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Links for Writers

Association Of Author's Representatives - " The AAR's objectives include keeping agents informed about conditions in publishing, the theater, the motion picture and television industries, and related fields; encouraging cooperation among literary organizations; and assisting agents in representing their author-clients' interests. "

Barnes & Noble has assembled a list of books on specialty subjects, including: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Writing's Workshop (books on writing and the writing field), Art, Mystery, Romance, Poetry and much more. To search this extensive list, just Browse Subjects

A Bowl Of Writer's Cereal - "Is a site dedicated to the people who want to write fiction, but who aren't quite sure how to go about it. This site contains articles, key informative links, and an interactive page designed to help both new and experienced writers create and "flesh out" a new character, even going so far as to write a Character Introduction Scene."

The Cabinet - If you want horror, this is the place. Information on horror in movies, music, literature, radio and more.

Client Checker - "ClientChecker, the freelancer's credit bureau, gives you unlimited searches for business credit reports on the companies that matter most - your clients. If you are a small business owner, an independent contractor, a freelance consultant, or do any kind of contract work for other businesses, then ask yourself this question: How much does NOT getting paid cost? If the client is likely to slow-pay, or not pay at all, you should know beforehand. Large companies call this credit risk management, we call it common sense."

Editor Report - This site lets freelance writers give editors candid feedback while remaining anonymous, so there's no fear of losing work.

Literary Agent Research And Evaluation - "At Agent Research our job is to direct you to the literary agent who is right for your work at this stage in your career, whether you're writing your twentieth book or your first."

Locus Online - The online version of this magazine, which covers the science fiction field.

Master Freelancer - "MasterFreelancer.com, is an online webstore for all of your creative writing, screenwriting, research, and editing needs. Since 1996 we have helped thousands upon thousands of writers and creative professionals to succeed in their careers."

The Muse's Muse - Here you'll find tips and tools for songwriters.

My Quality Writing - A nice selection of links that are useful to writers and others.

National Writers Union - Many writers belong to this organization in order to find jobs, have arbitration and to promote their careers.

Predators and Editors - This site lists complaints from writers about editors, websites and others.

Ripoff Report - "Ripoff Report® is a worldwide consumer reporting Web site and publication, by consumers, for consumers, to file and document complaints about companies or individuals."

Science Fiction And Fantasy Writers Of America, Inc. - Their title says it all. They also have a list of agents and publishers to stay away from.

SFF Net - A great site covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, military and romance.

Whispers and Warnings from Writers Weekly - This site lists payment, and other problems, that writers have had with editors and publishers.

Writer Alerts - These publishers have been unresponsive to writer grievances, and the National Writers Union Grievance and Contract Division recommends that you take the listed information into account before signing a contract with any of the parties.

Writer Beware - Warnings About Literary Fraud and Other Schemes, Scams, and Pitfalls That Target Writers.

Writing.com - "Writing.Com is the online community for writers and readers of all interests and skill levels. Whether you're an enthusiastic, creative writer looking for the perfect place to store and display your writing online or a casual reader searching for a good story, Writing.Com is the website for you!"

Writing For Dollars - This is a large database of guidelines for publications that you can search using various parameters.

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Markets for Writers

My ebook, The Writer's Answer Book - This 97-page ebook is an excellent source of information for both new and experienced writers. It's filled with answers to your questions, insider information you won't find in other books, and markets for your writing.

Byline Magazine - "ByLine is a monthly magazine for writers. Since its founding in 1981, ByLine has published--and paid for--the first work of hundreds of poets and writers of fiction and nonfiction. We encourage and advise novice writers; we publish the work of beginners and veterans alike. The magazine presents articles on the craft or business of writing, including regular columns on writing poetry, fiction, nonfiction and children's literature. We also publish short stories and poetry, and a special feature for student writers." They pay between $10 and $100.

Funds For Writers - This is a great site for writers looking for sources to make money, and they have a great newsletter too. Along with publications, they list funds, grants, contests, awards and many other places where most writers wouldn't think about looking for money.

