31 October 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 1 November 2006

3 Ways To Make Yourself Irresistible to any Agent or Publisher
http://larsen-pomada.com/perspective1.html
Tips written by literary agent Michael Larson.

American Research Library Association:Intellectual Property
http://www.arl.org/scomm/copyright/uses.html
http://www.arl.org/scomm/copyright/principles.html
Working document discussion on electronic and print,
fair use definitions in American copyright law.

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.

Brainy Dictionary
http://www.brainydictionary.com/
Easy to use online dictionary. Site links to other Brainy
products including atlas, encyclopedia, geography, quotes
and offers a word of the day.

Crime Library
http://www.crimelibrary.com/
Library of 600 crimes as collected
by Court TV.

Crimespot
http://www.crimespot.net/
Blog central, one stop crime writer's
blogging.

Journalist Guide to the Internet
http://reporter.umd.edu/
An array of informational links, names, addresses
and more for any working writer, not just journalist.
While the site is old, most of the links are still
valuable.

Scriptwriter’s Utopia
http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/index.php
News site dedicated to industry information. Offers sales
information, reviews, and workshops.

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Double Dragon Publishing
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/
http://www.double-dragon-ebooks.com/guidelines.asp
Canadian based E-publisher also owns Double Dragon
Paperbacks. Will son be accepting and evaluating
submissions for their 2008 lineup. Seeking manuscripts
in Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Erotica, and mainstream for
their print press.
Submissions: submissions@double-dragon-ebooks.com

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

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Cobblestone Magazine
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/magazine/COB/
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/guides_COB.html
Educational, themed magazine is aimed at readers ages 8 to 14.
Each issue is articles and sidebars, historic photographs,
original illustrations, primary documents, maps, and
activities that complement the text and appeal to young readers.
Mail queries to:
Meg Chorlian, Editor
COBBLESTONE Magazine
Cobblestone Publishing
Attn: Meg Chorlian
30 Grove Street, Suite C
Peterborough, NH 03458

Country Living UK
http://www.countryliving.co.uk/
British edition of the Hearst Corporation publication
Country Living.
Query: country.living@natmags.co.uk
The National Magazine Company
National Magazine House
72, Broadwick St.
London, W1F 9EP UK

Good Old Boat
http://www.goodoldboat.com/
http://www.goodoldboat.com/writers_guide.html
Monthly magazine dedicated to the love and care of
sailing vessels 10 years or older.
Query: karen@goodoldboat.com
Good Old Boat Magazine
7340 Niagara Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55311-2655

New Ideas Magazine
http://www.newidea.com.au/
http://www.newidea.com.au/display.cfm?objectID=7A420725-DFE8-4765-94885953841949DA
http://www.pacificpubs.com.au/display.cfm?ObjectID=2E776503-9E1B-45F2-BF3B96A564FC1332
Weekly Australian publication.
Lifestyle and entertainment magazine.
Query: newidea@pacificmags.com.au
Pacific Magazines Sydney
35-51 Mitchell Street
McMahons Point NSW 2060, Australia

Popular Science
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/flat_files/guidelines.html
Print publication and website. Considers articles, news
filler pieces, features, and about
new technology and advancements in computers,
automobiles, recreation, environment, and more.
Query:
Popular Science
Editorial Department
2 Park Ave., 9th Floor
New York, NY 10016

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

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24 October 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 25 October 2006

Anyday in History
http://www.scopesys.com/today/
http://www.scopesys.com/anyday/
Just that any day in history. Births, deaths,
holidays, MIA's, history.

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.
Submit or query:
BBC writersroom
1 Mortimer Street
London W1T 3JA

Clear English
http://www.clearenglish.net/grammar.htm
Site offering grammar information and WebPages
on specific areas.

Dystel and Goderich Literary Management
http://dglm.blogspot.com/
You want to know what agents are looking for?
Thinking? What opens their doors or slams them
shut? Insights and information from literary agents
at Dystel and Goderich.

