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New Links:
[Genre] - A boy goes on a journey: free SpecFic articles, forums, chat, writing, critiquing, links, event calender, & WriteSpace (free hosting & help)
[Links] - Laughing Stalk 3.0: list of links to audio theatre groups
[Groups] - Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers: if you're a genre writer this is your home away from home

Thanks To:
Robert Laughlin for going through this entire list and pointing out changes (in progress as of 14May08).

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Agents:
  • Agent Query: a searchable treasure trove of reputable, established literary agents
  • Association of Authors' Representatives: list of approved agents
  • Authorlink searchable Agent Directory
  • BloomsburyMagazine.com: US Literary Agents: alphabetical listing of US literary agents, with AAR members
  • FirstWriter.com: searchable & category list of literary agents
  • LitMatch: one-stop source for finding & connecting with 1600 literary agents; online query tracker
  • Preditors & Editors: list of approved agents
  • QueryTracker: online tracker/organiser for agent queries; includes searchable database of agents
  • Writers free Reference, Agents: literary agent e-addresses, names & web sites (if available).
  • Writers Guild of America: list of signatory agents
  • Writer's Net Index of Literary Agents
    See also, "Beware"

    Articles about Writing (articles are the main fare):
  • Eclectics.com Articles: synopses, characters, settings & sensual romance
  • The Editorial Department: "Guides for Writers" - articles, interviews for writers, editors, & publishers
  • The Fiction Writer's Page: topical articles by Crawford Kilian
  • How to Find an Agent & Sell Your Writing by J.A. Konrath: free chapbook download
  • Just About Write: a resource for lesbian writers & readers; articles, newsletter, promotion
  • Novelists Ink: sample articles from the newsletter
  • PoeWar.com Writer's Resource Center: articles, resources, and links
  • Published!: great advice from a seasoned pro, Marcia Yudkin
  • Solutions for Writers: workshop, great articles, links, message boards
  • You Too Can Sniff Out Scams: Marcia Yudkin's good advice

    Artists:
  • M.W. Anderson: artist & writer, fine art & illos, has done covers for Lone Wolf Pubs & others
  • Cathy Buburuz: Canadian artist & author
  • Jesse Bunch: American artist; fine art & illustrations
  • Jennifer Carson: custom dragons, fantasy & wildlife art, needle felting, photos
  • Sean Madden: oil/acrylic paintings, pen & ink drawings, jazz/improvisation, surrealism
  • Aurel Manole: Rumanian artist with a patented process
  • Catherine Marche: freelance artist/illustrator; editorial, publishing, fashion, greeting cards, commissions
  • Teresa Tunaley: UK/Canary Island artist: all genres, nature, landscapes, people, humor, e-cards
  • Frank Wu: Hugo Award Winner of Best Fan Artist & 13th Best Science Fiction Artist in the World

    Associations for Authors:
  • Australian Horror Writers Association: editors, agents, resources, articles, publication advice, contests, more
  • The Authors Studio: Own your own small press? Help with printing, distribution, rights, & marketing
  • British Fantasy Society: info, links
  • Canadian Authors Association (CAA): oriented towards beginning writers
  • Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP): the name says it all
  • Erotica Readers & Writers Association: author resources, markets, articles, links & networking ops
  • The Feminine Author
  • The Golden Crown Literary Society & Convention: organization for lesbian writing professionals & fans
  • Horror Writers Association (HWA): for dark fiction writers, editors, publishers, etc.
  • International Horror Guild the IHG Award
  • International Women's Writing Guild: non-profit; serving the writing community since 1976
  • Internet Writers' Guild: free membership
  • Mississippi Writers Guild: provides information & guidance on the craft of writing; upcoming literary events
  • National Association of Women Writers: links, inspiration, free weekly e-newsletter
  • National Writers Union: contract advice, grievance resolution, health/dental, education, Job Hotline, networking
  • NJ Creatives Network: freelance creative talent; writers, artists, designers, photographers, film/video producers, more
  • PEN Center USA West: non-profit literary/human rights org. for professional writers
  • Periodical Writers Association of Canada (PWAC): avoid scams, tips, advice, sample contracts, articles, etc.
  • Quebec Writers Federation: represents English-language writers in the majority French-speaking province
  • SF Canada: "how-to" articles, links, membership info
  • SF Lovers: information of interest to fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror & related genres
  • SFWA: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's of America, Inc.
  • Women Who Write
  • Writers Union of Canada (TWUC): for novelists; good web site, many contests, etc.

