02 February 2010

Wednesday Links ~*~ 3 February 2010

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Hyper Punctuation
http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/punct.html
Practical, online punctuation handbook
maintained by the University of Ottawa.

Jacket Flap
http://www.jacketflap.com/megablog/index.asp
Children's book industry blog.

Library Copyright Alliance
http://www.librarycopyrightalliance.org/
Working document discussion on electronic and print,
fair use definitions in American copyright law.

The Loft Literary Center
http://www.loft.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=262
Organization's website that offers workshops, classes,
a good selection of links and writer's resources.

NPA - New Producers Alliance
http://www.npa.org.uk/index.asp?pageid=home
For film makers by film makers. British based membership
association offering a weekly newsletter, screenlabs,
information, and services.

Public Safety Writer's Association
http://www.policewriter.com/
http://www.policewriter.com/resource.htm
The PSWA website offers member information, a newsletter,
links and resources for already published police writers, and those
who are just starting out.

Writer's Weekly
http://www.writersweekly.com/
Magazine targeting the writing industry and
the freelance writer. Jam packed with pertinent
industry information.

Yellapalooza
http://www.yellapalooza.com/
http://www.yellapalooza.com/map.html
Children Writers and Illustrators website provides writing news,
resources, links, articles, and book reviews.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Ballantine Books
http://www.randomhouse.com/BB/
A member of the Random House family, Ballantine specializes
in fiction, health, biographical and historical. Ballantine also
offers ebooks and books for reading circles.
Query: bfi at randomhouse dot com
Ballantine Books
1745 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

Hollan Publishing
http://www.hollanpub.com/
http://www.hollanpub.com/contact.html
Visual non fictions books.
Query: submissions at hollanpub dot com
100 Cummings Center
Suite 125G
Beverly, MA 01915

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Clarkesworld Magazine
http://www.clarkesworldmagazine.com/
http://clarkesworldmagazine.com/submissions/
Monthly print and online publication of science fiction,
fantasy, and horror. Also publishes an annual anthology.
Query: clarkesfiction at gmail dot com

The Growing Edge
http://www.growingedge.com/
http://www.growingedge.com/contributors_info.html
Bi monthly print publication and website on hydroponic
gardening.
The Growing Edge
New Moon Publishing
P.O. Box 1027
Corvallis, Oregon 97339-1027

Kiki Magazine
http://kikimag.com/
http://kikimag.com/professionalwriter.php
Fashion and feature magazine for tweens.
Considers articles, features, and columns
targeting tween girls.
Query:
Manuscript Submission Editor
Kiki Magazine
214 E. 8th Street
5th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Odyessy
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/ODY/ http://www.cobblestonepub.com/guides_ODY.html
A member of the Cobblestone Publishing group,
Odyessy is a themed science magazine for
children 10 to 17 years.
Query: blindstrom at cobblestone dot mv dotcom
Editorial Department
Cobblestone Publishing
Attn: Elizabeth Lindstrom
30 Grove Street, Suite C
Peterborough, NH 03458

Southern Living
http://www.southernliving.com/southern/magazine/
Print and online publication considers articles and features
on southern living, cooking, decor, and life styles.
Query: sara_askew_jones at timeinc dot com
Sara Askew Jones
Associate Features Editor
Southern Living
2100 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Query: robin_spooner at timeinc dot com
Robin Anne Spooner
Online Editor
2100 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

World and I Magazine
http://www.worldandi.com/
http://www.worldandi.com/guidelines.asp
Print publication and website from the Washington Times.
Considers features with side bars on current affairs, arts,
book reviews, life, natural science, and culture.
Query: editor at worldandimag dot com
Washington Times Corp.
3600 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002

~*~*~*~*~

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26 January 2010

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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19 January 2010

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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12 January 2010

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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05 January 2010

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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29 December 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 30 December 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Agent Research & Evaluation
http://www.agentresearch.com/
http://www.agentresearch.com/agent_ver.html
Database offers information on over 2000
working agents in America, Canada and Great
Britain. Pay close attention the site offers
many paid services, but the agent verification
search is free.

Backspace - The Writer's Place
http://bksp.org/
Online writing community offers articles,
forums, guest speakers, and agent listings.

Bitlaw
http://www.bitlaw.com/copyright/
A resource for technology law. Including works on the
internet and databases, what is unprotected, the
scope and limitations of American Copyright law.

