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grew up reading Judy Blume's books, and she continues to be one of my favorite
authors. While many authors write for a specific age group, Blume wrote
many of my favorite children's books and recently authored Summer Sisters,
an adult novel that is among my favorites. Authors like Blume have inspired
me to want to become a book editor and eventually a fiction writer. Through my internships at various publications and my courses in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, I have a developed my writing and editing skills. Since Bloom is one of my role models, I am interested in her advice on writing. I am also interested to find out the key elements of fiction writing and how to write marketable fiction. My audience is anyone who is a Judy Blume fan or an aspiring fiction writer. Blume fans will be interested in my topic because I hope to find information on the author that explains how she became a successful writer. Aspiring fiction writers will hopefully have access to writing tips and advice from a successful author on my web page. |
| Non-Web Sources |
| Wood, Monica. Description. Cincinnati: Writer's Digest Books, 1995. CALL NUMBER: PN3383.N35 W66 1995 |
| Blume, Judy (1992). Fudge-a-mania, [sound recording]. Available: Old Greenwich, CT: Listening Library [2001, May 24]. CALL NUMBER: 46 |
| Weidt, Maryann N. Presenting Judy Blume. Boston: Twayne Publishers, 1990. CALL NUMBER: PS3552.L843 Z97 1990 |
| Leith, William. (1999, July 18). Teen Spirit. The Independent [Online], 2326 words. Available: LEXIS-NEXIS [2001, May 27]. |
| Scott, Tim. (2001, May 25). Give It Your Best Shot. The Times Educational Supplement [Online], 1679 words. Available: LEXIS-NEXIS [2001, May 27]. |
| Web Sources |
| Title of Web Page: Judy Blume's Home Base |
| Web Address: http://www.judyblume.com |
| Brief Description: This is Judy Blume's homepage, which includes a biography, writing tips and links to her books. Blume also includes a special question/answer section and a section dedicated to one of her favorite causes, fighting censorship. |
| Source of Web Site: MediaWrite |
| Title of Web Page: A Western Canon Jr., Judy Blume |
| Web Address: http://www.homearts.com/depts/family/a8blum11.htm |
| Brief Description: An interview with Judy Blume, an author known for her controversial books for teens. The interview also includes Blume's own favorite childhood books. |
| Source of Web Site: Marion Long |
| Title of Web Page: January Interview: Judy Blume |
| Web Address: http://www.januarymagazine.com/profiles/blume.html |
| Brief Description: An interview with Judy Blume where she discusses censorship and the popularity she has enjoyed for the last 25 years. The interview includes a discussion of my favorite Blume novel, Summer Sisters, as well as her plans for future works. |
| Source of Web Site: Linda Richards |
| Title of Web Page: Writing Fiction |
| Web Address: http://contemporarylit.about.com/arts/contemporarylit/cs/writingfiction/index.htm?iam=dpile&terms=%2Belements+%2Bof+%2Bwriting+%2Bnovels |
| Brief Description: A list of links that contain articles about entering writing competitions, freelancing, marketing fiction and more. This web site includes lots of valuable information for all types of writers. |
| Source of Web Site: About |
| Title of Web Page: The Fiction Writer's Journey |
| Web Address: http://www.emilyhanlon.com/ |
| Brief Description: A website that helps aspiring fiction writers begin their first story, develop characters and devise plot. The web site also includes links to various writing classes, workshops and retreats. |
| Source of Web Site: Emily Hanlon |
| Mini Essay on an Internet Issue |
| Title: Popular Search Engine Addresses User Complaints and Stops Selling Pornography (Topic Area: Net Controversy) |
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Yahoo!, the world's leading Internet search engine, has decided to ban sales
of pornographic videos and DVDs from its sites. (1) The decision was made
in early April, after many Yahoo! users complained about the easy access
and availability of pornography. (2) "We consistently strive to act responsibly
and constantly evaluate our policies based on what our users tell us," said
Jeff Mallett, Yahoo! president and chief operating officer. (1) Yahoo! has been selling pornography for two years. (3) The site even employed staff to search for the directories on pornography sites and place sexually explicit advertising banners on related searches. (1) Users began complaining because children searching for family videos like Lady and the Tramp and Swallows may stumble upon more erotic titles, such as Debbie Does Dallas, Deep Throat and Swallow. (1) The company has agreed to eliminate pornographic products from Yahoo! Shopping, Yahoo! Auctions, and Yahoo! Classified sites in the US. (1) In addition, Yahoo! will not sign any new contracts for advertising banners that promote pornographic products; those contracts already signed will be fulfilled. (1) Some have wondered about Yahoo!'s drop in revenue as a result of this decision, but Mallett said the financial losses will be minimal. (1) "We have a responsibility to our 67m registered users with whom we have an active dialogue," he said. (3) Some have suggested that Yahoo!'s stance on porn has brought nationwide attention to an industry that was built around pornography, so much so that other search engines like Lycos are considering taking a similar stance. |
| Notes |
| (1) Abrahams, Paul. (2001, April 14). Companies and Finance: Yahoo! Clears Porn from Websites, Internet Decision Unlikely to Affect Revenues Materially. Financial Times (London) [Online], 379 words. Available: Lexis-Nexis [2001, May 28]. |
| (2) (2001, April 13). Nation in Brief. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution [Online], 412 words. Available: Lexis-Nexis [2001, May 28]. |
| (3) Rogers, Simon. (2001, May 14). Media: Who Really Lets Your Child See Online Porn? The Guardian (London) [Online], 820 words. Available: Lexis-Nexis [2001, May 28]. |
| Web Sites |
| Title of Web Page: Purging Pornography in the Internet: Its Legal and Practical Dilemmas |
| Web Address: http://www.msc.net.ph/ibp/pornointro.html |
| Brief Description: Writer tries to find the extent to which pornography is available on the Internet and finds many pornographic sites easily accessible through Yahoo! |
| Source of Web Site: MSC Communications Technologies |
| Title of Web Page: Cyber-Rights and Cyber-Liberties |
| Web Address: http://www.cyber-rights.org/reports/uscases.htm |
| Brief Description: Cases and materials related to child pornography on the Internet |
| Source of Web Site: Yaman Akdeniz |
| Title of Web Page: Sanitizing the Internet? |
| Web Address: http://www.govtech.net/publications/gt/1998/mar/access/access.phtml |
| Brief Description: A discussion of how Internet content should be regulated |
| Source of Web Site: Harry Hammit |
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