27 June 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 28 June 2006

Agent Query
http://www.agentquery.com/
Free searchable database to help you find
a literary agent. Site also offers tips on writing
a query.

Buzz, Balls, & Hype
http://mjroseblog.typepad.com/buzz_balls_hype/
Blog on books with industry insights from author
M.J. Rose.

Daily Grammar
http://www.dailygrammar.com/
Site offers Grammar Lesson archives and daily
Grammar Lesson email. Available in a workbook
and ebook.

Federation Of BC Writers
http://www.bcwriters.com/
Non-profit organization for British Columbia
writers, both professional and emerging. Site
offers free membership to organization, a
quarterly newsletter that is open to submissions
from Canadian writers, and workshop information

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

Legal Information Institute
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/
Site maintained by Cornell University indexes
American copyright laws title 17 by chapter

Screenplay
http://www.screenplay.com/
Site offers industry information, resources, links, and
online classes and workshops

Word Of Mouse
http://rumorsofwar.net/
http://rumorsofwar.net/wom_main.htm
A well written guide to using the power and breathe of
the internet to get your word out and it is absolutely free.
Let a qualified voice of experience show you how to make
the Word of Mouse work for you. Download Peggy's book
Word of Mouse free at her website

Yeah, Write for Writers
http://www.yeahwrite.com/
Shareware filling in the blanks word processing
program for writers. Also offers Fun Write word
processing program for kids and students

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Bloomsbury Publishing
http://www.bloomsburymagazine.com/Default.asp
http://www.bloomsburymagazine.com/info/subguide.asp
Award winning independent British publishing house.
Requires a synopsis and two chapters. Amazing website
offers writer information, insights, and industry news.
The Commissioning Editor
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
38 Soho Square
London W1D 3HB
England

Hyperion Books
http://www.hyperionbooks.com/
Adult imprint of the Disney Publications Worldwide.
Also has a children's imprint.
Hyperion
Editorial Department
77 West 66th Street11th Floor
New York, NY 10023

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Discover The Outdoor
http://www.dto.com/
http://www.dto.com/dto/about/writers.jsp
Online publication for all aspects of
outdoor adventure. Considers articles and features
Query: wtegtmeier@dto.com
DiscoverTheOutdoors.com
7015 College Blvd., Suite 560
Overland Park, KS 66211

Maxim
http://www.maxim-magazine.co.uk/
http://www.dennis.co.uk/Maxim/IE_index.html
Men's entertainment and information magazine.
Query: editorial@maxim-magazine.co.uk
Derek Cohen, Editorial Manager
Dennis Interactive,30 Cleveland StreetLondon W1T 4JD

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@mybusinessmag.com
My Business magazine
3322 West End Ave., Ste. 700
Nashville, TN 37203

Runner's World
http://www.runnersworld.com/home/0,,s6-0-0-0-0,00.html
Highly respected running magazine that accepts freelance
submissions. Address to specific department:
Query: rwedit@rodale.com
Runner's World
135 N. 6th Street
Emmaus, PA 18098

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@transitionsabroad.com
Transitions Abroad
PO Box 745
Bennington, VT 05201

U. S. News & World Report
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/home.htm
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/usinfo/contact.htm
Weekly news publication
Query: rfolkers@usnews.com
Richard Folkers
Director of Media Relations
1050 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

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20 June 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 21 June 2006

J. Carson - Black
http://www.jcarsonblack.com/index.php
Writer of police procedure blogs almost daily
about aspects of writing...well except when
Jake is blogging about horse racing.

Crime Scene Evidence Files
http://www.crimescene.com/
Forensics evaluation site of real crimes.

Editor and Publisher Online
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/index.jsp
Industry news and information.

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

Guide to Grammar and Writing
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Maintained by Professor of English Charles Darling
for English courses at Capital Community College
and for the general online public. The basics on
grammar, sentence structure, with a little school
house rock thrown in.

The Legal Information Institute
http://www.copyright.cornell.edu/
http://www.copyright.cornell.edu/training/Hirtle_Public_Domain.htm
American copyright overview, federal statues
and recent opinions. Extensive legal search engine.
Laws and opinions broken down
into workable databases by law topic.

Studio Star
http://www.studiostar.ca/
Screenwriter's resource

To Market
http://www.raabassociates.com/tomarket.htm
Resource and marketing information portal
for Children's authors.

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St. Martin's Press
http://www.stmartins.com/
http://www.stmartins.com/smp/manuscript.html
Publishing house that owns the Tor, Forge, Orb,
Minotaur, Picador, Let's Go, En Carta, Palgrave
and Stonewall imprints. does not accept
unsolicited manuscripts.
St. Martin's Press
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010

Medallion Press
www.medallionpress.com
Currently they are considering fiction submissions
(snail mail only) but will soon launch a YA line.
W. Burbank
Acquisitions Editor c/o Medallion Press
27825 N. Forest Garden Rd.
Wauconda, IL 60084

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Adventist Review
http://www.adventistreview.org/index.html
http://www.adventistreview.org/thisweek/writers.htm
Magazine of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Considers non-queries articles of faith for both
the review and affiliated website.
Query: manuscripts@adventistreview.org
Editorial Assistant
Adventist Review
12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring MD 20904-6600

