Wednesday Links ~*~ 27 May 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Biographical Dictionary
http://www.s9.com/
A searchable compilation of the biographical
facts of more than 33,000 notable historical
figures.

Nathan Bransford
http://www.nathanbransford.blogspot.com/
Blog by literary agent Nathan Bransford of
the Curtis Brown agency.

Colossal Dictionary of Children's Publishers
http://www.signaleader.com/index.html
Site contains a large amount of information for the
budding and established children's writer. Articles,
resources, links, and information.

Copyright Laws
http://copyrightlaws.com
Informational website dedicated to Canadian,
American, and international copyright law.

Garbl's Writing Resources
http://garbl.home.comcast.net/writing/
Nice collection of resources, style guides,
grammar tips, and links.

Just Net
What Every Officer Should Know About DNA
http://www.justnet.org/Pages/home.aspx
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/forensics/welcome.htm
http://www.dna.gov/basics/
Basic information about collection, preservation,
and contamination...for starts from the National
Institute of Justice.

Movie Maker Magazine
http://www.moviemaker.com/
Articles, forums, tips, and resource links
for screenwriters, and others involved in
the movie industry.

Online English Phrase Checker
http://www.oleng.com.au/phrase-checker.html
Check any English phrase in seconds. Find out how
many times the phrase (or word) is used. Check how
the phrase (or word) is used and in what contexts.

Vicki Taylor
http://www.vickimtaylor.com/
http://www.vickimtaylor.com/forums/index.php
Author forum contains growing discussions and information
on promotion, agents, publishers, and writing.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Clarion Books
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/clarion/
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/faq/submission.html
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/
Children's and Young Adult imprint of Houghton Mifflin
considers picture books, fiction, and non-fiction. Does
not accept electronic submissions.
Query:
Clarion Books
A Houghton Mifflin Company imprint
215 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10003

Medallion Press
http://www.medallionpress.com/guidlines/index.html
Currently they are considering scifi, mainstream fiction,
historical fiction, suspense / thrillers, and all romance
genre.
Query: submissions at medallionpress dot com
Acquisitions Editor
c/o Medallion Press
1020 Cedar Avenue, Suite 216
St. Charles, Illinois 60174

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

Dog Fancy
http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-magazines/dogfancy/writers_guidelines.aspx
Print publication for dog lovers covers living with and
the health of dogs. Considers most articles and features
falling within this parameter.
Query: barkback at dogfancy dot com
DOG FANCY
P.O. Box 6050
Mission Viejo, CA 92690-6050

Herb Companion
http://www.herbcompanion.com/
http://www.herbcompanion.com/guidelines.aspx
Bimonthly print publication for herb enthusiast,
herb gardeners, herb aficionados, and crafters.
Query: editor at herbcompanion dot com
THE HERB COMPANION
Ogden Publications
1503 SW 42nd St.
Topeka, KS 66609

Living Light News
http://www.livinglightnews.org/
http://www.livinglightnews.org/writing.htm
Bi-monthly, non-profit evangelical publication
seeking uplifting stories of life and faith. Considers
features, profiles, and stories. The also consider
fiction, but only for their Christmas edition.
Query: shine at livinglightnews dot org
Living Light News
#200, 5306 - 89 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6E 5P9

The Pedestal Magazine
http://www.thepedestalmagazine.com/
http://www.thepedestalmagazine.com/Submit1.asp
Bi-monthly print publication considers poetry, fiction, flash
fiction, and book reviews.
Query: pedmagazine at carolina dot rr dot com
The Pedestal Magazine
6815 Honors Court
Charlotte, NC 28210

Travel + Leisure.Com
http://www.travelandleisure.com/index.cfm
http://www.travelandleisure.com/contact/index.cfm#ed
Print publication for the active travelers.
Majority of content is freelance.
Query: tlquery at aexp dot com
Photography portfolios may be sent to:
Travel + Leisure Magazine
Photography Department
1120 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

Writer Magazine
http://www.writermag.com/wrt/
http://www.writermag.com/wrt/default.aspx?c=a&id=927
Print and online publication considers how-to articles,
columns, features, and reviews. Prefers electronic
submission.
Query: slange at writermag dot com
The Writer
21027 Crossroads Circle
P.O. Box 1612
Waukesha, WI 53187

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