Wednesday Links ~*~ 27 January 2010

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

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

Et In Arcaedia, ego.
http://arcaedia.livejournal.com/
Informational blog by Donald Maas Literary
Agency Agent Jennifer Jackson.

Grammar, Usage, and Style
http://www.refdesk.com/factgram.html
80 links for grammar, style, writing, dictionaries,
and even essays on effective arguing.

Literary Marketplace
http://www.literarymarketplace.com/lmp/us/index_us.asp
Extensive information on American, Canadian,
International, and small press publishers. Also
has links for agents and other publishing essentials.

Mastering The Dreaded Synopsis
http://www.absolutewrite.com/novels/dreaded_synopsis.htm
Fictionwise editor Lee Masterson offers up
a lengthy article on condensing your novel.

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.

National Library of Medicine ~ Medline.com
http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/poisoningtoxicologyenvironmentalhealth.html
Great information resource for writers. Site
includes links to agencies and pertaining articles.

Red Ink Works
http://www.redinkworks.com/screenwriter.htm
Screening writing links, resources, articles, news,
and information.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Black Lace
http://www.black-lace.co.uk/
http://www.blacklace-books.co.uk/guidelines.html
Women's erotic fiction imprint of Virgin Books.
Considers female authors only.
Query:
Adam L G Nevill
Erotica Editor
Virgin Publishing Ltd
Thames Wharf Studios
Rainville Road
London W6 9HA

Smithsonian Institution Press
http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/
http://www.magsubmissions.com/
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/contact-us/submission-guidelines.html
A not for profit press trade and education
books in a variety of topics that reflect
the mission of the Smithsonian.
Web submission only.
Smithsonian Institution Press
750 Ninth Street NW
Suite 4300
Washington, DC

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Bay Nature
http://www.baynature.com/home.html
http://baynature.org/about/submissions
Quarterly print publication and website focused
the nature of the greater San Francisco Bay area.
Query: david at baynature dot com
David Loeb, Publisher, or
Dan Rademacher, Editor
BAY NATURE
1328 - 6th Street, #2
Berkeley, CA 94710

Firehouse Magazine
http://www.firehouse.com/
http://www.firehouse.com/submission-guidelines/writer
Online and national print publication for fire professionals.
Considers articles, features, and columns on all aspects
of firefighting, equipment, concerns, and life.
Query: Submit at firehouse dot com
Firehouse Magazine
3 Huntington Quadrangle - Suite 301 North
Melville, New York 11747
Firehouse.com
11720 Beltsville Dr. - Third Floor
Beltsville, MD 20705

Jim Baen's Universe
http://www.baensuniverse.com/
http://www.baensuniverse.com/subguide.html
Online and bi-monthly science fiction and fantasy
magazine.
Query:
Online submission: http://www.baensuniverse.com/submit.cgi

Nevada Magazine
http://www.nevadamagazine.com/
http://www.nevadamagazine.com/index.php/info/read/writers_guidelines
Bi-monthly print publication and corresponding
website.
Query: editor at nevadamagazine dot com
401 N. Carson St., Suite 100
Carson City, NV 89701

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 at rimonthly dot com
Sarah Francis, managing editor.
280 Kinsley Ave.
Providence RI 02903

Veranda Magazine
http://www.veranda.com/
Hearst corporation publication focused
on design and travel. Prized for its
photo layouts.
Editorial Offices
455 E. Paces Ferry Road
Suite 216
Atlanta, GA 30305

~*~*~*~*~

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 20 January 2010

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

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

Critters Workshop
http://www.critters.org/
"Critters is an online workshop / critique
group for serious writers of Science Fiction,
Fantasy and Horror."

Editorial Anonymous
http://editorialanonymous.blogspot.com/
Blog of a Children's book editor.

Forensics Resource and Criminal Law Search
http://www.kruglaw.com/
http://www.scientific.org/tutorials/tutorial.html
Awesome crime and mystery writer's resource,
check out the "A Beginner's Primer on the
Investigation of Forensic Evidence."

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

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.

Simply Scripts
http://www.simplyscripts.com/
Screen writer's resource. Offers information and reviews
on scriptwriting software. Articles, links, and courses.

Ten Key Negotiating Points in an Author-Publisher Agreement
http://ivanhoffman.com/points.html
Article written by Copyright attorney Ivan
Hoffman offers pertinent tips to authors
entertaining offers from today's publishing
markets.

