15 September 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 16 September 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Book Browse
http://www.bookbrowse.com/
http://www.bookbrowse.com/information/index.cfm?fuseaction=submissions
More than book reviews. A good book place to see
and be been.

CIPRO ~
Copyright Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office
http://www.cipro.gov.za/products_services/copyrights.asp
Cipro is the result of a merger of the South African
Companies Registration directorates and the South African
Patents and Trademark office. Site offers fee scale and
on line registration, and information.

Crime Scene Blog
http://www.crimesceneblog.com/
Oh, Holy, great blogs Crime Writers, the perfect
place for research - and very sobering.

Crime Scene Investigation
http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/
Mystery and Crime writer's paradise. Tips on
the hows, whys, where, whats, and who
woulds of crime and crime scenes.

Daily Grammar
http://www.dailygrammar.com/
Site offers Grammar Lesson archives and daily
Grammar Lessons. 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.

International Screenwriter's Association
http://www.networkisa.org/
Organization offering industry information, news
and links.

Putting A Price On Your Capabilities
http://www.writedirection.com/rprt300e.htm
A suggested pricing guideline for the freelance
writer from the Write Directions' Debra Jason.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
http://www.scbwi.org/
Membership organization for both author and illustrator
offers industry news, support, links, marketplace
information and regional chapters.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Avon Romance
http://www.harpercollins.com/imprints/index.aspx?imprintid=517994
http://www.harpercollins.com/imprints/avon/SubmissionGuidelines.aspx
Currently is accepting women's fiction, historical,
contemporary and suspense romance manuscripts.
Query: avonromance at harpercollins dot com
Harper Collins / Avon Romance
10 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022

Three Rivers Press
http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/three-rivers-press/
Paperback imprint of Random House / Crown, deals
in memoirs, biographies, mysteries, thrillers, fiction,
career, parenting, and more.
publishers.
Query:
Three Rivers Press
1745 Broadway
13th Floor
New York, NY 10019

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Desert Living
http://www.desertlivingmag.com/
Glossy print publication focused on the southwest
American desert lifestyle. Considers features and
articles on architecture, lifestyles, decor,
Query: Dtyda at desertliving dot com
Desert Living
2525 East Camelback Road
Suite 120
Phoenix AZ 85016

Highlights Children's Magazine
http://www.highlights.com/
http://www.highlights.com/contributor-guidelines
Long established children's magazine and corresponding
website. Prefers manuscript rather than query.
Buys all rights.
Highlights for Children
Editorial Department
803 Church Street
Honesdale, PA 18431

Ladies Home Journal
http://www.lhj.com/
http://www.lhj.com/lhj/file.jhtml?item=/help/writersGuidelines
Print and online women's publication. Considers
features, articles, and columns.
Query: lhj at mdp dot com
Lorraine Glennon
Articles Director
Ladies' Home Journal
9th Fl.
375 Lexington Avenue
NY, NY 10017

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 at dctomson dot co dot uk
DC Thomson & Co. LTD
80 Kingsway East
Dundee DD48SL

Talebones
http://www.talebones.com/
http://www.talebones.com/doc.asp?SUBKEY=152
http://www.fairwoodpress.com/
Magazine of Science fiction and dark fantasy.
Seek fiction, poetry and art submissions.
Query: talebones at nventure dot com
Talebones Magazine
21528 104th Street Ct E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Zahir Tales
http://www.zahirtales.com/index.html
http://www.zahirtales.com/guidelines.html
Tri-annual print publication of speculative
fiction.
Query: stempchin at zahirtales dot com
Sheryl Tempchin
Zahir Publishing
315 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Ste U8
Encinitas, CA 92024

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Do you have a writing link that you want to share?
Collating an anthology and looking for works to include?
Drop me a link and your info at
Cele at Celebrindal dot com

A special note of interest... to someone I hope.
Wednesday Links will take a few weeks off to
recharge the batteries. Thank you for your
interest, and therefore support of Wednesday
Links.