Forensic Science Communications
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/current/index.htm
http://www.fbi.gov/publications.htm
Quarterly publication from the FBI for Forensic
scientist by Forensic scientist, but darn there's
a lot for a crime writer to learn from here.

Tess Gerritsen's Blog
http://www.tessgerritsen.com/blog/
Fascinating blogging from the literary frontline,
and the mind of author Tess Gerritsen.

Shouting in the Wind
http://shoutingintothewind.blogspot.com/
Screenwriting blog.

Word Web
http://wordweb.info/free/
Freeware thesaurus and dictionary for windows.

Writer’s Break
http://www.writersbreak.com/
Writing information site for new and established
writers. WB also offers a twice monthly newsletter
and handy links.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Midnight Ink
http://www.midnightinkbooks.com/submission_guidelines.php
Mystery imprint of Llewellyn Publishing.
Considers cozies, thrillers, historical mysteries,
and sleuthing manuscripts.
Query:
Midnight Ink
Acquisitions Division
2143 Wooddale Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

Simon and Schuster Publishing
http://www.simonsays.com/
http://www.simonsays.com/book_man.cfm
http://www.simonsays.com/content/feature.cfm?sid=44&feature_id=439
Well established print publishing house owned by
Viacom International. And while they might not
admit to accepting manuscripts, they are seeking
Startrek manuscripts.
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York NY 10020

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

The Bark
http://www.thebark.com/us/index.html
http://www.thebark.com/content/submission-guidelines
Quarterly print publication about life with dogs. Considers
Commentaries, essays, stories, fiction and well-researched
non-fiction will be considered but all work must include
dogs in a prominent manner.
Claudia Kawczynska, Editor
The Bark
2810 Eighth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

Family Fun Magazine
http://familyfun.go.com/
http://familyfun.go.com/Resources/familyfun/writer-guidelines.pdf
Print publication and website is part of the Disney
family. Magazine considers articles and features
on health, creative solutions, family getaways,
family traditions,
Query: queries dot FamilyFun at disney dot com
FamilyFun
47 Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060

Jewish Action
http://www.ou.org/jewish_action
http://www.ou.org/publications/ja/images/guidelines.htm
Quarterly publication of the Orthodox Union.
Considers articles on Jewish lifestyles, issues,
experience, human condition, poetry, art, music,
and reviews.
Query: JA at OU dot org
Jewish Action
The Magazine of the Orthodox Union
11 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

Native Peoples Magazine
http://www.nativepeoples.com/
http://www.nativepeoples.com/about/editorial.php
Bi-monthly magazine seeks writers and photographers -
of native and non-native American heritage. Articles
and features focus on the way of life and arts of Native
Peoples.
Query: editorial at nativepeoples dot com
The Editors
Native Peoples Magazine
5333 North Seventh Street
Suite 224
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Runner's World
http://www.runnersworld.com
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/1,7124,s6-494-499--11245-0,00.html
Print publication and website
accepts freelance submissions.
email: rwwedit at rodale dot com
Runner's World
135 N. 6th Street
Emmaus, PA 18098

Vermont Magazine
http://www.vermontmagazine.com/
Print and online publication uncovering
the gems and beauties of life in
Vermont.
Query: editor at vermontmagazine dot com
Vermont Magazine
PO Box 900
Arlington, VT 05250

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15 December 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 16 December 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Bookshelves of Doom
http://bookshelvesofdoom.blogs.com/
Blog on book news and reviews by a librarian,
and of course anything else that catches her
fancy.

The Copyright Licensing Agency
http://www.cla.co.uk/
A non-profit organization, British Copyright Law
and Licensing Agency offers tips to British
writers on protecting their works under the loose
British copyright law.

National Criminal Justice Reference Center
http://www.ncjrs.org/index.html
A federally funded site that acts as a clearinghouse
of information, on enforcement policy and practice,
information, crime statistics, and justice.

Publishing Central
http://www.publishingcentral.com/index.html?si=1
http://www.publishingcentral.com/html/litagents.html--info
One stop shopping for both the author and journalist.

Script Pimp
http://www.scriptpimp.com/screenwriting/home.cfm
Website devoted to screenwriters, offers
membership and free information: contest,
submission calls, agencies, software, and
industry news.

To Market
http://www.raabassociates.com/index.php/childrens-book-self-promotion-marketing.html
Resource and marketing information portal
for Children's authors.