    Authors (all web sites listed here offer significant and free writing help material):
  • Piers Anthony: one of the greats -- lots of help for writers here too, be sure to visit
  • Jerry Aragon's humordoctormd: to share, inform, educate, motivate, entertain, & encourage humor
  • Daniel Arenson: author of fantasy novel "Firefly Island," several good, original articles on writing
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley's: basics for new writers
  • Orson Scott Card: need I say more?
  • Steven Coonts: "Tips For Writers," a sobering, and true, article for hopeful writers
  • Victory Crayne: lots of writing hints and tools
  • Susan Hanniford Crowley: sf & f author, editor, & writing teacher
  • Elaine Cunningham: popular fantasy writer, has "For Writers" section
  • Carol Anne Davis: crime fiction & true crime author; extensive crime, horror, & literary links
  • Lars Eighner: writer's info page
  • Ronald Green & David Lloyd: links complex subjects: Meaning & Genre, Odyssean Fiction, Tragedy, Philosophy, etc.
  • Heather Grove: freelance writer, gourmet cook, & Harvard student
  • Simon Haynes: "Hal Spacejock" series author; excellent "How to" articles: ...Write a Novel, ...Get an Agent, etc.; free writer's software
  • Emily Hanlon - The Fiction Writer's Journey: articles on writing, prompts, exercises from a novelist & writing coach
  • Joe Konrath: mystery writer ("Whiskey Sour"), good writing tips, links, free writing chapbook download
  • Lori L. Lake: novelist, anthology editor, short story writer; many helpful articles about the writing craft
  • Mary Soon Lee: professional sf/f writer
  • Holly Lisle: SpecFic writer with LOTS of writer help online
  • The McNeil Variations: links & commentary by Dan McNeil
  • Hilary Moon Murphy: noted author & psychic
  • Scott Nicholson: thriller writer (The Red Church); several great articles on writing
  • Jason Sanford: illuminating sf/f/mys writing blog by creator of storySouth & the Million Writers Award
  • SFF Net People Pages: find your favorite genre author
  • Douglas Smith: Canadian sf/f writer, info on foreign markets
  • Robert J. Sawyer: simply the biggest writer/writing web site, bar none
  • Lisa Silverthorne: lots of info here
  • Rick Sutcliffe: some book hype, but also good resources for writing, Canada, Irish/Celtic, & Christian
  • James Van Pelt: SFWA/HWA writer & teacher, great writing links
  • Fiona's Fear & Loathing: Fiona Webster
  • Staci Layne Wilson: multi-talented writer, photographer, and wit; lots of good links
  • Marcia Yudkin: great writing articles & advice from a seasoned pro

    Beware:
  • The DON'T Post: Where NOT to send your mss
  • Federal Trade Commission: main page, look for link
  • Literary & Poetry Contest Scams: don't get taken in by unscrupulous operators
  • National Fraud Information Center
  • National Writers Union Writer Alerts!:
  • Poetry Scam Alert: scams, threats, & perils to writers
  • Preditors & Editors: warnings
  • SFWA "Writer Beware": warnings for writers by SFWAs Victoria Strauss
  • 13 Warning Signs of a Bad Poetry Contest: watch out before you send a check
  • Writer's Black Book of Deadbeats: click on "Forums," scroll down to "Business of Writing" & choose this topic
  • Writer's Weekly: check that publisher before you submit
  • Writers Weekly Newsletter: a scam report in each issue
    See also, "Agents"

    Blogs:
  • Writer's Resource & Information Blog: writing websites, conversation groups, market listings, more

