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This issue features an author profile of Sherry Shahan, and
advice from Ken Jenks about the value of being published on
the Internet.
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CONTENTS THIS ISSUE:
From The Editor's Desk
Fresh Ink and Market Information
Ask The Electronic Publisher
Author Profile: Sherry Shahan
Writers' Classifieds
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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK:
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Only a few weeks of shopping time left until Christmas, for those
of you who celebrate it. In the next issue (Nov.25), I'll be
publishing a WRITER'S WISH LIST for those who need ideas on what
to get their writer friends (or to give to their own family and
friends who need inspiration!). Please send your suggestions to
editor@inkspot.com with "wish list" in the subject header.
Thanks to Hasmita Chander for mentioning Inkspot in the November
issue of Teens Today (publication for youth in India).
Congratulations to C.M. Snyder and Jane Scherrer, winners of
WRITERS IN THE KITCHEN by Tricia Gardella (Boyds Mill Press,
1998).
FRESH INK
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BOOK PRIZE GIVEAWAY: FIND IT FAST
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FIND IT FAST: How To Uncover Expert Information On Any Subject.
By Robert Berkman (HarperPerennial, 1994, 3rd ed.). Thanks to
Nita Shah for this book donation.
One name will be randomly drawn to win a copy of this book. To
enter, send email to giveaway@inkspot.com with your name and
email address with "find it" in the subject header. By entering,
you agree to let Inkspot and Inklings publish your name and email
address if you win. Deadline: Nov. 22, 1998. More info about the
contest and book (including ordering info) at:
http://www.inkspot.com/admin/giveaway.html
If you wish to contact Inkspot to volunteer a writing-related
giveaway book or product, please send email to editor@inkspot.com
with "book for giveaway" in the subject header.
Literary Calendar
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Daily literary tidbits, on the web or by email.
http://litcal.yasuda-u.ac.jp/
Writing Contests
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Part of the Inscriptions website.
http://members.aol.com/maidenfate/Contestsframe.html
Literature Online
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Searchable library of over 250,000 works of English and American
literature.
http://liontwo.chadwyck.com/
Internet Research News
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Free weekly newsletter on useful Internet research resources.
http://www.coppersky.com/ongir/news/
Pure Fiction writing resources
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Links, articles, interviews, more.
http://www.purefiction.co.uk/home.htm
Songwriting contest
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Held by David Bowie, no less. Deadline: Dec.8/98.
http://www.davidbowie.com/contest/
Banned Books and Censorship Resources
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Online and offline resources about censorship issues. From
Western Montana College.
http://www.lib.wmc.edu/lib/staff/suttle/censorship/censors.html
Zuzu's Petals Literary Resources: Grants and Awards
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Part of a larger site (which is definitely worth checking
out). Links to grant and award info for writers.
http://www.zuzu.com/granlink.htm
S.A.M.M.
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Freeware manuscript management software by Kevin Cummings.
http://www.utahlinx.com/users/kcummings/SAMM.htm
Bookwire
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Wealth of info about the publishing and bookselling industry.
http://www.bookwire.com/
http://www.bookwire.com/index/Writing-resources.html
Hypertext resources
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Hypertext received a lot more attention when the Web first
became popular. This site contains an impressive collection
of resources on the topic, as well as editorial comment.
http://www.eastgate.com/Hypertext.html
ListBot
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Free mailing list service. The catch: eventually all emails
will have a 3-4 line ad at the bottom. Still, not a bad price...
http://www.listbot.com/
Publishing resources
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Part of the website of the law offices of Lloyd L. Rich.
Bare links, but a good collection.
http://www.publaw.com/pubres.html
Upcoming Inkspot Writers' Chats
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BOOK PROPOSALS WORKSHOP by Loretta Kemsley - Dec.9
ONLINE NOVEL PUBLISHING by David Breeden - February
See website below for more info, or contact Shane Stacks
at staxx@inkspot.com.
http://www.inkspot.com/chat/
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NATURAL HEALTH MAGAZINE
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Natural Health Magazine. 17 Station St. Brookline, MA 02147.
