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Mainstream Writers' Web Sites
My newsletter article on agents My newsletter article on grammar hints My newsletter article on writing courses A Cyber Writing Challenge -- Free Writer's Tutorial African American Writers and Their Literature After Dinner -- Accepts submissions for stories Allen Eide's World of Publishing(CyberOasis, research, poetry, etc.) American Slanguages is a great site where you can learn to talk like the natives of a particular area. Great spot for getting your dialogue right! The Arden Pages -- "the eclectic creations of a skill-less genius." The site offers original writings and games. Artist's Way (motivational course/information for writers/artists) Art of Writing Webzine, an online ezine for writers ASJA Contracts Watch (from the American Society of Journalists and Authors) Associations and Organizations of Interest to Writers Author Link, information and news service for editors, literary agents and writers Author Margaret Chittenden's Writing Tip of the Month Aylad's Writer's Group-- agents, publishers, poetry advice, and more. The Basics of Good Writing, from the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Book of Cliches (don't use them!!) Books A to Z, Publishing Organizations in North American--GREAT listing! Books On Q--For self-published authors -- entertaining book reviews, author profiles, short stories, writer's tips, and even a self-published-only bookstore. Bookwire Index contains links to associations, authors, book awards, publishing for young readers, book-related newsgroups, and reading groups on the Net. Bricolage -- One of the first websites for writers ByLine Magazine-- a national writers' magazine that is a great resource for writers, both for information and as a paying market. Career Plan for Fiction Writers by Victory Crayne also contains articles on critiquing fiction and online writing workshops. A Celebration of Women Writers Cheat Sheets for Writers -- 36 dramatic situations; 5 basic conflicts; 20 master plots; 12 steps to intimacy; editing, and more. The Chesterton: a Web Page for Catholic and Christian Writers Coffee House for Writers -- Critique groups, writing workshops, and more. Conference listings at Inkspot's Consumer Magazine List (excellent resource) Contests and Competitions at StudyWeb Creative Pen Writers' Conference on the Web Creative Syndicate showcases work of artists and creative people Creative Writing Course (online course) Creativity Cafe Home Page is an artists' resource center and Cyberplay space Critical Decisions Newsletter--"dedicated to the proposition that all writing can be improved"--all about critiquing! Critique Partner Connections will match you up with an email critique partner who will look at your manuscript objectively and help you improve it. Crossing the Threshold--how-to articles for writers. Crysse Morrison, Writer-- offers courses for writers and writing samples. The Cybarristersm Page was prepared by attorneys and is a source of information concerning the legal aspects (including copyright) of online publishing. Cyber Oasis-- Accepts submissions DanteOpus's Home Page is a network of writers who are interested in getting short fiction pieces published. Dead Mule-- a really neat site offering fiction, poetry, essays, photography, in a very unique manner! Deism Web Site -- Deism rejects the "revelations" of the "revealed" religions but does not reject God. Deism played a major role in the lives of many of America's key founders like Jefferson, Franklin, Paine, etc. This overlooked topic may be of interest to writers. DenMark Publishing -- Work with other writers on creating and writing a book, then sell it online and make money! DeVry Online Writing Support Center Dianna's Hot Links for Writers Don't Post is where editors/agents can post what they're not accepting, or are accepting, at that time. DreamWeaver-- newsletter, webring of writers, original fiction, and more. Editorial Department--click on "free critique" for helpful feedback with no strings attached. The site offers professional editing services. Editor's Pen -- connecting sites that interest writers, editors, and indexers. The Electric Pen is dedicated to and for writers of web-based fiction and is open to all who have a love of writing or merely a love of reading. Enchanted Mind (teaches creativity). Email Media(lists TONS of markets with email addresses) English Server(fiction, drama, art, etc.) Enid Writer's Club from Enid, Oklahoma (Yeah Bev!!) Epubs.Com -- an online community dedicated to booklovers and authors. e-Writers--for writers