Canadian Gardening
http://www.canadiangardening.com/home.shtml
http://www.canadiangardening.com/guidelines.shtml
National publication aimed at the home gardener,
whether indoor, outdoor, experienced or beginner.
Query:Aldona Satterthwaite
25 Sheppard ave. West
Toronto, ON, M2N 6S7

Horse Illustrated
http://www.animalnetwork.com/horse/default.aspx
http://www.animalnetwork.com/horse/detail.aspx?aid=4125&cid=3556
Equine publication of Bowtie Inc. Considers
articles and features on horse care, ownership,
and issues.
Query:
Horse Illustrated
PO Box 6050
Mission Viejo, CA 92690-6050

Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine
http://www.latsandatts.net/index.html
http://www.latsandatts.net/Writers_Info.htm
Publication for sailing and boat enthusiast and owners.
Magazine buys one time rights for several regular
features, columns. Prefers submissions on zip drive
or 3.5 floppy disc.
Query: editor@seafaring.com
FTW Publishing, Inc.
Editor
Latitudes & Attitudes
P O Box 668
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Pioneer Drama Service
http://www.pioneerdrama.com
http://www.pioneerdrama.com/stuff/newplaywrights.html
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@pioneerdrama.com
Editor
Pioneer Drama Service
PO Box 4267
Englewood, CO 80155-4267

Spirituality & Health
http://www.spiritualityhealth.com
http://www.spiritualityhealth.com/newsh/items/blank/item_9852.html
Bi-monthly publication and website. Considers
articles and features on health, personal
spirituality and growth.
Query: editors@spiritualityhealth.com

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© 2000-2006 Calista Cates

13 June 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 14 June 2006

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

Everyone Who's Anyone
http://everyonewhosanyone.com/
An independent listing of literary agents, editors and
publishers in the Canada, Great Britain and the United
States. Offers addresses emails and some information.

How Things Work
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
Learn how it ticks without taking
it apart - basically how to's made simple.

Law and Governments Resources
http://www.hg.org/1table.html
Site offers an alphabetized listing of international
law sites, including Library's of Congress, CIA, ILLR
links site is maintained by HierosGamos Legal Research
Center.

Mad Screenwriter
http://www.dvshop.ca/dvcafe/madscreen/navigate.htm
Links and resources of interest to both screenwriters
and actors.

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

Rhyming Dictionary
http://www.rhymezone.com/
Datamuse offers a comprehensive thesaurus,
rhyming dictionary, Shakespeare, Bible, Quotation,
American History and Mother Goose Searches.

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

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Candlewick Press
http://www.candlewick.com/
http://www.candlewick.com/about_faq.html#Anchor-Manuscripts-21683
Publisher of children's books and picture books,
to young adults.
Candlewick Press
2067 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140

Tyborne Hill Publishers
http://www.tybornehill.com/
http://www.tybornehill.com/aboutus.html;$sessionid$HIPLNLIAAABVRTZENUFZPQWPERWRJPX0
Electronic publisher of poetry, fiction and
reference material. Publishes some paperbacks.
Email submissions only:
rserebreny@tybornehill.com
publisher@tybornehill.com
2730 South Court Street
Palo Alto, California, 94306, US

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Emerald Coast Magazine
http://www.rowlandinc.com/ecmag.htm
Lifestyle magazine focused on the people,
events, and culture of Florida's Emerald
Coast.
Query: editorial@rowland.com
Amanda Broadfoot, editor
Emerald Coast Magazine
P.O. Box 1837
Tallahassee FL 32302

Oregon Coast Magazine
http://www.northwestmagazines.com/index.html
http://www.northwestmagazines.com/guidelin.html
Bimonthly magazine for visitors and residents
on the Oregon Coast.
Query: Alicia Spooner aspooner@ohwy.com
4969 Highway 101
NorthSuite 2
Florence, Oregon 97439

Physical Magazine
http://www.physicalmag.com/
http://www.physicalmag.com/index.php?p=3
Print and Online sports nutrition publication
interested in features, articles, and columns.
Query online
Physical Magazine
11050 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

P.I. Magazine
http://www.pimagazine.com/index.html
http://www.pimagazine.com/editors_page_writersguidelines.htm
http://www.pimagazine.com/editors_article_submissions.htm
Journal of Professional Investigators. Considers
articles of interest to professional investigators.
Query: editor@pimagazine.com
4400 Route 9 South
Suite 1000
P.O. Box 7198
Freehold, NJ 07728-7198

Vestal Review
http://www.vestalreview.net/
http://www.vestalreview.net/submissions.htm
Quarterly magazine of original flash fiction. Has
specific reading periods. Considers pieces in most
genres.
Submissions by email only: submissions@vestalreview.net
Vestal Review
Mark Budman, publisher
2609 Dartmouth Drive
Vestal NY 13850

World Policy Journal
http://www.worldpolicy.org/journal/index.html
http://www.worldpolicy.org/journal/writers.html
Print publication and website by the World Policy
Considers features and essays, reviews, profiles, and
reporting. Query:
Linda Wrigley,
Managing Editor
66 Fifth Avenue, 9th fl.
New York, NY 10011

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C'alista
© 2000-2006 Calista Cates