Vision a Resource for Writers
http://www.lazette.net/vision/
Newsletter offering writing tips, articles,
and information for writers.

Word Origins
http://www.wordorigins.org/
Website of etymology, offers word listings and
A Way With Words a monthly newsletter on words;
application, slang and grammar.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Black Sparrow Press
http://www.blacksparrowpress.com/
http://www.blacksparrowbooks.com/show.asp?id=3
Once thought dead, this small press publisher survived
to publish poetry, prose and literary criticism.
Black Sparrow Books
9 Hamilton Place
Boston, MA 02108-4715

No Starch Press
http://www.nostarch.com/
http://www.nostarch.com/releases/book_proposal.pdf
Small Independent publisher of geek books. Oh and
the Lego building guide.
Query: info at nostarch dot com
No Starch Press
555 De Haro St., Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94107

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Abilities Magazine - Canada
http://www.abilities.ca/
http://www.abilities.ca/writer_guidelines/
Print publication of the Canadian disabilities
Foundation. Target demographic is people
with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.
Query: jaclyn at abilities dot ca
The Canadian Abilities Foundation
340 College Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M5T 3A9

European Voice
http://www.europeanvoice.com/
(Usually) Weekly print and online publication addressing
the issues of the European Union.
Query: dennisabbott at economist dot com
The Economist Newspaper Ltd
25 St James´s Street
London SW1A 1HG, England

Instinct Magazine
http://instinctmagazine.com/
http://instinctmagazine.com/submissions
Gay Business publication. Considers exposes,
articles, features, travel, profiles, humor, and
general interest.
Query: editor at instinctmag dot com
Instinct Publishing
15335 Morrison St.
Suite 325
Sherman Oaks CA 91403

Mid West Today
http://www.midtod.com/
http://www.midtod.com/new/writers_guide.html
Current interest publication on news, politics, sports,
environment, economics, humor, and human interests.
Query: ljordan at midtod dot com
P.O. Box 685
Panora, Iowa 50216

PIF, The Arts and Technology Magazine
www.pifmagazine.com
http://www.pifmagazine.com/SID/50/
Online publication of fiction, micros, poetry,
interviews, reviews and essays.
Site requires sign up.
Query: editor at pifmagazine dot com
Pif Magazine
6115 NE 185th Street
Kenmore, WA 98028

Vancouver Magazine
http://www.vancouvermagazine.com/
http://www.vancouvermagazine.com/magazine/contribute.shtml
Public affairs and features publication for the Vancouver and
Lower Mainland area of British Columbia.
Query: mail at vancouvermagazine dot com
Vancouver magazine
2608 Granville St., Suite 560
Vancouver, BC V6H 3V3 Canada

~*~*~*~*~

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08 December 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 9 December 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

AskOxford.com
http://www.askoxford.com/
Administered by Oxford University Press, this site
offers a global search engine for English grammar,
spelling, Q & A, and much more.

Berkley Library - Copyright Index
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Copyright/
Links to copyright law, argument, articles,
organizations, and issues.

British Association of Journalist
http://www.bajunion.org.uk/
Membership association for British
writers offers trade union representation
and benefits.

Done Deal / Scriptsales.Com
http://www.scriptsales.com/
Site dedicated to script and screenplay writers.
Offers resources, links, contest, news, and even
addresses and phone numbers for those shopping
around.

The Forensic Echo
http://www.forensicpanel.com/
Online publication on behavioral and forensic
science in the courts.

Romancing The Blog
http://www.romancingtheblog.com/blog/
Industry info and insights from pens of
working girls.

Synopsis Worksheet
http://www.lindaneedham.com/synopsistwn.htm
Romance author Linda Needham shares her
worksheet from her book the Wedding Night.

Writer's Net
http://www.writers.net/
http://www.writers.net./agents.html
Offers information about how to find and what to expect
in an agent. Does offer articles on the subject, and some
agent listings.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Albert Whitman Books
http://www.albertwhitman.com/
http://www.albertwhitman.com/index.cfm?CategoryID=51
Publisher of children's books. Generates approximately
30 titles annually.
Albert Whitman & Company
6340 Oakton Street
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2723

Yard Dog Press
http://www.yarddogpress.com/
http://www.yarddogpress.com/authors.htm
Micro press specializing in fiction.
Query:
Yard Dog Press
710 W. Redbud Lane
Alma, AR 72921-7247

