31 March 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 1 April 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Association of Author Representatives
http://www.aar-online.org
Not-for profit organization of independent literary
and dramatic agents.

Crime Fiction Dossier
http://www.crimefictionblog.com/
Blog by crime writer and journalist David J.
Montgomery.

Editing Realm
www.editingrealm.com
Freelance editing service.

Forensic Evidence
http://www.forensic-evidence.com/site/MasterIndex.html
Website ob forensic law, science, public policy.
A large collection of articles, findings, and decisions.
Scroll down.

The Ivory Tower
http://www.theivrytower.com/
A writer's resource chalk full of links,
information, and articles for both
writers and photographers.

Punctuation Made Simple
http://lilt.ilstu.edu/golson/punctuation/
http://lilt.ilstu.edu/golson/punctuation/intro.html
Basis primer on punctuation.

Scriptologist
http://www.scriptologist.com/index.html
Website dedicated to helping screenwriters
perfect and market their scripts. Site offers
a magazine, forum and of course sells their
own software.

Thomas legislative Information Website
http://thomas.loc.gov/
Maintained by the Library of Congress, this
website offers the latest information on bill
text & status, committee reports, and a search
by bill number or key words. Site includes the
latest on American Copyright laws.

Writer's Free Reference
http://www.writers-free-reference.com/
Countless resource links for writers and researchers.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Riverhead Books
http://www.riverheadbooks.com/
Publisher of fiction and non-fiction.
Riverhead Books (now an imprint of
Penguin Press.)
Query: riverhead dot web at us dot penguingroup dot com
Riverhead Books
375 Hudson Street
Office #4079
New York, NY 10014

University Press of Mississippi
http://www.upress.state.ms.us/
http://www.upress.state.ms.us/about/submission
UPM (supported by Mississippi's eight state's
universities) UPM considers manuscripts on southern
topics and culture, as well as scholarly books.
UPM publishes up to 60 titles annually.
Query: press at ihl dot state dot ms dot us
University Press of Mississippi
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6492

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

The Dollar Stretcher
http://www.stretcher.com/index.cfm
http://www.stretcher.com/menu/writers.cfm
Website and online/print newsletter dedicated to
"Living better on less." Considers articles and
interviews.
Query: editor at stretcher dot com
The Dollar Stretcher
PO Box 14160
Bradenton FL 34280

The Herb Quarterly
http://www.herbquarterly.com
Each issue discusses herbal lore, medicinal herbs,
history and cooking. Also accepts water colour
herbal renditions.
Query: jenniferbarrett at earthlink dot net
The Herb Quarterly
4075 Papazian Way, #208
Fremont, CA 94538

Law and Order Magazine
http://www.hendonpub.com/publications/lawandorder/
http://www.hendonpub.com/publications/lawandorder/submitarticles/
Publication for law enforcement management.
Considers articles covering the use of laptops,
traffic radar, bicycle patrol, departmental budgets,
forensics, criminal investigations, domestic
violence just to name a few.
Query: esanow at herndonpub dot com
Hendon Publishing
130 N Waukegan Rd, Ste 202
Deerfield, IL 60015-5652

Parabola Magazine
http://www.parabola.org/
http://parabola.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=164
Quarterly publication devoted to exploring
the world's myths, symbols, and religious
traditions.
Query: editors at parabola dot org
The Editors
Parabola Magazine
20 West 20th Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011

Time
http://www.time.com/time/
Weekly news magazine with domestic, international,
and children's publications.
Query: debra_richman at timeinc dot com
Time
Time & Life Building
Rockefeller Center
New York, NY 10020-1393

Yes Mag
http://www.yesmag.ca/
http://www.yesmag.ca/Resources/guidelines.html
Canadian science print publication targeting
school age children. Considers articles and
features with a wide science focus.
Query: editor at yesmag dot ca
Peter Piper Publishing
501-3960 Quadra St.
Victoria, BC V8X 4A3 Canada

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24 March 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 25 March 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Beth Anderson - Hot Clues
http://www.bethanderson-hotclue.com/
Chicago area crime writer Beth Anderson offers up
notes from her writing seminars where she teaches
about the ever important synopsis, offers tips for new
writers and more. Take the time to read one hundred
things.

