This has been a running debate in the industry since the beginning. Writers have been fighting for respect, recognition and financial rewards since the beginning of the entertainment industry. They are the most necessary, yet least respected part of the business.
There hasn't been a book, article, TV show, film or play that has ever been produced that wasn't first the brain child of a writer. Yet, unless the producers, directors or publishers, are also writers, many of them have had a long history of taking a high handed view of those whose words and creative vision are the bases of their livelihood.
Harlon Ellison said it best in the following video:
To watch the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj5IV23g-fE
The problem lies in the fact that are so many people with varying degrees of talent that are willing to sell themselves short and undercut professional writers. Instead of improving their skills and asking for their financial due, they schlep through the industry, producing substandard work and giving all writers a bad name.
With the creation and expansion of the Internet, there is even a greater need for content; however, most sites pay little to none. Instead, they talk about exposure and publicity for the author without mentioning the fact that the site owner makes a profit from the advertisers. Without the work of the writers, there wouldn't be any interest in the site, therefore, no advertising profits.
As long as there are writers who are willing to work for $2-15.00 a 400 word article, there will be someone who is willing to take advantage of them. However, the work is just as good as the pay. It is easy to rip out 400 words. It takes more work to make the article professional, accurate and interesting.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Firebrand Literary Agent Looking for Clients
We want to read your first chapter.
Our usual, query-based submission system will be closed for a short period starting on the 15th of December (don’t worry, any query that was already in our system will be answered even while the system is “down”). And then—beginning on December 15 and ending on January 15—we will be accepting sample chapters via a unique email address: queryholiday@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
We pledge to review all samples by the end of January, and will respond to those that we are interested in no later than Feburary 1.
Who should submit?
We’re looking for talented authors—with completed books—who are interested in working closely with an agent before and after a publishing deal is done. If you’re interested in revising your manuscript, partnering with an agent, and marketing your book—you’ve come to the right place.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve queried Firebrand before—all that matters is that you are ready to submit the best material you have to offer. We're only considering ONE manuscript from each author, so please don't overload us with multiple submissions as we'd like to give equal consideration to each person.
Instructions on What & How to Submit:
1. Paste the first chapter or twenty pages (which ever is less) of your most polished work into a new word document. On a cover page provide the title of your work, the market, the word count of the entire manuscript, and your name, phone number, and email address.
2. Email this material as a word document attachment to: queryholiday@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it between December 15 and midnight January 15.
3. If we like what we read, you WILL hear from us by February 1.
If you don’t hear from us, we are sorry to say that have we passed on your manuscript. You should feel free to query us after Query Holiday with other works, through our normal website submission system guidelines. Happy holidays!
P.S. We will look at picture book manuscripts - if you are an author/illustrator, please include a URL directing us to your website portfolio at the end of your manuscript. All other instructions apply (including the one that says only one manuscript per person), thanks!
http://www.firebrandliterary.com/query-holiday
Our usual, query-based submission system will be closed for a short period starting on the 15th of December (don’t worry, any query that was already in our system will be answered even while the system is “down”). And then—beginning on December 15 and ending on January 15—we will be accepting sample chapters via a unique email address: queryholiday@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
We pledge to review all samples by the end of January, and will respond to those that we are interested in no later than Feburary 1.
Who should submit?
We’re looking for talented authors—with completed books—who are interested in working closely with an agent before and after a publishing deal is done. If you’re interested in revising your manuscript, partnering with an agent, and marketing your book—you’ve come to the right place.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve queried Firebrand before—all that matters is that you are ready to submit the best material you have to offer. We're only considering ONE manuscript from each author, so please don't overload us with multiple submissions as we'd like to give equal consideration to each person.
Instructions on What & How to Submit:
1. Paste the first chapter or twenty pages (which ever is less) of your most polished work into a new word document. On a cover page provide the title of your work, the market, the word count of the entire manuscript, and your name, phone number, and email address.
2. Email this material as a word document attachment to: queryholiday@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it between December 15 and midnight January 15.
3. If we like what we read, you WILL hear from us by February 1.
If you don’t hear from us, we are sorry to say that have we passed on your manuscript. You should feel free to query us after Query Holiday with other works, through our normal website submission system guidelines. Happy holidays!
P.S. We will look at picture book manuscripts - if you are an author/illustrator, please include a URL directing us to your website portfolio at the end of your manuscript. All other instructions apply (including the one that says only one manuscript per person), thanks!
http://www.firebrandliterary.com/query-holiday
Monday, June 16, 2008
Need a Book Trailer? Let me help you
Greetings,
The newest online marketing tool for authors is the book video, which is also called a book trailer. By combining video with a voice over and music, the author can promote not only their electronic book, but also their print books that are available through bookstores. More than an ad, the videos are able to go beyond the synopsis to give the reader a deeper understanding of the book. Trailers combined with SEO keywords make an effective marketing tool for both fiction and nonfiction books of all genres.
With the increasing number and the popularity of video sites, trailers are an effective and inexpensive way to promote books. Once it is produced, the trailer can be uploaded on an infinite number of sites without extra charge or loss of quality. YouTube is not the only social site that has the capacity for video promotion. Networks such as AOL, Yahoo, Google, and MSN are only several of the possible promotional opportunities. Each has their own networking system; however, these uploaded videos are a searchable by the major search engines giving them a far reaching capability.
Not only do I write scripts for book videos, I also produce them for myself and other authors. My resume includes Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Video production with a minor in Theatre. I have over six years experience in broadcast TV as a producer, director and all around tech. I have two novels in print, with a third due out this fall. In addition, I am an award winning screenwriter. Nearly two years ago, I decided to combine my experience by producing digital videos.
I work with authors, publishers, and PR representatives of all genres. The only books that I will not work with are those that promote hatred and bigotry. To see examples of what I can do for you please go to my YouTube site at http://www.youtube.com/user/Tirgana. Currently I am working for 20.00 an hour with a production time for each trailer running between 5-6 hours.
Please email me at Tirgana @ yahoo.com to learn more of what I can do for you.
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The newest online marketing tool for authors is the book video, which is also called a book trailer. By combining video with a voice over and music, the author can promote not only their electronic book, but also their print books that are available through bookstores. More than an ad, the videos are able to go beyond the synopsis to give the reader a deeper understanding of the book. Trailers combined with SEO keywords make an effective marketing tool for both fiction and nonfiction books of all genres.
With the increasing number and the popularity of video sites, trailers are an effective and inexpensive way to promote books. Once it is produced, the trailer can be uploaded on an infinite number of sites without extra charge or loss of quality. YouTube is not the only social site that has the capacity for video promotion. Networks such as AOL, Yahoo, Google, and MSN are only several of the possible promotional opportunities. Each has their own networking system; however, these uploaded videos are a searchable by the major search engines giving them a far reaching capability.
Not only do I write scripts for book videos, I also produce them for myself and other authors. My resume includes Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Video production with a minor in Theatre. I have over six years experience in broadcast TV as a producer, director and all around tech. I have two novels in print, with a third due out this fall. In addition, I am an award winning screenwriter. Nearly two years ago, I decided to combine my experience by producing digital videos.
I work with authors, publishers, and PR representatives of all genres. The only books that I will not work with are those that promote hatred and bigotry. To see examples of what I can do for you please go to my YouTube site at http://www.youtube.com/user/Tirgana. Currently I am working for 20.00 an hour with a production time for each trailer running between 5-6 hours.
Please email me at Tirgana @ yahoo.com to learn more of what I can do for you.
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Virtual Book Tour: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Tips
FROM BLANK PAGE TO BOOK SHELVES VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '08
Join Theresa Chaze, author of the nonfiction ebook, From Blank Page to Book Shelves: How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book, as she virtually tours the blogosphere in April on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!
Theresa Chaze has been described as the woman who plays with dragons, especially the dragons of the mind. She leads her readers to magical realms and others worlds. Her work is based on her philosophy that all peoples can live together in peace as long as we come from respect, not only for ourselves but those who follow different paths or beliefs. Whether fiction or non-fiction, Ms Chaze uses her talent to help others find the path to healing and take back their own power. Her work has been compared to Marion Zimmer Bradley and Anne McCaffrey with an adult version of Harry Potter mixed in. Theresa Chaze's major works so far include the first two novels of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (Awakening the Dragon and Dragon Domain) , a Wiccan Book of Shadows, Out of the Shadows, and Into the Light, From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book and a free fantasy ebook called, Sisters, Mother, Daughters. She is also a publishing consultant and publicist who helps authors successful publish and market their own work. She publishes an ezine called, Messages From the Universe, which is available on her site http://www.theresachaze.com/.
From Blank Page to Book Shelves Synopsis
From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Write and Market Your Book is a new ebook, which give writing tips, publishing advice and marketing tools. From creating unique characters to strong plots, this ebook help authors become stronger writers, while also giving them insight into the business end of the industry. Although there are arch-types, there are no stereotypical characters in successful books. Equally as important is the story structure, plot progression and the conflict development; without a working knowledge of all three the author cannot write a story that will allow the reader to suspend their disbelief. In addition, From Blank Page to Book Shelves helps authors understand the publishing process and aids them to find a publisher that will be beneficial to their career. The last section covers marketing and promotional ideas. From traditional, internet to local, From Blank Page to Book Shelves gives marketing suggestions that are both effective and cost efficient. From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Write and Market Your Book is available as an Amazon Kindle book and on the Theresa Chaze?s website at http://www.theresachaze.com/. Those that buy the ebook from the Chaze will also receive a copy of her 345 page PDF listing of over 2000 independent bookstores for free.
*****
Visit Theresa's first week of tour stops!
April 1 - Theresa kicks off her virtual book tour with a stop at Jen's Creatif blog!
April 2 - Visit Theresa on the second day of her tour at Paperback Writer!