United State Patent and Trademark Office
http://www.uspto.gov/
US trademark and patent information, law,
and current news.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Random House
http://www.randomhouse.com/index.pperl
http://www.randomhouse.biz/ourpublishers/
New York publishing house. Floor to query
depends on genre.
Query:
Random House
1745 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10019

Walker Books
http://www.walkerbooks.co.uk/
English children's publisher of fiction and non
fiction, from infant to young adult. Does not
accept query's via email or hard copy format.
Query: editorial at walker dot co dot uk
Walker Books Ltd
87 Vauxhall Walk
London SE11 5HJ

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Allegory
http://www.allegoryezine.com/mainpage.htm
http://www.allegoryezine.com/submissions.htm
Online tri-annual publication featuring original fiction,
especially science fiction, fantasy and horror. Also
considers non-fiction and book reviews.
Formerly Peridot Books.
submissions: submissions at peridotbooks dot com

Entrepreneur Family of magazines
http://www.entrepreneur.com/
http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/index.html
http://www.entrepreneur.com/entmagwg.html
Entrepreneur dot com
http://www.entrepreneur.com/entcomwg.html
Online version of the print publication
pitches at entrepreneur dot com
Karen Spaeder, Editor
Entrepreneur Magazine
http://www.entrepreneur.com/entmagwg.html
Query: mailto:kaxelton@entrepreneur.com
Articles Editor
2445 McCabe Way
Irvine, CA 92614

Image Journal
http://imagejournal.org/
http://imagejournal.org/page/about/submission-guidelines
A magazine of art, faith, mystery (the relationship of art
and religion with life.) Considers reviews, features,
articles and essays.
Query:
Image
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119

Midwest Living
http://www.midwestliving.com/
http://www.midwestliving.com/mwl/story.jhtml;jsessionid=1QBDZN5PZM2OLQFIBQPR42Q?storyid=/templatedata/mwl/story/data/writers_guidelines.xml
Bi-monthly publication focused on the twelve
mid-western American states. Freelance articles
are written on assignment. Looking for new twist
on familiar Midwest topics, or features on little
known story subjects.
Query:
Midwest Living
1716 Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Quill and Quire Magazine
http://www.quillandquire.com/
http://www.quillandquire.com/faq.cfm#27
Canadian print and online publication
of the Canadian book trade. Considers
books reviews and books for review; news
and articles about writing, publishing, and
bookselling in Canada; author profiles.
Query: dweiler at quillandquire dot com
Quill & Quire
111 Queen Street East, Suite 320
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1S2

Unique Opportunities
http://www.uoworks.com/index.html
http://www.uoworks.com/writers.html
Bimonthly publication for physicians looking for their next
practice opportunity. Considers articles covering
economics, business, and career related issues.
Query: editor1 at uoworks dot com
UO Inc.
214 South 8th St., Suite 502
Louisville, KY 40202

~*~*~*~*~

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 13 January 2010

It's that time of year again. If you find Wednesday Links
a useful tool to you please vote it your favorite writing
resource at http://www.critters.org/predpoll/writerinfo.shtml
Voting ends Thursday, January 14th.
Thank you.

Now down to business.

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Caren Johnson
http://www.johnsonliterary.com/blog/
Blog from Literary agent Caren Johnson.

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

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.

Passionate Ink
http://www.passionateink.org/
Special interest chapter of the Romance Writers of
America for Erotic Romance Writers.

Production Hub
http://www.productionhub.com/directory/listings.aspx?section_id=10&cat_id=215
Agent listings

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.

Writerfind Jobs
http://www.writerfind.com/
Freelance and telecommuting job listings
for writers.

Writers' Journal
www.writersjournal.com
Bi-monthly writers magazine includes
market listings and contest information.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

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

Overlook Press
http://www.overlookpress.com/
Small press publishing approximately 100
titles each year of eclectic mix.
Query:
The Overlook Press
141 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10012

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Desert USA
http://www.desertusa.com/
http://www.desertusa.com/who/du_submissions.html
Web based publication about the American
Southwest desert. Considers articles and features on
travel, culture, events, wildlife, history, and lore.
Query: dusa_feedback at desertusa dot com
DesertUSA
PO Box 270219
San Diego, CA 92198

Hopscotch Magazine
http://www.hopscotchmagazine.com/
http://funforkidzmagazines.com/hs_guidelines
Bi-monthly publication for girls ages 6 to 12.
Features articles, stories and poetry that
focus on all things of interest to girls.
Query:
Hopscotch Magazines
PO Box 164
Bluffton, OH 45817-0164

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

Ploughshares
http://www.pshares.org/
http://www.pshares.org/submit/guidelines.cfm
Literary publication of Emerson College,
considers fiction and poetry. Reading window
August 1st through March 31st.
Submission: http://www.pshares.org/submit/
Ploughshares
Emerson College
120 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116-4624

Transitions Abroad
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/index.shtml
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/information/writers/writers.shtml#paymentmagazine
Print publication and corresponding website
for planning travel and cultural immersion.
Interested in articles concerning work, study,
travel and living for travelers.
Query: editor at transitionsabroad dot com
Transitions Abroad
18 Hulst Road
Amherst, MA 01002

~*~*~*~*~

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Collating an anthology and looking for works to include?
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Write On!
C'alista
© 2000-2010 Calista Cates
Wednesday Links is for sharing, but please share or
post Wednesday Links in its entirety and with
notice of my copyright.