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Defenders Magazine
http://www.defenders.org/index.php
http://www.defenders.org/newsroom/defenders_magazine/index.php
http://www.defenders.org/newsroom/defenders_magazine/submission_guidelines.php
Quarterly, membership print publication of
Defenders of Wildlife. Considers photo features,
articles, and columns focused on wildlife,
habitat preservation, biodiversity conservation,
and related topics.
Query: mageditor at defenders dot org
Defenders Magazine
1130 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Hemispheres
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/
http://www.hemispheresmagazine.com/talk-to-us/
In-flight magazine of United Airlines is seeking
articles and features with an insiders perspective,
columns, and department items.
Query: HemiEdit at hemispheresmagazine dot com
Pace Communications
1301 Carolina Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

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

Pioneer Drama Service
http://www.pioneerdrama.com/default.asp
http://www.pioneerdrama.com/playwrights/submit.asp.
Publisher of one act plays, melodramas, and musicals
for educational and community presentation.
Pioneer Drama also conducts their annual Shubert
Fendrich Memorial Playwriting Contest.
Query: playwrights at pioneerdrama dot com
Editor
Pioneer Drama Service
PO Box 4267
Englewood, CO 80155-4267

True West Magazine
http://www.truewestmagazine.com/
http://www.truewestmagazine.com/about/submissions/
Print publication about the old American
west.
Query: editor at twmag dot com
True West Magazine
PO Box 8008
Cave Creek, AZ 85327

Zamoof! Magazine
http://www.zamoofmag.com/writer_guidelines.html
Print publication and website targeting adolescent
and tweens. Focused on healthy choices published
in Canada.
Query: mail at zamoofmag dot com
Dream Wave Publishing Inc.
664 Spruceview Place South
Kelowna, BC V1V 2P7

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01 December 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 2 December 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

American Society of Journalist and Authors
http://www.asja.org/index.php
Membership association offers a bevy of
industry information, links, resources, and
a newsletter. Much of the site's content is
available to non-members.

Piers Anthony's Internet Publishing
http://www.hipiers.com/publishing.html
Publishing information and resources from
author Piers Anthony for writers.

Creative Commons
http://creativecommons.org/
Non-profit organization for copyright creativity
and protection. Check out Groklaw, Creative
Common's sister site.

Firearms Tutorial
http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/GUNS/GUNINTRO.html
Before you shoot someone know what you're
writing. Site offers a working knowledge of
firearms, ammunition, the nature of injuries that
can be produced in the body, and the investigative
techniques employed by the forensic pathologist
in assessing firearms injuries.

First Amendment Handbook for Journalist
http://www.rcfp.org/handbook/index.html
Published by the Reporters Committee for
Freedom of the Press.

The Purple Crayon
http://www.underdown.org/
Website of Harold Underdown is dedicated to
children's writing. Site contains great links,
articles, and information about children's
writing, resources, and news.

Screenwriting Center
http://www.keepwriting.com/tsc/
Comprehensive resource for screenwriters. Site
does include some fee services, but offers even more
tips, articles, and workshops.

The Slot: A Spot for Copy Writers
http://www.theslot.com/
http://www.theslot.com/copyeditors.html
Well written, informative website for writers. Make
sure you enter Sharp Points armed with time, every
click addictively leads you somewhere else.

Words / Myths / Ampers & Virgules
http://ampersandvirgule.blogspot.com/
Blog from writer Dick Margulis.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Angel City Press
http://www.angelcitypress.com/
http://www.angelcitypress.com/acp-sub-guide.html
Publisher of non-fiction gift books or specialty books.
Query:
Editorial Submissions
Angel City Press
2118 Wilshire Blvd. #880
Santa Monica CA 90403-5784

Gival Press
http://www.givalpress.com/
Independent small publisher of poetry, essays,
fiction and non-fiction.
Query: givalpress at yahoo dot com
Gival Press, LLC
PO Box 3812
Arlington, VA 22203

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Christian Science Monitor
http://www.csmonitor.com/
http://www.csmonitor.com/aboutus/guidelines.html
Website and print newspaper focused on fair and
open minded reporting. Considers articles of both
national and international focus, upbeat personal
essays, op-eds, and poetry.
Query appropriate editor
The Christian Science Monitor
210 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Good Housekeeping Magazine
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/good-housekeeping-contributors-guidelines
Print publication that has established itself as
a leader in consumer protection, quality assurance,
and a commitment to the modern home.
Considers unsolicited manuscripts.
The Editor
Good Housekeeping
300 West 57 Street
New York, NY 10019-5288