April 3 - Third day of tours finds Theresa at Beyond the Books!
April 4 - Week one wraps up with a stop at Jeffrey Redmond!
Be sure to comment to have a chance to win one of Theresa's books!
*******
FROM BLANK PAGE TO BOOK SHELVES VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '08 will officially begin on April 1, 2008 and continue all month. If you would like to follow Theresa's tour, visit http://www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/ in April. Leave a comment on her blog stops and become eligible to win a free copy at the end of her tour! One lucky winner will be announced on this blog on April 30!
*******
Theresa's virtual book tour is brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours at http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/ and choreographed by Dorothy Thompson.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"We take books to the virtual level!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
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best selling novel, book marketing, book publishing, Christian fiction, creative writing, desktop publishing, e-publishing, keywords, publishing, science fiction, self publishing, SEO, book trailer, romance, book trailer romance novel novels online Jeffrey Redmond Passion lust sexual pleasure fantasy fiction, romance novels, online romance novels, Amazon Kindle, fantasy romance novels, book trailers, pulp fiction, ebook, e-publishing, adult fiction, Theresa Chaze, self publishing, book publishing, e-publishing, writing, creative writing, marketing, direct marketing, book marketing, fiction, book marketing network, book marketing consultant, online marketing book, book marketing services, book internet marketing publishing, marketing a published book, book publishing, book publishing companies, self publishing, what is desktop publishing, tips for writing a novel, tips for writing a story, creative writing tips, tips on writing a memoir, fiction writing tips, novel writing tips, tips on writing a book, romance writing tips, short story writing tips, romance writers tips on writing, tips on writing romance, good writing tips
Join Theresa Chaze, author of the nonfiction ebook, From Blank Page to Book Shelves: How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book, as she virtually tours the blogosphere in April on her second virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion!
Theresa Chaze has been described as the woman who plays with dragons, especially the dragons of the mind. She leads her readers to magical realms and others worlds. Her work is based on her philosophy that all peoples can live together in peace as long as we come from respect, not only for ourselves but those who follow different paths or beliefs. Whether fiction or non-fiction, Ms Chaze uses her talent to help others find the path to healing and take back their own power. Her work has been compared to Marion Zimmer Bradley and Anne McCaffrey with an adult version of Harry Potter mixed in. Theresa Chaze's major works so far include the first two novels of the Dragon Clan Trilogy (Awakening the Dragon and Dragon Domain) , a Wiccan Book of Shadows, Out of the Shadows, and Into the Light, From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book and a free fantasy ebook called, Sisters, Mother, Daughters. She is also a publishing consultant and publicist who helps authors successful publish and market their own work. She publishes an ezine called, Messages From the Universe, which is available on her site http://www.theresachaze.com/.
From Blank Page to Book Shelves Synopsis
From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Write and Market Your Book is a new ebook, which give writing tips, publishing advice and marketing tools. From creating unique characters to strong plots, this ebook help authors become stronger writers, while also giving them insight into the business end of the industry. Although there are arch-types, there are no stereotypical characters in successful books. Equally as important is the story structure, plot progression and the conflict development; without a working knowledge of all three the author cannot write a story that will allow the reader to suspend their disbelief. In addition, From Blank Page to Book Shelves helps authors understand the publishing process and aids them to find a publisher that will be beneficial to their career. The last section covers marketing and promotional ideas. From traditional, internet to local, From Blank Page to Book Shelves gives marketing suggestions that are both effective and cost efficient. From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Write and Market Your Book is available as an Amazon Kindle book and on the Theresa Chaze?s website at http://www.theresachaze.com/. Those that buy the ebook from the Chaze will also receive a copy of her 345 page PDF listing of over 2000 independent bookstores for free.
*****
Visit Theresa's first week of tour stops!
April 1 - Theresa kicks off her virtual book tour with a stop at Jen's Creatif blog!
April 2 - Visit Theresa on the second day of her tour at Paperback Writer!
April 3 - Third day of tours finds Theresa at Beyond the Books!
April 4 - Week one wraps up with a stop at Jeffrey Redmond!
Be sure to comment to have a chance to win one of Theresa's books!
*******
FROM BLANK PAGE TO BOOK SHELVES VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '08 will officially begin on April 1, 2008 and continue all month. If you would like to follow Theresa's tour, visit http://www.virtualbooktours.wordpress.com/ in April. Leave a comment on her blog stops and become eligible to win a free copy at the end of her tour! One lucky winner will be announced on this blog on April 30!
*******
Theresa's virtual book tour is brought to you by Pump Up Your Book Promotion Virtual Book Tours at http://www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com/ and choreographed by Dorothy Thompson.
PUMP UP YOUR BOOK PROMOTION VIRTUAL BOOK TOURS
"We take books to the virtual level!"
www.pumpupyourbookpromotion.com
Technorati Tags:
best selling novel, book marketing, book publishing, Christian fiction, creative writing, desktop publishing, e-publishing, keywords, publishing, science fiction, self publishing, SEO, book trailer, romance, book trailer romance novel novels online Jeffrey Redmond Passion lust sexual pleasure fantasy fiction, romance novels, online romance novels, Amazon Kindle, fantasy romance novels, book trailers, pulp fiction, ebook, e-publishing, adult fiction, Theresa Chaze, self publishing, book publishing, e-publishing, writing, creative writing, marketing, direct marketing, book marketing, fiction, book marketing network, book marketing consultant, online marketing book, book marketing services, book internet marketing publishing, marketing a published book, book publishing, book publishing companies, self publishing, what is desktop publishing, tips for writing a novel, tips for writing a story, creative writing tips, tips on writing a memoir, fiction writing tips, novel writing tips, tips on writing a book, romance writing tips, short story writing tips, romance writers tips on writing, tips on writing romance, good writing tips
Friday, March 07, 2008
Messages From the Universe--A Free Ezine
Greetings,
Here is March 08 Messages from the Universe. This issue includes articles by Lynn Andrews, Theresa Chaze and many others. As always you are welcome to share the ezine as a whole; however, the articles remain the property of the authors.
There is an issue with Geocities that I will have to contact them to take care of. Normally, there would be a direct link to Messages, but until I able able to talk to a live Yahoo person, you can read Messages From the Universe on my site at www.theresachaze.com. It can also be downloaded for your convenience.
To subscribe to Messages From the Universe please join this free Yahoo group
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/MessagesFromtheUniverse/
Friday, February 29, 2008
Choosing the Best SEO Keywords
There are many sites, including Yahoo and Google, that have listing of the current popular key words. However, adding a phrase that has nothing to do with your topic will only annoy people and discount your credibility. If the key words have nothing to do with your site or subject matter, do not use them. Instead, be creative in the way you combine terms and topics to create your own niche market.
The following are three suggestions how effectively use key words for your project.
1. Include the most descriptive and accurate keywords on your topic even if they are not the most popular. By doing so you not only build a good foundation, but also cast a wider net for your customers to find you. Although your ranking might not spike, you will have a consistent rise in the rankings.
2. Use qualifiers to be more specific such as: romantic fantasy, occult horror, Michigan mystery, etc. It is way to catch the attention of a reader who might be looking for something more specific than just a fantasy or mystery book.
3. Create your own niche keywords or markets that haven't been made popular yet. By creating your own combination, you create a brand name that is all your own, thereby creating a market place that has little competition.
Using the previously listed sites, can also find you suggestions on which key word options will be the most beneficial to your project. By typing in the word “publishing”, the site came up with the following keywords list ranked by popularity.
412 desktop publishing
373 publishing
252 publishing companies
225 self publishing
171 southwestern publishing
158 book publishing
133 book publishing companies
130 rock publishing
117 music publishing
114 concordia publishing
These are only the first ten of the 100 possible listings. However, it is sufficient sampling to demonstrate the different combinations available for just the one key word.
Correct usage and placement of key words not only increases your search engine rankings, but can also create a personalized niche market for your product.
Valkyrie Publishing is a consulting service, which helps authors create their dream without risking their royalties or answering to another. It is their job to make the publishing experience as simple and inexpensive as possible. For authors who are not technologically savvy or would just like help with the process, they are an excellent resource and beneficial asset. Valkyrie Publishing is available to help authors successfully and easily publish and market their book by going to www.theresachaze.com
The following are three suggestions how effectively use key words for your project.
1. Include the most descriptive and accurate keywords on your topic even if they are not the most popular. By doing so you not only build a good foundation, but also cast a wider net for your customers to find you. Although your ranking might not spike, you will have a consistent rise in the rankings.
2. Use qualifiers to be more specific such as: romantic fantasy, occult horror, Michigan mystery, etc. It is way to catch the attention of a reader who might be looking for something more specific than just a fantasy or mystery book.
3. Create your own niche keywords or markets that haven't been made popular yet. By creating your own combination, you create a brand name that is all your own, thereby creating a market place that has little competition.
Using the previously listed sites, can also find you suggestions on which key word options will be the most beneficial to your project. By typing in the word “publishing”, the site came up with the following keywords list ranked by popularity.
412 desktop publishing
373 publishing
252 publishing companies
225 self publishing
171 southwestern publishing
158 book publishing
133 book publishing companies
130 rock publishing
117 music publishing
114 concordia publishing
These are only the first ten of the 100 possible listings. However, it is sufficient sampling to demonstrate the different combinations available for just the one key word.
Correct usage and placement of key words not only increases your search engine rankings, but can also create a personalized niche market for your product.
Valkyrie Publishing is a consulting service, which helps authors create their dream without risking their royalties or answering to another. It is their job to make the publishing experience as simple and inexpensive as possible. For authors who are not technologically savvy or would just like help with the process, they are an excellent resource and beneficial asset. Valkyrie Publishing is available to help authors successfully and easily publish and market their book by going to www.theresachaze.com
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Choosing the Best SEO Key Words
Choosing the Best Keywords
There are many sites, including Yahoo and Google, that have listing of the current popular key words. However, adding a phrase that has nothing to do with your topic will only annoy people and discount your credibility. If the key words have nothing to do with your site or subject matter, do not use them. Instead, be creative in the way you combine terms and topics to create your own niche market.