Write On!
C'alista
© 2000-2009 Calista Cates
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08 September 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 9 September 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Crime Space
http://crimespace.ning.com/
Public forum for crime writers and the readers
who love them.

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.

Enhance My Writing
http://www.enhancemywriting.com/
Formerly Quint Careers. A guide
to indispensable writing resources.

Forensics And Faith
http://www.forensicsandfaith.blogspot.com/
Writing blog from crime writer and educator
Brandilyn Collins.

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.

Inscribed
http://www.inscribed.org/
Online magazine for writers.

Lit Match
http://www.litmatch.net/
Agent search and submission tracking.

Nolo: Law for All
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/index.html
Includes comprehensive law information on
trademarks and copyrights.

Screenwriting Expo
http://www.screenwritingexpo.com/
Website for the 2009 Screenwriting Expo,
October 15 through 18th.

The Writer's Life
http://thewriterslife.homestead.com/
http://thewriterslife.homestead.com/booktrailers.html
Links and Dorothy offers up tips for creating your books
next internet trailer. Dorothy offers links to resources
to help you in your trailer quest.

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Jossey-Bass
http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/
http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-290030.html
Imprint of Wiley publishing, interested in manuscripts that
inform and inspire towards self betterment, leadership,
business, education, religion and spirituality, parenting,
nonprofit, health, conflict resolution and relationships.
Query:
Jossey-Bass
989 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103-1741

Zondervan Publishing
http://www.zondervan.com/cultures/en-us/home.htm
http://www.zondervan.com/Cultures/en-US/Company/Policy/Submission.htm?QueryStringSite=Zondervan
Christian publishing house. Currently interested
in academic, reference, and ministry
resources.
Query: submissions at zondervan dot com
5300 Patterson Ave SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49530

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

Canadian Gardening
http://www.canadiangardening.com/home.shtml
http://www.canadiangardening.com/about-us
National publication aimed at the home gardener, whether
indoor, outdoor, experienced or beginner.
Query:
25 Sheppard ave. West
Suite 100
Toronto, ON, M2N 6S7

Good Magazine
http://www.goodmagazine.com
Bimonthly print publication and website focused on
the world out there are reporting it plainly.
Considers articles, features, essays, and columns.
Query: submissions at goodmagazine dot com
Good Magazine
915 N Citrus Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Kayak
http://www.kayakmagazine.com/
http://www.historysociety.ca/uploadedFiles/Kayak/AboutUs/kay-med-gui.pdf
Canada's history magazine for children. Bi-monthly
publication features themed issues. See guidelines.
Query: editor at kayak dot ca
Kayak
PO Box 1274
Station K
Toronto, Ontario M4P 3E5

Oregon Quarterly
http://www.uoregon.edu/~oq/
http://www.uoregon.edu/~oq/html/guidelines.htm
University of Oregon Alumni magazine focused on
topics of regional news and interest.
Query: quarterly at uoregon dot edu
Oregon Quarterly
204 Alder Building
5228 University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon 97403-5228

Sailing World
http://www.sailingworld.com/index.jsp
http://www.sailingworld.com/photographer_guidelines.jsp
Sailing magazine covers all news and information
from the sailing world. Considers features, articles,
and photo features.
Query: editorial at sailingworld dot com
Sailing World
55 Hammarlund Way
Middletown, RI 02840

Wired
http://www.wired.com/wired/
Print publication and website dealing with technology:
the companies and people who change our world.
Considers articles and features.
Query: guidelines at wiredmag dot com
Wired
520 Third Street, Ste. 305
San Francisco, CA 94107-1815

~*~*~*~*~

Do you have a writing link that you want to share?
Collating an anthology and looking for works to include?
Drop me a link and your info at
Cele at Celebrindal dot com

Write On!
C'alista
© 2000-2009 Calista Cates
Wednesday Links is for sharing, but please share or
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01 September 2009

Wednesday Links ~*~ 2 September 2009

*~*~ Resources ~*~*

Bob's Writing
http://mooramoora.org.au/bobrich/writer/index2.html
Author and psychologist Dr. Bob Rich offers writing tips,
an interactive writing course, book reviews, editing services
and his Bobbing Around newsletter from his multi Epie
award nominated website.