Kashrus Magazine
http://www.kashrusmagazine.com/
Print and online publication - the guide for
the kosher consumer, covering kosher
foods, preparation, alerts and issues,
restaurants, and vacation destinations.
Query: editorial at kashrusmagazine dot com
Kashrus Magazine.com
c/o KASHRUS Magazine
P.O. Box 204
Brooklyn, NY 11230

OnEarth
http://www.nrdc.org/onearth/07spr/default.asp
Quarterly publication from the National Resource
Defense Council, covers environmental issues from
politics, culture, health, and wildlife, to nature,
science, and the issues we face. Considers poetry
and the occasional freelance article.
Query: onearth at nrdc dot org
The Natural Resources Defense Council
40 W. 20th St.
New York NY 10011

Skylights Magazine
http://www.spiritair.com/skylightsmagazine.aspx
http://www.worthit.com/ver2/index.asp
Bi-monthly print publication of Spirit Airlines.
Considers destination articles and humorous,
lighthearted features.
Query: lisa at worthit dot com
Worth It Media
5979 NW 151st Street
Suite 120
Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Wanderlust Magazine
http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/index.html
http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/article.php?page_id=2035
Online and print publication covering all aspects
of adventure travel. Especially interested in articles
and features about off the beaten track destination
spots and unusual perspectives on well know places.
Query: info at wanderlust dot co dot uk
Wanderlust Publications Ltd
PO Box 1832
Windsor, Berks SL4 1YT

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24 November 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 25 November 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

3 Ways To Make Yourself Irresistible to any Agent or Publisher
http://www.larsen-pomada.com/lp/index.cfm#
Tips written by literary agent Michael Larson,
check the drop down menu under Savvy Writer.

A Word A Day
http://www.wordsmith.org/awad/
http://wordsmith.org/words/today.html
Offered by Wordsmith, A Word A Day adds to or challenges
your current vocabulary and your use of words.

Books, Inq.
http://booksinq.blogspot.com/
Literary / publishing blog.

Canadian Author Association
http://www.canauthors.org/
Membership, non-profit association for the
advancement of the Canadian writing community.
Offers news, tips, copyright information.

Complications Ensue: The Craft of Screenwriting
http://complicationsensue.blogspot.com/
Blog by screenwriter Alex Epstine, who gives
an informative look into TV and of screenwriting
formats before us today.

Copyright Guru
http://www.copyrightguru.com/
Useful resource for copyright law, issues,
and information.

D.P. Lyle MD - The Labs
http://www.dplylemd.com/
Where writers can ask medical and forensic
questions. Links page offers a wide array
of pertinent links, including specialist.

National Writers Union
http://www.nwu.org/
The union for freelance writers working in U.S. markets

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Arcadia Publishing
http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/
http://www.arcadiapublishing.com/contact.html
Local history publisher with four thousand titles
in its catalogue. Has four regional offices, submit
to the office in your area.
West:
Query: publishingwest at arcadiapublishing dot com
Arcadia Publishing
150 Post Street
Suite 680
San Francisco, CA 94108
South:
Query: publishingsouth at arcadiapublishing dot com
Arcadia Publishing
420 Wando Park Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Midwest:
Query: publishingmidwest at arcadiapublishing dot com
Arcadia Publishing
3047 N. Lincoln Avenue,
Suite 390
Chicago, IL 60657
Northeast:
Query: publishingnortheast at arcadiapublishing dot com
Arcadia Publishing
224 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Farrar, Stauss, and Giroux
http://www.fsgbooks.com/
Trade publisher of literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and
children’s books. Non-fiction includes history, art history,
natural history, current affairs, and science.
Query: fsg dot editorial at fsgbooks dot com
Query for Children's: Children's-editorial at fsgbooks dot com
18 West 18TH St.
New York, NY 10011

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Babybug
http://www.cricketmag.com/ProductDetail.asp?pid=10&type=
http://www.cricketmag.com/pages_content.asp?page_id=20
BABYBUG, a listening and looking magazine for infants and
toddlers ages six to twenty-four months, is published by
the Cricket Magazine Group.
Query:
Carus Publishing / Cricket Magazine Group
BABYBUG Magazine
30 Grove Street
Suite C
Peterborough, NH 03458