The following are three suggestions how effectively use key words for your project.
1. Include the most descriptive and accurate keywords on your topic even if they are not the most popular. By doing so you not only build a good foundation, but also cast a wider net for your customers to find you. Although your ranking might not spike, you will have a consistent rise in the rankings.
2. Use qualifiers to be more specific such as: romantic fantasy, occult horror, Michigan mystery, etc. It is way to catch the attention of a reader who might be looking for something more specific than just a fantasy or mystery book.
3. Create your own niche keywords or markets that haven't been made popular yet. By creating your own combination, you create a brand name that is all your own, thereby creating a market place that has little competition.
Using the previously listed sites, can also find you suggestions on which key word options will be the most beneficial to your project. By typing in the word “publishing”, the site came up with the following keywords list ranked by popularity.
412 desktop publishing
373 publishing
252 publishing companies
225 self publishing
171 southwestern publishing
158 book publishing
133 book publishing companies
130 rock publishing
117 music publishing
114 concordia publishing
These are only the first ten of the 100 possible listings. However, it is sufficient sampling to demonstrate the different combinations available for just the one key word.
Correct usage and placement of key words not only increases your search engine rankings, but can also create a personalized niche market for your product.
Valkyrie Publishing is a consulting service, which helps authors create their dream without risking their royalties or answering to another. It is their job to make the publishing experience as simple and inexpensive as possible. For authors who are not technologically savvy or would just like help with the process, they are an excellent resource and beneficial asset. Valkyrie Publishing is available to help authors successfully and easily publish and market their book by going to www.theresachaze.com
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Writing: Leads to Paying Women's Magazines
This is a list of writing gigs for Women's Magazines.
Free Markets Database: http://www.worldwidefreelance.com/mfdb.asp
Markets Plus 2,000+ : http://www.worldwidefreelance.com/mplus.htm
Women Writing Markets
Title 4IndiaWoman.com
Description A weekly web magazine, featuring original write-ups, blogs, stories, poetry and serialized novels. It is a global writing platform, not just for Indian women. Mission is to provide a meaningful dialogue on issues relating to women. Topics range from work, social issues, women, parenting, current events, family, my city in action, humorous incidents, true incidents, passage to India and open letter. Paying market. Terms: http://4indianwoman.com/Terms.html
Web site http://www.4indianwoman.com
Guidelines http://www.4indianwoman.com/rewards.html
Country India
Region Asia & Middle East
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title American Girl
Description A bimonthly, four-color magazine for girls ages 8 and up. Mission is to encourage girls to express themselves and achieve their personal best. Paying market.
Web site http://www.americangirl.com
Guidelines http://www.americangirl.com/corp/guidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title austinwoman
Description Magazine with articles written in omniscient point of view and a positive, punchy tone on outstanding women living and/or working in Austin who have accomplished real things in their professional and/or personal lives, who do unusual things or provide an interesting service. Paying market.
Web site http://www.austinwomanmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.austinwomanmagazine.com/editorial.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Azizah
Description The magazine for the contemporary Muslim woman. Features 1,500 to 2,000 words. Rates vary depending on the article, and payment for first rights is made upon acceptance of the article.
Web site http://www.azizahmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.azizahmagazine.com/info-writer.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title BlueSuitMom
Description Helps executive working mothers find work and family balance. Looking for information from experts in a variety of fields relating to working mothers as well as features written by writers and journalists. Paying market.
Web site http://www.bluesuitmom.com
Guidelines http://www.bluesuitmom.com/about/guidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Bride's Magazine
Description “We're always looking for new ideas and good writers.” Request guidelines from the email address at their web site.
Web site http://www.brides.com
Guidelines http://www.brides.com/contactus/
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Cahoots
Description An alternative Canadian quarterly magazine for women that is more than your typical women’s magazine. Topics include health, sex, marriage, being single, motherhood, social commentary, education, business, law, the arts, friendship, travel, the environment, work, social issues, culture, community, finances, balancing life, adventure, world issues, politics, and popular culture. Also prints fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and beautiful visual art. Pays $100.
Web site http://www.cahootsmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.cahootsmagazine.com/submit-your-work/
Country Canada
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Chowk
Description Ideas and identities of India and Pakistan. Chowk is an ecosystem, a virtual community, with readers, writers, lurkers and critics. Chowk visitors are rarely passive, mostly opinionated, but always responsive with extremely diverse views. Topics can include political affairs, economic trends, events, rights of women and minorities, globalization and privatization in the Third World, book reviews, movie or music reviews, immigration, culture, schooling options for expatriates, short stories, poetry, travelogues, etc.
Web site http://www.chowk.com/
Guidelines http://www.chowk.com/show_contribution_guidelines.cgi
Country India
Region Asia & Middle East
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Dabbling Mum, The
Description Christian parenting publication. A positive publication geared towards helping BUSY parents balance life with real, practical, true-to-life, "been there, done that" articles. Pays $20 to $40 per original article.
Web site http://www.thedabblingmum.com
Guidelines http://thedabblingmum.com/writersguidelines.htm
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Divanee Magazine
Description Focuses on topics of interest to young North America Desi Women including: Fashion, Beauty, Health, Recipes, Well-Being, Relationships, Marriage, Politics, Culture, Book Reviews, Movie/Music Review
Web site http://www.divanee.com
Guidelines http://www.divanee.com/writerGuidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay NO
Payscale NO
Title Emirates Woman
Description The editorial mix of authoritative articles and glamorous features, together with lively, modern design, appeals successfully to a multicultural, upmarket readership. Emirates Woman has all the ingredients found in glossy international women’s magazines and, in addition, captures the unique flavour of life in the Gulf at its most vibrant. "Yes, we do use some freelance work, though it tends to be mainly via known and trusted freelancers based in Dubai. However, I am not averse to buying fantastic articles from enterprising freelancers overseas - but they would have to be sensitive to the region and appeal to a cross-cultural readership. We look for good, authoritative articles on beauty, health and well-being, relationships, psychology and general women's interest where applicable to life in the Gulf. "We have no guidelines as such but expect articles to be well written in UK English (not American) backed up by well-researched facts."
Web site http://www.motivatepublishing.com/files/ewoman.html
Guidelines
Country United Arab Emirates
Region Asia & Middle East
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Essence
Description The magazine for African-American and Caribbean women. Features personal-growth articles, celebrity profiles, and well-reported pieces on political and social issues. Also articles on relationships, careers, money, health and fitness. Paying market.
Web site http://www.essence.com
Guidelines http://www.essence.com/essence/writers_guidelines
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Family Circle
Description A general interest women's magazine which focuses on the family. Most of the articles are written by freelancers. Topics include travel, health, beauty, fitness, child care, relationships, finances, crafts. Most of the articles are written by freelancers. Paying market.
Web site http://www.familycircle.com
Guidelines http://www.familycircle.com/fc/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/fc/story/data/1131470906453.xml
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Family Digest
Description A magazine for Black Moms/Female heads-of-household; helping them get more out of their roles as wife, mother, home-manager. Interest areas include Family Travel, Auto Review, Love & Marriage, Health, Family Finances, Beauty & Style, Meal Time. Paying market. Fees vary.
Web site http://www.familydigest.com
Guidelines http://www.familydigest.com/writers_guidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title For Women
Description This magazine is looking for sensual, erotic stories with a plot, that will appeal to women. Does not accept stories that feature extreme violence, that appear to glorify rape, involve the use of force, sex while under the influence of hypnosis, or are otherwise illegal. Stories should, generally, have a female protagonist and, if written in the first person, they should be narrated from a woman's point of view. Length: 2,000-3,000 words. Submissions: Accepts written submissions only, typed on one side of the paper. Double spacing is unnecessary. Include an SAE, and keep a copy as return of work is not guaranteed. No unsolicited material to be sent on disk or by e-mail. Pay: £150 per story published. Guidelines: available by sending an e-mail to the editor.Contact: P.O. Box 3814, Selsdon Way, London, E14 9GL, UK. Tel: +44 (0)20 7308 5090. Elizabeth Coldwell, Fiction Editor. Email: Elizabeth.Coldwell @ Express.co.uk
Web site -
Guidelines -
Country UK
Region Europe
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Four Weeks
Description Magazine made up of four mini-magazines. Each represents one of the four weeks of a woman's monthly hormone cycle and the distinct moods that her hormones have her feeling during those weeks. Accepts queries from freelance writers for shopping, food, travel and DIY departments. Pay varies.
Web site http://www.fourweeksmag.com
Guidelines http://www.fourweeksmag.com/writersguidelines.htm
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Georgia Family Magazine
Description A monthly regional parenting publication. A large percentage of articles are freelance written. Regular departments include: Travel, Family Mouse, Children’s Health Bulletin, Women’s Health, Dining Out, and more. Feature articles relate directly to parenting issues, preferably articles localized to parenting in Central Georgia. Pay: $20 to $90 for first publication rights to feature stories; $10 to $30 for reprints.
Web site http://www.georgiafamily.com
Guidelines http://www.georgiafamily.com/misc/writers_guidlines.shtml
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Girl's Life Magazine
Description Magazine for 10 to 15-year-old girls. Paying market.
Web site http://www.girlslife.com
Guidelines http://www.girlslife.com/index.php?id=39
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Going Dutch
Description The magazine of the American Women's Club of the Hague. Non-paying market.
Web site http://www.awcthehague.org/template1.php?p=goingdutch2
Guidelines http://www.awcthehague.org/GoingDutch/GDSubmission_Guidelines.pdf
Country Netherlands
Region Europe
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Golf For Women
Description Golfing magazine for women. Paying market.
