quick
brush up on specifics with the instant reference list.

Writer's Services - Agent Listings
http://www.writersservices.com/agent/us09/agent_us.htm
http://www.writersservices.com/agent/uk09/agent_uk.htm
http://www.writersservices.com/agent/row09/index.htm
2009 Agents and Authors listings.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Cleis Press
http://www.cleispress.com/
http://cleispress.com/submission.html
Publisher of works in the areas of gay and lesbian
studies, sexual politics, fiction, feminism, self-help,
erotica, gender studies, and human rights.
Query: bknight at cleispress dot com
Cleis Press
P.O. Box 14697
San Francisco, CA 94114

Mayhaven Publishing
http://www.mayhavenpublishing.com/
Small print publisher considers fiction, non-fiction
and audio books for adults and children.
Query: mayhavenpublishing at mchsi dot com
Mayhaven Publishing
PO Box 557
Mahomet, IL 61853

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Backpacker
http://www.backpacker.com/
http://www.backpacker.com/guidelines/0,3132,,00.html
Magazine and website devoted to the art of hiking.
Interested in related articles; gear, destination,
technique, and personalities.
Query: espence at backpacker dot com
Backpacker
2520 55th Street
Suite 210
Boulder, CO 80301

Fantasy & Science Fiction
http://www.sfsite.com/fsf/
http://www.sfsite.com/fsf/glines.htm
Looking for stories that appeal to science fiction
and fantasy readers. The SF element may be slight,
but it should be present.
Query:
Gordon Van Gelder
Fantasy & Science Fiction
P.O. Box 3447
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Jack and Jill
http://cbhi.org/magazines/jackandjill/
http://cbhi.org/cbhi/writersguidelines.shtml
Magazine for children, ages 7 to 10 years,
published by the Institute of Children's Better
Health. Considers stories, poems, articles,
and activities with a health related theme.
Submissions:
U S Kids
PO Box 567
Indianapolis, IN 46206

National Parks Magazine
http://www.npca.org/
http://www.npca.org/magazine/
http://www.npca.org/magazine/writers_guidelines.html
Publication by the National Parks Conservation
Association dedicated educating the public
about areas inside the National Parks system,
legislative trends, trouble areas inside the NPS,
and new trends of use in the park system.
Query:
National Parks
1300 19th St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Rough Guides
http://www.roughguides.com
http://www.roughguides.com/website/aboutus/WorkForUs/Default.aspx
British publisher of travel guides always
looking for new perspectives to visited
places.
Query: write@roughguides.com
Rough Guides
80 Strand
London WC2R 0RL United Kingdom

Vestal Review
www.vestalreview.net
http://www.vestalreview.net/Guidelines.html
Bi-annual print and online publication of original
flash fiction. Has specific reading periods. Considers
pieces in most genres.
Query: submissions at vestalreview dot net
Vestal Review
Mark Budman, publisher
2609 Dartmouth Drive
Vestal NY 13850

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post Wednesday Links in its entirety and with
notice of my copyright.

Wednesday Links ~*~ 8 April 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

3-D Crime Scene
http://3dcrimescene.com/
Site is operated by a former criminal investigator
with an expertise in crime scene reconstruction.
He now offers a 5 day course on crime reconstruction,
but mystery and crime writers will gain insights by
just visiting the site.

Aaron Shepard Kid Writing Page
http://www.aaronshep.com/kidwriter/index.html
http://www.aaronshep.com/index.html
Collection of pages by Aaron Shepard
that compile information and links of
interest to Children's Authors.

Advanced Fiction Writing
http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/
Website offers insights, articles, and courses
on writing, several are free.

Alpha Dictionary
http://www.alphadictionary.com/index.shtml
Online word search, offers articles, and a
variety of word and grammar oriented features.

Boomers Write
http://www.boomers-write.com/
Network for writing baby boomers. Site
offers articles on writing and genre
information.

