Useful Websites for Writers of Fiction and Nonfiction

Useful Websites

Miscellaneous Writing Resources

Updated May 8, 2005

The essential resource for writers

Robin's Nest - Writers help and support offered in areas such as writers workshops, writers references, genre fiction, books, authors and publishers, agents, and grammar

Net Author's E2K: a journal for the new literary paradigm

Selected by Writer's Digest as one of the "50 Best Places to Get Published Online."

Submission Guidelines: http://www.netauthor.org/e2k/guidelines/guidelines.html

The Basic Cozy Grammar Course

An award winning, light-hearted, whimsical approach to learning basic English grammar. This truly unique course ships complete with two videos and a reproducible workbook/study guide.

101 Writing Answers
A Directory of Writing and Related Resources

Library Online

Offers a selection of prewritten customizable letters and templates for all occasions:
business, career, love letters and more.

DawnStar Books produces video (VHS) seminars that guide authors through the publication/marketing/sales processes. Each seminar includes a workbook. Watch a segment and complete the corresponding workbook section. See selections on site.

Authors showcase your work. Affordable price! Readers, find hot new books and rare finds at http://www.authorstavern.com

Writing.Com - Online Creative Writing
An online community for writers of all ages, interests and skill levels.
Anyone may create a free portfolio and exchange feedback with other writers.

1001 Writer's Guidelines Online - E-book

American Booksellers Association - Represents independent bookstores nationwide.

Amy Sterling Casil's SF Writing Page -- short fiction author, workshop leader, writing teacher, etc... A 1984 graduate of the Clarion Science Fiction Writers Workshop, Amy has been the moderator of the America Online Science Fiction Writers Workshop since 1994, along with her partner, Nick Neuro

Articles For Writers

AudioBooks Today The audiobook resource for reviews, interviews, and original material by best-selling authors and icons around the world.

Authorlink -- electronic clearing house and on-line information service for writers, literary agents, editors and publishers. Markets and showcases quality fiction and non-fiction works to the industry.

Bill's World of Resources for Writers -- Lots of links.

Bookwire -- timely book industry news, features, reviews, guides to literary events, author interviews, thousands of annotated links to book-related sites.

Breaking into Screenwriting

Burning Void's Link Directory (specialized search engine) - Categories include advice for writers, commercial resources, authors' web sites, markets, publishers and agents, writers' community sites, writers' magazines, writers' organizations and associations, writers' tools.

Burry Man Writers Center -- A worldwide community of writers, an online center of writing resources for the working professional and the new writer, freelance writing resources and research sites, a special slant to writing about Scotland.

Christian Writers Fellowship Online -- CWFI is a multi-service ministry to writers, conference directors, group leaders, agents and other Christians in publishing. For almost 25 years we've been encouraging and equipping writers to minister to readers through the written word.

Cops 'n Writers -- Cops 'n Writers is a mystery writer's consulting service for writers who want to incorporate police procedures and police culture into their writings.

Creative Writing Discussion Forums -- forums for the discussion of different aspects of the art.

Eclectic Writer -- many useful articles, message board, newsletter. Author homepages. Contests to win free, autographed books and cash. Writing Articles.

Encyclopedias Online

Fiction Resources

For Writers Only -- resources on markets, agents, writers groups; writer conferences/forums; workshops where writers can have their works critiqued; great list of links.

Freebies

Freelancing & Job Resources

Grammar & Style Resources

Hatteraslight.com Creative writing -- supporting creative writing in the context of the classics.

Indispensable Writing Resources -- links to writing labs, Web search engines, and writing-related Web sites.

Inspired2Write contains a wealth of activities, ideas and projects designed to inspire the beginning and the seasoned creative writer. Free monthly newsletter contains articles, interviews and pointers to writing-related resources. Workshops and writing showcase.

Instant Muse: Poetry Generator and Story Starter -- free writing prompt utilities for poets and short fiction writers. Defeat writer's block using the "random input" suggestions: the poetry generator produces a first line of poetry, while the story starter produces building blocks for fiction.

John Hewitt's Writer's Resource Center -- job listings, articles, and links.

Library Online: Offers a selection of prewritten customizable letters and templates for all occasions: business, career, love letters and more.

Links for Freelance Writers -- About.com's list of useful links, includes marketing/fees, contracts, queries, style guides, taxes, training, more.

Literary Links and Charms - Browse this writers' site for links to publishers, agents, promotion tips, literature, research and reference, mysteries, scriptwriting basics, info for readers and more.

Literary Market Place -- Worldwide resource for the book publishing industry. Find agents, publishers, trade services, and marketing information.

Markets

Mary Soon Lee's Speculative Fiction Page

Miscellaneous-Just For Fun

MYTH*ING LINKS An Annotated & Illustrated Collection of Worldwide Links to Mythologies,
Fairy Tales & Folklore, Sacred Arts & Sacred Traditions

New Novelist - Novel writing software that's easy to use, which will quickly help you start - and finish - writing your novel.

Nonfiction Resources

Novel Advice -- a cyber-journal for writers. Also offers workshops, chat, contests, job ops, and excellent research resource index.

Novelists, Inc. -- multi-published writers of popular fiction.

Online Writing Labs

Pegasus Writers Stable - An organization of professional freelance writers of non-fiction.

Poetry Resources

Poets and Writers Online -- provides support and exposure to writers in all stages of development. Assists authors in their search for career-related information, outlets for their work, opportunities for professional advancement and community with other writers

Preditors & Editors -- A guide to publishers and writing services for serious writers, with information for Composers, Poets, and Writers of all persuasions. Over 700 entries and growing!

Professional Associations

Publications For Writers

Publications Seeking Submissions

Publishers

Research

Ringer's Secret School of Writing An online school for writers of all levels of experience. This school will never make you stand in the corner.

RomanceCentral provides workshops, information, and resources for romance writers.

Screenwriter's Utopia -- Interviews with professional screenwriters, screenwriting articles, newswire, screenplays, and tons more, over 1600 pages of content

Search Engines

Self-Publishing Resources

ShawGuides -- the guide to writers conferences and workshops.

Story A Day Writer's Kit Get your creative juices flowing with this free, fun exercise for writers of all types.

Tools of the Screenwriting Trade A book that schools you about screenwriting for film and television. Learn screenwriting and how to sell your script after you've written it properly. Author: Esther Luttrell

Web-based Crime-Writing Resources

Website Development Resources

Where To Get Published For Free Online

Write Market Webzine -- Very comprehensive list of SF/F/H magazine web sites with additional links directly to guidelines.

Write101.com - Home Study Tutorials and articles to improve your writing skills; Free weekly writing tips mailing list.

Write4Kids -- writing for children: advice, how-to tips, chat, messaging, research links.

Writer Beware -- warnings and cautions for writers about literary frauds, scams, deceptions, and pitfalls.

Writer's Digest -- writing and publishing updates, writer's guidelines, places to get published, writing workshops, writing conferences, writing contests.

Writers Free Reference -- Six pages of free reference information available on the Internet.

Writer's Nook and Reader's Corner

Writers Resource Center -- The Writer's Resource Center provides articles, employment and freelance opportunities and general references for the writing community.

WritersWrite--current information on writer's markets, job listings, news, events, chat, message boards, and articles.

Writing Classes & Workshops

Writing Corner -- articles, business of writing, writing matters, publication, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, queries.

Writing Road Links page is updated weekly with new markets and resources for writers. Newsletter for Writing Road email writers community offering weekly exercises market and resource list. Discussions on writing, style, grammar, structure, agents and publishing guidelines. Book reviews.

Zuzu's Resources for Poets and Writers -- Lists of Resources