Web site http://www.golfdigest.com/gfw/
Guidelines http://www.golfdigest.com/features/index.ssf?/features/golfforwomenfaq.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
Title Good Housekeeping
Description Audience is mostly married women, most of whom have children (anywhere from newborn to college age) and who work outside the home. Submissions will be reviewed for: Extra! Extra, Real Lives, My Story, and Light Housekeeping (humor pieces on domestic and family life). High-paying market.
Web site http://www.goodhousekeeping.com
Guidelines http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/290514
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale HI
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Title Her Magazine
Description (Formerly Her Business). Rebranded in 2007. A nationwide bi-monthly magazine for women in business. Includes positive articles relating to businesswomen, practical business information, inspiring stories of other women in business and motivating personal growth topics. look for fresh stories with an obvious business focus. Word rates are negotiated at the time of submission. Also running a short story competition at http://www.herbusinessmagazine.com/Articles/Short+Story+Competition.html
Web site http://www.herbusinessmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.herbusinessmagazine.com/Contact+Us/Contributions+and+Feedback.html
Country New Zealand
Region Australasia
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Her Sports
Description Published 6 times annually. For smart, active women who use sports and fitness to balance their busy lifestyles. Readers are strong, independent women who participate in a variety of active sports—including running, triathlon, mountain biking, skiing, surfing, snowboarding, hiking and other popular individual sports. Pays $150 to $450.
Web site http://www.hersports.com
Guidelines http://www.hersports.com/contribute.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale MED
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Title History's Women
Description Christian publication. Highlighting the extraordinary achievements of women throughout history and recognizing the obstacles they have had to overcome in order to reach their goals. Pays $10.
Web site http://www.historyswomen.com
Guidelines http://www.historyswomen.com/articlesubmissions.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title iParenting
Description iParenting Media publish a number of parenting-related sites on the Internet. Paying market.
Web site http://iparenting.com
Guidelines http://iparenting.com/guidelines.php
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title JourneyWoman
Description Articles should be written from a woman's point of view and should contain information of particular interest to the female traveller. However, articles from men definitely acceptable if they are appropriate to the mandate. Pays $35 honorarium for each article published.
Web site http://www.journeywoman.com
Guidelines http://www.journeywoman.com/writers_guidelines.html
Country Canada
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Long Island Woman
Description A monthly tabloid magazine. Topics include news, humor, lifestyles & family, mental & physical health, sports & fitness, nutrition & dining, fashion & beauty, and more. Pays up to $150.
Web site http://www.liwomanonline.com
Guidelines http://www.liwomanonline.com/writersguidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Lutheran Woman Today
Description A magazine for all women in the church, developed by Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Paying market.
Web site http://www.lutheranwomantoday.org
Guidelines http://www.lutheranwomantoday.org/writers/index.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale MED
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Title Marlomagazine.com
Description An online lifestyle magazine for young women, offering the latest in news, beauty, fashion, and entertainment: all from a culturally diverse—yet distinctly Canadian—perspective. Non-paying market.
Web site http://www.marlomagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.marlomagazine.com/guidelines.pdf
Country Canada
Region North America
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Mommy Too!
Description Web magazine celebrating mothers of color.
Web site http://www.mommytoo.com
Guidelines http://www.mommytoo.com/writersguidelines.htm
Country USA
Region North America
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Mookychick
Description The online indie bible for chicks with attitude. Topics include style, body, health, sports, spiritual, crafts, and more. Always on the lookout for strong, sassy writers. Non-paying market.
Web site http://www.mookychick.co.uk
Guidelines http://www.mookychick.co.uk/mookychick/write.php
Country UK
Region Europe
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Mother Devoted
Description An online bi-monthly publication. Topics relevant to today’s Christian mother.
Web site http://www.motherdevoted.com
Guidelines http://www.motherdevoted.com/writers/
Country USA
Region North America
Pay UNK
Payscale UNK
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Title New Homemaker, The
Description Webzine aimed at people who consider their primary job to be homemaking. The person can be male but is probably female. Topics covered include family, parenting, crafts, gardening, managing money. Pays $25 for original articles, $15 for reprints.
Web site http://www.newhomemaker.com
Guidelines http://www.newhomemaker.com/about/writers.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Online Dating Magazine
Description Publishes articles related to Online Dating, Self-Improvement, Dating in general, and Romance. Pays $15 per article for original material.
Web site http://www.onlinedatingmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.onlinedatingmagazine.com/writersguidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Road & Travel Magazine
Description A consumer magazine, an online resource specializing in automotive, travel, and personal safety topics. RTM targets upscale consumers, with a slant towards women, 29-59. Pays: assigned articles range from byline only up to $100, to be negotiated and agreed upon in writing by author and publisher before publication of article.
Web site http://www.roadandtravel.com
Guidelines http://www.roadandtravel.com/company/marketing/writerguide.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Shape
Description Active lifestyle magazine for women. Each issue provides immediately useful information in the areas of exercise, nutrition, psychology, beauty and more - to help the reader improve her health and to stimulate a deeper understanding of fitness. Paying market.
Web site http://www.shape.com
Guidelines http://www.shape.com/shapeyourlife/7863
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Skirt! Magazine
Description Originally a monthly magazine for women in the Charleston and Columbia areas of South Carolina. Each issue reflects the variety and diversity of women's lives and interests. Publishes 8 to 14 personal essays every month on topics relating to women and women's interests. Length: 800 to 1,200 words. Upcoming Themes: http://www.skirtmag.com/themes.shtml Submissions: send completed essays, preferably by email. You must include a brief, 2-3 sentence, bio which will appear if your piece is published. Pay: varies.
Web site http://www.skirtmag.com
Guidelines http://www.skirtmag.com/contributor.shtml
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title SPUN
Description SPUN wants to stretch its focus beyond knitted items and into the greater world of fiber goodness. Currently seeking submissions for knitting, crochet, needlepoint, weaving, and any other fiber-based projects. Pays an honorarium.
Web site http://www.spunmag.com
Guidelines http://www.spunmag.com/about/submissions
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Stringing
Description Quarterly magazine. Each issue includes more than 100 beautifully strung accessories, accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions and spreads that give beaders ideas and inspiration. The projects include necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Payment not specified.
Web site http://www.stringingmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.stringingmagazine.com/stringing-guidelines.pdf
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Woman Alive!
Description Especially interested in articles which encourage spiritual growth - both in personal devotions and daily living. Since 1984, Women Alive! has been helping women respond to God's call to holiness in their daily lives. Pays $15 to $50.
Web site http://www.womenalive.org/magazine.php
Guidelines http://www.womenaliveministries.com/?Guidelines_for_Writers
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
Title Woman This Month
Description Redhouse Marketing, P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Bahrain. A publication designed by women and produced specifically for women in Bahrain wishing to celebrate a unique cosmopolitan lifestyle and community spirit in an objective and pro-active manner. Invites queries from freelance writers about articles based on the following: women in the news, an up-and-coming woman and an interview with a notable current woman in business, medicine, education, art, science or social work. Length: articles are 800 and 1400 words, interviews are 1500 - 2400 words. Also welcome queries from freelance writers who can write a 1600 - 2400 word short story of interest to women. Pay: $50 to $100 for articles and interviews, depending on length, and $75 to $100 for fiction. Payment is upon publication. Please email queries to editor@womanthismonth.com
Web site http://www.womanthismonth.com
Guidelines http://www.womanthismonth.com/july06/guidelines.htm
Country Bahrain
Region Asia & Middle East
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Women’s Independent Press
Description General interest newspaper covering issues that pertain to women, regardless of race, class, religious/spiritual or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation. Considers well-researched and fact-supported articles, investigations, social commentary, essays, fiction, poetry, and humor. Topics include relationships, health, arts, entertainment, sport, travel and more. Pays $25 per article.
Web site http://www.womensindependentpress.com
Guidelines http://www.womensindependentpress.com/guidelines.php
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Women's eNews
Description Covering issues of particular concern to women and providing women's perspectives on public policy. Seek freelance writers from around the world to write on every topic--politics, religion, economics, health, science, education, sports, legislation. Paying Market.
Web site http://www.womensenews.org
Guidelines http://www.womensenews.org/pressroom.cfm#write
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Working Mother
Description The magazine is looking for articles (700 to 1500 words in length) that help women in their task of juggling job, home, and family. High-paying market.
Web site http://www.workingmother.com
Guidelines http://www.workingmother.com/?service=vpage/140
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale HI
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Title 4IndiaWoman.com
Description A weekly web magazine, featuring original write-ups, blogs, stories, poetry and serialized novels. It is a global writing platform, not just for Indian women. Mission is to provide a meaningful dialogue on issues relating to women. Topics range from work, social issues, women, parenting, current events, family, my city in action, humorous incidents, true incidents, passage to India and open letter. Paying market. Terms: http://4indianwoman.com/Terms.html
Web site http://www.4indianwoman.com
Guidelines http://www.4indianwoman.com/rewards.html
Country India
Region Asia & Middle East
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title American Girl
Description A bimonthly, four-color magazine for girls ages 8 and up. Mission is to encourage girls to express themselves and achieve their personal best. Paying market.
Web site http://www.americangirl.com
Guidelines http://www.americangirl.com/corp/guidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title austinwoman
Description Magazine with articles written in omniscient point of view and a positive, punchy tone on outstanding women living and/or working in Austin who have accomplished real things in their professional and/or personal lives, who do unusual things or provide an interesting service. Paying market.
Web site http://www.austinwomanmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.austinwomanmagazine.com/editorial.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Azizah
Description The magazine for the contemporary Muslim woman. Features 1,500 to 2,000 words. Rates vary depending on the article, and payment for first rights is made upon acceptance of the article.