Field & Stream Magazine
http://www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstream/
Published eleven times annual, Field and Stream
touts itself as the Journal of the American
Outdoorsman. Considers articles and photo
essays.
Query: fsletters at time4 dot com
Field and Stream
Two Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Natural Home and Garden
http://www.naturalhomemag.com
http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/contact-natural-home-magazine.html
Bi-monthly publication devoted to both
the eco-consciences and health
consciences reader who strive for a
healthier life style.
Query: kwallace at NaturalHomeMagazine dot com
Kim Wallace
Coordinating Editor
Natural Home & Garden
1503 SW 42nd St
Topeka, KS 66609

Northern Breeze / Sailing Breezes
http://www.sailingbreezes.com/home.htm
http://www.sailingbreezes.com/Sailing_Breezes_Current/guide/writersguidelines.htm
Print and online regional sailing magazine of the
North American great lakes and the Midwest.
Considers sailing articles, and photo features.
Query: alan at sailingbreezes dot com
Sailing Breezes Magazine
3949 Winnetka Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55427

Road King
http://www.roadking.com/
http://www.roadking.com/writers-guidelines/
Bi-monthly magazine for truckers. Considers
features, articles on topics related to trucking
including finance, technology, and driving tips; and
topics not related to trucking including health,
reviews, sports, and music.
Query: submissions at roadking dot com
Road King magazine
Parthenon Publishing
28 White Bridge Road, Suite 209
Nashville, TN 37205

Vibrant Life Magazine
http://www.vibrantlife.com/index.php
http://www.vibrantlife.com/vl/writers.html
Christian lifestyle magazine focused on a physical health,
mental clarity, and spiritual balance. Bimonthly publication
considers articles on health, exercise, family, fitness,
challenges and triumphs, profiles and interviews.
Query: vibrantlife at rhpa dot org
55 W. Oak Ridge Drive
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

~*~*~*~*~

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17 November 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 18 November 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Burry Man Writers Center
http://burryman.com/
A worldwide community of writers. Site offers
information, news, resources, and links.

Children's Book Council
http://www.cbcbooks.org/
Organization and website dedicated to children's
book industry. Publishing tips, information, and
industry news.

Collection and Preservation of Blood Evidence
http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/Blood1.html
Compiled information of information, an over view, and
even technique by Louisiana State Police Forensic
Scientist George Schiro.

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

The Penguin Blog
http://thepenguinblog.typepad.com/the_penguin_blog/
From Penguin publishing.

Story Scribe
http://www.storyscribe.com/screenwritingnews.php
News for screenwriters.

Wordz Toolbar
http://www.socketsoftware.com/Products/wordz/index.php
Freeware spell checker toolbar, links to dictionary
and thesaurus definitions on your toolbar.

World Intellectual Property Organization
http://www.wipo.int/portal/index.html.en
http://www.wipo.int/copyright/en/faq/
International organization of member states
dedicated to copyright protection and enforcement
as stated at the Berne Convention.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Harper Collins Publishing ~ Avon Romance
http://www.harpercollins.com/hc/home.asp
http://www.harpercollins.com/footer/avonGuidelines.aspx
Accepting manuscripts for Historic,
Period and Contemporary romance
novels up to 100,000 words.
Query: avonromance at harpercollins dot com
Avon Books/Harper Collins
10 E 53 Street
New York, NY 10022


Pyr Publishing
http://www.pyrsf.com/
Science Fiction imprint from Prometheus
Books.
Query: Landers at prometheusbooks dot com

Pyr Science Fiction
59 John Glenn Drive
Amherst, New York 14228-2197

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Abilities Magazine
http://www.abilitymagazine.com/
http://www.abilitymagazine.com/terminology.html
Print publication and website of Ability Awareness
an organization dedicated to the promotion and
well being of people with physical disabilities and
health conditions.
Query:
ABILITY Mail Center
PO Box 10878
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Editor and Publisher Magazine
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/index.jsp
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/about_us/contacts.jsp
Print magazine and corresponding website about
the newspaper industry.
gmitchell at editorandpublisher dot com
Editor & Publisher
770 Broadway
New York, NY 10003-9595

Mental Floss Magazine
http://www.mentalfloss.com/
http://www.mentalfloss.com/magazine/submissions.php
Print publication and website. Informational and
educational magazine considers columns, articles
and features.
Query: nharris at mentalfloss dot com
mental_floss
P.O. Box 528
Novelty, OH 44072

