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08-09-04 Twisted Sister? Looking for screenplays that lean toward the mythic/fantastic and/or explore the dark side of humanity in an intelligent and unique way. Genres: fantasy, sci-fi, horror, martial arts, or drama (if dark & twisted). E-mail synopsis, if interested I'll ask for complete screenplay to be mailed or emailed to Shades of Utopia Productions, Jeff McDonald, PO Box 291183, Los Angeles, CA 90027, jmcdonald777@sbcglobal.net.

08-09-04 On the Edge Independent film company seeks low-budget original feature length screenplay immediately. Dark, edgy, character-based drama. Postmark by September 1st, 2004, and send to CKB Productions, 7095 Hollywood Blvd #405, Los Angeles, CA 90028,

08-09-04 Scary Major studio affiliated production company specializing in live-action 3D is seeking a screenplay in the MONSTER MOVIE genre that has comedic possibilities reminiscent of Scary Movie. Please e-mail logline or synopsis
only to james@paradisefx.com.

07-15-04 Aiming High Matt Hastings, Producer/Director seeking young adult driven horror/sci-fi/thriller scripts for next feature or potential 2- hour backdoor pilot. High concept, youth oriented comedies also welcomed. Submissions accepted via agent/manager or lawyer only. Kindly send synopsis to : kandufilm@aol.com for prompt response.

07-15-04 Tough Going We're looking for screenplays for intense dramas. Approximate budget is $5,000,000. Submit a query with synopsis via email to: toughdriveentertainment@hotmail.com.

07-15-04 That's Horrorble! UK Production Company seeks low budget horror screenplays. Looking for camp site thrillers, slashers, etc. A few locations. Must be well written and has a good storyline. Feel free to send in any ideas you have. wayne@hallfield.demon.co.uk.

07-15-04 Theatrics, Theatrics Merlion Entertainment (www.merlionfilms.com), a New York City-based independent film company, is currently looking for talented, up-and-coming screenwriters to develop a number of movie concepts developed in-house by our creative team. Writers interested in this rare opportunity to see their work come to life on screen should send a resume and brief writing sample or spec script to producers@merlionfilms.com, with the heading Attn: Development. Also, Merlion is currently looking for full-length scripts with all rights currently available to potentially produce. Please send all submissions by mail to Merlion Entertainment, Attn: Development, 160 E. 91st St. Ste. 1C, New York, NY 10128.

07-07-04 No Experience Required LMC3 Productions, Inc. need scripts in the 100k to 200k range, these films will be shot in High Def. Comedy, drama, horror, and children scripts. Big plus if a major chain is written into storyline (i.e. McDonalds, Pizza chain, 76 Union, etc.) Please post resume into email and synopsis of script. We will be hiring for original works as well so please tell us your requirements for steady work compensation. We just need quality stories, you do not need to have track record (although its a plus) you just need to be a good writer. Compensation can be increased upon certain criteria. Send to monte@lmc3.com.

Print

08-30-04 Work Out Yoga for EveryBody, 1041 Shary Circle, Concord, CA 94518, Website: http://www.yoga4everybody.com. Kelly Townsend, Editor. "Yoga for EveryBody is a quarterly publication dedicated to the encouragement and practice of yoga for all types of people. We are more interested in the pursuit of yoga at the beginner and intermediate level and less so in the professional level. We encourage descriptions of postures and asanas in detailed description." Quarterly. Pays half on acceptance and the remaining half on publication. "If an article has been accepted and is never published, your 'kill fee' is the initial payment received." Publishes manuscripts 3 - 12 months after acceptance. "Yoga for EveryBody buys all rights of purchased manuscripts but allows writer to publish the article inlater in a book and/or personal Website. Sample online. Subscription not available. Guidelines by email request or online at http://www.yoga4everybody.com. "We are interested in short Yoga Briefs and Health Notes—300-500 word stories of the current yoga community at large news and medical studies proving yoga and/or meditation to be beneficial for health conditions." Payment varies. Submit query with outline by mail with SASE or by email. “No phone queries.” Photos: Accepts b&w but prefers color. "We do not accept unsolicited cartoons."

07-15-04 Tres Chic JC Report, the twice monthly online fashion magazine, seeks globally placed freelance fashion writers, trend trackers, and interns to report on need-to-know fashion lifestyle trends and to profile emerging designers. If you’re a diehard fashion follower and a skilled writer, please contact aline@jcreport.com.

07-15-04 What a Stunt www.StuntMag.com, the hottest Urban Lifestyle webzine today, is launching and we are seeking creative writers to contribute articles. The articles will cover a wide range of topics such as: current affairs, legal issues, travel & leisure, love & relationships, health, fitness & sports, music, movies, technology, entertainment, food & wine, sex, night life, clubs, bars, fashion & style, the arts, and events happening in your city. If your are interested, please email your contact information, a short bio, and what you have done in the past, whether it has been published or not to JaiOh@stuntmag.com. Serious inquiries only please. We look forward to hearing from you.