Web site http://www.azizahmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.azizahmagazine.com/info-writer.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title BlueSuitMom
Description Helps executive working mothers find work and family balance. Looking for information from experts in a variety of fields relating to working mothers as well as features written by writers and journalists. Paying market.
Web site http://www.bluesuitmom.com
Guidelines http://www.bluesuitmom.com/about/guidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Bride's Magazine
Description “We're always looking for new ideas and good writers.” Request guidelines from the email address at their web site.
Web site http://www.brides.com
Guidelines http://www.brides.com/contactus/
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Cahoots
Description An alternative Canadian quarterly magazine for women that is more than your typical women’s magazine. Topics include health, sex, marriage, being single, motherhood, social commentary, education, business, law, the arts, friendship, travel, the environment, work, social issues, culture, community, finances, balancing life, adventure, world issues, politics, and popular culture. Also prints fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and beautiful visual art. Pays $100.
Web site http://www.cahootsmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.cahootsmagazine.com/submit-your-work/
Country Canada
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Chowk
Description Ideas and identities of India and Pakistan. Chowk is an ecosystem, a virtual community, with readers, writers, lurkers and critics. Chowk visitors are rarely passive, mostly opinionated, but always responsive with extremely diverse views. Topics can include political affairs, economic trends, events, rights of women and minorities, globalization and privatization in the Third World, book reviews, movie or music reviews, immigration, culture, schooling options for expatriates, short stories, poetry, travelogues, etc.
Web site http://www.chowk.com/
Guidelines http://www.chowk.com/show_contribution_guidelines.cgi
Country India
Region Asia & Middle East
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Dabbling Mum, The
Description Christian parenting publication. A positive publication geared towards helping BUSY parents balance life with real, practical, true-to-life, "been there, done that" articles. Pays $20 to $40 per original article.
Web site http://www.thedabblingmum.com
Guidelines http://thedabblingmum.com/writersguidelines.htm
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Divanee Magazine
Description Focuses on topics of interest to young North America Desi Women including: Fashion, Beauty, Health, Recipes, Well-Being, Relationships, Marriage, Politics, Culture, Book Reviews, Movie/Music Review
Web site http://www.divanee.com
Guidelines http://www.divanee.com/writerGuidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay NO
Payscale NO
Title Emirates Woman
Description The editorial mix of authoritative articles and glamorous features, together with lively, modern design, appeals successfully to a multicultural, upmarket readership. Emirates Woman has all the ingredients found in glossy international women’s magazines and, in addition, captures the unique flavour of life in the Gulf at its most vibrant. "Yes, we do use some freelance work, though it tends to be mainly via known and trusted freelancers based in Dubai. However, I am not averse to buying fantastic articles from enterprising freelancers overseas - but they would have to be sensitive to the region and appeal to a cross-cultural readership. We look for good, authoritative articles on beauty, health and well-being, relationships, psychology and general women's interest where applicable to life in the Gulf. "We have no guidelines as such but expect articles to be well written in UK English (not American) backed up by well-researched facts."
Web site http://www.motivatepublishing.com/files/ewoman.html
Guidelines
Country United Arab Emirates
Region Asia & Middle East
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Essence
Description The magazine for African-American and Caribbean women. Features personal-growth articles, celebrity profiles, and well-reported pieces on political and social issues. Also articles on relationships, careers, money, health and fitness. Paying market.
Web site http://www.essence.com
Guidelines http://www.essence.com/essence/writers_guidelines
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Family Circle
Description A general interest women's magazine which focuses on the family. Most of the articles are written by freelancers. Topics include travel, health, beauty, fitness, child care, relationships, finances, crafts. Most of the articles are written by freelancers. Paying market.
Web site http://www.familycircle.com
Guidelines http://www.familycircle.com/fc/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/fc/story/data/1131470906453.xml
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Family Digest
Description A magazine for Black Moms/Female heads-of-household; helping them get more out of their roles as wife, mother, home-manager. Interest areas include Family Travel, Auto Review, Love & Marriage, Health, Family Finances, Beauty & Style, Meal Time. Paying market. Fees vary.
Web site http://www.familydigest.com
Guidelines http://www.familydigest.com/writers_guidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title For Women
Description This magazine is looking for sensual, erotic stories with a plot, that will appeal to women. Does not accept stories that feature extreme violence, that appear to glorify rape, involve the use of force, sex while under the influence of hypnosis, or are otherwise illegal. Stories should, generally, have a female protagonist and, if written in the first person, they should be narrated from a woman's point of view. Length: 2,000-3,000 words. Submissions: Accepts written submissions only, typed on one side of the paper. Double spacing is unnecessary. Include an SAE, and keep a copy as return of work is not guaranteed. No unsolicited material to be sent on disk or by e-mail. Pay: £150 per story published. Guidelines: available by sending an e-mail to the editor.Contact: P.O. Box 3814, Selsdon Way, London, E14 9GL, UK. Tel: +44 (0)20 7308 5090. Elizabeth Coldwell, Fiction Editor. Email: Elizabeth.Coldwell @ Express.co.uk
Web site -
Guidelines -
Country UK
Region Europe
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Four Weeks
Description Magazine made up of four mini-magazines. Each represents one of the four weeks of a woman's monthly hormone cycle and the distinct moods that her hormones have her feeling during those weeks. Accepts queries from freelance writers for shopping, food, travel and DIY departments. Pay varies.
Web site http://www.fourweeksmag.com
Guidelines http://www.fourweeksmag.com/writersguidelines.htm
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Georgia Family Magazine
Description A monthly regional parenting publication. A large percentage of articles are freelance written. Regular departments include: Travel, Family Mouse, Children’s Health Bulletin, Women’s Health, Dining Out, and more. Feature articles relate directly to parenting issues, preferably articles localized to parenting in Central Georgia. Pay: $20 to $90 for first publication rights to feature stories; $10 to $30 for reprints.
Web site http://www.georgiafamily.com
Guidelines http://www.georgiafamily.com/misc/writers_guidlines.shtml
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Girl's Life Magazine
Description Magazine for 10 to 15-year-old girls. Paying market.
Web site http://www.girlslife.com
Guidelines http://www.girlslife.com/index.php?id=39
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Going Dutch
Description The magazine of the American Women's Club of the Hague. Non-paying market.
Web site http://www.awcthehague.org/template1.php?p=goingdutch2
Guidelines http://www.awcthehague.org/GoingDutch/GDSubmission_Guidelines.pdf
Country Netherlands
Region Europe
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Golf For Women
Description Golfing magazine for women. Paying market.
Web site http://www.golfdigest.com/gfw/
Guidelines http://www.golfdigest.com/features/index.ssf?/features/golfforwomenfaq.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
Title Good Housekeeping
Description Audience is mostly married women, most of whom have children (anywhere from newborn to college age) and who work outside the home. Submissions will be reviewed for: Extra! Extra, Real Lives, My Story, and Light Housekeeping (humor pieces on domestic and family life). High-paying market.
Web site http://www.goodhousekeeping.com
Guidelines http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/290514
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale HI
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Title Her Magazine
Description (Formerly Her Business). Rebranded in 2007. A nationwide bi-monthly magazine for women in business. Includes positive articles relating to businesswomen, practical business information, inspiring stories of other women in business and motivating personal growth topics. look for fresh stories with an obvious business focus. Word rates are negotiated at the time of submission. Also running a short story competition at http://www.herbusinessmagazine.com/Articles/Short+Story+Competition.html
Web site http://www.herbusinessmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.herbusinessmagazine.com/Contact+Us/Contributions+and+Feedback.html
Country New Zealand
Region Australasia
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Her Sports
Description Published 6 times annually. For smart, active women who use sports and fitness to balance their busy lifestyles. Readers are strong, independent women who participate in a variety of active sports—including running, triathlon, mountain biking, skiing, surfing, snowboarding, hiking and other popular individual sports. Pays $150 to $450.
Web site http://www.hersports.com
Guidelines http://www.hersports.com/contribute.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale MED
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Title History's Women
Description Christian publication. Highlighting the extraordinary achievements of women throughout history and recognizing the obstacles they have had to overcome in order to reach their goals. Pays $10.
Web site http://www.historyswomen.com
Guidelines http://www.historyswomen.com/articlesubmissions.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title iParenting
Description iParenting Media publish a number of parenting-related sites on the Internet. Paying market.
Web site http://iparenting.com
Guidelines http://iparenting.com/guidelines.php
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title JourneyWoman
Description Articles should be written from a woman's point of view and should contain information of particular interest to the female traveller. However, articles from men definitely acceptable if they are appropriate to the mandate. Pays $35 honorarium for each article published.
Web site http://www.journeywoman.com
Guidelines http://www.journeywoman.com/writers_guidelines.html
Country Canada
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Long Island Woman
Description A monthly tabloid magazine. Topics include news, humor, lifestyles & family, mental & physical health, sports & fitness, nutrition & dining, fashion & beauty, and more. Pays up to $150.
Web site http://www.liwomanonline.com
Guidelines http://www.liwomanonline.com/writersguidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Lutheran Woman Today
Description A magazine for all women in the church, developed by Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Paying market.
Web site http://www.lutheranwomantoday.org
Guidelines http://www.lutheranwomantoday.org/writers/index.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale MED
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Title Marlomagazine.com
Description An online lifestyle magazine for young women, offering the latest in news, beauty, fashion, and entertainment: all from a culturally diverse—yet distinctly Canadian—perspective. Non-paying market.
Web site http://www.marlomagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.marlomagazine.com/guidelines.pdf
Country Canada
Region North America
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Mommy Too!
Description Web magazine celebrating mothers of color.
