REASON TO KEEP WRITING: MARSHALL LEE, age 89, Writer, Editor, Designer, and Book Publisher. His influential book, BOOKMAKING, was first released in 1965 and its third edition was published in 2004 by Norton. His half-century in publishing included serving as an executive at Harry N. Abrams and Fratelli Fabbri in Italy. Through his own two companies, Balance House, and The International Archive of Art, he created and produced books for major publishers in the United States, Europe, and Japan.
MENNONITE BRETHREN HERALD - periodical of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Mennonite Religion and Lifestyle, Poetry. Guidelines: http://www.mbherald.com/contact/writers.en.html
AIR & SPACE - general interest mag about flight, purpose is to enlighten and entertain, goal to show readers, both the knowledgeable and novice, facets of the enterprise of flight they are unlikely to encounter elsewhere. Guidelines: http://www.airspacemag.com/contact-us/asm-submission-guidelines.html
ANALOG SCIENCE FICTION – publishes science fiction stories (4000/wds) where some aspect of future science or technology is integral to the plot. The science can be physical, sociological, psychological. The technology can be anything from electronic engineering to biogenetic engineering. But the stories must be strong and realistic, with believable people (who needn't be human) doing believable things–no matter how fantastic the background might be. Guidelines: http://www.analogsf.com/information/submissions.shtml
AKRON LIFE & LEISURE (Ohio) – lifestyles publication committed to providing information that enhances and enriches the experience of living in or visiting Akron and the surrounding region of Summit, Portage, Medina and Stark Counties. Issue profiles interesting places, personalities, events in the arts, sports, entertainment, business, politics, social scene. We cover issues important to the Greater Akron area and significant trends affecting the lives of those who live here. Also offers timely tips on fashion, retail shopping in the area, terrific places to dine, and vacation destinations worth the trip. Our calendar of events is a lively guide to the arts, culture, leisure and entertainment in the area. Contact page: http://www.akronlife.com/contact-us.html
BACKPACKER MAGAZINE – written for knowledgeable, experienced backpackers, accepts only authentic, well-researched, well-crafted stories w/style, depth, emotional impact, take-away value for the reader. Guidelines: http://www.backpacker.com/guidelines
BACKWOODS HOME MAGAZINE – country oriented “how to” mag that specializes in showing people how to build their own home, produce independent energy, grow their own food, how to make a living without being tied to a city. Also covers related subjects such as health, raising animals, food preservation, country skills, home schooling, arts/crafts, recipes, and book reviews. Guidelines: http://www.backwoodshome.com/docs/writerguidelines.html
BAJA LIFE MAGAZINE – glossy, coffee-table mag devoted to promoting tourism, education, protection of the environment, earth-kind economic development on the Baja peninsula. Contributors should have a strong basic understanding of their subject matter. Subjects: Recreational Activities, Marine and Desert Ecology, Tourist Interests, The Native People of Baja, Environmental Issues, Historical Figures and Events, Retirement, Living, Cultural and Tradition, Arts and Music, Business and Resort Development. Guidelines: http://www.bajalifemag.com/Writers.htm
33RD INTERNATIONAL 3-DAY NOVEL CONTEST – Deadline Sept. 4 - 6, 2010. Outlines are permitted prior to the contest. Guidelines: http://www.3daynovel.com
GLOSA POEM COMPETITION, Canada – Deadline: Sept. 30, 2010. Entry fee: $5.
http://www.theontariopoetrysociety.ca/Glossacontest.htm
FROM MY POSTINGS @TWITTER:
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Motivation & Conflict Aug 1 – 29 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=98
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Show and Tell Aug 2 – 30 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=161
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Polishing Your Sample Pages - Aug 2 - 15
http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=409
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Active vs. Passive Voice - Aug 3 - 31 http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=319
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Creating Your Own Book Trailer - Aug 7 - 21
http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=261
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Writing for Teens - Aug 8 - 21 http://fthrw.com/workshops/wkshop_2010_08.php
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Edit As You Go Aug 9 - 15 http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=413
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Writing Basics Aug 9 - Sept 5 http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=321
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Word Choice Workout Presented – Aug 9 – 15 http://www.passionateink.org/workshops
WELCOME NEW LINK: Daniel Audet Journal http://www.thewritersroad.wordpress.com
LITERARY SCAMS – Suggest writers bookmark these links & check lists before embarking on any writing venture. A search will give you more links.
http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware
http://www.spamlaws.com/literary-scams.html
http://www.bookawards.bizland.com/literary_scams.htm
http://www.authorslawyer.com/litscam.shtml
http://www.winningwriters.com/contests/avoid/av_avoid.php
http://www.writing-world.com/rights/contests.shtml
Visitors
- E. Lucas-Taylor
- Tucson, Arizona, United States
- E. Lucas-Taylor has written for Austin Woman’s Magazine, The Austin Networker, a member of the Advisory Council of Austin Woman Extra, and was a contributing op-ed writer for the Ahwatukee Opinion Column of the AZ Republic. She is the author of five books and a contributor to many others. Listed in eight Who's Who for her writing and business acumen, Elizabeth now lives and writes in Tucson, AZ.
