30 May 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 31 May 2006

Crime Scene Investigation
http://www.feinc.net/cs-inv-p.htm
An incredible wealth of forensic and crime
scene information gathered and published
by retired Illinois State Police Master

Critters Workshop
http://www.critters.org/
"Critters is an online workshop / critique group for
serious writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror."

Funds For Writers
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/submissions.htm
Site offers resources, contest information and grant
writing, contest information, links, and four
newsletters for every kind of writer!

Getting The Right Agent
http://world.std.com/~swrs/agent.htm
Results of several panel discussion combined
into one comprehensive article.

Murder She Writes
http://www.murdershewrites.com/
Daily blog from five mystery writers delving
into the craft of novel writing. Each day
is addressed by one of the five, often with
thematic discussions on the hurdles being a
writer and crafting your best work.

Storymind
http://storymind.com/
Site for the screenwriter offering articles,
software information, a store and free downloads.

United State Patent and Trademark Office
http://www.uspto.gov/
US trademark and patent information, law,
and current news.

Wordsmyth - Educational Dictionary and Thesaurus
http://www.wordsmyth.net/
Complete online dictionary tool offering simple
and advance search methods, word of the day,
newsletter and offers a tool bar lookup button
for both Netscape and MSIE.

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Metropolis Ink
http://www.metropolisink.com/
http://www.metropolisink.com/faq.htm
Electronic and print on demand publisher.
Query: submissions@metropolisink.com
Kurt Florman
22870 S. Metate Forest Trail
PO Box 682
Yarnell AZ 85362

Seven Stories Press
http://www.sevenstories.com/index.cfm
http://www.sevenstories.com/about/index.cfm?fa=contact#author
Independent publishing house
Query
Seven Stories Press140 Watts StreetNew York, NY 10013

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Avenue Magazine
http://www.avenuemagazine.ca/
http://www.avenuemagazine.ca/about_us.php?link=aboutus
Canadian publication focusing on the lifestyle, culture,
people, and events Calgary.
Query: in writing
RedPoint Media Group Inc.
#105, 1210 - 20th Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2G 1M8

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 MonitorOne Norway StreetBoston, MA 02115

Mother Jones Magazine
http://www.motherjones.com/mother_jones/
http://www.motherjones.com/about/index.html
http://www.motherjones.com/about/admin/mag_guidelines.html
National bimonthly magazine known for its
investigative journalism and exposes. Wide
coverage of social issues, public affairs, and
popular culture. Investigative reports exposing
government cover-ups, corporate malfeasance,
scientific myopia, institutional fraud or hypocrisy, etc.
E-MAIL: x@mojones.com
222 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108

National Geographic Traveler
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/index.html
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/writer-guidelines.html
Published eight times a year, NGT seeks articles
that inspires readers to become travelers to the
places they discover within the pages of National
Geographic Traveler.
Query Editor
1145 17th Street N.W.
Washington D.C. 20036-4688

Washington Monthly
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/
Despite its name, this periodical is published 10
times annually. Washington based magazine covers
politics, government and media, and includes both
investigative and opinion based articles.
Query: editors@washingtonmonthly.com
733 15th Street, NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20005

World and I Magazine
http://www.worldandi.com/
http://www.worldandi.com/newhome/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@worldandimag.com
Washington Times Corp.
3600 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002

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23 May 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 24 May 2006

A Beginner's Primer on the Investigation of Forensic Evidence
http://www.scientific.org/tutorials/articles/kruglick/kruglick.html
Easy lay out of information vital to a
crime or mystery writer.

Canadian Society of Children's
Authors, Illustrators, and Performers
http://www.canscaip.org/
Professional society in the support and promotion
of Children's literature.

Copyright Crash Course
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm
Course comes complete with a 10 question
exam. Site also includes fairuse interpretation,
copyright management,and addresses digital issues.

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.

Writers Digest
http://www.writersdigest.com/
http://www.writersdigest.com/topics/wdtop100_listing04.asp
Writer’s Digest the home of everything a writer
wants to know and more. Check out their top
100. High paying magazine markets. Detailed
submission guidelines, pay rates and other invaluable
sell your writing tools.