Web site http://www.mommytoo.com
Guidelines http://www.mommytoo.com/writersguidelines.htm
Country USA
Region North America
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Mookychick
Description The online indie bible for chicks with attitude. Topics include style, body, health, sports, spiritual, crafts, and more. Always on the lookout for strong, sassy writers. Non-paying market.
Web site http://www.mookychick.co.uk
Guidelines http://www.mookychick.co.uk/mookychick/write.php
Country UK
Region Europe
Pay NO
Payscale NO
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Title Mother Devoted
Description An online bi-monthly publication. Topics relevant to today’s Christian mother.
Web site http://www.motherdevoted.com
Guidelines http://www.motherdevoted.com/writers/
Country USA
Region North America
Pay UNK
Payscale UNK
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Title New Homemaker, The
Description Webzine aimed at people who consider their primary job to be homemaking. The person can be male but is probably female. Topics covered include family, parenting, crafts, gardening, managing money. Pays $25 for original articles, $15 for reprints.
Web site http://www.newhomemaker.com
Guidelines http://www.newhomemaker.com/about/writers.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Online Dating Magazine
Description Publishes articles related to Online Dating, Self-Improvement, Dating in general, and Romance. Pays $15 per article for original material.
Web site http://www.onlinedatingmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.onlinedatingmagazine.com/writersguidelines.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Road & Travel Magazine
Description A consumer magazine, an online resource specializing in automotive, travel, and personal safety topics. RTM targets upscale consumers, with a slant towards women, 29-59. Pays: assigned articles range from byline only up to $100, to be negotiated and agreed upon in writing by author and publisher before publication of article.
Web site http://www.roadandtravel.com
Guidelines http://www.roadandtravel.com/company/marketing/writerguide.html
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Shape
Description Active lifestyle magazine for women. Each issue provides immediately useful information in the areas of exercise, nutrition, psychology, beauty and more - to help the reader improve her health and to stimulate a deeper understanding of fitness. Paying market.
Web site http://www.shape.com
Guidelines http://www.shape.com/shapeyourlife/7863
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Skirt! Magazine
Description Originally a monthly magazine for women in the Charleston and Columbia areas of South Carolina. Each issue reflects the variety and diversity of women's lives and interests. Publishes 8 to 14 personal essays every month on topics relating to women and women's interests. Length: 800 to 1,200 words. Upcoming Themes: http://www.skirtmag.com/themes.shtml Submissions: send completed essays, preferably by email. You must include a brief, 2-3 sentence, bio which will appear if your piece is published. Pay: varies.
Web site http://www.skirtmag.com
Guidelines http://www.skirtmag.com/contributor.shtml
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title SPUN
Description SPUN wants to stretch its focus beyond knitted items and into the greater world of fiber goodness. Currently seeking submissions for knitting, crochet, needlepoint, weaving, and any other fiber-based projects. Pays an honorarium.
Web site http://www.spunmag.com
Guidelines http://www.spunmag.com/about/submissions
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Stringing
Description Quarterly magazine. Each issue includes more than 100 beautifully strung accessories, accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions and spreads that give beaders ideas and inspiration. The projects include necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Payment not specified.
Web site http://www.stringingmagazine.com
Guidelines http://www.stringingmagazine.com/stringing-guidelines.pdf
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Woman Alive!
Description Especially interested in articles which encourage spiritual growth - both in personal devotions and daily living. Since 1984, Women Alive! has been helping women respond to God's call to holiness in their daily lives. Pays $15 to $50.
Web site http://www.womenalive.org/magazine.php
Guidelines http://www.womenaliveministries.com/?Guidelines_for_Writers
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
Title Woman This Month
Description Redhouse Marketing, P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Bahrain. A publication designed by women and produced specifically for women in Bahrain wishing to celebrate a unique cosmopolitan lifestyle and community spirit in an objective and pro-active manner. Invites queries from freelance writers about articles based on the following: women in the news, an up-and-coming woman and an interview with a notable current woman in business, medicine, education, art, science or social work. Length: articles are 800 and 1400 words, interviews are 1500 - 2400 words. Also welcome queries from freelance writers who can write a 1600 - 2400 word short story of interest to women. Pay: $50 to $100 for articles and interviews, depending on length, and $75 to $100 for fiction. Payment is upon publication. Please email queries to editor@womanthismonth.com
Web site http://www.womanthismonth.com
Guidelines http://www.womanthismonth.com/july06/guidelines.htm
Country Bahrain
Region Asia & Middle East
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Women’s Independent Press
Description General interest newspaper covering issues that pertain to women, regardless of race, class, religious/spiritual or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation. Considers well-researched and fact-supported articles, investigations, social commentary, essays, fiction, poetry, and humor. Topics include relationships, health, arts, entertainment, sport, travel and more. Pays $25 per article.
Web site http://www.womensindependentpress.com
Guidelines http://www.womensindependentpress.com/guidelines.php
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale LOW
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Title Women's eNews
Description Covering issues of particular concern to women and providing women's perspectives on public policy. Seek freelance writers from around the world to write on every topic--politics, religion, economics, health, science, education, sports, legislation. Paying Market.
Web site http://www.womensenews.org
Guidelines http://www.womensenews.org/pressroom.cfm#write
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale UNSP
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Title Working Mother
Description The magazine is looking for articles (700 to 1500 words in length) that help women in their task of juggling job, home, and family. High-paying market.
Web site http://www.workingmother.com
Guidelines http://www.workingmother.com/?service=vpage/140
Country USA
Region North America
Pay PAY
Payscale HI
Authors: A New Ebook on Writing and Marketing Your Book
Authors: A New Ebook on Writing and Marketing Your Book
From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book is a new ebook, which shares writing tips, and marketing strategies, which will make your publishing experience more successful. The marketing information includes how to effectively use SEO keywords in press releases, chose a publisher and low cost to free promotional options, while sharing writing tips.
The first part of the ebook gives basic writing tips. From plot organization to creating conflicts, this ebook help authors understand the basic structure of both short stories and novels. In addition, there are chapters on characterization and sensory writing, which help the authors draw in their readers into a multi-dimensional reading experience.
The second part of the book includes the importance of protecting the rights of the author, not only by copyrighting the work, but choosing the proper publishing venue. Safeguarding a work can be done easily and inexpensively; if done properly it insures that it will be legally protected. Choosing the correct publishing format and publisher can also make or break a book’s opportunities to reach the reading public.
Marketing and Promotions is explained in the third part of the ebook. It describes how the publishing venue affects how a book can be best advertised not only to readers, but also to bookstore owners. In addition, it lists low cost or free promotional ideas that can be used both on and offline. Search Engine Optimization makes press releases more effective; using the correct key words in the proper format will efficiently attract the attention of the search engines, thereby raising the article or site higher in the rankings and drawing more traffic to it.
From Blank Page to Book Shelves--How to Successfully Create and Market Your Book can’t guarantee to place an authors on the New York Times best seller‘s list; however, it will help improve their writing skills and understanding of the business end of the industry. Currently, this ebook is available at www.theresachaze.com for $7.00.
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Sunday, February 17, 2008
Dragon Clan Trilogy: a Book of Shadows in a Fiction Format
Dragon Clan Trilogy: a Book of Shadows in a Fiction Format
The Dragon Clan Trilogy is more than fantasy fiction series; it is a Wiccan Book of Shadows, which contains authentic Wiccan rituals. Set in the modern world, these fiction novels contain authentic Wiccan and Pagan rituals that include not only Dragon magic, but protection and transformation rituals.
The Dragon Clan Trilogy actually started as a short story about a woman buying a house. In Awakening the Dragon (978-0-9798406-0-9), the initial premise was that Wiccans and Pagans experience discrimination when it comes to some living and working situations. However, Kevin suddenly road up on his horse and the romantic connection between him and Rachael expanded the story beyond the six pages and the suddenly history of the home turned it into a novel. Their interest in each other is not only smoldering passion, but also is sparked by their common spiritual path and the secrets they are trying to hide; however, both their past issues and threats from others impede the relationship. Neither of them feel it is safe to drop their guard long enough to allow the other within their inner circle.
Kevin has been living a lie that has been destroying him from the inside out He knows his mother murdered his grandmother, but his love for her and the promises he has made has forced him to be silent. He is never sure it was his mother’s greed or her bigotry that pushed his grandmother down the stairs. However, it was her greed that had been motivating her since then. His father’s sudden death was listed as a suicide. Yet the message in his father’s note and his mother’s attempt to destroy it brought that in to question. He can only admit the truth of his life when the alcohol has numbed his inner censors, allowing him to face the secrets he has been forced to keep. It is on one of these nights that he prays to the Goddesses for justice for his murdered grandmother and his father’s death. He didn’t think he was heard, but he was and a series of events was set into motion, which brought Rachael to Coyote Springs. Only he doesn't see that his prayers are being answered; instead, he reaches back to his own soul's history to find the dark magic he needs to create the justice he seeks.
Rachael threw a dart to find a place to open her New Age bookstore where she could also make a difference. The dart landed on Coyote Springs, which was too close to her family home. Although she attempted to rig the results, the dart kept finding the same mark. She wasn’t comfortable living so close to her unhappy childhood, but she accepted the Goddess’s will and moved her furkids to the small Northern Michigan town. She found the store space, but was having difficulty finding a home until a reluctant real estate agent showed her a country cottage. Although the cottage had locked itself down since the murder of Kevin's grandmother, it opens it's doors to Rachael. By agreeing to move into the cottage, Rachael not only makes herself another target of the fanatical cult but also becomes the catalyst in exposing the murderer. In order to save herself and her loved ones, she is forced to awaken her dragon spirit prematurely. Only she has no way of know if she can control the sudden rush of power or if her attempt to protect all she loves will consume her from the inside out.