Lectric Law Library
http://www.lectlaw.com/
Crime writers should book mark this website. Unbelievable
tombs, massive quantities of law information.

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.

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.

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Lime Light Editions & Amadeus Press
http://www.limelighteditions.com/
http://www.amadeuspress.com/about/guidelines.cfm
Considering manuscripts regarding theatre,
dance, music, and film related subjects.
Query: cflannery@amadeuspress.com
Amadeuspress
512 Newark Pompton Turnpike
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Wall Street Journal Books
http://online.wsj.com/public/page/2_1150.html
Dow Jones and company, the same people who
publish the Wall Street Journal. Publishes
non-fiction narratives, industry services guides,
and anthologies on Journal topics.
WSJ Books
200 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10281

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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.
email submissions only: submissions@peridotbooks.com

Byline Magazine
http://www.bylinemag.com/
http://www.bylinemag.com/guidelines.asp
Monthly magazine for writers, printing articles on
writing poetry, fiction non fiction and children's literature.
Email queries: robbi@ByLineMag.com
ByLine
P.O. Box 5240
Edmond, OK 73083-5240

Cross Country Skier Magazine
http://www.crosscountryskier.com/
http://www.crosscountryskier.com/guidelines.html
Print publication and website on all facets of
cross country skiing. Considers features and articles
relating to product, trail systems, destinations, and
all things amateur and pro.
Query: lou@crosscountryskier.com
Cross Country Skier, L.L.C.
P.O. Box 550
Cable, WI 54821

Mountain Living
http://www.mountainliving.com/mountain/index.html
Glossy print publication "celebrating" homes and
lifestyles of Rocky Mountains living.
Query: irawlings@mountainliving.com
1777 South Harrison Street, Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80210

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@thequiltermag.com
The Quilter
7 Waterloo Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874

TQR
http://www.tqrstories.com/
http://www.tqrstories.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=67&limit=1&limitstart=1
Online publication interested in all fiction genres.
Considers lengthy short stories up to 12k. Has four
submission periods through out the year.
Query: tqrstories@gmail.com

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17 October 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 18 October 2006

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.

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.

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

Forensic Science Resource Page
http://www.tncrimlaw.com/forensic/
http://www.tncrimlaw.com/forensic/fsbindx.htm
The Tennessee Forensics and Criminal Law
Resource Link Center.

How Much Should I Charge
http://www.writersmarket.com/content/charge3.asp
http://www.writersmarket.com/content/howmuch1.asp
A freelance guideline for writing rates as compiled
by Lynn Wasnak for Writer's Market.

Own It -Creative London Intellectual property service
http://www.own-it.org/
British organization that offers both advice and
tools to manage your creative materials.
Thanks Cat!

Ralan's Webstravaganza
http://www.ralan.com/
Site dedicated to science fiction / fantasy writing,
tips and comments. Book mark Ralan's links!

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

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Beacon Press
http://www.beacon.org
http://www.beacon.org/client/client_pages/about_submit.cfm
Print publisher of fiction and non-fiction.
Editorial Department
Beacon Press
25 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

Lighthouse Trails Publishing
http://www.lighthousetrails.com/
http://www.lighthousetrails.com/authorguidelines.htm
Christian Publishers currently considering nonfiction,
fiction, biographies and autobiographies.
Query: editor@lighthousetrails.com
David Dombrowski - Acquisitions Editor
Lighthouse Trails Publishing
P.O. Box 958
Silverton, Oregon 97381

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Abilities Magazine
http://www.enablelink.org/abilities.html
http://www.enablelink.org/abilities/writers.html
Print publication of the Canadian Disabilities
Foundation. Target demographic is people
with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.
Query: jaclyn@abilities.ca
The Canadian Abilities Foundation
340 College Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M5T 3A9

