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SCRIBE! Media Magazine SAMPLE June 2007 Volume 7 - No. 10 President Pro Tem - D. J. Herda Secretary/Treasurer - Faye M. Swetky
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Monthly Features
Books Beat What's up with the printed word	With the right amount of money and hyperbole, you can still drive nearly any dead horse into the pop charts. Ask American Idol's Simon Cowell. He's made a career of it.
It's the Law From the highest courts and beyond	The federal appeals court in New York recently tossed out a key FCC indecency ruling that said a slip of the tongue gets broadcasters a fine for indecency: here's why.
Media Moguldom Big Screen/Little Screen news and trends	Jessica Alba, who switched from natural dark-brunette to golden blonde for hit films Fantastic Four and Sin City, enjoys the attention she attracts as a lighthead.
Exposed! Our best feats forward	I know nothing about what is going on in the country, I hear nothing, I have nothing to say, I am a writer locked up with a book that is due on Tuesday, so I'm taking a break.
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Resources
Just Ask Where to go to find the answers you need	If it has to do with writing, publishing, selling, producing your manuscript--or even mixing the perfect Martini--just ask, because, brother, do we have the answer for you!
Search!Engines A compendium of places to search	Search engines can cut hours from your work load and get you where you want to go. These specialty engines can help.
Legal Matters Information that could change your life	Find up-to-date legal counseling and suggestions about your pending contracts. Get sample script options, sales forms, publishing contracts, and more.
Literary Agents Find the agent of your dreams	Finding the right match in a literary agent--someone who's in touch with you as well as your work--has been tougher than you might have thought. We help ease the pain.
SCRIBE! Archives Check out past issues of Scribe!	Go back in time to uncover the Janet Jackson Superbowl fiasco, the real story behind Dan Rather's departure from CBS, what Stephen King is doing now, and more!
HotSpots Breaking new markets and more	Get the last word on who's buying what and where--great news for writers and screenwriters, alike, who are looking for hot new feature film, television, and publishing markets.
Media Reach Pitch your work to editors and producers	Let us send your latest Op-Eds, magazine articles, short stories, book proposals, or screenplays with hundreds of the hottest editors and producers working today!
In Review Find or become a book reviewer today	Book reviewers are hungry for good reads so they can write good copy so their readers can send good comments to their editors, who just want a good stiff drink.
If it has to do with writing, publishing, selling, or mixing the perfect Martini, just ask!
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