The Quilter
http://www.thequiltermag.com/
http://www.thequiltermag.com/information/submissions.shtml
Bi monthly print publication on topics of interest to quilters,
needlecrafters, and crafters.
Query: editors at thequiltermag dot com
The Quilter
7 Waterloo Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874

USA Weekend Magazine
http://www.usaweekend.com/index.html
http://usaweekend.com/mail/ask_all.html
Weekend supplement and online publication of
USA Today.
Query:
USA Weekend Magazine
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22107

~*~*~*~*~

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10 November 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 11 November ~*~ Veteran's Day 2009

~*~ Resources ~*~

Between the Lines
http://www.booksandsuch.biz/blog/
Business and book blog from Books and
Such Literary Agent Wendy Lawton.

Criminal Justice Resources Center: Forensic Sciences
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/crimjust/forsci.htm
Maintained by Michigan State University this
is the must have of resource link pages for
crime and mystery writers researching facts.

Editorial Freelancers Association
http://www.the-efa.org
Not for profit organization of freelance editors.
Membership offers benefits to editors, listings
provide opportunity to match genre to editor.

Global Literary Market for Screenwriters
http://www.screenstyle.com/globmar.html
Paid membership website for marketing your scripts.
Boost a database / directory of more than one
thousand agents, producers and industry executives.

Grunt
http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/dictionary.shtml
Dictionary of military terms and abbreviations.

Military Writers Society
http://www.militarywriters.com/
Association with the common bond of
military service.

Military Writing Guides
http://www.afwriting.com/writing-guides.htm
Information and links for military writing
compiled by the Air Force writing group.
While basically targeting military report
writing authors will find a wealth of information
for their next book military scuffle.

UNESCO
http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=14076&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
Collection of links and information on international
copyright laws. Site also offers links to copyright
resources and updated copyright information.

Writing the Fiction Synopsis
http://www.kathycarmichael.com/synopsis.clearwater.fiction.html
Tips and information from writer and
comedian Kathy Carmichael.

~*~ Publishers ~*~

Osprey Publishing
http://www.ospreypublishing.com/
British publisher military manuscripts, military history,
and memoirs.
Query: editorial at ospreypublishing dot com
Osprey Publishing
Midland House
West Way
Botley
Oxford OX2 0PH
United Kingdom

St. Martin's Press
http://us.macmillan.com/SMP.aspx
Subsidiary of MacMillian, owns the Tor, Forge,
Orb, Minotaur, Picador, Let's Go, En Carta,
Palgrave and Stonewall imprints.
Query:
St. Martin's Press
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010

*~* Markets *~*

Air Force Times
http://www.airforce-magazine.com/Pages/default.aspx
Weekly publication focused on the US Air Force, published
by the Army Times.
Query: airlet at airforcetimes dot com
Army Times Publishing Company
6883 Commercial Dr.
Springfield, Va. 22159-0500 USA

All Hands Magazine
http://www.navy.mil/allhands.asp
http://www.navy.mil/submit/index.asp
Print publication of the US Navy to provide
general information and news about the Navy
to the general public.
Query: allhandsmag at dma dot mil

Army Magazine
http://www.ausa.org/publications/armymagazine/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.ausa.org/publications/armymagazine/aboutarmy/Pages/ARMYMagazine'sWriter'sGuidelines.aspx Monthly print publication and website with content
of interest to people interested in the military arts
and sciences.
Query: armymag at ausa dot org
The Editor in Chief
Army Magazine
2425 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201

Coast Guard Magazine
http://www.uscg.mil/mag/
http://www.uscg.mil/mag/submissions.asp
Print publication and website for members
of the US Coast Guard. Considers articles
and features about service, life, and
personal (pertaining topics of interest to
USCG personel.)
Query: cgmag at uscg dot mil
Coast Guard Magazine (CG-09221)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 2nd Street, S.W. Suite 3403
Washington, DC 20593-0001

Leatherneck Magazine
http://www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck/
http://www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck/guidelines.asp
Print publication and website published for
Marines. Prefers writers with a Marine background
but will consider all features and articles targeted
accordingly.
Query: leatherneck at mca-marines dot org
Leatherneck Magazine
Box 1775
Quantico, VA 22134

Vietnow National Magazine
http://www.vietnow.com/magazine.htm
http://www.vietnow.com/magazine.htm##
Organizational print publication and
website covering the real problems facing
veterans, their families, and how to over
come them.
Query: vietnoweditor at vietnow dot com
Vietnow
P.O. Box 999
Pine Island
Minnesota 55963

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Wednesday Links ~*~ 4 November 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Abbreviations
http://www.abbreviations.com/definitions
Definition search dictionary

Advice From The Caterpillar
http://advicefromacaterpillar.wordpress.com/
Author Peggy Tibbetts long running column
of advice, reviews, and news for writers.