of the electronic medium. Features writing tips, an interactive story, writing links, and even a basic HTML tutorial for those wanting to set up their own website. Fictech Inner Circle (support group for writers) Fiction at the Mining Company(this site also has sections on technical writing, poetry, literary fiction, Mark Twain, Anne Rice, authors, and more) Fiction Writer's Connection-- Great links for contest and conference information. I write for their newsletter. Fiction Writers' FAQ--the answers to all of your questions about fiction writing! Fiefdom Doctor -- medieval medicine Forward Motion: Holly Lisle's Writing Pages For Writers Only, from BuytheBooks. A large assortment of books for writers. Francis Ford Coppola's Online Writing Workshop--interactive online writing workshop. Freelance Online is a directory of and resource center for freelancers. Discover online writing opportunities at Freelance Writing on the Internet. Freelancing in the Web World-- "Freelancing is the adult version of running away to join the circus. " Ha! A great article! Gebbie Press--get mailing labels and addresses for radio/TV/newspapers, etc. Grass Roots Public Relations for Writers by Joseph Marich -- " . . . behind-the-scenes account of how the television, radio and print media works; how to research the appropriate media for your particular book; how to write a press release and media alert; and what materials you should include in your press kit. This practical easy-to-follow guide will walk you through each of the steps of grassroots public relations from concept to execution." Great Links for Fiction Writers Guidelines for Submitting Formal Reports Guide to Electronic and Print Resources for Journalists Handbook for Storytellers--for anyone interested in telling stories. Health Writer--Internet Resources for Journalists Writing on Health and Medicine HELP! We are Becoming our Parents--Writers: submit your own story that demonstrates how you have copied your parents' behavior with your own children. Carol Henson, Book Doctor, Editor, and Playwright John Hewitt's Writers Resource Center HollywoodNet-- some of the *best* storytelling "how to's" around. Learn the principles of storytelling, how to create dramatic characters, how to create a dramatic plot, and much more. GREAT! The How to Write Page contains articles written by Alicia Rasley and Pat Collinge. Topics include The Character Interview, Character, Plot Coherence, Outline Your Novel in 30 Minutes, and Conflict. Indispensable Writing Resources Page contains everything you could possibly need in writing or researching a paper, including links to all sorts of reference material, links to writing labs, links to Web search engines, and links to writing-related Web sites. The Inditer (dedicated to the encouragement of new writers) Ink Magazine (ezine for writers) Inkspot Resources for Writers is a fabulous site that includes information for the beginning writer, genre writing, children's resources, and links galore. A free email subscription to a writers' ezine, Inklings, is also available. Inkwell Writers Connection (from the Inkwell Writers BBS) Inside the Mind . . . Criminal Psychology Inscriptions, a *fantastic* newsletter for writers International Online Writers Association International Writing Program--University of Iowa The Internet Directory of Published Writers--Discussion groups, directory of literary agents, and writing assignment bulletin board. Internet Design and Publishing Center--Design, typography, graphics, illustration, writing, printing, publishing, advertising, signs, displays and information for graphic communicators of all kinds! Internet Newsroom--references for journalists Internet Road Map to Books-- resources for writers, publishers, booksellers, etc. Internet Writer's Guideline Listing is your resource for guidelines on submitting to online publications The Internet Writer's Toolbox is loaded with resources on fiction, drama, technical writing, business writing, and public relations. It contains links to other resources such as quotations and the U.S. Copyright Office. Investigative Journalism on the Internet IRC Undernet #Writers Web Site The Jolly Roger -- Literary chat cafe, Shakespearean greeting cards, & more Journal for Teachers of Writing in Webbed Environments Journalist and Newspaper Links (features newspapers and general websites of interest to journalists) The Journalist Resource Site (research tool for reporters, etc.) Journal Writing Resources: An Approach to Journaling discusses the importance of writers' keeping journals. J. T. O'Hara and Associates helps writers to