Common Errors in English
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/index.html
Great refresher website for grammar. Awesome
tidbits, If you are a word junkie watch out this
site can be habit forming.

Copyright Crash Course
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm
Course comes complete with a 10 question exam.
Site also includes fair-use interpretation, copyright
management and addresses digital issues.

Dark Markets
http://darkmarkets.com/
Resources and market listings for horror writers.

GenReality
http://www.genreality.net/
Blog by writers Alison Kent, Joseph Nassise,
Carrie Vaughn, Sasha White, S.L. Viehl, and
Jason Pinter, who talk about their craft, the
realities of writing for a living, and living the
dream.

Hollywoodnetwork dot Com
http://hollywoodnetwork.com/
Web based community of sites dedicated
to screenwriting, selling to Hollywood and
information. Membership required, but
appears free.

Kari & Associates
http://www.karisable.com/crdna1.htm
Forensic science and information website. Offers
information, tips, insights, and links.

Police Writers
http://www.police-writers.com/index.html
A group of police writers from the LAPD grew
to include officers from across the nation. The
group includes police authors, bloggers, and
feature writers.

So You Wanna Write a Children's Book
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/childbook/childbook.html
Helpful articles and tips for children's writers.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Shambhala Press
http://www.shambhala.com/
http://www.shambhala.com/html/about/editorial.cfm
Independent publishers of philosophy and religious
based books.
Editorial Assistant
Shambhala Publications
300 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

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 ~*~*

Car Collector Magazine
http://www.carcollector.com
Online and print publication for vintage car enthusiast.
Covers the car show and cruise scene, news, features.
Query: editorial at carcollector dot com
Car Collector Magazine
425 Cheney Highway
Titusville, Fl 32780

Garden Railways Magazine
http://www.trains.com/grw/
http://www.trains.com/grw/default.aspx?c=a&id=49
Online (Trains.com) and print publication for outdoors
hobby train enthusiasts. Considers features, articles,
how-tos, and landscaping.
Query: mhorovitz at gardenrailways dot com
Garden Railways Magazine
P.O. Box 460222
Denver, CO 80246

Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine
http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/index.php
http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/about/guidelines.php
Print and online publication covering traditional and
advanced Chinese Martial Arts, considers articles on
marital arts history, weapons, techniques, philosophy,
features, tournament coverage, and movie reviews.
Query: gene at kungfumagazine dot com
Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine
40748 Encyclopedia Circle
Fremont, CA 94538 USA
Attn: Article Submissions

Oklahoma Today Magazine
http://www.oklahomatoday.com/
http://www.oklahomatoday.com/site/editorial/editorialGuidelines.aspx
Bi-monthly magazine focuses on Oklahoma's
people and events. Accepts articles, columns,
essays and photos. Many of their issues
are theme specific.
Editor
Oklahoma Today Magazine
P.O. Box 1468
Oklahoma City, OK 73101

Salon Online
http://www.salon.com/index.html
http://www.salon.com/about/submissions/
Highly respected online publication that accepts a
wide variety of articles for publication. Does not
accept poetry or fiction.
Query: newsarticles at salon dot com
Salon Media Group, Inc
101 Spear Street, Suite 203
San Francisco, CA 94105

Wildlife Art Magazine
http://www.wildlifeartmag.com/
http://wildlifeartmag.com/pdf_downloads/WA_WritersGuidelines.pdf
Magazine about artist, their art, related
conservation and habitat.
Query: rmscott dash blair at wildlifeartmag dot com
Rose Marie Scott-Blair
Editor, Wildlife Art magazine
PO Box 219
Ramona, CA 92065

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17 March 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 18 March 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Book Loons
http://www.bookloons.com/cgi-bin/Home.asp
Book review website. Updated weekly the
site also offers columns, links, and book excerpts.

DALRO
http://www.dalro.co.za/
South African Copyright society administrator for
authors and publishers.