(617) 232-1000 FAX: (617) 232-1572. Editor: Anne Alexander. Circ:
200K. Bimonthly. NEEDS: Reader essays: Secrets (deadline January
15); Security Blankets (deadline March 12). Send manuscript,
address, and daytime phone # to: Readers On. NATURAL HEALTH. 17
Station St. Brookline, MA 02146. PAY: $100. Manuscripts will be
edited and cannot be returned. Word count estim. 300 wds. (ST)
ETERNITY, The Online Journal of the Speculative Fiction
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Best of the Web 1998 Anthology Issue. Eternity, Best of the Web
'98, PO Box 930068, Norcross, GA 30003. Open to any work of
fiction that first appeared on the web during 1998. Stories could
have appeared in print in a prior year or in multiple zines
during 1998. Stories that appeared in paying, non-paying,
fanzines or on personal web sites are eligible. All genres and
lengths also eligible. No word limits. Ten stories will be
selected as finalists to appear in this issue. PAY: $5 appearance
payment plus a free subscription to Pulp Eternity. The winning
story as selected by a panel of online editors will receive a $50
bonus, plus our new annual Eternal Cyber Award. The ezine or web
site on which the story first appeared will receive a free
full-page ad in Pulp Eternity. SEND: all submissions to
eternityol@aol.com. Put Best of the Web 1998 in the subject line.
We will only accept submissions pasted into the body of an email
or as an attached text or rtf file. No other formats, please. In
the body of the email include: Author's name, address and phone
#, email address, title of story, and author's name or pen name.
In addition, list all publications or pages in which the story
appeared during 1998. Include URLs, please. DEADLINE: March 1,
1999. No exceptions or extensions. (ST)
URL: http://www.pulpeternity.com/
GL: http://www.pulpeternity.com/gl/eol.htm
E-mail: eternityol@aol.com
MAYHEM MAGAZINE
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Mayhem Magazine. PO Box 827, Clifton Park NY 12065.
Phone:(518)664-3478 FAX:(518) 664-7050 Editor: Pamela Hazelton.
The magazine Lacunae has been replaced by the title Mayhem, which
premieres in Feb/Mar 1999. Quarterly. Fiction, artwork, comics,
prose, reviews and other medium dealing with thriller and mystery
genres. A limited amount of true crime and related material.
NEEDS: Short stories, prose and very limited poetry (must be
genre-specific). Fiction must be thriller or mystery. A slant on
true crime and/or horror may be acceptable. NO Romance is
considered. Lengths vary with a general cap of 3500 wds. We are
always open to new ideas - if you have one, however, query first.
Although we do not feature adults-only content, we think that
some of the words or scenarios used in the magazine should not be
read by children. POETRY NEEDS: We are only looking for
genre-specific poetry. Do not send love poems, historical poems
or the likes. They will _not be considered. PAY: On publication
(usually net 30). FNASR. 1/2-cent per word on all manuscripts.
$2-$5 per poem. Book reviews: $3-$7. Contributors receive at
least five copies of the issue in which his or her work appears
and have the option to purchase additional copies at 50% off
cover price. RT: 6-8 wks. A cover letter is required. US Mail
preferred: Mayhem. c/o MSI. P O Box 827. Clifton Park NY
12065-0801 E-mail submissions (text only) to mayhem@mediasi.com.
We do NOT accept attachments. TIPS: "We're not looking for 'It
was Col. Mustard in the Library with the candlestick' stories.
Neither are we looking for humor or other non-thriller writings.
We're looking for prime mystery and thriller fiction that can
also be parallel to true crime, ie. Patricia Cornwell, James
Patterson, James Ellroy and the likes. Stories must also leave
room for illustration. Absolutely no *predicted* endings." (ST)
URL: http://www.mediasi.com/chantingmonks/mayhem/index.htm
GL: http://www.mediasi.com/chantingmonks/mayhem/guides.htm
E-mail: mayhem@mediasi.com
CHILD MAGAZINE
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Child Magazine. 375 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10017-5514.
(212)499-2000. Executive Editor: Sylvia Barsotti. Published 10
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Circ: 925K Provides parents of children birth-12 yrs with the
newest thinking, information and advice they need to raise their
families in a constantly changing world. Topics for freelancers:
children's health, parenting and marital relationship issues,
child behavior and development, personal essays pertaining to
family life. 700-3K wds. PAY: On acceptance for first-time
rights. Pay varies depending on length and positioning. Query
letters only. Include clips of previously published work and
SASE. Address all correspondence to: Submissions, Child Editorial
Department, 375 Lexington Ave., 10th floor. New York, NY
10017-5514. RT: 8 wks. (ST)
URL: http://www.childmagazine.com
GL: available by e-mail
E-mail: chfeedback@gjusa.com
AMAZING STORIES
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Amazing Stories. P. O. Box 707, Renton WA 98057-0707.