The Market List - "The Market List - A Writers Resource for all Fiction Genres - The Market List is the original electronic writers market resource. Started in 1994 as an online ezine on AOL and Compuserve, and with the first fully comprehensive writers market guidelines index online, The Market List has a ten year history of providing aspiring and professional writers with potential markets for their fiction."

NewsDirectory.com - This site lists television stations, newspapers and magazines from around the world. It also has links for research in different areas.

Speculations - They do not print fiction stories, but they do print articles, interviews, instruction, research, and anything else that will help writers sell their fiction pieces. They published an article of mine about agents, and paid me very well. They pay a flat fee for the first 1,000 copies of the magazine they sell. If they have to print more copies you are paid again for each 1,000 copies they print. You can find their author's contract on their site. They pay at least three cents per word, upon acceptance.

Spicy Green Iguana - If you need to find a genre publication, both print and ezine, this is the place. They break down the publications by what they pay. This is a great site.

Twilight Times - This is an ezine that has published two of my stories. According to their guidelines: "Twilight Times was created to present the works of those writers whose stories 'blend' genres, are too 'literary' for other zines or seem too mainstream or 'quirky' in tone. Not interested in horror, gore, violence or darker works such as psycho-killer tales." We're not seeing enough slipstream or speculative fiction submissions from women writers. Currently interested in New Age topics, articles on e-publishing and/or creative writing. They are a non-paying market.

WritersWeekly.com - This is a nice page of freelance jobs and paying markets. There are a lot of listings on this site and each listing is full of useful information.

Worldwide Freelance Writer - You'll find lots of markets here from all over the world.

Writers Write - This is another great source for finding markets for your writing.

WritingForDollars.com - They have a list of professional, semi-pro, small press and electronic publications. At the bottom of the page you will also find a list of market resources.

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Links for Photographers

American Society Of Media Photographers - "ASMP is the premier resource for community, culture, commerce and publications relating to publication photography. ASMP is the authoritative voice of publication photographers worldwide."

Arizona Highways - "Arizona Highways is famous for its outstanding photography — vivid, full-color images taken by many of America's best photographers. We've expanded our online photography section to bring you more than amazing images. Don't miss Photography Talk and Ask the Photo Editor!"

Calumet Digital Solutions - Calumet has launched this site for professional digital photographers.

Cepolina.com - Over 5,000 free photos are available for download. Each photo can be saved in five formats (up to 1024X768 pixels). You can download any photo for private or commercial use.

Chocolography.com - They are selling a machine that lets you print full color, edible, photographs on chocolate itms, like lollypops, bars, greeting cards and more. Yum!

Cleaning Your DSLR Sensor. Many photographers send in their DSLRs to have their sensors cleaned. This can take weeks, and cost about $100. To save time and money you can clean your sensor yourself. See the following to give it a try.

• Fargo Enterprises has a site called Chamber Cleaning, to teach you how to clean your camera's chamber. They also have a site called Cleaning Digital Cameras, that tells how to clean your camera's sensor.

Here's a list of companies that carry supplies to allow you to clean your camera's sensor.

• Brandess-Kalt-Aetna Group
• Delkin Devices
• Dust-Aid
• The Dust Patrol
• Green-Clean
• Kinetronics
• Micro-Tools
• NRD
• Photographic Solutions
• VisibleDust

Client Checker - "ClientChecker, the freelancer's credit bureau, gives you unlimited searches for business credit reports on the companies that matter most - your clients. If you are a small business owner, an independent contractor, a freelance consultant, or do any kind of contract work for other businesses, then ask yourself this question: How much does NOT getting paid cost? If the client is likely to slow-pay, or not pay at all, you should know beforehand. Large companies call this credit risk management, we call it common sense."