Military Officer Magazine
http://www.moaa.org/Magazine/CurrentEdition/default.asp
http://www.moaa.org/magazine/guidelines.asp
Focuses on issues military, political and historical (recent) to former
military personnel, as well as day to day living issues.
Query editor@moaa.org
Managing Editor
Military Officers Association of America
201 N. Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2539

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

Renaissancemagazine.com
http://www.renaissancemagazine.com/
http://www.renaissancemagazine.com/subguide.html
Accepting manuscripts related to the Renaissance
and Middle Ages, including but not limited to:
historical articles, martial arts, travel, interviews
with artisans, articles on the SCA and related
re-enactment groups, dragons, etc.
Query editor@renaissancemagazine.com
Renaissance Magazine
One Controls Dr.
Shelton, CT 06484

Southern Colorado Magazine
http://chass.colostate-pueblo.edu/magazine/2006/index.html
http://chass.colostate-pueblo.edu/magazine/2006/writersguidelines.html
Annual publication focuses on the people, history,
features, and interests of Southeast Colorado.
Query: Chas Clifton clifton@uscolo.edu
University of Southern Colorado

World Radio
http://www.wr6wr.com/
A reader written print publication for amateur radio
operators by amateur radio operators.
Query: editor@wr6wr.com
Nancy Kott
WZ8C
P.O. Box 807
Hadley, MI 48440

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10 October 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 11 October 2006

10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained
http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html
Informative arguments that clarify many
copyright rules and myths.

Handbook of Forensic Services
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/intro.htm
Forensic information site run by the FBI details procedure
for evidence submission, examination, and crime scene
security and investigation.

Nebraska Center for Writers
http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/NCW/litag.htm
Sponsored by Creighton University NCW offers information
for writers about submitting their works, finding an agent,
agent addresses, vital links, and even warnings.

PR Boot Camp
http://www.occrwa.com/classes_October.htm
Be your own best publicist. A four week online
course from Louise Knott Ahern. Register
before October 14th. Course cost $30.
Thanks Jennifer!

Screenwriter's Toolkit
http://screenwriting.beingmedia.com/
Blog for those interested and employed
as screenwriters.

Webgrammar
http://www.webgrammar.com/
Grammar resource for writers that offers tips, basics,
resources, and newsletters.

Working Stiffs
http://www.workingstiffs.blogspot.com/
Crime writers offer up a daily dose of their
workaday lives, writing, and murder.

Writer's Edge
http://www.ebookcrossroads.com/writers.html
Unbelievable information. Articles, resources, links,
directories. Endless.

Writer Online
http://www.writer-on-line.com/index.html
Writer's information and resource website, offers
tips, newsletters, and articles.

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MIRA Books
http://store.eharlequin.com/t10_view_series.jhtml?CATID=4&PRIM_MONTH=0
http://www.eharlequin.com/cms/learntowrite/ltwArticle.jhtml?pageID=021101wu00001
An imprint of Harlequin books focused on women's
fiction: romantic suspense, paranormal, adventure,
thriller, comedy romance, and contemporary romance.
Harlequin Books/MIRA Books
225 Duncan Mill Road
Don Mills, Ontario
M3B 3K9 Canada

Milkweed Editions
http://www.milkweed.org/
http://www.milkweed.org/content/view/8/32/
Non profit literary publisher of fiction, poetry and
children's readers.
Does not accept email submissions.
Milkweed Editions
1011 Washington Ave. S.
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1246

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P. S. Greetings
http://www.psg-fpp.com/creative_guidelines.htm
Greeting card publisher of everyday cards.
Considers both poetry and illustrations for traditional
and alternative cards.
Query: snail mail only
Design Director
P.S. Greetings
5730 North Tripp Ave.
Chicago, Ill. 60646

Prevention Magazine
http://www.prevention.com/home
Publication and website by Rodale Press on easy to
implement in home tips to lifestyle news.
Query: Prevention@Rodale.com

