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Welcome to Marketing Haven, where you will find web publishing solutions for some of your biggest technical problems, as well as links to several job sites for writers too. These listing s are from the archives of THE-WRITE-SITE Writing Job & Market Newsletter archives located at THE-WRITE-SITE.COM. Happy reading, learning and job hunting.

Sell it!
How to get paid by E-zines on the Internet and magazines in print
by Katherine West

I have a few tips about HOW to sell those articles to magazines. First of all, buy all the magazines for writers. For example: The Writer, or Poets & Writers, Writer's Digest, and other trade journals. You can find these in the magazine and news section of any bookstore. Start reading these gems, so that you can sell what you write.

You should also peruse pages just like these pages at this web site, so that you become familiar with what is out there. See what publishers are buying. Are they interested in free verse more than fixed verse? (That is a no-brainer) Are the publishers looking for short plays? Find out what new contests are over the next horizon. There is a treasure trove to be discovered here. You will get tips on writing of course, but there is much, much more. You will learn where to sell specialized articles. You can find addresses of hundreds of magazines like golf magazines, bowling magazines, Internet magazines, etc.

Don't be afraid of email. Why? This is for the simple fact that the best job sources are usually newsletters and newsgroups for writers. To get a detailed list of these, subscribe to the last issue of The Write Site and immediately you will be sent the latest newsletter with thousands of jobs and countless writing lists, including job listings for writers.

Also, the Internet is another source of many publishers willing to publish your work in anything from Anthologies to E-zines. Do many Internet searches for poetry publishers, prose publishers, magazines, and e-zines too. **Always be sure to check additional web sites at the bottom of the search window.** My personal favorite search is google.com. Dogpile.com is good too. This is for the simple fact that they search several different databases.

Before submitting, familiarize yourself with the ezine or magazine. Also read some of the content before submitting. This is possibly the most important thing that any writer must do. Pay very careful attention to the guidelines. Word count, deadlines, and query information MUST be followed to the letter.

Should I be giving away all these tips? Why, of course, we are fellow writers! Now start clicking those keys, guys:)

SAMPLE OF The Write Site NEWSLETTER HERE:

There are many links to pay sites for writers, call lists, and much more! Happy hunting!

Writers Haven Jobs Resource Listing and also from The Write Site Newsletter brought to you by The-WRITE-SITE.COM

WRITING TIPS FROM ANGELA GILES KLOCKE

Sell Yourself For FREE!

Let's Begin With Zines - MONEY!

Do You need HTML help or free software? Here is just the thing you should read!

Need a little help with HTML? There are some free solutions:

http://www.ccsv.com/

After you learn the basics, then you really should get an HTML editor. There are many brands to choose from that you can get for free. Free software is referred to as freeware. Trial software is referred to as shareware- you can try shareware for 30 or 60 days before purchasing, but sometimes there are limited features.

Where can I get free HTML editors?

You probably already have one. If you use either Microsoft IE or Netscape as a web browser, you have an html editor built into your software. The best places to look for both FREE and HTML editors that you can purchase are below:

http://www.tucows.com
First you will select the area that you live, and then your operating system, and then the type of software that you need. (If this is confusing, just enter HTML editor into any search box.)

http://zdnet.com
This is a very user-friendly site that offers many different freeware and shareware programs.

Where can I get free graphics on the web?

http://www.wtv-zone.com/webtv4kids/graphics.html
(This site has links to dozens of other free graphic software sites!)

http://www.free-borders.com

http://www.octagamm.com/boutique/graphics.htm

http://www.donskitchen.com/clipart.htm
(Food graphics)

http://home.att.net/~kip20002/

http://www.1stopscreensavers.com/

Free JAVA Applets:

http://javaboutique.internet.com/

http://www.java-scripts.net/

http://www.freecode.com/

http://www.allsports.com/free-content/getcode.html

Other web sites offering webmaster tools to build a professional web site:

http://www.kresch.com/resources/

http://www.allsports.com/free-content/

I hope that this article was both informative and useful to you. I hope that these links and tips aid you in building the web site of your dreams or at the very least manage to use HTML in your online articles. Good luck and keep writing! - Kat

Copyright Katherine West 2001

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The New Top Level Domains: Sex Lies and Domain Extensions
By Katherine West

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Have you heard about the new domain name extensions? These new extensions could be just the answer for writers! I am talking about .Pro, .Aero, .Biz, .Coop, .Info, .Museum, and .Name, and others. This article was written as a warning to all the consumers out there, in hopes that no one will be fooled.