Bookish Lust
http://belletrinsic.com/blog/
Blog from Michelle Witte is an
associate editor with Gibbs Smith.

Charlotte Dillon Links for Romance Writers
http://www.charlottedillon.com/WritingRomance.html
List of writing links: including tax information, writer
resource and communities, and grammar.

Copyright Clearance Center
http://www.copyright.com/
http://www.copyright.com/ccc/do/viewPage?pageCode=cr100-n
http://www.copyright.com/ccc/do/viewPage?pageCode=cr5
Informational site offering copyright FAQ's and
international copyright links.

Electric Crime Scene Investigation
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/187736.pdf
Printable PDF Pamphlet from the U.S. Department
of Justice, a primer for first responders. Specifically
cyber crimes and identity theft.

Poetry Magic
http://www.poetrymagic.co.uk/
A vast poetry resource page. From the
basics to getting published, this page
offers an education to beginners and
a tool to fine hone to the seasoned poet.

Writer's Guild of Canada
http://www.wgc.ca/about/profile.html
Professional guild of English speaking Canadian
writers from all walks of TV, radio, film, and
multimedia. Home of the Canadian Screenwriting
Awards, and Canadian Screenwriting magazine.

Yellapalooza
http://www.yellapalooza.com/
http://www.yellapalooza.com/map.html
Children Writers and Illustrators website provides writing news,
resources, links, articles, and book reviews.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Juno Books
http://www.juno-books.com/
http://www.juno-books.com/guidelines.html
Publisher of women's books that appeal to men
too. Considers manuscripts with strong female
protagonist.
Query: editor at juno-books dot com
9710 Traville Gateway Dr., #234
Rockville, MD 20850

New Canaan Publishing
http://www.newcanaanpublishing.com/index.html
http://www.newcanaanpublishing.com/html/writers__info.html
http://www.newcanaanpublishing.com/html/for_children_s_writers.html
Independent small publisher of children's books,
select Christian titles, and humor confronting
current issues and trends.
New Canaan Publishing Company Inc.
PO Box 752
New Canaan, CT 06840

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Adventure Cycling
http://www.adventurecycling.org/mag/index.cfm
http://www.adventurecycling.org/mag/submissions.cfm
Print publication and website of the Adventure Cycling
organization. Considers articles and features on touring
North America, Europe, profiles, and photo spreads.
Query: mdeme at adventurecycling dot org
150 East Pine Street
P.O. Box 8308
Missoula, MT 59802

FACES
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/FAC/
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/guides_FAC.html
A division of Cricket Publications, Faces is seeking a themed
publication for children. Seeks articles, supplemental fiction, and non-fiction.
Query: facesmag at yahoo dot com
Elizabeth Crooker Carpentiere, Editor
FACES Magazine
Cobblestone Publishing
30 Grove Street, Suite C
Peterborough, NH 03458

Indiana Review
http://indianareview.org/index.html
http://indianareview.org/general/guidelines.html
http://www.indianareview.org/submissions/
Semi annual publication by Indiana
University. Low paying but has a nice
fiction contest.
Indiana Review
Ballantine Hall 465
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405-7103

My Business Magazine
http://www.mybusinessmag.com/
http://www.mybusinessmag.com/about/guide.php
Print and online publication by the National
Federation of Independent Business. Considers
articles and columns.
Query: feedback at mybusinessmag dot com
My Business magazine
3322 West End Ave., Ste. 700
Nashville, TN 37203

Relish Magazine
http://www.relishmag.com/
http://www.relishmag.com/aboutus/index.html#contact
Magazine celebrating our love of food. Considers
articles and columns on taste of America, good
health, road trips, fast foods, seasonal, recipes,
wine, and holidays.
Query:
Relish Magazine
341 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 400
Franklin, TN 37067

U. S. News & World Report
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/home.htm
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/usinfo/contact.htm
Weekly news publication
Query: kdyer at usnews dot com
Kerry Dyer
1050 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

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