Digital Camera Reviews and News - "Here you will find all the latest digital photography and imaging news, reviews of the latest digital cameras and accessories, the most active discussion forums, a large selection of sample galleries, a digital camera database and buyers guide and the most comprehensive database of digital camera features and specifications. We believe in quality, original, unbiased content. Make us your home page, add us to your bookmarks or to your Google Toolbar. We have had 792,799,109 visits since January 1999."

Efotolab.com - This online photographic lab for professional photographers has teamed up with Blurb.com to allow members to easily compose, publish, print and sell their own books.

Handcolor - Includes online chats, a monthly newsletter and an online store that will carry papers, oils and other handcoloring supplies.

Kodak Professional - It has good all around photography information, and promotes Kodak, of course.

Kodak's Tips And Projects Center - Kodak offers useful tips for the beginning photographer.

Maria Piscopo - A Creatives Services and Marketing Consultant - "Maria Piscopo is a Creative Services Consultant for Artists, Designers and Photographers and has been working as an art/photo rep for twenty five years. She teaches workshops for artists, designers and photographers at their conferences and professional associations and at various local colleges." Maria is a friend of mine, and she does great work.

NANPA, the North American Nature Photography Association - "Is the first and only association in North America committed to serving the field of nature photography. Its stated mission is to provide education, foster professional and ethical conduct, gather and disseminate information, and develop standards for all persons interested in the field of nature photography. NANPA further seeks to promote nature photography as an art form and a medium of communication for the sciences, nature appreciation and environmental protection."

Outdoor Photographer - All kinds of information for scenic, travel, wildlife and sports photographers.

Photo.net - Tons of information about film, equipment and photography in general.

Photoalley - Here you will find all kinds of photography equipment to buy. Everything from cameras, to filters, to flash units and more. You will also find How-To articles and product reviews.

Photo District News Online - This is a great site for professional photographers.

Photo District News Online: Photosources - This is the starting page for part of the Photo District News web site. It is the beginning of a huge link section covering professional dealers and retailers, equipment, services, supplies, stock suppliers, manufacturers and more. PDN has a great site.

PhotoImaging Information Council - Its website is now having world renowned professional photographers put their knowledge on the website. Some of these photographers include Denis Reggie (wedding photographer), George Kalinsky (sports photography) and Steve McCurry (travel photography). Take a look and see what there is to see.

Photoshop World - "Home of the largest Photoshop training event in the world... In today's market, efficiency, productivity, and creativity are in very high demand, and that's why each year thousands of Photoshop users from around the world come to Photoshop World. It's where you'll learn the latest cutting-edge techniques, the fastest and most effective ways to work in Adobe Photoshop, and the hottest and most amazing new Photoshop tips from a hand-picked team of the industry's most talented and creative instructors."

Photoworkshop.com - You'll find all kinds of photography information here. Some things are free, and there are two levels of paid membership.

Portfolios Online - Warp 10 Technologies, owner and operator of this site is introducing free, self-managed online portfolios for creative professionals anywhere in the world. This service is open to photographers, designers, illustrators, art directors and interactive artists.

Professional Photographers of America, Inc. (PPA) - This site offers a lot of information for photographers.

Slash - Rick Sammon - "Welcome to Rick Sammon's world of digital photography! Here you will find Photoshop tips, books, DVDs, schedule of presentations, workshops and more."

Stock Artists Alliance - "SAA is the only photographers' trade association that is focused exclusively on the business of stock."

Ulead Learning Center - They offer a lot of short articles for photographers on a wide variety of topics.

Wedding And Portrait Photographers International - This organizations has a lot to offer photographers, and they are affiliated with Rangefinder Magazine.

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Markets for Photographers

Many ezines do not pay writers for their work, instead they offer exposure and editorial input. Don't pass by a publication just because it doesn't pay. The exposure alone is worth it. Be sure to carefully read their contract and that there's nothing there saying that the copyright transfers to them. Always keep your copyright. Also, ask them how long they want you to wait before you submit the story elsewhere.