The following new Domain Name extensions have been accepted and approved by ICANN:

.biz .pro .web .name/.nom/.per .health .geo .union .museum .info .air .one .co-op .post .event

Each of these extensions has a purpose, and not all of them are available to the general public. For example, the .pro extension is reserved for professionals. Likewise, the .biz extension will be only for business sites.

Some web domain companies are telling customers that they can pre-register for them now. This just isn't true. Various web host providers are trying to get a jump on the competition by lying to people. These same companies are also telling customers that they will be able to reserve or purchase top level domains like .org, .com, and others in the same manner because of the possible new changes in ICANN policies on top level domains. This isn't true either.

Yes, these new extensions are going to revolutionize the Internet and make searching for content SUPER easy, but they will be released to all web hosting companies and the general public at the very same time. Do not be fooled by Internet scams! If you are determined to be first, I have an idea that might help.. You could try setting your clock to the same zone as ICANN. Other than that, there is no way to insure an edge on your competition.

THE FACTS from ICANN:

These new Domain Name extensions can not be registered or reserved at this time. ICANN is not currently accepting any form of reservation or registration, despite what other companies in the domain business may be saying.

Consumer Warning:

Don't be fooled by offers from various web companies that tell you that they can register or reserve these Domain extensions now. This is not even possible. The new extensions will be made available to the public through all registrars at the same time.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, scam artists are taking advantage of the news that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will make new top level domains available to the public.

The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) says that consumers are getting fax and email solicitations that offer chances at buying new top level domain names for a fees. They are telling customers that as soon as it becomes available they will own the domain. This is NOT true. Some very unscrupulous registration services are guaranteeing new top level domain names or promising preferential treatment in the registration process.

The agency cautions that these offers are premature. Since ICANN has not yet begun acceptance of the new extension registrations, this is misleading to consumers. It is misrepresentation to offer pre-registration or accept fees for domain name assignment prior to the official registration date assigned by ICANN.

The Federal Trade Commission says that if ICANN decides to add top level domain names (domains like .org, .com and .net) to the mix, there most likely will be set rules about their availability and assignment to ensure fair access by all.

The FTC advises consumers to protect themselves by doing the following:

1.Avoid any domain name pre-registration service that asks for up-front fees, guarantees particular top level domain names or preferential treatment in the assignment of new top level domain names.

2.Avoiding doing business with people who send unsolicited faxes - regardless of the offer. Unsolicited faxes are illegal.

How to Stay Informed on Availability:

In order to stay informed on upcoming availability of access to these domain names, you can find additional information at the ICANN web site:
http://www.icann.org/tlds/

I hope that this news update has helped save you both time and money.

Copyright Katherine West 2001

Check out The Write Site for even MORE job info and marketing resources! And if you still want or need more job info, click here to go to Job Haven

SAMPLE OF The Write Site NEWSLETTER HERE:

There are many links to pay sites for writers, call lists, and much more! Happy hunting!

Writers Haven Jobs Resource Listing and also from The Write Site Newsletter brought to you by The-WRITE-SITE.COM:

Idea Café is offering a $2500 grant for a work from home mom.

Maybe you've got what it takes to win!

http://www.ideacafe.com/business_grants/workathome/index.html

Themestream is a Cyber Sweatshop by Gregory Lions

http://www.geocities.com/lionsgrrr/millions.htm

iSyndicate: Syndication Solutions

http://www.isyndicate.com/

JOB SEARCHES:

New Job Search Site

http://www.flipdog.com

Work from Home Job Resource

http://www.homeworkers.org/

WRITING JOBS:

Women in the Arts Network: Market Database (Listing of writing markets WORLDWIDE!)

