28 March 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 29 March 2006

Biographical Dictionary
http://www.s9.com/
A searchable compilation of the biographical
facts of more than 28,000 notable historical
figures.

Children's Publishers
http://www.childrens-publishers.com/
Page offers articles on writing for children, an A to Z
listing of children's publishers and publications.

Copyright: Bamboo Webdictionary
http://www.bambooweb.com/articles/c/o/copyright.html
Informative page from Bamboo Web about copyright
laws and issues.

Crime Magazine
http://www.crimemagazine.com/
For the Mystery writer this is an "encyclopedia of crime."

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.

Markets Report
http://www.scribequill.com/index.html
A product of Scribe & Quill writing community their monthly
Markets Report focuses on information vital to the working
writer; market, jobs, links. Accepts relative articles and
humor. Scribe & Quill has variety of online classes available.

Workshop: Writing a Novel Synopsis
http://www.fmwriters.com/Visionback/Issue%2015/workshop.htm
Helpful tips and outline for writing a synopsis.

Zzippeddskripptzz
http://www.zzippeddskripptzz.com/
Resource center for screenwriters. News, information,
software and resources.

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Brownskin Books
http://www.brownskinbooks.com/
http://www.brownskinbooks.com/guidelines.htm
Print and electronic publisher of women's erotica
Query: info@brownskinbooks.co.uk
Brownskin Books
PO Box 46504
London N1 3YA

Hardshell Word Factory
http://www.hardshell.com/
http://www.hardshell.com/submissions.htm
Publishes books in electronic format and trade paperback
by established and new authors.
Currently accepting submissions centering
on Egyptian artifacts.

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Life Magazine
http://www.life.com/Life/
Quality magazine featuring the photos and
stories of life.
Query: storysubmissions@life.com
LifeTime & Life Building
Rockefeller Center
New York, NY 10020

New Mexico Magazine
http://www.nmmagazine.com/index.html
http://www.nmmagazine.com/guidelines.html
Monthly print publication produced by the New Mexico
Department of Tourism focuses on the highlights and off
beaten path of the land of Enchantment. Also interested
in articles on the history, arts and people of New Mexico.
Query: mailto:Submissions@NMMagazine.comm
New Mexico Magazine
495 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87503

The New Republic Magazine
http://www.tnr.com/
http://www.tnr.com/contact.mhtm
News print publication and corresponding website of
polictics, opinion, and culture.
Query: letters@tnr.com
The New Republic
1331 H Street, NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005

Realms of Fantasy
http://www.rofmagazine.com/
http://www.rofmagazine.com/pages/guidelines
Bi-monthly magazine dedicated to short fiction of all
realms of fantasy. Does not accept email submissions.
Shawna McCarthy
Editorial Address:
Realms of Fantasy
P.O. Box 527
Rumson, NJ 07760

Xodtica Romance
http://www.xodtica.com/welcome.htm
http://www.xodtica.com/guidelines.htm
Bimonthly magazine of erotic romantic fiction.
Considers fiction, columns, antedotes, and filler.
submissions@xodtica.com
XodticaP.O. Box 61405Boulder City, NV 89006

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21 March 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 22 March 2006

11 Rules of Writing
http://junketstudies.com/rulesofw/
Easy to use site that list the 11 most violated rules of English
grammar.

Agent Information
http://www.nataliercollins.com/agents.php
http://www.nataliercollins.com/pdfs/Formatted_Agent_List_Mar_2006.pdf
A comprehensive and growing list of vetted,
non-fee charging literary agents.

Australian Copyright Council
http://www.copyright.org.au/
Independent Australian website for copyright
education, law, licensing. Includes an easy to
digest copyright basics.

Green Tentacles
http://www.greententacles.com/
http://www.greententacles.com/resources/
http://www.greententacles.com/articles/
Website devoted to industry information, news, tips and resources
on the speculative fiction industry for writers. Green Tentacles offers a
newsletter - Salient Green Mailer; business side offers webdesign, hosting
and other services.

Hollywood Lit Sales
http://www.hollywoodlitsales.com/
Site offers insights, resources, a great screenwriting bookstore,
contest and more, for screenwriters.

Publishers Weekly
http://publishersweekly.com
International News Source of Book Publishing and Bookselling

Weapons
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Weapons_Info/
Writing group focused on weapons.
Thanks Tricia!

