The Write Stuff

For Writers

	The Write Stuff News and links for writers
	This page serves as an online storage locker filled with helpful information for writers. The sections are broken down as follows: Info for Writers Events (writers' conferences, workshops, etc.) Links for Writers Writing Magazines Most of the event links are limited to sites servicing Virginia residents, but the other links should provide good information to writers of any region. If one of the links is no longer in service or you know of a site that should be added to this page, please drop me a note. Click HERE to send me an e-mail message.
INFO FOR WRITERS	All About Writing Contests Homage to my Mentor Memoir of a Ball Well Hit, story by Bill Walsh referenced in Homage to my Mentor Choosing the Publisher That's Right for You Do I Really Knead Reference Books? Sample Article Query (word document) Sample Poetry Cover Letter (word document with comments) Sample Cover Letter (word document) Helpful Tidbits In terms of “Fair Use,” you can excerpt up to 300 words from a book or 150 words from a magazine article without permission. Copyright exists on anything you write. Registration only matters in court cases. Even then, registration doesn't trump proof of earlier written existence. All generalizations, including this one, are false. —Mark Twain
EVENTS	Christopher Newport University Writers Conference. (Newport News) Virginia Festival of the Book (Charlottesville) James River Writers Festival (Richmond) ODU Literary Festival (Norfolk) TCC Literary Festival (South Hampton Roads) Fall for the Book (Fairfax) Hanover Book Festival (Hanover) Tinker Mountain Writers' Workshop (Roanoke) Word-4-Word Poetry Open Mic (City Center, Newport News) Saturday Poetry Series (James City County Library, Norge) Art After Hours (Virginia Museum of Fine Art, Richmond) List of Writers' Conferences in all states (National)
LINKS FOR WRITERS	Literary Map of Virginia All About Writing Contests Virginia Magazine Guidelines Virginia's Independent Bookstores Interview Release Forms Writing.org (Articles to help you launch a freelance writing career, from a former literary agent and Playboy editor) Writing Articles (Long list of articles for writers provided by Author Network) Journalism Careers (Advice on journalism, writing, media and broadcasting careers for freelancers, students and career changers) Writers Services (Various information) Virginia Literary Awards Publisher's Weekly
WRITING MAGAZINES	The Writer Established in April 1887, The Writer is the patriarch of all American writing magazines. Each monthly issue includes such features as before-and-after examples of improved writing, practical solutions for writing problems, selected literary magazine profiles, tips from famous authors, and hands-on advice. It also includes an extensive market listing. A one-year subscription (12 issues) costs $32.95. Poets & Writers Poets & Writers provides essays on the literary life and interviews with contemporary writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The magazine publishes articles with practical applications for both emerging and established writers. In addition, it provides the most comprehensive listing of literary grants and awards, deadlines, and prizewinners available in print. A one-year subscription (6 issues) costs $19.95. Writer's Digest Writer's Digest is the most widely read magazine for writers. Founded in 1920, each issue includes market and contest information, articles, and interviews. A one-year subscription (8 issues) costs $19.96. Publisher's Weekly International news magazine of book publishing and bookselling. Supplies in-depth interviews with top authors, publishing industry news, bestseller lists, and much more. As the title suggests, the magazine is published weekly. A one-year subscription (52 issues) costs $225.00.