Apogee Magazine - "A free online magazine designed to inform and entertain photographers of all ages and levels." They do no pay.

Outdoor Photographer - "Is a national magazine published 10 times per year for enthusiasts with a special passion for nature, travel and outdoor sports. We take a fresh look at the modern photographic world by encouraging photography as part of a lifestyle associated with outdoor recreation." They pay, but they don't say how much in their submission guidelines.

PCPhoto - "Is a national magazine published 8 times per year (6 bimonthly regular issues plus 2 special issues) for people who want to explore and expand their application of photography by making good use of the computer." They pay, but they don't say how much in their submission guidelines.

Photo Life Magazine - This Canadian publication accepts articles and photographs for various departments of their publication. Their submission guidelines did not mention pay, so they probably don't pay anything, but it's good exposure.

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Links for Artists

Art Job Online -Launches searchable arts employment and opportunities web site. ArtJob online is a comprehensive employment site dedicated to connecting individuals to jobs and opportunities in the arts. ArtJob also lists fellowships, grants, residences and other opportunities.

The Art Store - Art supplies for various mediums, including computers.

Artcyclopedia - "This site is intended to provide visitors with a simple overview of art styles and access to artists well-known for developing or working within a particular movement Please bear in mind that artists are not easily pigeonholed into well-defined categories, and definitions vary from artist to artist and from critic to critic."

ArtsFlash - Lots of information about the arts in Arizona, including opportunities and job openings for artists.

Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists - "ASFA is a non-profit educational association, which is run by a staff of volunteers who give generously of their own time and resources. We rely totally on the support of our members and the art community. Donations made to ASFA are tax-deductible so please help us keep this wonderful organization healthy and growing by donating! Donations as small as $5.00 are very welcome and appreciated!"

Client Checker - "ClientChecker, the freelancer's credit bureau, gives you unlimited searches for business credit reports on the companies that matter most - your clients. If you are a small business owner, an independent contractor, a freelance consultant, or do any kind of contract work for other businesses, then ask yourself this question: How much does NOT getting paid cost? If the client is likely to slow-pay, or not pay at all, you should know beforehand. Large companies call this credit risk management, we call it common sense."

Computer Graphics Society - This is an amazing site for all things relating to computer graphics.

Discover Art With Sandra - Sandra has been a friend of mine for many years. She has a great selection of classes and art materials.

Fine-Art.com - This site offers information on artists, marketplaces, links and more.

The Fine Art Dealer's Association - "Was founded in 1990 as a non-profit membership organization of respected and established dealers from across the United States. Its members are dedicated to promoting and maintaining the highest degree of professionalism, scholarship and integrity in all business conducted with colleagues, institutions and the art buying public. Membership in FADA is highly selective and by invitation only. Each member has expert knowledge of the artist or periods in which he or she specializes and maintains a corresponding inventory. In addition to demonstrating a commitment to enriching the cultural lives of their communities, members share their expertise through significant exhibitions, informative catalogs, and by offering quality works of art whose authenticity is unconditionally guaranteed."

GalleryRow.com - This site is designed for the global fine arts community. They have sections for investors, collectors, vendors, an arts calendar, "ask an expert" and more. Anyone interested in fine art should have a lot of fun here.

HOW Magazine - This is a good site or graphic artists, which includes jobs, news and a forum.

Internet For The Fine Arts - "Since 1995, we have provided a collaborative network for the on-line arts. Over 200,000 viewers use our interactive marketplace, gateway, and community for the arts every month. You will find contributions from thousands of artists, collectors, dealers, enthusiasts, and other websites. Enjoy!

Lisa Iris - If you're looking for some incredible artwork and jewelry, with a Renaissance flavor, then you have to go here.

LogoLounge - "LogoLounge is the ultimate resource for logo and identity designers on the internet."