write book proposals and to submit them to their contacts (agents, publishers and producers) in New York and Hollywood. Kimera's purpose is to serve as an outlet for much of the fine writing being created and crafted by so many talented people. Labyrinth-- resources related to medieval studies Laughing Sun -- dedicated to the literary arts Lexikon, a new literary online site for writers Holly Lisle's Writing Pages -- Writing Resources A Literary Index provides both an overview and a review of the more significant collections of Internet literary resources of interest to scholars, students, and lovers of literature. Literature and More (The Alive Poet's Society)-- resources on poetry, literature, books, authors, etc. Log Cabin Literary Center is for writers and readers, for people just discovering their way through words and stories, or for people ripe with poetry and experience. LuvMeDew's--a site where you can submit stories or poetry and see it published on the Web. Magazine Writers' Net-- indispensable guide for magazine writers. Manuscript Depot--highlights the work of unpublished writers to publishers and agents Marilyn Grandi's Translation and Literary Page--query letters, synopses, editing services. Martin's Page - Writers' Resources Marvel RPG-- The Judge's Anarchy. Help with villain characterization. Maryvonne CM Martin, Freelance Writer, Journalist, Editor--specializes in articles covering the California Gold Country MasterFreelancers Web Store--products for the freelance writer. Masterpiece Media's Favorite Technical Writing Links Melanie's Dramatica Page -- Dramatica is a new theory of story that offers insights and methods for story creation useful to novice and experienced writers alike. Mike's Literary Pages, a wonderful collection of writers' links, as well as excerpts from Mike Coatesworth's work. The Mississippi Review is a monthly literary magazine from the University of Southern Mississippi. The Mississippi Writers Page (University of Mississippi--Ole Miss). Karen Mitura - Writer (features an FAQ page with information on ghostwriting) MLA Style -- Guidelines for quoting sources on the Net Morella, an online quarterly ezine featuring short stories and poetry submitted by readers. MovieScreen.com, for screenwriters National Writers Union Home Page for Authors (for freelance writers in all genres. They offer grievance resolution, health plans, job banks, networking, and more.) Novel Advice is devoted to the craft of writing. Novel Approach -- Online Writing Forum Novel Doc-- list for writers to provide mutual support in seriously revising their completed novels of 60,000 words or more. NWHQ is a web journal of hypertexed literature and art that is constructed somehow like a labyrinth. Contains authors and works The Onlinebrary--hosted by author Ray Pavey, the site is intended to provide a meeting ground between undiscovered writers and readers who hunger for literary fare beyond the commonplace. Online Communicator(Screenwriting, multimedia writing, audio, film) Online Freelance Editor -- proofreading, editing, ghost writing services. On-Line Literary Resources on the Net On-Writings Internet Resource Guide was developed to help writers utilize the Web. Open Horizons Publishing Company offers help on marketing your book. Organizing 101-- How to be better organized! Owl Handouts from the Purdue University Writing Lab (writing helps, grammar, etc.) Oyster Boy Review--"damn good fiction & poetry"--accepts fiction submissions Page One--writing tips, information about favorite authors, and literature news. The Painted Rock Writers' and Readers' Colony is a self-contained writers' colony where you join for a monthly fee. It contains separate colonies for horror, romance, mystery, and research as well as information on conferences, seminars, and authors. Panhandle Professional Writers Paradigm Online Writing Assistant will help you learn to write different types of essays as well as help you organize, revise, and editor your writing. Paying Markets List of the Writers Write Website PEN American Center, the largest of more than 120 Centers worldwide that compose International PEN, is a membership association of prominent literary writers and editors. Peter's Place Of Canadian & American Freelance Journalism Peter West Goes Public -- a collection of screenwriting links, as well as some of Peter's work. Peter is a *very* interesting and colorful character from Australia! The Pitch--here's your chance to pitch a movie! Poets & Writers is sponsored by Poets & Writers Magazine and is an online resource and community for poets and fiction writers. Professional Writing Tools Supersite - Tools, tips, and tricks for working writers. Prose Menagerie Original stories/poetry/novels/prose essays. Pug Ezine--Fiction from largely unheard of authors. Purdue Writing-Related Resources The Quill, a free monthly magazine for beginning writers Red InkWorks, encourages writers to write by offering writers' resources, short story contest, and writing links. Reference Materials - Writing processes; speeches; working with sources, etc. Resources For Writers contains excellent links for all aspects of writing. Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors The Right Side(has a Writing Club). The Right Writer features copyright forms, short stories, poetry, resources, and more Ross's English Sites contains links for writing resources, youth writers, and more. Screaming in the Celluloid Jungle -- for screenwriters
Scribe & Quill Home Page -- *Excellent* newsletter and resource listing for writers. The Script Writer's and Actor's Help, Advice, and Information Resource Screenwriting Sanctuary -- some great resources for screenwriters! Self-Employed Writers and Artists Network Self-Publishing Resource Center by Wise Owl Books -- a resource for anyone wanting to self-publish a book.
6' Ferret Writers' Group Home Page provides tips for setting up a writers' group as well as exercises for existing groups The Slot (a spot for Copy Editors) SpiritualBlessings.com, a religious website that's looking for writers Statistics Every Writer Should Know StoryCraft, Home of Writing Tools, Software Programs, and Writing Courses StudyWEB Writing & Writers--editing, contests, legal matters, researching, and more. Suite 101's Freelance Writers Website Sunshine Street Sketches--a collection of poetry, stories, and articles (even including some of mine!). Tales of Tammarack features a writer's work as well as links to other writing sites. Teraisa's Get it in Writing!, The Writer's Friend and Writer's Support Group Tips and Resources for Writers The Treasure Chest offers information on writers' contests and conferences. Twists, Slugs and Roscoes: A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang will help you translate "slang" into English. Unpublished Works (submit your work for posting and critiquing). USEUM (a website which explores new ways of participating in the arts online. The section entitled "The Plot Thickens" is a collaborative script-writing exercise, moderated by comedy writer and performer Rod Quantock. Writers are invited to help write a script. Victorian Women Writers Project Visual Writer -- wonderful screenplay and writer resources Way South, a Journal of Southern Thought, an online magazine of original essays, poems and commentary from a Southern perspective. Web Diner's Listing of Helpful Resources for Freelance Writers Weblications -- 75 pages of writing-related information The Word Detective (words and language) Word Museum -- wonderful site! Links to genre fiction, scriptwriting, classes, & more. Word Play/Fade In -- resources for screenwriters WordPros (professional freelance writers) WordSmith's WebBook--Articles, critiques, tips, publishers, agents Words, Words, Words.Com-- resources for writers Wordwright: A Professional Critique Service -- Wordwright charges a flat, hourly fee for critique services and is geared for writers at all levels of experience. The Write Biz -- the link between writers & publishers, agents, producers, and media Write Markets Report-- a monthly, print publication featuring current needs by publishers and editors across North America Write News -- Published by Writers Write. News service and news media resources. Write on Purpose, at the Life on Purpose Institute. They're offering an essay contest on some aspect of living on purpose. Visit the website to learn more. Write On: The Newsletter for Writers The WritePage is an on-line newsletter for readers and writers of genre fiction. Genre fiction may be science fiction, romance novels, historical novels, murder mysteries, techno-thrillers, weird tales, and anything else entertaining. The listings also include a few children's and young adult books, non-fiction, poetry, and small press publications. Writeria Saryanja offers free online fiction writing workshops. Writernet's Home Page features columns on writing and poetry, free guidelines, plus other resources for writers and poets. Writer Online-- Newsletter of the Writer's Software Companion. The website includes articles, contests, classifieds, conferences, and more. This is a *paying* market for writers. Writers and Publishers Classified Ads is a free service for the Internet