Writer's Software Ranked
http://www.angelfire.com/ny/writesoftware/
Site offered by Writers' Software Super Center
of America. Breaks down types of software
alphabetically. List type, company, contact info
and of course their ratings. Software rankings
include screen, song, prose, fiction, non-fiction,
grant, even editing and book formatting.

The Writing Center
http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/index.html
Site maintained by the University of Wisconsin
Madison, offers insight on the writing process,
grammar and punctuation, and presentation
guidelines.

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Shambhala Press
http://www.shambhala.com/
http://www.shambhala.com/html/about/editorial.cfm
Independent publishers of philosophy and religious
based books.
Editorial Assistant
Shambhala Publications
300 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Smithsonian Institution Press
http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/
http://www.magsubmissions.com/
http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/contact-us/submission-guidelines.php
A not for profit press trade and education books in
a variety of topics that reflect the mission of the
Smithsonian.
Send proposal and queries to:
Smithsonian Institution Press
750 Ninth Street
NWSuite 4300
Washington, DC

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American Profile
http://www.americanprofile.com/issues/
http://www.americanprofile.com/aboutus/writers.asp
Publication of small town America.
Query: editorial@americanprofile.com
American Profile
341 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 400
Franklin, TN 37067

Canadian Writers Journal
http://www.cwj.ca/
http://www.cwj.ca/03-00-cwj-guid.htm
Canadian Writer's Journal is a digest-size
magazine for writers emphasizing short
"how-to" articles which convey easily
understood information useful to both
apprentice and professional writers
Query: submissions@cwj.ca
Po Box 5180
New Liskeard, ON
Canada POJ 1PO

Harper's Magazine
http://harpers.org/
http://harpers.org/index.html
http://www.harpers.org/contact_us/sub_guidelines.html
Printed journal of long standing reputation.
Features articles of current interest; politics,
art, culture, and literature.
Query:
to: Harper's Magazine
666 Broadway, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10012

Ruralite Magazine
http://www.ruralite.org/index.htm
http://www.ruralite.org/Freelance%20Guildes.htm
Print publication by Northwest electric coops and
PUD's in seven western state. Focuses on stories,
features, and articles the people and issues in
Ruralite Country.
Query: Mike Teegarden miket@ruralite.org
Features Editor
PO Box 558
Forest Grove, OR 97116

True West Magazine
http://www.truewestmagazine.com/
Print publication about the old American
west.
Query: editor@twmag.com
True West Magazine
6702 E. Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Waste Age
http://www.wasteage.com/
http://wasteage.com/news/waste_writers_guidelines/
Publication for Hazardous waste removal and garbage
industry professionals.
Query: ptom@primediabusiness.com

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16 May 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 17 May 2006

Cafe Press
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/products/index.aspx
Sell your own promotional tools from your website, or
design and order promotional tools for your next conference,
book signing, or writer's conference.

Fade In
http://www.fadeinonline.com
Screenwriting magazine includes tips, links, and
other valuable information for screenwriters.

FAQ on Literary Agents
http://www.adlerbooks.com/mostask.html
Presented by Adlerbooks, the FAQ is a report put together
by agents and publishing insiders to help writers.

Guide to Grammar and Style
http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/
Jack Lynch has updated his grammar, style, and usage
guide. And if you need more he provides additional
grammar links.

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

Online Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
http://www.albany.edu/sourcebook/
Collated data of 100 sources combined
into 600 tables on criminal justice statistics.

The Write Market
http://www.writemarket.com/
Site with market information broken down into
78 categories for markets and publishers.

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Harbinger Press
http://www.harbingerbooks.net/
http://www.harbingerbooks.net/submissions.htm?
Secular imprint of Revelation Press. Publishes mainly
horror, suspense, dark fantasy, and science fiction.
Query: Submissions@harbingerbooks.net
Joe Nassise, Editor-in-Chief
Harbinger Books
c/o Revelation Press
4560 East Hearn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Ten Speed Press
http://www.tenspeedpress.com/
Publisher of eclectic selections - cookbooks
to manuals for life to career guides.
Query:
Acquisitions Ten Speed Press/Celestial Arts/Crossing Press
P.O. Box 7123-S
Berkeley, CA 94707

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Body + Soul
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=learn-cat&id=cat19837&rsc=topnav
Bi-monthly print publication and website
from Martha Stewart. Considers features,
articles, and how to on all facets of living.
Query: mstewart@marthastewart.com
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