http://www.women-in-the-arts-network.bigstep.com./generic.jhtml?pid=121

Writers Manual Jobs Page (HUGE LISTING)

http://www.writersmanual.com/page1003.html

Writers Wanted

http://writerexchange.about.com/library/jobs/bl0302-8.htm

Freelance Writers Markets Page

http://freelancewrite.about.com/bljobpage3.htm

The Write Jobs

http://www.writerswrite.com/jobs/

Poet's & Writers Classifieds

http://www.pw.org/mag/classifieds.htm

Writers Write

http://www.writerswrite.com/

Help Wanted at Freelancers.com

http://www.freelancers.com/helpC.html

Writers Markets - Writers Exchange

http://writerexchange.about.com/library/blmkts.htm

Working from a Distance: Freelance Jobs on the Internet

http://internet.about.com/library/weekly/1999/aa120899a.htm

Freelancing 101

http://www.inkspot.com/moira

Wooden Horse Publishing

http://www.woodenhorsepub.com/links.html

Get Published!

http://www.getpub.com/pubopps.htm

Cyber Ink Press

http://www.cyberinkpress.com/link1.htm

Writers Resource Center

http://www.poewar.com/wrc/submissions.htm

Writers Weekly

http://www.writersweekly.com

More Great Sites for Writers, us CrEaTiVe souls:

http://TalentDevelop.com/

How to Spot Writing Scams

http://writerexchange.about.com/arts/writerexchange/c/ht/00/07/How_Spot_Writing_Scams0962933835.htm?rnk=r10&terms=vanity+publishing

Freelance Writers from Kimberly Hill on About.com

http://freelancewrite.about.com/careers/freelancewrite/bljobpage.htm

Women in the Arts Network

http://www.women-in-the-arts-network.bigstep.com

Online Publications (A great listing of E-Zines)

http://freelancewrite.about.com/careers/freelancewrite/cs/onlinepubs/index.htm

Write Brain

http://www.write-brain.com/writinglinks.html

POETRY CONTESTS:

Poetry Today Online

http://www.poetrytodayonline.com/A_pc.html

More Current Contests

http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ab297/poetrycon.html

The Kathryn A. Morton Prize in Poetry

http://www.sarabandebooks.org/contest/SBkam.html

Writers Exchange with Beverly Durfee

http://writerexchange.about.com/arts/writerexchange/library/contests/bl0308-0501.htm?iam=dpile&terms=%2Bspring+%2Bpoetry+%2Bcontests

The former list is compliments of The Write Site Job Resource Newsletter for writers

Subscribe at the above link for job links delivered to your inbox twice monthly!

More Jobs from Kat's Bookmarks

By Katherine West

Are you looking for freelance writing jobs or writing contests? Well then you've clicked on the right article. Below you will find links to some of the best job lists, call lists, and contests for writers. Finding the right e-zine or print periodical for your work can be trying at times. I always have my eyes open for job opportunities for writers and so should you. Below there is a comprehensive list of job lists-10 places and 13 links. Yes, lists and lists of what all writers want- jobs. Kat has done all the leg work (or web work) for you- happy hunting!

Things to Remember before Submitting:

Always read and follow the submission guidelines. This will save you so much time!
Take note of whether you should send a query letter or a full article in the guidelines. This will show the editor that you did your homework.
Peruse the E-zine or publication before sending an article or query to make sure that you know what the site or publication likes.

Classified Ads for Writers from Content-Exchange

http://www.content-exchange.com/cx/app/classifieds/

Get Your E-book Published Here:

http://www.dynamicpatterns.com/ebooks/

Elance- A Place for Writers to Post Credentials and Make Job Contacts

http://www.elance.com/

Xlibris- Publish Yourself

http://www.xlibris.com/

World Journalist- Sell Directly to Publishers

http://world-journalist.com/

Hot Read- Buy or Sell Articles Here!

http://hotread.com

Enter Hot Read's WRITING CONTEST here:

http://www.hotread.com/hotwritcon.html

The Write Jobs- One of the Best Places to Find Freelancing Jobs

http://www.writerswrite.com/jobs/

Jobs Online- Search for Writing Jobs (Free Sign-up)

http://www.jobsonline.com/

Poet's and Writer's Classifieds:

http://www.pw.org/mag/classifieds.htm

Poet and Writer's Job Listings:

http://www.pw.org/mag/classifieds.htm#jobs

Poet and Writer's Contest Listings:

http://www.pw.org/mag/classifieds.htm#cont

If you like what you see here, you can always find even more job and marketing info at my web sitesWriter's Haven and The Write Site or in my Writer's job market newsletter of the same name HERE. Well I hope that these links will help you to find that freelance job that you've always dreamed about. What are you waiting for? You have a load of work to do! -Kat
Copyright Katherine West 2001

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http://www.The-Write-Site.com

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