Flogging the Quill
http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/wrrriter/
Blog of industry interest from Ray Rhamey of Publisher's
Marketplace.

Georgia Writers
http://www.georgiawriters.org
Active member organization serving writers
in Georgia. Offers its membership workshops,
news, contest, and information about opportunities.

Junk Science In the Courtroom
http://www.truthinjustice.org/junk.htm
http://www.truthinjustice.org/index.htm
From Truth In Justice here's an opportunity
for writer's to learn how to throw a monkey
wrench in their forensic science.

Mike's Writing Workshop
http://mikeswritingworkshop.blogspot.com/
A seemingly endless fount of writing information,
news, links, tips, information, interviews, and
did I mention information?

Screen Style
http://www.screenstyle.com/
Shopping haven for screenwriters. Home of Creative
Screenwriting magazine. Workshops, software, scripts,
bookstore, and more.

SFWA Writer Beware
http://www.sfwa.org/beware/
Information page from the Science Fiction and Fantasy
Writers Association includes agent warnings for writers
shopping their wares.

Webster's Online Dictionary
http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/
Boast itself as the world's largest dictionary with
90 modern languages and 10 ancestral languages.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Coffee House Press
http://www.coffeehousepress.org/
http://www.coffeehousepress.org/resources.asp
Small literary press. Publishes fiction,
non-fiction, poetry, collections, and anthologies.
Christopher Fischbach
Senior Editor
Coffee House Press
79 Thirteenth Avenue NE
Suite 110
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Wing ePress Inc.
http://www.wings-press.com/
Electronic publisher of contemporary, historical, suspense,
gothic, mystic, and scifi romances, middle reader, young
adult, and general fiction. Has very specific submission
guidelines.
Submit to: subs at wings-press dot com

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

BirdTimes
http://www.petpublishing.com/birdtimes/
http://www.petpublishing.com/birdtimes/guidelines.shtml
Bi-monthly magazine for bird lovers. Considers
articles on common pet birds and the more
rare exotic birds.
Query: editorial at petpublishing dot com
Executive Editor
Pet Publishing, Inc.
4642 West Market Street, # 368
Greensboro, NC 27407

Family Digest
http://www.familydigestmagazine.com/index.html
http://www.familydigestmagazine.com/writers_guidelines.html
Print publication for black moms and dads. Considers
articles that help people get more out of their
personal roles, parent, spouse, bread winner,
home managers, and articles of special
interest to Black Americans.
Query: editor at familydigest dot com
Article Submission
Family Digest Media Group
P.O. Box 342374
Austin, TX USA 78734

Ignite Your Faith Magazine
http://www.christianitytoday.com/teens/
http://www.christianitytoday.com/teens/features/guidelines.html
Print teen magazine from Christianity Today. Considers
first person stories from the lives of teenagers, humor,
fiction. Also considers articles about Christian
Colleges, guidelines, and campus life.
Query: iyf at igniteyourfaith dot com
Ignite Your Faith
465 Gundersen Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188

Men's Journal
http://www.mensjournal.com/
Magazine for men with an active lifestyle. Considers
articles on fitness, health, travel, and adventure.
Query:
Men's Journal Editorial
Wenner Media
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104-0298

Reader's Digest
http://www.rd.com/
http://www.rd.com/articleProposalPage.do
Open topic of common interest. Submit a well-developed
one-to-two page article proposal to THE EDITORS.
Considers published material for possible use as a reprint.
Query:
Reader's Digest
Box 100
Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570
Reader's Digest Canada
http://www.readersdigest.ca/index.html
http://www.readersdigest.ca/laugh_submit.html
Canadian edition. Submit a well-developed
one-to-two page article proposal to THE EDITORS.
Considers published material for possible use as a reprint.
Query: originals at rd dot com
1100 René Lévesque Blvd. West
Montreal, QC H3B 5H5

Town and Country
http://www.townandcountrymag.com/
Hearst publication and website. Concerned
with riche lifestyle, fashion, travel, arts,
antiques, and design.
Query: tnc at hearst dot com
Town & Country
300 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019-3794

~*~*~*~*~

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10 March 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 11 March 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

AWOC.COM The Writer's Place
http://www.awoc.com/Guidelines.cfm
http://www.writingfordollars.com/2009/VOL13NUM10.cfm
Extensive database for paying and
non paying markets. And compiles
the Writing for Dollars newsletter.