Boys' Quest
http://www.boysquest.com/
http://www.boysquest.com/frameset.html?target=bq
Bi-monthly publication for boys ages 6 to 13.
Looking for articles stories and poetry that
deal with boys interest, pets, hobbies, sports,
careers and simple cooking.
Hopscotch Magazine
http://www.hopscotchmagazine.com/
Bi-monthly publication for girls ages 6 to 12.
Features articles, stories and poetry that
focus on all things of interest to girls.
Submissions and inquiries to:
Boys' Quest or Hopscotch Magazines
PO Box 277
Bluffton, OH 45817-0227

Sierra Magazine
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/guidelines/writers.asp
Environmentally concerned and politically
diverse; Sierra Magazine is a bimonthly
publication whose readers are active in the
outdoors. Seeking submissions of fine writing
that will provoke, entertain, and enlighten
their readership.
Query:
Managing Editor, Sierra magazine
85 Second Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Stitches
http://www.stitchesmagazine.com/
http://www.stitchesmagazine.com/pages/guidelines.html
Journal of medical humor, prefers medical humor,
but as long as it is funny they will consider
printing your story.
email submission: simon@stitchesmagazine.com
Hardcopy submission:
Stitches
240 Edward Street
Aurora, ON, L4G 3S9

Wildbird
http://www.wildbirdmagazine.com/wb/
http://www.wildbirdmagazine.com/wb/printer.aspx?aid=14587&cid=3998
Published bi-monthly by Fancy Publications.
Considers photo essays, features, articles,
and humor.
Query: Ahooper@bowtieinc.com
Amy Hooper
PO Box 6050
Mission Viejo, CA 92690

Workforce Management
http://www.workforce.com/
http://www.workforce.com/section/04/article/23/22/84.html
Monthly publication and website for senior level
management. Considers stories, articles and editorials
pertaining to a business' major asset, its employees
and all issues related.
Query: carroll@workforce.com
Crain Communications, Inc.
4 Executive Circle, Suite 185
Irvine, CA 92614

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09 May 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 10 May 2006

British Isles Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators
http://www.britishscbwi.org/
International membership organization.
Offers news, support, workshops, and a
monthly publication.

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

Earthly Charms
http://www.earthlycharms.com/
Site offers promotional items and gifts for writers
and readers. Bookmarks, stickers, bumper stickers,
bag tags, and key chains.

Fiction Factor
http://www.fictionfactor.com/fiction1.html
http://www.fictionfactor.com/markets.html
Well rounded resource site offering insightful, helpful
articles on writing and a wide variety of market listings.

Films dot Com
http://www.films.com.br/introi.htm
A screenwriting information site.

Forensic Science Communications
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/current/index.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.

The Quotation Page
http://www.quotationspage.com/
Searchable database of more than 15,000
quotes.

Write Again
http://www.write-again.com/
Submission tracking donate-ware for
writers.

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Random House
http://www.randomhouse.com/index.pperl
New York publishing house. Floor to query
depends on genre.
Query:
Random House
1745 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10019

Viking Press
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/aboutus/contactus.html#MANUSCRIPT
http://penguinputnam.com/static/packages/us/about/adult/viking.htm
Imprint of Pentium Putnam Publishing. Publishes
adult fiction and non fiction. Does occasionally
consider the unsolicited manuscript according
to their website.

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House Beautiful
http://www.housebeautiful.com/
http://www.hearstcorp.com/magazines/property/mag_prop_houseb_2000.html
Owned by Hearst Magazine Properties, House
Beautiful accepts unsolicited manuscripts.
Submit to The Editor
1700 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

The Oldie
http://www.theoldie.co.uk/index.html
http://www.theoldie.co.uk/subguidelines.html
Print publication and website for the older set,
and those getting there. Shows a serious sense
of humor as it looks at today's world and
celebrity.
Query:
Jeremy Lewis, Commissioning Editor
The Oldie
65 Newman Street
London W1T 3EG

Pockets Magazine
http://www.upperroom.org/pockets/
http://www.upperroom.org/pockets/writer_guidelines.asp
Website and print publication for children, 6 to 12 years.
Each issue of pockets is based around a central theme,
write for a list of themes, new list comes out in December.
No email submission.
Lynn W. Gilliam, Associate Editor
Pockets®
P.O. Box 340004
Nashville, TN 37203-0004