(425)254-2268 FAX:(425)226-3182 Editor: Kim Mohan. Quarterly for
science fiction readers of all ages. Four-color, 8 x 10 7/8 in.
96 pp plus cover Circ: 20K and climbing. NEEDS: 1-10K wds.
Science fiction, fantasy, and occasionally horror - but we have a
strong preference for science fiction. General types of stories
we aren't likely to go for include sword-and-sorcery fantasy;
ethnic fantasy that is a rehash or an interpretation of a myth or
legend; and horror that relies on gratuitous vulgarity or
excessive gore to make the story work. Original, unpublished
material only. No poetry or short-shorts of less than 1K wds. No
simultaneous submissions. PAY: On acceptance. Check sent within
30d of receipt of signed contract. $0.06 to $0.08/wd. Shorter
works earn higher rates. First worldwide serial rights in the
English language. No queries. Send full manuscript. Snail mail
submissions only. If story is purchased we'll need to receive an
electronic copy of the work, either on a diskette or transmitted
to us via email. RT: 12 wks. Sample copy available for $8 (full
retail of $4.99 plus $3 Priority Mail postage). Send a check or
M.O. to Amazing Stories, P.O. Box 707, Renton WA 98057. TIPS:
Well, I could go on at great length, but let's just say this:
Fetch the guidelines and take them seriously÷that document
contains all the standards by which we judge the quality of
submissions. (ST)
URL: http://www.wizards.com/Amazing/Welcome.html
GL: http://www.wizards.com/Corporate_Info/
Submissions_Amazing_Stories.html
E-mail: kmohan@wizards.com
MARKET UPDATES FROM SAL:
Event Horizon (http://www.e-horizon.com/eventhorizon/index.html)
is still not an open market. Ellen Datlow says she's mostly
soliciting by word of mouth due to time constraints but hopes to
be open and have guidelines posted in the near future.
Please send market news to Sal Towse, towse@inkspot.com.
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Charles Deemer (SCREENWRITER) cdeemer@teleport.com
Mark Fowler (LAWYER) askthelawyer@inkspot.com
Susan Graham (AGENT) slgraham@mindspring.com
Carol Henson (BOOK DOCTOR) bookdoc@Prodigy.net
Ken Jenks (ELECTRONIC PUBLISHER) MindsEye@tale.com
Michelle Sagara (SF/FANTASY WRITER) Michelle.Sagara@sff.net
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ASK THE ELECTRONIC PUBLISHER
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by Ken Jenks <MindsEye@tale.com>
Is there any value to being published on the Internet?
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Q: Is being published on the Internet worth anything? And can you
even consider yourself "Published"?
A: You should. On-line publication is usually thought to "use up"
first publication rights, so some editors must think that you're
"published." You might as well use that to your advantage.
Q: I've had some success writing for paying e-zines. They've
paid me money and everything. The checks cleared. Am I building
a resume of published works? Or will all print markets simply
disregard my small successes? Should I even mention them? Or
what?
A: It depends on the publication. Read the other stories. Read
the reviews in places like "Tangents" and "Best Science Fiction
of the Year" or wherever fiction of your genre(s) is reviewed.
Many book and fiction review publications are now reviewing
on-line fiction. (If you find one that isn't, there's another
opportunity to earn some money -- write them some reviews.)
If the other stories on the site are of the same quality or
higher than your work, or if the authors are people with whom you
would like your name associated, that's a good sign.
If the reviews are good, that's another good sign. We editors
read those things, too. They help make a reputation for
publications, print and electronic.
But if you and your friends have never heard of the place, and if
you haven't heard of any of the authors, and if you don't like
the fiction there, it probably isn't helping your career much.
Try this before you submit to any publication, on-line or in
print. After you read a few stories, search the Web for the title
of the publication and for the names of a few authors and maybe
the editor. If your search is fruitless, find another market.
Here's a search tip: to find external links to a site, go to
<http://www.altavista.com/> and try this search: +link:tale.com
-host:tale.com This will find all links to the site, but will
exclude internal links on that host. Compare the number of links
found for several different sites. That is an indicator of the
relative popularity of the site and of how much exposure your
story will receive.