Writer's Colony
http://www.writerscolony.net/
Extremely new site whose owners intend to be
come a vital writers resource.
Thanks Michael!

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Addicus Books
http://www.addicusbooks.com/
http://www.addicusbooks.com/submission_guidelines.cfm
Health, self-help, psychology, how-to, business, economics, investing,
and books of regional interest -- true crime, histories, profiles
Wants a one-page overview of the book and a chapter-by-chapter outline.
Email one page query letters: info@addicusbooks.com
Acquisitions Editor
Addicus Books
P.O. Box 45327
Omaha, NE 68145

Spense Publishing
http://www.spencepublishing.com/
Publisher of contemporary -liberal and conservative -
criticism.
No email submissions
Spense Publishing
111 Cole Street
Dallas, Tx 75207

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AARP Magazine
http://www.aarpmagazine.org/
http://www.aarpmagazine.org/Articles/a2003-02-21-mag-writers_guidelines.html
Considered unsolicited articles on health, finance, food, travel,
general interest, and people.
Query: member@aarp.org
Editorial Submissions
AARP
The MagazineAARP
601 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20049

Highlights Children's Magazine
http://www.highlights.com/magazine/offer/index.html
http://www.highlights.com/about/contribGeneralGuidelines.html
Long established children's magazine and corresponding website.
Buys all rights, including copyright, does not consider material
previously published. Prefers manuscript rather than query.
All material is paid for on acceptance. Buys all rights.
Highlights for Children
Editorial Department
803 Church Street
Honesdale, PA 18431

History Today
http://www.historytoday.com
http://www.historytoday.com/dt_front.asp?gid=19963&aid=&tgid=19963&amid=&g19963=x
British print magazine and corresponding website.
Considers unsolicited articles on yesterday and
today's history.
Query: editorial@historytoday.com
History Today
20 Old Compton Street
London W1D 4TW
United Kingdom

McLeans Magazine
http://www.macleans.ca/
http://www.macleans.ca/contactus/contactus.jsp
Canada's weekly news magazine and corresponding
website.
Query: letters@macleans.ca
Maclean's Magazine
One Mount Pleasant Road
11th floor
Toronto, ONM4Y 2Y5 Canada

Realms of Fantasy
http://www.rofmagazine.com/
http://www.rofmagazine.com/pages/guidelines
Bi-monthly magazine dedicated to short fiction of all
realms of fantasy. Does not accept email submissions.
Shawna McCarthy
Editorial Address:
Realms of Fantasy
P.O. Box 527
Rumson, NJ 07760

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© 2000-2006 Calista Cates

14 March 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 15 March 2006

Crime and Clues:
The Art of Criminal Investigation
http://crimeandclues.com/
Website dedicated to forensic investigation,
contains great information and links for mystery
and crime writers. Great articles.

Film Comment
http://www.filmlinc.com/
www.filmlinc.com/fcm/fcm.htm
Lincoln Center publication with a wide range of
articles, on films new and old, foreign and domestic;
on directors, performers, writers, cinematographers;
on studios, national cinemas, genres; opinion pieces,
history pieces.

Helen Ginger - Writers Resource
http://www.helenginger.com/links_resources_pg.htm
A collection of writers resource links.

How To Write a Query
http://www.makersgallery.com/bradford/howto.html
Author Karleen Bradford has constructed a webpage
to aid author's in their agent and publishing efforts.
She also offers thought on themes, outlines, dialogue,
and other writing topics.

Modern English Grammar
http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/engl_126/book126.htm
The Hypertext Book by Daniel Kies DuPage College. A modern
grammar book, offering extensive resources, and a composition
course.

What Is Copyright
http://whatiscopyright.org/
Written using the Berne Convention as a basis to explain
basic international copyright laws.

Writing For Children
http://www.write4kids.com/ebooks.html
http://www.write4kids.com/update.html
Website devoted to children's writing and author's
interested in entering the genre. Offer's a monthly
newsletter and articles.