Talebones
http://www.talebones.com/
http://www.fairwoodpress.com/
Magazine of Science fiction and dark fantasy.
Seek fiction, poetry and art submissions.
TALEBONES
5203 Quincy Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092
or to talebones@nventure.com

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@wiredmag.com
Wired
520 Third Street, Ste. 305
San Francisco, CA 94107-1815

Wonderful West Virginia Magazine
http://www.wonderfulwv.com/
http://www.wonderfulwv.com/submission.cfm
Monthly magazine publishing articles, photos and features
on West Virginia's history, people, culture and attractions.
Query: Sheila McEntee Sheila@cannongraphicsinc.com
405 Hemingway Avenue
Charleston, West Virginia 25311

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02 May 2006

Wednesday Links ~*~ 3 May 2006

The Author's Guild
http://www.authorsguild.org/
Society of Published authors. Site offers
contract advice, info on electronic rights
and publisher information. Interesting current
news and article archives on the publishing industry.

Bob's Writing
http://bobswriting.com
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.

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.

Find Law
http://www.findlaw.com/
http://profs.lp.findlaw.com/copyright/
http://profs.lp.findlaw.com/copyright/copyright_6.html
Website offers search engine for American laws,
explanation of the law and offers related international
insight, articles and endless legal information links.

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.

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

Thesaurus dot Com
http://thesaurus.reference.com/
Offers dictionary and thesaurus word
search capabilities.

Wordcounter
http://www.wordcounter.com/
Worried about over usage of a word(s) in your
manuscript? Wordcounter ranks your word usage.

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Henry Holt and Company ~ Books for young Readers
http://www.henryholtchildrensbooks.com/
http://www.henryholtchildrensbooks.com/submissions.htm
http://www.henryholtchildrensbooks.com/submissions.htm#manuscript
Print publisher of children's books, including
picture books, fiction and nonfiction. Also
accepts illustration portfolio submissions.
BYR Submissions
Henry Hold and Company
115 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011

Mysterious Books
http://www.twbookmark.com/mystery/index.html
Mystery imprint from Time Warner Bookmark.
Warner Books
1271 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

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The American Prospect
http://www.prospect.org/web/index.ww
http://www.prospect.org/web/page.ww?section=root&name=Submissions
Print publication and website dedicated
to liberal ideas and politics, generating forward
thought and debate. Considers unsolicited
articles. Query first.
The Editors
The American Prospect
2000 L Street, Suite 717
Washington, DC 20036

Analog Science Fiction
http://www.analogsf.com/0606/issue_06.shtml
http://www.analogsf.com/information/submissions.shtml
Analog Science Fiction is now available in
both print and electronic formats. Accepts art,
articles and manuscripts submissions.
Query: analog@dellmagazines.com
Stanley Schmidt
Editor
475 Park Ave. South, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016

British Columbia Magazine
http://www.bcmag.ca/index.asp?id=1280
http://www.bcmag.ca/guidelines.asp?id=1306
Quarterly print magazine that profiles beautiful British
Columbia. Written as geographic and travel magazine,
this periodical seeks articles ranging from entertaining
and adventurous to photo journalism.
Query: editor@bcmag.ca
Bryan McGill, Editor
British Columbia Magazine
3rd Floor - 3939 Quadra Street
Victoria, BC, V8X 1J5

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@canoekayak.com
Editorial Offices
10526 NE 68th St., Suite 3
Kirkland, WA 98033

Cottage Magazine
http://www.cottagemagazine.com/index.php
http://www.cottagemagazine.com/common/writersguide.php
Bi-monthly magazine on country living in western
Canada. Focuses on do-it yourself projects and
solutions, profiles, and all aspects of rural living.
Query: editor@cottagemagazine.com
Cottage Magazine
900 - 1080 Howe St.
Vancouver, BC Canada V6Z 2T1

Surreal Magazine
http://surrealmag.com/index.html
http://surrealmag.com/guidelines.html
New paying market considers short stories, flash
fiction, and poetry. Magazine also offers author
interviews, articles and reviews.
Query: submissions@surrealmag.com
Cavern Press
Mike Miller
PO Box 1424
Salem, NH 03079

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