ALockheed Martin, Siemens, BAE Systems, EA Games,

AThat is because surfing the net isn't the way to find publishers. Either purchase a copy of Writers Market or go to the library and use Literary Marketplace in the reference section. The sites online that list publishers are for the most part paid services. If you want, you can join one for a monthly fee. You have to be careful with small publishers. Make sure you check them out with Absolute Write Water Cooler's Bewares and Background Checks and Preditors and Editors. A lot of them are hanging on by a thread and still others are not legit. As an author you need to learn to advocate for yourself and checking out publishers is part of your job. It will keep you from being burned. Pax - C

AHere you go, this website lists a bunch of sci-fi and fantasy publishing companies. :D

AFor the long-term, don't follow the money, apply your education to support something you are passionate about. If there's a company already doing that, check them out. If not, keep the lights burning while you follow your dream. Follow you dream and the money won't be far behind.

AThe short answer: you can't submit a script to Sci-Fi channel, they do not accept unsolicited materials.There is no specific 'company' when it comes to accepting scripts, it's just Sci-Fi.It is untrue that 'all scrips [sic]' go through a publishing house.You cannot submit your idea - nor would you want to, unless you plan on giving it away for free - nor do you EVER pitch an idea in person.You pitch a script. An idea isn't able to be registered or subject to copyright.You need to do the following:Protecting Your Work:--------------------Once you've written your screenplay, you need to register it (professional screenwriters register rather than copyright; the production company you sell your screenplay to will do that). You can register your screenplay here:www.wgawregistry.orgGetting Representation:--------------------Purchase a copy of the Hollywood Representation Directory, and find an agent or a manager that represents the type/genre of screenplay you write. These people will work for you and get your screenplay sold. Remember that they work for YOU, not the other way around.DO NOT send your screenplay - or a part of it, or an idea for a screenplay, to anyone. You write a query letter to get the agent/manager. Once you've done that, you give them the screenplay and they shop it.Good luck!

AThe civilian world doesn't give nearly enough credit for duties performed in the military.But you will do best to stick with the government contractors or consider working directly with the FED.If you live on the west coast, it's a lot easier to find a chance to use such skills.

AEven if you eliminated all the non computer classes a BS in Computer Science there is more than a year or coursework there. I don't see how you could get your degree in Computer Science in a year unless each term, Fall, Spring, and Summer were something like 18 credits each.

AI would suggest you get a copy of the Writer's Market. Thing is that most of the big print houses have either their headquarters or largest branch offices in New York City. Some examples:Penguin GroupSimon and SchusterMacMillan/St. Martin's PressKensington Books

Atwo more:Baen BooksTor Bookshave you checked out the SFWA website?

AYes, lots of civilians are read in to SCI. The organization that deals with security clearance is the Office of Personnel Management. I believe the company that is hiring you has to initiate the investigation. On your application, I would state that you do not currently hold SCI Clearance, but that you have in the past and it was not revoked. They will still have to do the investigation over, but it might help with hiring.