Copyright: Bamboo Webdictionary
http://www.bambooweb.com/articles/c/o/copyright.html
Informative page from Bamboo Web about
copyright laws and issues.

Fiction Factor
http://www.fictionfactor.com/fiction1.html
http://www.fictionfactor.com/markets.html
http://www.fictionfactor.com/guidelines.html
Well rounded resource site offering insightful,
helpful articles on writing and a wide variety
of market listings.

Film Comment
http://www.filmlinc.com/
www.filmlinc.com/fcm/fcm.htm
Lincoln Center publication with a wide range of
articles, on films new and old, foreign and domestic;
on directors, performers, writers, cinematographers;
on studios, national cinemas, genres; opinion pieces,
history pieces.

Read Roger
http://www.hbook.com/blog/
Blog by Horn Book Magazine Editor
Roger Sutton. Industry announcements,
rants, raves, and information.

Writer's Pocket Tax Guide
http://www.foolscap-quill.com
http://www.foolscap-quill.com/wptginfo.html
Site helps untangle the complicated US tax filing
schedules and forms; addresses estimated taxes, to hobby
writing. Foolscap - Quill also offers Online Pocket Tax Guides for
screenwriters, publishers, filmmakers and web-designers
at reasonable prices.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Becker & Mayer Printing
http://www.beckermayer.com
Publisher of both adult and juvenile non fiction, hires
freelance writers for projects.
Query: infobm at beckermayer dot com
Becker & Meyer!
11120 Northeast 33rd
Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98004

DAWS Books
http://www.penguinputnam.com/
http://www.penguinputnam.com/static/html/aboutus/DAWsubmission.html
Imprint of the Penguin Putnam group, Daw Books is
a Science Fiction / Fantasy print publisher that is
currently accepting non-solicited manuscripts.
DAW Books
Peter Stampfel, Submission Editor
375 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

AARP Magazine
http://www.aarpmagazine.org/
http://www.aarpmagazine.org/Articles/a2003-02-21-mag-writers_guidelines.html
Considered unsolicited articles on health,
finance, food, travel, general interest, and people.
Query: member at aarp dot org
Editorial Submission
AARP
The Magazine AARP
601 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20049

Ellery Queen Magazine
http://www.themysteryplace.com/eqmm/
http://www.themysteryplace.com/eqmm/guidelines/
Long standing mystery magazine that is seeking the
deductive puzzle, crime, mystery and detection.
Query:
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine
475 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016

Iguana Magazine
http://www.nicagal.com/iguana/eng/index.html
http://www.nicagal.com/iguana/eng/ig_submission.html
Bimonthly, Spanish language children's magazine.
Does not accept translations, must be originally
written in Spanish. Considers fiction, non-fiction,
craft projects, and photo layouts.
Query: revista_infantil at yahoo dot com
Iguana
c/o NicaGal, LLC.
P.O. Box 26432
Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85255

Mysteries Magazine
http://www.mysteriesmagazine.com/
http://www.mysteriesmagazine.com/writer.html
Feature magazine considers manuscripts on historical
and ancient mysteries, the paranormal, crop circles and
other unusual finds, lost treasure, UFOs, bizarre
or the occult.
Query: editor at mysteriesmagazine dot com
Mysteries Magazine
PO Box 490
Walpole, NH 03608

QST
http://www.arrl.org/qst/aguide/
Print publication of the National Association of
Amateur Radio Operators. Considers any article
of interest to membership - is not a engineering
journal.
Query: QST at ARRL dot ORG
ARRL
ATTN: Editorial Dept
225 Main St
Newington, CT 06111

US Airways
http://usairwaysmag.com/
http://usairwaysmag.com/2008_04/contactus.php
http://usairwaysmag.com/pdfs/USAWwriterguide.pdf
In-flight Publication of US Airways. Considers destination
features, flight and travel features, photo essays, and
adventure articles.
Query: edit at usairwaysmag dot com
Pace Communications
1301 Carolina Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

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© 2000-2009 Calista Cates
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