Copyright Aid
http://www.copyrightaid.co.uk/
British based organization offering the latest
in copyright information, law, advice, copyright
search, and a listing of resource societies.

The English Page
http://www.englishpage.com/index.html
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbtenseintro.html
Online grammar tutorial and English lessons.
Includes a great page on verb tense.

The FBI Handbook of Forensic Services
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/forensics.pdf
Crime writers will find this website filled with
collection and evidence preservation, reporting,
submission and shipping. Download the book for
reference and a wealth of investigative
information.

Horror Writers Association
http://www.horror.org/
Membership organization for authors of
the genre. Sites offers some membership benefits;
articles, workshops, links, and writing tips.

Moviescope Magazine
http://www.moviescopemag.com/
Print and online publication by filmmakers
for filmmakers. Offers industry information.

Naked Authors
http://www.nakedauthors.com/
Crime writing blog from six crime writing
authors: Cornelia Read, James O Born,
Jacqueline Winspear, Ridley Pearson,
Patricia Smiley, and Paul Levine.

Writing For Children Workshop
http://www.bethanyroberts.com/ForWriters.htm
Author Bethany Roberts has compiled a page of
links, articles, and information especially focused
towards Children's writers.

Writing World
http://www.writing-world.com/
Vast writer's website offering articles, classes,
links and resources for all genre.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Pocket Books
http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?sid=33&pid=427726
http://www.simonsays.com/content/feature.cfm?sid=33&feature_id=1627
Member of the Simon & Schuster Publishing
Family. Imprint Pocket Star and Sonnet
Books covering contemporary and historical
romances.
Pocket Books
Women's Fiction Editorial Department
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

Square One Publishing
http://www.squareonepublishers.com/
http://www.squareonepublishers.com/gen_submissions.html
Small independent publisher of adult nonfiction books.
ATT: Acquisitions Editor
Square One Publishers, Inc.
115 Herricks Road
Garden City Park, NY 11040

*~*~ Paying Gigs ~*~*

American Profile
http://www.americanprofile.com/issues/
http://www.americanprofile.com/aboutus/writer.html
Publication of small town America.
Query: editorial at americanprofile dot com
American Profile
341 Cool Springs Blvd.
4th Floor
Franklin, TN 37067

E, The Environmental Magazine
http://www.emagazine.com/
http://www.emagazine.com/view/?1512
Bi-monthly magazine covering everything environmental
national and international. Magazine and website offers
an array of columns, tips, features, and articles.
Query: jimm at emagazine dot com
Jim Motavalli,
EditorE Magazine
28 Knight Street
Norwalk, CT 06851

Imagine Magazine
http://www.imaginemagazine.net/
http://www.imaginemagazine.net/pages.php?page=guidelines
Print publication considers uplifting articles and features
about daily life beginning with today.
Query: kate at imaginemagazine dot net
Little River Publishing
PO Box 28490
Spokane, WA 99228-8490

Men's Health Magazine
http://www.menshealth.com/cda/homepage.do
Rodale print publication and online magazine focusing
on men's health issues, lifestyles, and interest.
Query: Menshealth at Rodale dot com

Redbook Magazine
http://www.redbookmag.com/
Long established women’s magazine accepts articles,
essays, and women’s fiction.
Query: redbook hearst dot com
Editorial Dept.
Redbook Magazine
300 West 57th St., 22nd Fl.
New York, NY 10019

Walrus
http://www.walrusmagazine.com
http://www.walrusmagazine.com/queries/Walrus_Guidelines.pdf
Canadian print and online publication
covering issues and topics of general
interest.
Query:
The Walrus
19 Duncan St., Suite 101
Toronto, ON M5H 3H1

~*~*~*~*~

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03 March 2009

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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