07-07-04 Home on the Range Montana Magazine is looking for "Montana recreation, natural history, Montana-based humor, wildlife, real-life adventure, nostalgia, geography, history, byways and infrequently-explored countryside, and environment--in short, anything that will inform and entertain our readers." Pay is $0.15/word for 800 - 2500 words.

06-26-04 Conservatively Speaking We are a new online conservative web journal and blog spot, and we’re looking for new writers to join our team. If you’re a passionate about the issues facing America and want to then tell the world what you think, then contact us. If you’re good, we’ll invite you to join our team. We’re looking for: 2 bloggers who can write at least 150-250 word entries at least 3 times per week; 2 opinion columnists to submit one 700-100 word article at least once every two weeks. If interested, email resume and clips to: cjrecruit2004@yahoo.com. We’ll send you some information about the site.

06-22-04 Way Up North RealScreen is a Toronto-based business magazine covering the international non-fiction TV and film industry, which publishes eight issues a year. We are looking for someone with strong writing, research and story development skills, and some expertise on the Quark/copy chiefing side of things, for a position on the magazine. We also are looking for someone with online reporting experience to helm a weekly newsletter. Both are full-time positions, neither are entry level. If you have a genuine interest in documentaries and are an experienced journalist, please apply. If you also have experience covering the international programming and production market, we definitely want to hear from you. Please send your resumé, three story suggestions and two writing samples, along with a cover letter to Mary Maddever VP, Editorial Director, Brunico Communications, mmaddever@brunico.com.

06-17-04 Guatemala Express Avalon Travel Publishing is seeking a writer to author Moon Handbooks Guatemala. Professional writers are preferred. Authors must be able to quickly and clearly identify the key attractions of Guatemala and provide strategic planning advice. They must have close ties to and strong knowledge of Guatemala. Authors must also enjoy research and be able to adhere to strict deadlines. ATP Authors are compensated with an advance and royalty. Moon Handbooks Authors update their books every two to three years. BE SURE TO VISIT www.travelmatters.com/acquisitions for more information. To be considered as an author for Moon Handbooks Guatemala, please send us a proposal (email with attachment is acceptable) that includes the following information:

1. The topic and geography of your book and its title.
2. The reasons that you would be the best author for this book. Include applicable experience, education, and other materials previously published. Be sure to attach a copy of your resume and contact information for at least three professional references.
3. A description of all other books currently available that would be competition for your proposed book. How would your book be different? Why does the market need your book?
4. An elaborate description of the contents of your proposed book. Include an outline, estimated length (we expect Moon Handbooks Guatemala to be 400 pages), types of photographs and illustrations that you think it would require, and how they would be obtained. If you are submitting a proposal for a guide in one of our current series, the outline and other proposed content must match the requirements listed in our series guidelines.
5. Ways in which you think your book could be most effectively promoted.
6. The estimated time needed to complete your manuscript.

Please remember that the review process may take two to four months. Unfortunately, we cannot respond personally to every proposal submitted. Address all correspondence to Acquisitions Editor, Avalon Travel Publishing, 1400 65th Street, Suite 250, Emeryville, CA 94608, Email: acquisitions@avalonpub.com.

06-10-04 China Doll My name is Edward Shei, and I'm the editor in chief of Oriental Express, an English language section inside a Chinese language daily newspaper based in Shanghai, China - Oriental Morning Post. Currently, we are the largest circulating English language media in Shanghai with over 150,000 copies distributed across the Greater Shanghai area every Friday, in Oriental Morning Post's weekend edition. We are looking for European foreign correspondents to work with us on a freelance basis, and file lifestyle articles once a month, or if the writer travels around Europe, we would love even more articles provided they are from different countries. With Chinese strict emigration policies, it's difficult for most Chinese to get an active idea of what life outside of China is like and get a good look at what is new, interesting and happening across the world! This is what we'd love to introduce to our readers. Payment is made through www.paypal.com, and is based upon word count - Chinese Yuan / word, or about US$0.25 per word, paid before the 15th of the month after the article is published! I realize that it isn't that much, but the purchase of rights are very liberal, and geared toward the writer who would like to sell his articles to multiple outlets! Travel stories from around the world are also welcome. They are paid 1.5 Chinese Yuan per word, or about US$0.19 per word. I'm looking for a long-term relationship with multiple writers. If this sounds interesting to you, I would love to talk to you about it more. Please send a resume, two sample articles, and pitches, and let's work from there! Oriental Morning Post, Edward Shei, 8621-6247-1234 x68028, Fax: 8621-6247-6007, edwardshei@yahoo.com, Web site: http://www.rubby.org/oexpress/oeweek38.pdf.

06-10-04 Very Chic I am currently seeking writers to contribute to a new online MEN'S Magazine. I need articles for the following areas: Mens Fashion, Sex, Cars, Humour, Relationships, Gossip, and Sports. Please forward a resume to kristymichelle@sympatico.ca and article ideas that falls in the above categories.

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