Keep in mind, however, that if you always avoid new publications,
you won't get the opportunity to get in on the ground floor.
Would you be proud to have had a story in the first edition of
The New Yorker?
You shall be known by the company you keep.
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Ken Jenks is the editor-in-chief and owner of Mind's Eye Fiction,
a paying market for short stories on the Internet. He is pleased
to correspond with readers, writers, agents and publishers about
on-line publishing. Mind's Eye fiction can be found at
<http://tale.com/>.
Copyright (c) 1998 Ken Jenks.
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AUTHOR PROFILE: SHERRY SHAHAN
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by Debbie Ridpath Ohi <editor@inkspot.com>
Sherry Shahan is a Californian author and photographer whose
publishing credits include over twenty fiction and non-fiction
children's books, travel articles and photographs in scores of
international, national, and regional publications, and stories
and articles in children's magazines such as Highlights for
Children and Boys Life.
I asked Sherry if she considers herself primarily a children's
author or a photo-journalist. She answered, "I am a writer period.
I can write (and have written) everything from restaurant reviews
to crossword puzzles. Since I'm a full-time make-a-living
freelancer I never turn down a job. It's either time to buy new
tires for the car or braces for one of the kids."
Writing for children
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Sherry made her first children's book sale as a result of
attending the Cuesta College Writers' Conference. After attending
a children's writing workshop, she asked her instructor to
critique her middle-grade manuscript. Her instructor agreed, and
within a week, she called to say she wanted to introduce Sherry
to her editor at Willowisp, Tracy Dils. Tracy liked Sherry's
writing style, but said the manuscript topic wasn't really
appropriate for Willowisp. "Then she uttered the fateful words
that forever changed my writing career," Sherry says. "'Would you
be interested in writing a novel about a girl who has a crush on
her teacher?' Would I?!" FIFTH GRADE CRUSH was published in 1986.
It was followed by five additional middle-grade titles with
Willowisp Press.
The biggest mistake that beginning children's writers make is not
knowing the market, according to Sherry. "Publishers' biggest
complaint is inappropriate submissions. In other words, a writer
submitting a picture book manuscript to an editor that doesn't
even publish picture books. This type of inappropriate submission
is what has prompted many publishers to take the stand, 'Agented
submissions only.'"
Sherry suggests that anyone serious in writing (and selling!)
children's books should join the Society of Children's Book
Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). The Society provides an annual
market survey which lists what types of manuscripts various
publishers are interested in reviewing. "It only takes a quick
glance, for instance, to learn that Avon Books doesn't publish
picture books. Likewise, The Millbrook Press rarely buys
middle-grade fiction."
She also suggests using the current CHILDREN'S WRITER'S AND
ILLUSTRATOR'S MARKET as a cross reference. "Check out publishers'
web sites to see what a particular house is currently publishing.
This will also give you an idea as to the type of books they're
interested in, the tone and style. Ask your children's
bookseller or librarian to save publishers' catalogs for you. It's
terrific fun to spend an evening pouring over catalogs! Of
course, nothing tops sitting in the children's book section of
your local store with a tall stack of books. Pay attention to who
publishes the books that you are most drawn to and those that
are most similar to yours. Sometimes writers and illustrators
will dedicate a book to their editor. If so, you have a name for
your submission. Don't forget to add a p.s. about how much you
enjoyed reading the book."
Promotion
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Sherry has several tips for how authors can promote their books.
The first thing she did for FROZEN STIFF, for example, was to
order postcards of the cover. "I prefer 6 by 8 inch cards because
it allows space for inserts from book reviews. The cards have a
variety of uses: invitations to booksignings and notices to
librarians and booksellers. I also enclose them in the packets I
send to schools about my author's visit/slide show presentation.
I also attend trade shows put on by booksellers that specialize
in children's literature, plus conferences such as CRA
(California Readers Association) and ALA (American Library
Association). I particularly like to be involved in fund-raisers
that benefit local reading associations and libraries."
Research
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As part of her research for her books and articles, Sherry has
ridden in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska (DASHING
THROUGH THE SNOW: THE STORY OF THE JR. IDITAROD), paddled a kayak
to Hubbard Glacier, ventured on horseback into Africa's
Masailand, spent a week camping on the shores of Russell Fjord
Wilderness Area (FROZEN STIFF) and hiked through a leech-infested
rain forest in Australia.