community provided by The Literary Arts Allied Collective. Writers and Their Copyright Holders Writers BBS contains resources for poets, authors, journalists, and readers Writer's Block is your connection to professional writers and editors, and the secrets that have made them among the best in their field. Writers' Block - The Writers' Forum Writer's Bookcase--Order books online At the Writers' Conference, you'll find professional writers and editors from every genre to answer your questions, offer tips and suggestions, and talk honestly with you about the art and craft and business of writing. A listing of Writers Conferences, sponsored by ShawGuide Writers Corner, a listing of writing courses, resources for writers, children's stories, and more. Writers' Exchange, About.com's site for writers. Very impressive with a wealth of information! Writers Etc., Literary Magazine is an upcoming free magazine geared toward new and unpublished writers. Writers Free References are reference sites that are useful to writers. Writer's Gallery-- Writer's Contests and Resources Writers' Guidelines Database--excellent resource listing tons of guidelines for various markets. The Writer's Home Companion is a collection of inspiring and useful essays and writing exercises that is the next best thing to having an experienced writer at your side. Writer's Internet Resource Guide-- A monthly subscription, the Guide brings you a comprehensive collection of 500+ links for writers of every kind. Links are checked and upgraded with each issue and include annotations and detailed descriptions. Writers' Island is an "an innovative approach to marketing writers and illustrators to the publishing industry." Post bits of your manuscript online, and have it viewed by publishers, agents, and art reps in the business. Writer's Link Center--A full resource site for all writers, filmmakers and entertainment industry people. Writer's Main Index-- online writing courses; error checklist; copyright info Writer's Moon Author Showcase -- an on-line Author Showcase for Agents and Publishers. It is also a place where Authors go to meet all their writing and publishing needs. WritersNet--resource for writers, editors, publishers, and agents Writers Network-- A project to promote excellence in student writing and critical thinking skills. Writers on the Net Classes is a group of published writers who are also experienced teachers. The site offers classes, tutoring, and writers' groups. The Writer's Notebook--market information, writing contests, writing resources, etc. The Writers' Pen-- Chat, newsletter for writers, links. Writers Place -- Publishers guidelines, marketing tips, etc. Writer's Relief-- Prepares manuscripts for clients and makes submissions on their behalf. Writers Resource and Reference Library contains resources and help for writers. Writer's Resources offers a multitude of general writing links plus genre writing sites. Writer's Resources on the Web offers a huge listing of websites of interest to writers.
The Writer's Software Companion-- a multimedia learning system (software program) for fiction writers that dramatically accelerates learning, bringing writers to publishable quality in a fraction of the usual time. It's an extraordinary tool for novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, short story writers, and authors of all kinds. Writer's Toolbox--Net resources for writers Writers Village contains free online courses, chat rooms, and resources for writers. Writers' Voice offers categories such as poets, narrative, fiction, writing links, and more. Writers Write is a concise guide for getting published on the Web. Writers Write Internet Writing Journal Writeway Mailing List offers resources for all types of writing. Writing Corner is a new website for writers. Writing for Success Newsletter. To subscribe write to publications@thewww.com with the SUBJECT of: subscribe writing-for-success. Writing Links by Kristina Daron Writing Links from the University of Toronto Writing Magazine, a UK magazine for writers. This is Crysse Morrison's website, a writer for the zine. Writing Now -- Ezine dedicated to helping writers market their work. Writings--Lisa Coleman's website of links for writers, works in progress, and more. Zap & Brook's Writer's Nook features romance, science fiction, and writers' links Zines for the Eclectic Writer (Different Horizons, Pen & Ink Writers Journal, and Mixed Bag) Zuzu's Petals Literary Resource Page -- 2000+ links to helpful resources for writers, artists, performers, and researchers.
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