When I finished Awakening the Dragon, I realized there was more story to be told and the Trilogy was created. Dragon Domain (978-0-9798406-1-6) centers around a spiritual retreat several miles down the road. It was created by Cheyenne with the help of her two spirit sisters, Celeste and Jane. They had created a safe, peace place for others to learn and grow spiritually until an old love finds Celeste. Dominic arrives unexpectedly and suddenly dark magic surrounds the farm. Cheyenne tries to warn the others. Celeste's passion for Dominic deafens her to the warnings and she once against turns to the dark path.
Cheyenne’s first memories were of Celeste finding her in the desert. Beaten and left for dead, she had lost the memories of her first four years of life. Ignoring her family's wishes, Celeste nursed her back to health and took her from the Mesa. For over twenty years, Celeste kept them moving. She refused to settle in one place for more than a short period of time. She would never say why. Celeste became her mother and her teacher, until the Mother Dragon came to Cheyenne and awakened her dragon spirit. By choosing the Dragon path over Celeste's, Cheyenne caused a rift between them that was never addressed, so it was never be able to be healed. Yet Cheyenne longed for a home--a place where she could nest and safely explore her spirituality. When they came to Coyote Springs, she knew she had found what she was looking for and she refused to leave. The rift between her and Celeste widen enough for the evil to come between the two of them.
All Celeste wanted from her life was a home, family and a man who loved her. She never thought it was too much to ask. Yet she could never seem to find someone who loved her unconditionally until she met Dominic. He gave her permission to give in to all her passions. He loved all of her the good, bad and the ugly without judgment. Yet her family named him evil and tried to keep him from her. By lying to them both, Celeste's family separated them and once again gained control over her, but they only succeeded in banking the dark coals that burned within her. They waited dormant, waiting for Dominic to return to her life. He found her and fanned the flames back into life. Greedy for power, he exploited her buried resentments and turned her love for Cheyenne into hatred.
For the first 30 years of her life, Jane did what was expected of her. She followed the path of least resistance, but instead of finding happiness, she only felt lonely and empty. When she met Celeste and Cheyenne, they awakened her psychic abilities and the missing piece slipped into place. For the first time in her life, she was complete; there were no longer empty rooms in her heart. She felt connected and important to others. Celeste and Cheyenne gave her a sense of family. Yet there was always the inner doubt that it wasn’t real and she wasn’t worthy of these wonderful blessings. After Dominic arrived, it all started to slip away. She denied it until it was too late to stop the spreading evil, which sought to steal their souls.
The Return of the Dragon Tribe is the third in the trilogy. What Rachael initiates by coming to Coyote Springs, Cheyenne and others nurture until the rest of the tribe convenes and an old karmic debt comes due. The Dragon Clan Trilogy is filled with magic, romance, suspense, and karmic justice as a tale of horror and betrayal unwinds until at last the truth is reveal and the scales are again balanced.
Technorati Tags:
Book of Shadows, wiccan, fiction, pagan, theresa chaze, fantasy, magical, the Golden Compass, karmic, horror, Stephan King, Marion Zimmer Bradley, dragons, rituals,
The Dragon Clan Trilogy is more than fantasy fiction series; it is a Wiccan Book of Shadows, which contains authentic Wiccan rituals. Set in the modern world, these fiction novels contain authentic Wiccan and Pagan rituals that include not only Dragon magic, but protection and transformation rituals.
The Dragon Clan Trilogy actually started as a short story about a woman buying a house. In Awakening the Dragon (978-0-9798406-0-9), the initial premise was that Wiccans and Pagans experience discrimination when it comes to some living and working situations. However, Kevin suddenly road up on his horse and the romantic connection between him and Rachael expanded the story beyond the six pages and the suddenly history of the home turned it into a novel. Their interest in each other is not only smoldering passion, but also is sparked by their common spiritual path and the secrets they are trying to hide; however, both their past issues and threats from others impede the relationship. Neither of them feel it is safe to drop their guard long enough to allow the other within their inner circle.
Kevin has been living a lie that has been destroying him from the inside out He knows his mother murdered his grandmother, but his love for her and the promises he has made has forced him to be silent. He is never sure it was his mother’s greed or her bigotry that pushed his grandmother down the stairs. However, it was her greed that had been motivating her since then. His father’s sudden death was listed as a suicide. Yet the message in his father’s note and his mother’s attempt to destroy it brought that in to question. He can only admit the truth of his life when the alcohol has numbed his inner censors, allowing him to face the secrets he has been forced to keep. It is on one of these nights that he prays to the Goddesses for justice for his murdered grandmother and his father’s death. He didn’t think he was heard, but he was and a series of events was set into motion, which brought Rachael to Coyote Springs. Only he doesn't see that his prayers are being answered; instead, he reaches back to his own soul's history to find the dark magic he needs to create the justice he seeks.
Rachael threw a dart to find a place to open her New Age bookstore where she could also make a difference. The dart landed on Coyote Springs, which was too close to her family home. Although she attempted to rig the results, the dart kept finding the same mark. She wasn’t comfortable living so close to her unhappy childhood, but she accepted the Goddess’s will and moved her furkids to the small Northern Michigan town. She found the store space, but was having difficulty finding a home until a reluctant real estate agent showed her a country cottage. Although the cottage had locked itself down since the murder of Kevin's grandmother, it opens it's doors to Rachael. By agreeing to move into the cottage, Rachael not only makes herself another target of the fanatical cult but also becomes the catalyst in exposing the murderer. In order to save herself and her loved ones, she is forced to awaken her dragon spirit prematurely. Only she has no way of know if she can control the sudden rush of power or if her attempt to protect all she loves will consume her from the inside out.
When I finished Awakening the Dragon, I realized there was more story to be told and the Trilogy was created. Dragon Domain (978-0-9798406-1-6) centers around a spiritual retreat several miles down the road. It was created by Cheyenne with the help of her two spirit sisters, Celeste and Jane. They had created a safe, peace place for others to learn and grow spiritually until an old love finds Celeste. Dominic arrives unexpectedly and suddenly dark magic surrounds the farm. Cheyenne tries to warn the others. Celeste's passion for Dominic deafens her to the warnings and she once against turns to the dark path.
Cheyenne’s first memories were of Celeste finding her in the desert. Beaten and left for dead, she had lost the memories of her first four years of life. Ignoring her family's wishes, Celeste nursed her back to health and took her from the Mesa. For over twenty years, Celeste kept them moving. She refused to settle in one place for more than a short period of time. She would never say why. Celeste became her mother and her teacher, until the Mother Dragon came to Cheyenne and awakened her dragon spirit. By choosing the Dragon path over Celeste's, Cheyenne caused a rift between them that was never addressed, so it was never be able to be healed. Yet Cheyenne longed for a home--a place where she could nest and safely explore her spirituality. When they came to Coyote Springs, she knew she had found what she was looking for and she refused to leave. The rift between her and Celeste widen enough for the evil to come between the two of them.
All Celeste wanted from her life was a home, family and a man who loved her. She never thought it was too much to ask. Yet she could never seem to find someone who loved her unconditionally until she met Dominic. He gave her permission to give in to all her passions. He loved all of her the good, bad and the ugly without judgment. Yet her family named him evil and tried to keep him from her. By lying to them both, Celeste's family separated them and once again gained control over her, but they only succeeded in banking the dark coals that burned within her. They waited dormant, waiting for Dominic to return to her life. He found her and fanned the flames back into life. Greedy for power, he exploited her buried resentments and turned her love for Cheyenne into hatred.
For the first 30 years of her life, Jane did what was expected of her. She followed the path of least resistance, but instead of finding happiness, she only felt lonely and empty. When she met Celeste and Cheyenne, they awakened her psychic abilities and the missing piece slipped into place. For the first time in her life, she was complete; there were no longer empty rooms in her heart. She felt connected and important to others. Celeste and Cheyenne gave her a sense of family. Yet there was always the inner doubt that it wasn’t real and she wasn’t worthy of these wonderful blessings. After Dominic arrived, it all started to slip away. She denied it until it was too late to stop the spreading evil, which sought to steal their souls.
The Return of the Dragon Tribe is the third in the trilogy. What Rachael initiates by coming to Coyote Springs, Cheyenne and others nurture until the rest of the tribe convenes and an old karmic debt comes due. The Dragon Clan Trilogy is filled with magic, romance, suspense, and karmic justice as a tale of horror and betrayal unwinds until at last the truth is reveal and the scales are again balanced.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
Ebooks and Print Publishing: How to Choose What is Right for Your Book
Ebooks and Print Publishing: How to Choose What is Right for Your Book
With all the publishing options available, writers need to fully understand their goals and needs before deciding on a publish venue and a specific publisher to entrust their literary baby. The Print on demand advancements that have been made in the printing process and desktop publishing have made easier than ever before for authors to be published. However, this new opportunity as also created new predators. Although there are very ethical publishers out there, there are an equal share of those who don't know the definition of the word.
Currently there are two format options: ebook and print books. Ebooks are easier and cheaper to publish. Once a book has been typeset and the cover created, it is converted into a PDF file, which can be sold and download an infinite number of times without additional cost. However, ebooks have been slow to find wide acceptance.
Print books are further broken down into Vanity, traditional, small press and subsidy. Vanity publishing is still the ego stroking of the author. The entire process is paid for by the author; in addition, the author is expected to purchase a set number of books and resell them in order to make a profit. Traditional houses are those publishers that control the whole process. They invest more up front in the books so they are more supportive with the marketing and promotion. The author is still expected to do her or his share; however, they are supported by the publisher’s professional staff. The only difference between the small press and traditional are the size of the company budget. Small presses rely more on the author for the marketing and promotions. They are also more specialized. They target their audience more and usually already have an established target audience. Subsidy publisher are a cross between the small presses and the vanity. The author pays a fee to the publisher who will usually typeset, create a cover and list it with a distributor, but will do little else. The author is totally responsible for the promotions and marketing.
