General Writing Resources
INSKPOT
One of the best writing resource site you can find on the net! For writers of all genres - a must-see!
WRITER'S RESOURCE LINKS
Includes over 100 links by categories such as Magazines & E-Zines,
Books,
Writer's Resources, Kids, Parents and Educators and Media & Freelance
Writers
ARTICLES FOR CHILDREN'S WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
A good number of reference articles.
THE SLUSH PILE
For aspiring authors who concentrate on the juvenile publishing field.
"How-to" articles, interviews with authors etc.
FREELANCE WRITING ON THE INTERNET
Though under construction, this site features some useful information of
interest to freelance writers. Writing opportunities, guidelines, networking
information etc.
PURE FICTION
For anybody who loves to read - or aspires to
write - bestselling fiction. There are hundreds of writers links, dozens of
features, and advice columns from some bestselling authors across many
genres. There's also a writers' showcase in which a top publisher judges
submissions received each month. There's also an online bookshop, with
900,000 titles, and a special section on books for writers.
THE CHILDREN'S WRITING RESOURCE CENTER
This is our Best of the Net-nominated web site that is a comprehensive
resource for working and aspiring children's writers. Lots of free reports,
articles, market tips, and much more.
WRITERS ON THE NET
A collection of widely published writers and teachers. On-line writing classes in every genre as well as
one-on-one tutoring/mentoring.
SANDBAGGERS
Links and resources for childrens' writers as well as features by and about "The Sandbaggers" themselves (a private email critique group). Some key features are monthly
childrens' book reviews, the WRT4KDZ mailing list, and SAMM, the
Sandbaggers Automated Manuscript Manager for DOS and Windows
TECHNICAL WRITING
List of resources for technical writers.
WWW.WRITERSMARKETPLACE.COM
For professional travel wrtiters, marketers and editors. You must be published
and a member of a professional writers group like SATW,ASJA, Outdoor
Writers, British Travel Guild, etc for free access, or an editor or PR
person who handles travel clients. Lists press trips, contacts, and allows
writer to search for contacts by area, and be found by editors. Forums
covering issues of interest to all are posted and the site is interactive,
greets you by name, etc.
INTERNET WRITER'S TOOLBOX
Hosted by Brian Pomeroy , this is a great writers' internet resouce with loads of information for writers in fiction, non-fiction, drama, public relations, news journalism and other media and much more! I would definitely 'bookmark' this page!
Writers' Organizations and Networks
FREELANCE WRITERS' NATIONAL NETWORK
Writer-for-Hire listings for freelance writers, great resource for writers' markets, writing know-how articles and much more. Check it out!
HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION
Information for writers interested in all aspects of horror writing.
CREATIVE FREELANCERS ONLINE
An organization for connecting freelancers in the arts to clients, this excellent site offers free listings for freelancers. Check it out!
CYBERSCRIBERS INTERNATIONAL
Group of mainly fiction writers offering a listserv, member postings, support group and a place to discuss each other's work.
Writing Mailing Lists
THE CHILDREN'S WRITING MAILING LIST
An unmoderated exchange for writers, illustrators and publishing
professionals. To join, send e-mail to majordomo@lists.mindspring.com with
"subscribe childrens-writing" or "subscribe childrens-writing-digest" in the
message.
WRITERSNET
An online forum for writers. Subjects open for member discussion include: Net Learning, Networking,
Net
Genres (Sci-Fi, Mystery, Romance, Screen, Stage, Poetry,
Technical, and Cybersoaps/Webisodics), Forms of Online
Commerce, Net Journalism, Net Research, Net Magazines, Net
Books, Self-publishing & Self-promotion, New Writing, and Net
Censorship & Copyright.
To subscribe, E-mail: majordomo@listlink.berkeley.edu with "subscribe writersnet" in body of message.
WRITERS
A forum for discussion focused on writing.
Workshops, submissions, critiques, technique pieces, exercises,
and news about the world of writing. A forum for interactive
writing (round robbins) where multiple authors contribute to a shared
"piece".
One collection of material related to the list can be found at
http://web.mit.edu/mbarker/www/writers.html
To join the list, send email to LISTSERV@MITVMA.MIT.EDU with the text
'SUBSCRIBE WRITERS yourfirstname yourlastname'.
CATALOG FOR CHILDREN'S WRITERS
A free catalog of books and resopurces for children's writers is available
by contacting our autoresponder children@mailback.com
INTERNET FANTASY WRITERS ASSOCIATION
A list for writers of the fantasy genre. Science fiction writers, mystery writers, sicence fiction romance and romance writers, poets, and fantasy writers on the mail list. Research URLs as well as Markets are sent to the list on a regular basis. To join send a message to
listserv@chaosmanor.com with 'subscribe fantasy' message.
At the present IFWA is in the process of setting up a critique list for
members of the IFWA list.
Online Publications
GOWANUS
GOWANUS is a new international online publication for English-speaking writers in the so-called third world.
EWG PRESENTS
A literary e-zine featuring general fiction, poetry, humor,
nonfiction,
mystery, romance, sci/fi and fantasy, writing tips, news and commentary.
MOONDANCE
An ezine of outstanding visual arts and literary creations
that glorify women and gives their voice to important issues. Features
include Fiction, Non-fiction, Columns, Opinions, Poetry, Short Subjects, and an impressive array of links.
To request a newsletter, please email
Glittrstm@aol.com
THE ELECTRONIC NEWSTAND
Possibly the largest single site where you can find virtually any magazine you're looking for! Their latest feature allows you to customize your own newstand, by selecting from lists of magazines categorized under subject headings. From there, you are given your own page with only the magazines you want to read, instead of sifting through the thousands available on the database.
MEDIAFINDER
A searchable database of newsletters, magazines, catalogs, journals, etc. Lists lots of magazines, etc. that probably aren't found in Writer's Market.
Online Writing Courses, Workshops and Critiques
THE INTERNET FICTION WRITER'S CLUB
This site offers free critical reviews of your work.
SPECTRUM VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY
FREE WRITING COURSES ONLINE! Other interesting courses also available. Participate through email or Spectrum University's web page specially designed for students. All courses are FREE.
WRITERS' VillAGE
Writers' Village is offering a free online interactive course for
fiction writers and students. To register or learn more about Writers' Village - check out this great site!
ONLINE SCIENCE FICTION WORKSHOP
Are you interested in writing hard science SF novels? If so, a
moderated online writing group exists to meet your needs. The group has a number of published authors, physics professors, and technical people, as well as an email discussion group.
THE PLOTLINE SERVICE
Offers fiction plotting service for writers. Visit site to find out more.
Miscellaneous
BIBLIOBYTES
One of the largest and most comprehensive online book shopping malls. Categorized into topical headings, this site is easy to use and contains a host of other book and writing related information as well. The current feature is a large selection and write-up on banned books with ordering instructions.
GUIDELINES FOR WRITERS IN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING AND MULTIMEDIA
Writers and their electronic rights.
http://www.bslnet.com/hsheldon/amazon.html
A writer's resource page to help writers find books on the writing craft.
In association with Amazon.com so book choices can be
purchased directly from the site.
CREATING COMICS
The resource source of links for comic writers, artists, and
self-publishers
CLARITY ASSOCIATES
Editorial consulting firm that specializes in
issues of accessibility. Consults with clients--publishers,
writers, editors--about readability levels, design, layout, etc., for
materials aimed at a consumer market.