Rhode Island Monthly
http://www.rimonthly.com
Monthly magazine, interested in articles on Rhode Island activities,
destination spots, issues, trends and conservation.
Query by e-mail: paula_bodah@rimonthly.com
Query by snail mail:
Sarah Francis, managing editor
280 Kinsley Ave.
Providence RI 02903

Shape Magazine
http://www.shape.com/
http://www.shape.com/shapeyourlife/7863
Magazine focuses on women's health issues, fitness trends,
lifestyles, and psychology.
Query appropriate editor
Shape
21100 Erwin Street
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Unseen Press
http://www.unseenpress.com/index.htm
http://www.unseenpress.com/guide.htm
http://www.unseenpress.com/needs.htm
Website, newsletter and small press publisher
on the paranormal. Currently seeks Ghost
submissions. Accepts articles, manuscripts,
antidotes and, fiction for publication in print
and on their website.
Unseenpress.com
PO Box 687
Westfield, IN 46074

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: Paul_Gelder@ipcmedia.com
Paul GelderDeputy Editor
Yachting Monthly
Room 2215
King's Reach Tower
Stamford Street
London SE1 9LS

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03 October 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 4 October 2006

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

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

IndieWire
http://www.indiewire.com/
Information and industry news for screenwriters.

One Look
http://www.onelook.com/
Dictionary search. Boast index of more than
6 million words in 971 dictionaries. Includes a
reverse search engine, wildcard search engine and
translation search engine.

Research and Documentation Online
http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/
Informational website offering tips for research.

Sentry
http://www.sentry.org/
Australian Copyright information.

Verla Kay's Website for Children's Writers & Illustrators
http://www.verlakay.com/
Offers tips and thoughts for beginning, working, and
established Children's writers and illustrators. Site
includes a Tuesday night workshop, resource links,
suggested reading and more.

What Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know About DNA
http://nlectc.org/txtfiles/bc000614.txt
Basic information about collection, preservation,
and contamination...for starts from the National
Institute of Justice.

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Callaway Arts & Entertainment
http://www.callaway.com/index.html
Publisher of illustrated books.
Send manuscripts to either:
Children’s Submissions Editor
Submissions Editor
Callaway Editions
54 Seventh Avenue South
New York, NY 10014

Kensington.com
http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/
Kensington, Zebra and Pinnacle imprints.
Their Series lines include: Ashes, Ballad, Bouquet,
Code Name, Eagles, First Mountain Men,
Last Gunfighter, and Wingman.
Assistant Editor
Kensington Publishing
850 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022

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MAMM
http://www.mamm.com/
http://www.mamm.com/contact_us.php
A magazine dedicated to meeting the needs of
women diagnosed with and battling breast and
reproductive cancers.
Query: editorial@mamm.com
MAMM
54 West 22nd Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10010

New Moon Publishing
http://www.newmoon.org
http://www.newmoon.org/magazine/girl_writers_guidlines.htm
http://www.newmoon.org/magazine/adult_writers_guidelines.htm
Bi-monthly magazine aimed at girls ages 8 to 14.
Seeks multicultural, pro-girl material, each issue
is theme based.
Query: girl@newmoon.org
New Moon: The Magazine for Girls & Their Dreams
2 W. First St. #101
Duluth, MN 55802

The People's Friend
http://www.jbwb.co.uk/pfguidelines.htm
English story magazine that publishes fiction,
serials, children's stories, poetry and filler features.
Query: peoplesfriend@dctomson.co.uk
DC Thomson & Co. LTD
80 Kingsway East
Dumdee DD48SL

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

True Story Magazine
http://www2.truestorymail.com/index.asp
http://www2.truestorymail.com/true_guides.asp
Print magazine and online publication of women's
stories that sizzle from romantic tryst to tearjerkers.
Tina Pappalardo
True Story
The Sterling/Macfadden Partnership
333 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001 - 5004

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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