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - "Explore a collection with more than 100,000 works of art at LACMA, the largest encyclopedic museum west of Chicago. Through its far-reaching collections, the museum is both a resource to and a reflection of the many cultural communities and heritages in Southern California. Experience European masterpieces, cutting-edge contemporary art, an extensive collection of American art from the United States and Latin America, a major Islamic art collection, one of the most comprehensive Korean art collections outside of Korea, and the stunning Pavilion for Japanese art."

Myka Jelina Hot Gothic Faerie Artist - I love the Goth look, and Myka does great stylized Goth art.

NAMAC - The National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) is a nonprofit association whose membership comprises a diverse mix of organizations and individuals dedicated to a common goal: the support and advocacy of independent film, video, audio and digital arts.

National Assembly Of State Arts Agencies - All kinds of information on the arts, including information on each state's arts agency.

Novaspace Art and Autographs - Here you will find authentic astronauts autographs and space art.

World Wide Arts Resource - "This interactive arts gateway will give you access to artists, museums, galleries, high quality art, art history, arts education, antiques, dance, theater, classified ads, resume postings, arts chats, discussion forums and much more."

The World's Women On-Line! - This site has a huge list of women artists from around the world.

Zindy - Zindy is an amazing artist, and has a great site.

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Links for Comic Book Lovers

I love comics. The stories and artwork have always fascinated me. Recently I got back into collecting comics and wanted to pass along some of the links I found. I hope you find them entertaining and useful. Be aware that some comic sites are more adult oriented due to sex and violence.

Balloon Tales - Here you'll find tips, tricks, interviews, articles and more.

Blue Line Pro - They offer a large line of supplies and equipment for comic artists. They also publish Sketch magazine, which offers a lot of useful information for anyone involved with comics.

Bud Plant Comic Art - I love this site. It's full of all kinds of publications, including: art books, comic art, vintage pin-ups and erotic art, glamour girls, pulps, photography, illustration books and more. There's so much stuff I want to buy here that I could go broke in no time at all.

Comic Book Art Dot Com - This site sells original comic book art. You can buy some great art here, and use it as a resource to see how other artists draw their comics.

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund - It carries out its mission to protect free speech in comics through the generous support of fans and professionals alike.

Comic Book Resources - They offer news, reviews and commentary on all aspects of comic books.

The Comic Book Writer's Guide To Information On The Internet - Tons of information here.

Comic Cavalcade - If you're trying to find a back issue of a comic, take a look here. They carry Avatar, Chaos, Dark Horse, Image and others.

Comic Coloring In Photoshop 7 - This is a very good tutorial on coloring comics.

ComicLink - "is a full-service marketplace for investment-quality Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age and CGC Graded comics, original comic book art, and related items." Yet another place to spend your money.

Comicon.com - Here you will find an online comic book convention that's going 24/7. They have areas for artists, retailers, publishers and more.

Comics Fun - If you want to see a lot of inked artwork, go here. I like to use this as one of my reference sites when I'm trying to see how other artists have drawn or inked their comics.

Dick Blick Art Materials - This is an excellent source of materials for comic, and other, artists.

Don Markstein's Toonopedia - "Welcome to the world's first hypertext encyclopedia of toons - which will soon, I hope, come to be regarded as the Internet's most comprehensive source of information about the U.S. toon scene."

Drawsketch - This About.com site has lots of information on cartooning.

Dynamic Forces - Got the itch to buy comics and related merchandise? Then go here.

Elfwood - The world's largest site for SciFi / Fantasy art and fiction. Art, tutorials and all kinds of interesting stuff.

Frank Cho - Frank make a great comic called Liberty Meadows.

MisterArt.com - "Find low prices on painting, drawing, drafting, sculpting, and crafting supplies at MisterArt.com, the world's largest discount online art supply store. Easy and secure shopping. Great service. Fast delivery."

Top Cow - They make some great comics, including Witchblade Tomb Raider.

Wizard World - This site will keep you up to date on the comic industry, and you can also buy and sell comics on their site. They also have a print magazine.

Writing For Comics - You can find useful information on writing for comic books, as well as other useful information.

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