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General Information on Writing
(Links at the top of the list are highly recommended)
See also general publishing links
 | Gotham Writers'
Workshop - Gotham offers comprehensive writing classes either online or in
New York City. They have a wealth of resources to help authors. |
| Purdue Online Writing Lab -
This site presents coursework on learning how to write. There is an entire
library of class handouts and guides, with exercises, on learning how to
write, organized by topics and sub-topics. (From Purdue University) |
| Robin's Nest -
This award-winning site has
writers' online courses and workshops are offered in a variety of topics, such
as storytelling, using the five senses, and choosing the right title. Or,
visit any of the writers' links for web resources for writers.
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| Nebraska Center for
Writers - An on-line resource for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative
nonfiction, providing information, advice, and links of interest to writers
and readers. This site provides more than just a collection of links to other
sites. It has an excellent and well-organized collection of links to
writing-related articles from all over Internet on a wide variety of topics.
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The Lost Coast
- a guide for writers...excellent collection of links to articles on writing
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Writers
Online - a directory of home pages of published writers
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Advocacy for
Writers - links to articles, agencies, and associations supporting the
arts and writing |
| Agents -
links to articles on agents, links to directories of agents |
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| Author Showcase
- This web site has put together a list of about eighty of the most-read books
about writing and making money from your writing, with very good reviews of
each book. |
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Midwest
Book Review - Jim Cox of Midwest Book Review has assembled an amazing list
of about 150 links to sites that offer help for writers. |
| Writing-World - Writing tips
for writers around the world.
| Getting Started
- A step-by-step guide to launching your writing career. |
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Advanced
Writing Tips - Tips on refining and marketing your writing. |
| The site also has columns about various genres of writing: general
fiction, children's writing, mysteries, poetry, romance, science fiction,
etc. |
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| Book Mentoring - If you can
afford paid help to write your novel, consider hiring a writing consultant or
"book mentor." Michael Wells, Ph.D. contacted Mapletree with information about
his services. You can hire him to work with you one-on-one. You can read more
about writing consultants at
Writers Weekly. |
| Word Museum -
Online writing courses on a slew of subjects. |
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Writers' Exchange - Helps directed mostly toward freelance writers
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Articles by Topic - Articles on writing, editing, the business of
writing, markets, genres and categories, etc. |
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| Rosedog - Great for writers trying to
get published. No manuscript limit and no posting fees.
| Features - articles
and interviews on writing and authors |
| Classifieds - free
writers classifieds |
| Bookstore - a
bookstore for new authors |
| Prizes - for every 10th
manuscript received |
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| National Writers Union - A trade union for
freelance writers. Benefits include contract advice, health insurance,
conferences, etc. |
| PageOne Lit - An award-winning literary e-newsletter
and web site. It bills itself as an "online home for all pageturners and ink
scribblers who are in search of useful . . . and thought-provoking
literary-versed news, original essays . . . , tips," etc.
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Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors - A useful collection of
links from Jack Lynch, Asst. Professor of English at Rutgers. It isn't organized,
but the links are useful. |
| Writing.com - a free online writing
community for all readers and writers. Each new member is provided with a free
online portfolio, and extensive email services. |
| WritersNet -
WritersNet is the Internet directory of writers, editors, publishers and
literary agents. You can create your own homepage
profile to join their database of writers and publishing industry
professionals. Once you have a profile, you can exchange ideas with other
members in their discussion forums and benefit from their combined experience
of the writing world. Includes an
"Internet Directory of Published Writers" - list yourself or browse other
writer's listings.
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| Poets and Writers Magazine - News and resources
for creative writers
| Publishing Info - Copyright
basics, agents, grants, finding employment, writing children's books |
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| Teachers & Writers Collaborative -
nonprofit organization devoted to developing the teaching of writing, with an
emphasis on teaching K - 12
| Publications - bimonthly
magazine, books from resident authors, books on the teaching of writing
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| Legal-Fiction - You can hire
this manuscript critique service to make your manuscript authentic, if you are
writing about any legal issues. The company deals in both screenplays and
literary manuscripts. |
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Writer's
Resource Center - Links and articles on the craft of writing |
| Artist Resource - Northern
California - Large site mostly for artists but also for writers. They post
information about shows, events, and classes.
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| All Freelance — a site to help
freelance artists, graphic designers, web designers, photographers, and other independent professionals
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| Colorado
Independent Publishers Association - This Colorado organization conducts
many workshops and instructional sessions for aspiring authors. Click here for
their current calendar of events. |
Helps for LDS Writers
| Rachel Ann Nunes
- Best-selling LDS author Rachel Ann Nunes has posted a number of tips for
aspiring writers. |
| The Association for Mormon
Letters (AML) - This nonprofit association promotes the production and
study of Mormon literature and its enjoyment by all. |
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www.latterdayauthors.com - This site posts information helpful to writers
and conducts a discussion forum of LDS writers. It's a great way for LDS
authors to connect, bounce ideas off one another, and learn about writing. |
Publishing and Marketing Services for Writers
| Authorlink - award-winning
marketplace where editors and agents buy and sell rights to unpublished and
published manuscripts, and screenplays. Marketing services for editors,
literary agents, and readers. |
| Writer's Market -
For a $30/year Internet subscription, they will provide you all you need to
know to sell your articles to the most comprehensive list of periodicals
available. They'll tell you what each magazine is looking for, how much
free-lance work they accept, how much they pay for articles, and what their
submission guidelines are. |
| StoryMania - A marketplace for
publishing, reviewing, buying and selling creative works — directly from
writers.
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The
Advisor - discussion forum, ask questions of the general public
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| StoryXchange - is a
comprehensive marketplace for the buying and selling of stories, in any
format, about any topic, and from anybody - where stories are discovered.
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StudioNotes
- created by screenwriter/producer Brent Armitage (Grosse Pointe Blank, The
Feather Men) and screenwriter/producer/director George Armitage (Miami Blues,
Grosse Pointe Blank, The Late Shift), this service provides writers
development notes, one-on-one consultation, and access. |
E-Zines, Magazines, Places to Submit Work
| All She Wrote - A creative
resource for women writers, this website is devoted to works of women in
mediums such as fiction, screenwriting, nonfiction, poetry, and more. Browse
website and submit your own work. |
| Big Bridge - a web magazine of
Poetry, Fiction and Art from Big Bridge Press |
| Chicken Soup for the Soul - the
website of the famous books. Their mission — to turn you, America and the
world on to the value of writing — has attracted authors from around the world
to share their stories with you. Visit the "Book Titles" section to read
sample stories and meet the authors. You can also submit your own stories.
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| Coelacanth - online
magazine for short fictional works and poetry. Visit website to read other
people's work, submit your own pieces, and tour their gallery of artwork.
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| MillenniumSHIFT - a forum for
words that may reveal truths, entertain, inform, and challenge the old
paradigm.
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Book News
- reviews, news items, updated daily |
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| Myhiddentalent.com -
Myhiddentalent.com lets anyone submit their work for free on their Web site.
After you post a writing, you can instantly receive reviews from around the
world. |
| Zoetrope - Francis Ford Coppola's
acclaimed literary magazine. Find out more about great new writers, submit
your manuscript to a contest, or browse through Zoetrope Studios.
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More writers' links - click
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