Her riskiest assignment? "I used to be absolutely terrified of
heights. So I intentionally signed up for an Outward Bound
Course that featured rock climbing. Halfway up an extremely
steep face of granite I froze, unable to move forward or back. I
wanted to cry but if I did I knew I'd die. My heart was beating
so fast I couldn't think straight. Still, the instructor coached
me one minuscule maneuver at a time until I reached the ridge.
Now anytime I have a character who's in a frightening situation I
draw on the terror of rock climbing."
When she gets an idea for a non-fiction book, Sherry prepares a
proposal with a sample layout. "When I submitted the proposal for
my first nonfiction photo-essay, BARNACLES EAT WITH THEIR FEET:
DELICIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE TIDE POOL FOOD CHAIN (Millbrook Press),
I included a sample double-page spread. I simply photocopied two
pictures of tide pool creatures, added one paragraph of text
each, then cut and pasted. This enabled editors to see how I
imagined the finished book."
Most of Sherry's photo-essays are geared towards younger children
(preschool through grade three). "I generally take all the
photographs before I start writing because the pictures often
determine what will be highlighted in the text. This is opposite
of the process for artist-illustrated picture books."
Sherry points out that you don't have to be a 'professional'
photographer to take publishable pictures. "I'm strictly an
amateur who gets paid. You don't have to have expensive
equipment either. The pictures in DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW: THE
STORY OF THE JR. IDITAROD were taken with a used camera I bought
for $125."
Using an agent
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Sherry has never had an agent but points out that this is
strictly a personal decision. "I'm one of those strange creatures
who actually enjoys the marketing process. But I have writer
friends (published) who break out in a cold sweat every time they
put a manuscript in the mail. And they're a nervous wreck if they
have to telephone an editor. They need an agent! I don't think a
writer with an agent necessarily gets a quicker response from
editors, nor do they receive higher advances. And they don't sell
more manuscripts. Just ask someone with an agent."
"However, when it comes to the subsidiary rights portion of a
contract an agent can be quite helpful. Of course, there are
agents who will negotiate a contract for a flat fee after a
manuscript has been sold. Agents are also helpful if a problem
comes up with a publisher. For instance, one of my publishers
lost my slides on a book project. I wasn't sure about the process
for being compensated. I called California Lawyer For the Arts
and received the advice I needed in one phone call. (I
subsequently joined California Lawyer For the Arts for a nominal
$30/year.) Most states or regions have such organizations.
Certain publishers will only review manuscripts submitted by
agents. However, most editors make an exception for members of
SCBWI. I write 'SCBWI MEMBER' on the outside of my envelope in
small letters. I sold a middle-grade novel to Bantam Doubleday
Dell at a time when they weren't accepting unagented material.
FROZEN STIFF, published in August by Delacorte Press, is my third
middle-grade novel with BDD and my first hardcover novel."
Travel writing
--------------
Sherry advises writers trying to break into a magazine to try
pitching a story idea to the magazine's column or department
rather than sending a complete manuscript. "If a writer does a
good job on a short piece the editor is more likely to assign a
feature at another time."
Sometimes Sherry's travel writing inspires her fiction writing.
"The kayaking expedition to Hubbard Glacier in Alaska began as a
travel writing assignment. Since we were camping for a week it
wasn't possible to pack my laptop. Notes were scribbled during
the day, then organized each evening."
"One night I was awakened by our guide and instructed in an urgent
voice to move my tent. Water was seeping inside. I jokingly
asked if Hubbard Glacier had surged and blocked off the mouth of
the fjord as it had in the 1980's. That's when the fiction side
of my brain kicked. What if two kids were in the fjord when the
glacier surged? What if no one knew they were there? What if
they were lacking in wilderness survival skills? That's how the
characters, plot, and setting for FROZEN STIFF were born."
Current projects
----------------
At present, Sherry is focusing on the photography portion of her
latest photo-essay for young readers (Random House) tentatively
titled FEEDING TIME AT THE ZOO. She is also busy with travel
writing and promoting her newest book, FROZEN STIFF, a
middle-grade adventure novel set in Alaska.
Copyright (c) 1998 Debbie Ridpath Ohi.
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