MORE BITS & PIECES FOR Writers/Authors #186

REASON TO KEEP WRITING: DEDE ALLEN, age 86, film editor whose pioneering work on movies like "The Hustler" and "Bonnie and Clyde" brought a new approach to shaping the look and sound of American movies. Allen became the first film editor to receive sole credit on a movie. She was nominated for Academy Awards for that movie, 1975's "Dog Day Afternoon," "Reds" in 1981 and "Wonder Boys" in 2000. Allen was the first American to embrace European methods of editing by beginning sequences with close-ups or jump cuts and using the sound from the next shot while the previous scene was still playing. Greg S. Faller, professor of film studies at Towson University in Maryland, said "The Hustler" and "Bonnie and Clyde" "must be considered benchmark films in the history of editing." Many of her techniques are now standard in modern filmmaking. Allen edited or co-edited 20 major films over four decades. She began working on television commercials before getting her first big break in the late 1950s editing Robert Wise's "Odds Against Tomorrow." In 1994, Allen received a career achievement award given by American Cinema Editors. In November 2007 she received the Motion Picture Editors Guild's Fellowship and Service Award.

ALASKA AIRLINES MAGAZINE – monthly in-flight mag reaching more than 1.8 million travelers in Alaska, California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Western Canada and 10 cities in Mexico each month. Recent additions include Denver, Chicago, Boston, NY, Washington, D.C., Miami, Orlando, Hawaii. Mission to inform and entertain a well-educated, sophisticated, affluent audience w/high-quality writing/striking photography. Guidelines: http://www.alaskaairlinesmagazine.com/contributor/writers.php

ALBERTA VIEWS, Canada – about culture, politics, economy of Alberta. Accepts feature ideas as well as reprints from various media of up to 1000/wds for ‘Eye on Alberta’. Guidelines: http://www.albertaviews.ab.ca/guidelines.html

BALTIMORE MAGAZINE – focus is on local people, events, trends, ideas. The best way to break into Baltimore is through shorter articles that run before and after features. Guidelines: http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/article.asp?t=1&m=1&c=30&s=492&ai=68145#writer

THE BARK - about man's best friend, dogs, a literate and entertaining spectrum of dog-centric articles and stories. Commentaries, essays, stories, fiction and well-researched non-fiction will be considered but all work must prominently include dogs. (long response time) Guidelines: http://www.thebark.com/content/submission-guidelines

BAY NATURE – quarterly mag dedicated to educating the people of San Francisco Bay Area, celebrating the beauty of the surrounding natural world. Aims to inspire residents to explore and preserve the diverse and unique natural heritage of the region, and of nurturing productive relationships among the many organizations and individuals working towards these same goals. Guidelines: http://baynature.org/about/submissions

2010 RWA GATEWAY TO THE BEST CONTEST – for unpublished authors. Deadline Sept. 10, 2010. (submissions accepted beginning Aug. 2) Categories: Contemporary Series; Historical; Paranormal; Single Title/Mainstream Romance; Suspense; Young Adult. Official rules/instructions: http://www.morwa.org/gatewayrules.htm

2010 SinC INTO GREAT WRITING - Oct. 13, 1010. Conference being held one day prior to Bouchercon By the Bay in San Francisco. Hyatt Regency. You do not need to be registered for the conference to attend this one day workshop. Sisters in Crime has discounted this workshop for its members. The cost for the entire day including dinner is $50. Charge for non-members is $150 so join Sisters in Crime and save money. Info: http://www.sistersincrime.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=56

2010 BOUCHERCON BY THE BAY - To make reservations for Bouchercon go to http://www.bcon2010.com/welcome.php

BOOK CONFERENCES & FESTIVALS - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_writers'_conferences

FROM MY TWITTER PAGE…
ONLINE WORKSHOP: The Selling Query Letter & Synopsis - Aug 16 - 30
http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=307

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Problem Words, Phrases & Punctuation Aug 16 - 29
http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=275

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Going to the Dark Side: Paranormal Types - Aug 16 - 27 http://www.savvyauthors.com/event.cfm?EventID=395

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Developing an Active Voice Aug 23 - 30 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=164

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

MORE BITS & PIECES FOR Writers/Authors #185

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