The first question authors must ask themselves is what kind of publishing experience do they seek. Are they targeting a specific group or trying to reach the general reading audience. Technological advancement has made printing a single copy of a book affordable. This same equipment has opened the doors to small publishing houses to offer books that are comparable to the larger houses. No longer to printers have to run larger numbers of copies to make process cost effect, nor to publishers have to warehouse books in order to have the readily available. Many authors want only a traditional publisher are unwilling to look beyond the big name traditional publishers. But in doing so they limit their publishing possibilities. There are hundreds POD available who offer different services at different price ranges and services. However, when there is money to be made there are those who will attempt to take advantage in order to make a cheap profit.
For those who are not seeking to find placement in brick and mortar stores, there are other low cost publishing options. There are publishers who will make your book available in print for little or no cost, but they offer little to no distribution opportunities.
* www.lulu.com
* www.cafepress.com
If you intend to buy and resell the books, both companies would serve your purpose. The difference between them is that Lulu provides a limited usage ISBN number, while Cafepress does not. Neither offer discounts off the cover price, but they do give a small discount for bulk purchases.
However if the goal is to sell the book on the open market, you will need to look elsewhere With the number of publishers available rapidly increasing, an author needs to really read the small print of the contract before signing it. It is easier to get into a contract than it is to get out of one.
* read all the small print and ask questions about their service. Know specifically what each party is responsibilities are.
* Make sure that you have legal remedies if they publisher doesn’t fulfill their obligations. There are publishers who not only deliberately misrepresent their services, but also attempt to manipulate the author into paying for services or products they don’t need.
* Research the publisher not only with other authors through online services such as Predators and Editors, but back check their other authors’ work. Are the books available in the stores the publisher claimed and how difficult is it to order the books through stores. Ask for the contact information for their other authors. However, you need to be specific. Don’t let the chose for you. They will naturally only tell you about those who like their work, not the ones with complaints.
* One of the major issues with small publishers has been receiving royalty payments. Make sure you have a way to receive a fair accounting and a payment guarantee. Most distributors have automated systems that will tell how many of a particular ISBN number has been bought through them.
Knowing the criteria use when they choose the books they place on their shelves should also factor into what publisher you choose. Although most bookstore are easily persuaded to list books on their online sites, they are more discriminating when it comes to their brick and mortar stores
* Quality books
* Returnability
* At least 50% discount off cover price
* A good cover price
Writing the book is the easy part of the process; the real work starts after it has been published. Marketing and promotions are the most time, money and energy consuming part of the process. Most traditional marketing methods are expensive.
* Media ads--print and broadcasting
* Book signing tours
* Book shows
* doing interviews in person
What are the marketing strategies that are successful and inexpensive?
* Website--actively promote by listing it on search engines, leave on topic comments on guest books (spamming would only reflect badly on yourself), use free gifts as away to draw traffic, and put a PDF excerpt on your site are only a few examples
* blogs--actively promote using search engine optimization words, listing with blog marketing sites such a Technorati, join blog rolls and write on topic comments on similar blogs (spamming them will only reflect badly on yourself)
* write articles on topic to give credibility
* join groups both on and off line that target your audience
* give lectures in the community
* do interviews both on an off line
* Cold contacting bookstores through fax, email and phone calls
* Networking sites like Myspace
* Burn CD's with excerpts and your bio that bookstores could give away
* Create book trailers promoting your novels for sites like YouTube
* Publish newsletters or ezines that show case your work and/or causes that you are involved with
Valkyrie Publishing was created in professional self-defense. I had been taken advantage of by two publishers that made great promises but who were ethically challenged when it came to paying royalties. I spend hundred of dollars and hours, in publishing and promotional costs only never to be paid for the books that were sold. I couldn't understand why the author is the last to be paid, when it is her or his hard work that is the source of the product. It was this frustration that prompted me to research publishing, book distribution and typesetting. What I learned surprised me. It is not as expensive or difficult as the publishers were making it appear.
The technical aspects, I had been doing for over a year with my free ezine, Messages From the Universe. Since 2003 when my first novel came out, I was actively involved in marketing; in fact, with the publishers I was involved with, I was the only one promoting my work. As I became more involved with online writings groups, not only did I make really good connections, but I also learned how to use new venues that were effective and inexpensive.
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With all the publishing options available, writers need to fully understand their goals and needs before deciding on a publish venue and a specific publisher to entrust their literary baby. The Print on demand advancements that have been made in the printing process and desktop publishing have made easier than ever before for authors to be published. However, this new opportunity as also created new predators. Although there are very ethical publishers out there, there are an equal share of those who don't know the definition of the word.
Currently there are two format options: ebook and print books. Ebooks are easier and cheaper to publish. Once a book has been typeset and the cover created, it is converted into a PDF file, which can be sold and download an infinite number of times without additional cost. However, ebooks have been slow to find wide acceptance.
Print books are further broken down into Vanity, traditional, small press and subsidy. Vanity publishing is still the ego stroking of the author. The entire process is paid for by the author; in addition, the author is expected to purchase a set number of books and resell them in order to make a profit. Traditional houses are those publishers that control the whole process. They invest more up front in the books so they are more supportive with the marketing and promotion. The author is still expected to do her or his share; however, they are supported by the publisher’s professional staff. The only difference between the small press and traditional are the size of the company budget. Small presses rely more on the author for the marketing and promotions. They are also more specialized. They target their audience more and usually already have an established target audience. Subsidy publisher are a cross between the small presses and the vanity. The author pays a fee to the publisher who will usually typeset, create a cover and list it with a distributor, but will do little else. The author is totally responsible for the promotions and marketing.
The first question authors must ask themselves is what kind of publishing experience do they seek. Are they targeting a specific group or trying to reach the general reading audience. Technological advancement has made printing a single copy of a book affordable. This same equipment has opened the doors to small publishing houses to offer books that are comparable to the larger houses. No longer to printers have to run larger numbers of copies to make process cost effect, nor to publishers have to warehouse books in order to have the readily available. Many authors want only a traditional publisher are unwilling to look beyond the big name traditional publishers. But in doing so they limit their publishing possibilities. There are hundreds POD available who offer different services at different price ranges and services. However, when there is money to be made there are those who will attempt to take advantage in order to make a cheap profit.
For those who are not seeking to find placement in brick and mortar stores, there are other low cost publishing options. There are publishers who will make your book available in print for little or no cost, but they offer little to no distribution opportunities.
* www.lulu.com
* www.cafepress.com
If you intend to buy and resell the books, both companies would serve your purpose. The difference between them is that Lulu provides a limited usage ISBN number, while Cafepress does not. Neither offer discounts off the cover price, but they do give a small discount for bulk purchases.
However if the goal is to sell the book on the open market, you will need to look elsewhere With the number of publishers available rapidly increasing, an author needs to really read the small print of the contract before signing it. It is easier to get into a contract than it is to get out of one.
* read all the small print and ask questions about their service. Know specifically what each party is responsibilities are.
* Make sure that you have legal remedies if they publisher doesn’t fulfill their obligations. There are publishers who not only deliberately misrepresent their services, but also attempt to manipulate the author into paying for services or products they don’t need.
* Research the publisher not only with other authors through online services such as Predators and Editors, but back check their other authors’ work. Are the books available in the stores the publisher claimed and how difficult is it to order the books through stores. Ask for the contact information for their other authors. However, you need to be specific. Don’t let the chose for you. They will naturally only tell you about those who like their work, not the ones with complaints.
* One of the major issues with small publishers has been receiving royalty payments. Make sure you have a way to receive a fair accounting and a payment guarantee. Most distributors have automated systems that will tell how many of a particular ISBN number has been bought through them.
Knowing the criteria use when they choose the books they place on their shelves should also factor into what publisher you choose. Although most bookstore are easily persuaded to list books on their online sites, they are more discriminating when it comes to their brick and mortar stores
* Quality books
* Returnability
* At least 50% discount off cover price
* A good cover price
Writing the book is the easy part of the process; the real work starts after it has been published. Marketing and promotions are the most time, money and energy consuming part of the process. Most traditional marketing methods are expensive.
* Media ads--print and broadcasting
* Book signing tours
* Book shows
* doing interviews in person
What are the marketing strategies that are successful and inexpensive?
* Website--actively promote by listing it on search engines, leave on topic comments on guest books (spamming would only reflect badly on yourself), use free gifts as away to draw traffic, and put a PDF excerpt on your site are only a few examples
* blogs--actively promote using search engine optimization words, listing with blog marketing sites such a Technorati, join blog rolls and write on topic comments on similar blogs (spamming them will only reflect badly on yourself)
* write articles on topic to give credibility
* join groups both on and off line that target your audience
* give lectures in the community
* do interviews both on an off line
* Cold contacting bookstores through fax, email and phone calls
* Networking sites like Myspace
* Burn CD's with excerpts and your bio that bookstores could give away
* Create book trailers promoting your novels for sites like YouTube
* Publish newsletters or ezines that show case your work and/or causes that you are involved with
Valkyrie Publishing was created in professional self-defense. I had been taken advantage of by two publishers that made great promises but who were ethically challenged when it came to paying royalties. I spend hundred of dollars and hours, in publishing and promotional costs only never to be paid for the books that were sold. I couldn't understand why the author is the last to be paid, when it is her or his hard work that is the source of the product. It was this frustration that prompted me to research publishing, book distribution and typesetting. What I learned surprised me. It is not as expensive or difficult as the publishers were making it appear.
The technical aspects, I had been doing for over a year with my free ezine, Messages From the Universe. Since 2003 when my first novel came out, I was actively involved in marketing; in fact, with the publishers I was involved with, I was the only one promoting my work. As I became more involved with online writings groups, not only did I make really good connections, but I also learned how to use new venues that were effective and inexpensive.
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