Wednesday Links ~*~ 6 January 2010

It's that time of year again. If you find Wednesday Links
a useful tool to you please vote it your favorite writing
resource at http://www.critters.org/predpoll/writerinfo.shtml.
Thank you. Now down to business.

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

BBC Online - Writer's Room
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/writing/submissions.shtml
Considers scripts in their analysis of script
writing potential.
Query:
BBC writersroom
1st Floor, Grafton House
379-381 Euston Road
London NW1 3AU

Canadian Association of Journalist
http://www.eagle.ca/caj/
Association providing members network,
advocacy and information services and a
quarterly trade publication.

Children's Writer
http://www.childrenswriter.com/
http://www.childrenswriter.com/guidelines.htm
Monthly newsletter offers tips, articles, market
information, columns, and features about writing for
children. Also a paying market freelance writers.
Query:
Children's Writer Newsletter
95 Long Ridge Road
West Redding, Connecticut 06896-0811

DOD Dictionary of Military Terms
http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/
Website include military acronyms, abbreviations,
and terms.

The Elegant Variation
http://marksarvas.blogs.com/elegvar/
Literary blog

Erma Bombeck Writing Contest
http://www.wclibrary.info/erma/index.asp
Personal essay contest of up to 450 words in either
humorous or human interest. Entries must be submitted
by midnight January 31st, 2010.

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

Know Your Copyright
http://www.knowyourcopyrights.org/
Copyright information and tips from the Association
of Research Libraries.

Locus Online
http://www.locusmag.com/
Magazine for the scifi reader and author.
Offers industry news, book reviews,
author interviews and a great links page.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Greywolf Publishing
http://www.graywolfpress.org/
http://www.graywolfpress.org/Company_Info/Submission_Guidelines/115/
Smaller press considers short story collections,
memoirs, essays, and novels.
Query:
Editorial Department
Graywolf Press
250 Third Avenue North
Suite 600
Saint Paul, MN 55401

New Leaf Press
http://www.newleafpublishinggroup.com/store/
http://www.nlpg.com/store/submissions.htm
Christian Publisher
New Leaf Press
P.O. Box 726
Green Forest, AR 72638

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Canoe & Kayak
http://www.canoekayak.com/
Print publication and online site focused
on the white and calm water experience.
Considers features and articles.
Query: mike at canoekayak dot com
Editorial Offices
950 Calle Amanecer, Suite C
San Clemente, CA 92673

History Today
http://www.historytoday.com
http://www.historytoday.com/Faq.aspx?m=31131#31659
British print magazine and corresponding website.
Considers unsolicited articles on yesterday and
today's history.
Query: editorial at historytoday dot com
History Today
20 Old Compton Street
London W1D 4TW
United Kingdom

Living Aboard Magazine
http://www.livingaboard.com/
http://www.livingaboard.com/magazine/contact.htm
Print publication and website on the joys
of living on board a vessel. Considers
articles and features about all aspects
of life on board.
Query: editor at livingaboard dot com
Living Aboard
P.O. Box 91299
Austin, Texas 78709

Plays
http://www.playsmag.com
http://www.playsmagazine.com/AboutUs.asp#Downloadable%20Manuscript%20Submissions
Drama Magazine for young People, publishes
65 to 70 wholesome, one-act plays each year.
Seeking good scripts for young people in
primary through senior high. Comedies,
farces, dramas, mysteries, and melodramas.
Submissions: lpreston at playsmag dot com
Elizabeth Preston, Editor
PLAYS
P.O. Box 600160
Newton, MA 02460

Traveler's Tales
http://www.travelerstales.com/
http://www.travelerstales.com/guidelines/
Publisher of anthologies on travel related tales and humor.
Considers stories for specific titles. Submissions are accepted
by email: submit at travelerstales dot com
Travelers' Tales
853 Alma Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Yachting Monthly
http://www.ybw.com/ym/home.htm
http://www.ybw.com/ym/contrib.htm
Considers articles, features, and accompanying
photos and illustrations on seamanship and
cruising anywhere in the world.
Query: dick_durham at ipcmedia dot com
Yachting Monthly
Dick Durham, Feature Editor
9th floor
Blue Fin Building
110 Southwark Street
London SE1 0SU

~*~*~*~*~

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© 2000-2010 Calista Cates
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