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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New Horizon Press
http://www.newhorizonpressbooks.com/
http://www.newhorizonpressbooks.com/submit.php3
Independant, small book publisher focusing true crime,
self-help, children's self-help, current affairs, health,
parenting, women's issues.
Query: nhp@newhorizonpressbooks.com
New Horizon Press
P O Box 669
Far Hills New Jersey 07931

Thunder's Mouth Press
http://www.thundersmouth.com/
245 West 17th Street, 11th floor
New York, NY 10011-5300
1700 Fourth StreetBerkeley, CA 94710
Imprint of Avalon Books focused on
pop culture, science, and current
affairs.

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The American Enterprise
http://theamericanenterprise.com/
Online and print publication of politics,
culture, and busines.
Query: TAE@aei.org
The American Enterprise
1150 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Esquire Magazine
http://www.esquire.com/
http://www.esquire.com/talk/
Sophisticated, intelligent magazine for men.
Query: esquire@hearst.com
Esquire250 West 55th StreetNew York, NY 10019

Ghost Magazine
http://www.ghostmag.com/
Monthly print publication on paranormal
topics and photos.
Query: mbussey@ghostmag.com
Ghost Magazine
6125 S. River Circle
Macclenny, Fl 32063

Go World Travel
http://www.goworldtravel.com/article.aspx
http://www.goworldtravel.com/writersguidelines.htm
Monthly magazine for travelers that tell you the best
places to go, the best way to go, how to get there,
and where to enjoy. Coorberating photos a plus.
Query: submissions@goworldtravel.com

Nebraska Life
http://www.nebraskalife.com/
http://www.nebraskalife.com/writers_guide.asp
Magazine dedicated to the exploration of
Nebraska, investigation of Nebraskan institutions,
events, history and more.
Query: dbristow@nebraskalife.com
Nebraska Life
202 Norfolk Avenue
P.O. Box 819
Norfolk, NE 68702

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© 2000-2006 Calista Cates

07 March 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 8 March 2006

Georgia Writers - Literary Agents
http://www.georgiawriters.org/LiteraryAgents.htm
A list of active literary agents

Gizmos and Gadgets
http://www.csigizmos.com/
Mystery and Murder authors keep your characters armed with the
latest tools of the forensics trade. Gizmos and Gadgets offers
all sorts of goodies to the law enforcement world.

Ink Tip
http://www.inktip.com/
Network for screenwriters. Site includes resources,
articles, industry tips, and a newsletter.

KCI Reader Based Style Guide
http://www.kcitraining.com/styleguide/sghome.html
Targeted for business writing, this website still offers
an abundance of grammar and style information.

Short Story Competitions
http://www.shortstorycompetitions.com/
A compilation of contest links.
Thank you GKZ

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

Writer's Copyright Association - UK
http://www.wcauk.com/
British company works to verify first copyright protection/proof for
writers (especially scriptwriters) across Europe.

Writer's Guild of America
http://www.wga.org/
Labor union for writers. Site offers a vast wealth of information
for its members including market information, resource links
and a monthly magazine.

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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.editorial@fsgbooks.com
Query for Children's: childrens-editorial@fsgbooks.com
19 Union Square West
New York, NY 10003

Zumaya Publications
http://www.zumayapublications.com
http://www.zumayapublications.com/guidelines.php
A new print and pdf format publisher that is currently
seeking true ghost stories.
acquisitions@zumayapublications.com

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The Bark
http://www.thebark.com/us/index.html
http://www.thebark.com/us/submissions.html#
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

Instyle Magazine
http://www.instyle.com/instyle/
A Warner Time publication on fashion, beauty,
lifestyle and celebrity features.
In Style
1271 Avenue of the Americas
Suite 26-01B
Ny, Ny 10020

Range Magazine
http://www.rangemagazine.com
http://www.rangemagazine.com/guidelines/index.htm
Quarterly magazine accepting articles, features and photos on
the western range and the people who in habit it. Queries
preferred: bw@RANGEmagazine.com
Business & Editorial
106 E. Adams, Suite 201
Carson City, Nevada 89706

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@travelerstales.com
Travelers' Tales853 Alma StreetPalo Alto, CA 94301

The Weekly Standard
http://www.theweeklystandard.com/default.asp
http://www.theweeklystandard.com/AboutUs/default.asp
Weekly political journal is both a print
publication and related website.
Weekly political journal
The Weekly Standard
1150 17th Street, NW
Suite 505
Washington, DC 20036
E-mail: editor@weeklystandard.com

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C'alista
© 2000-2006 Calista Cates