Bookseller Chick
http://booksellerchick.blogspot.com/
Book Blog

Book Web
http://news.bookweb.org/
Bookselling This Week - News page of the
American Bookseller's Association.

Copyscape
http://copyscape.com/
Website offers registered protection for online
content for a minimal monthly fee. Also offers
copy protection banners for your website.

Crafty Screenwriting
http://www.craftyscreenwriting.com/
Tips for screenwriters from Alex Epstein.

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

Literary Contest Caution
http://windpub.com/literary.scams/
Article and forum archive, from Wind Publication,
offering warnings and tips about literary contest.

Smart Writers
http://www.smartwriters.com/
Site dedicated to Children's writers. Provides
industry information, market links and info, and
news.

Treated and Released: Robin Mizell Ltd.
http://robinmizell.wordpress.com/publicity-tips-for-book-authors/
Publicity tips for book authors.

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

*~*~ Publishers ~*~*

Ingalls Publishing Group
http://www.highcountrypublishers.com/contactipg.html
http://www.highcountrypublishers.com/submissionguidelines.html
Small, independent publisher of two to four titles
each year. Focused on Appalachia.
Query: editor at ingallspublishinggroup dot com
Ingalls Publishing Group, Inc.
PO Box 2500
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Unbridled Books
http://www.unbridledbooks.com/
http://unbridledbooks.com/contact/
Small, independent publisher of contemporary
literature.
Query: michalsong at unbridledbooks dot com
Greg Michalson
Unbridled Books
200 N. 9th Street, Suite A
Columbia, MO 65201

*~*~ Markets ~*~*

The Bear Deluxe Magazine
http://www.orlo.org
http://www.orlo.org/orlo.html
Quarterly magazine that considers literary arts,
investigative reporting, fiction, essay, poetry,
news, creative opinion, reviews and interviews.
Unsolicited submissions are encouraged.
Query: bear at orlo dot org
The Bear Deluxe Magazine, c/o Orlo
PO Box 10342
Portland, OR 97296

Forward
http://www.forward.com
http://www.forward.com/about/write-for-us/
Online and print journalistic publication with an
American Jewish appeal. Considers articles, features,
columns, and articles.
Query: Appropriate editor
The Forward
45 East 33rd Street
New York City 10016

Juxtapoz
http://www.juxtapoz.com/
http://www.juxtapoz.com/submission-guidelines
High color print and online magazine covering
art. Considers features and reviews.
Query: katie at juxtapoz dot com
High Speed Productions Inc.
1303 Underwood Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124

National Geographic Adventure
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/index.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/about_writers.html
Covers the world of adventure, from individual profiles to
destination features, expeditions to travel and outdoor
pursuits.
Query: adventure at ngs dot org
National Geographic Adventure magazine
104 W 40th Street, 19th Floor
New York, New York 10018

Road and Travel Magazine
http://www.roadandtravel.com/
http://www.roadandtravel.com/company/marketing/writerguide.html
Magazine and website focused on a woman's view point
of motoring and travel. Considers articles on a wide
range of related issues, very serious guidelines.
Query: editor at roadandtravel dot com
Caldwell Communications, Inc.
811 N. Main Street
Suite 105
Royal Oak, MI48067

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
World Policy Journal
220 Fifth Avenue, 9th fl.
New York, NY 10011

~*~*~*~*~

Do you have a writing link that you want to share?
Collating an anthology and looking for works to include?
Drop me a link and your info at
Cele at Celebrindal dot com

Write On!
C'alista
© 2000-2009 Calista Cates
Wednesday Links is for sharing, but please share or
post Wednesday Links in its entirety and with
notice of my copyright.

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