    Book Stores:
  • Amazon.com: good selection, discounts, easy buying, good reviews, CDs too
  • Barnes & Noble: haven't tried it, but supposed to be good
  • BooksPrice.com: free, find the best price on a purchase of several books
  • Bookwire Index: Non-English Booksellers: long worldwide list of online bookstores
  • Borders: no reviews, has videos & CDs too
  • Carmilla's Backroom: dark books/magazines; small/specialty presses, music, art, indy film makers, web graphics...
  • Dark Delicacies: online presence of the famous Burbank horror book shop
  • Direct Textbooks: find books/textbooks; searches 30 online stores & 1000s of U.S. libraries
  • eloka.com: exclusive eBookstore, where authors or publishers market their eBooks
  • FetchBook.Info: shops new & used book prices at 81 bookstores & 40k sellers
  • Free Books: links to web sites that offer free public domain eBooks
  • The Genre Mall: chapbooks, books, anthos, etc. from small press publishers, writers, editors, & artists
  • iChapters.com: new textbooks, electronic, print, & individual chapters; just what you need at low prices
  • KaosOrb Books: a feast of used & new books; 99% small press

    Chat for Writers:
  • BellaOnline.com, Fiction Writing Forum: message boards & chat
  • Cybling.com: chat & online interviews with SpecFic authors & editors
  • - e-mail for info about this group
  • Southern Horror: forum for discussions on writing horror & the horror genre in general
  • The Writer's BBS

    Contests:
  • FreelanceWriting.com's Writing Contests: contests, grants, & fellowships
  • M.C. McCaskey, writer/humorist: monthly humor contest
  • SFWA's Contest Beware: contests & anthologies to avoid
  • Winning Writers: finds & creates quality resources for poets & writers; WD Best 101
  • The Writers' Circle of Durham Region, Writing Contests: list of contests

    Copyright & Contract:
  • American Society of Journalists and Authors: ASJA
  • ASJA Contract Watch: by ASJA
  • AuthorsLawyer.com: lots of copyright info
  • C&C Resources: from ASJA
  • CopyLaw.com: e-zine about copyright issues
  • Copyright Clearance & Fair Use: resources on fair use & permission to use copyrighted material
  • Epic Authors: sample contract (model for all publications)
  • International Property Rights Office: Copyright Registration Service; online registration
  • The Copyright Website general & specific info, forms, online registration with fee
  • Electronic Publishing Issues: info on electronic rights
  • First Amendment Handbook: free speech, source protection, journalism rights, libel, invasion of privacy, etc.
  • Ivan Hoffman: Attorney at Law (several articles)
  • Novice Writer's Guide To Rights: part of Claire White's "Writers Write" site
  • Patent, Copyright & Trademark: copyright, plagiarism, & online protection
  • Plagiary & the Art of Skillful Citation: useful info
  • "Rights and Copyright Issues": on Moira Allen's Writing-World.com
  • SFWA: sample contract (model for anthology publications)
  • SFWA: sample contract (model for author/agent agreements)
  • SFWA: sample contract (model for hardcover novel publications)
  • SFWA: sample contract (model for paperback novel publications)
  • SFWA: sample contract (model for print publications)
  • SFWA: sample contract (model for web/electronic publications)
  • The Standard Book Contract: bad deals are getting worse
  • 10 Big Copyright Myths Explained
  • Trade Book Publishing Agreement Checklist: overview of a book publishing agreement
  • United States Copyright Office: info, forms, online registration now in Beta testing
  • What is Copyright?: find the answer, & more, here
  • When Works Pass Into the Public Domain: illustrates when copyrights expire

    Courses & Classes:
  • Ace Reader: learn to read faster
  • Centauri Arts: Canadian art retreat - sf writing course, summer 2003
  • Clarion: the famous Clarion workshop
  • Clarion South: the famous Clarion workshop now in Brisbane, AU
  • Clarion West: 6-week summer program for writers who pursue sf/f/magical realism professional careers
  • eTreasures Publishing Online Writing Course: 8 weeks, 24 topics, $89
  • Lars Eighner's Writing Course: free courses on format, agents, self-pub, plot, scams
  • Paula Guran @ Writers.com: Stoker winner teaches sf/fantasy/horror/basic skills/alt. publication/editing
  • HollyLisle.com: free online writing classes
  • Long Story Short School of Writing: perpetual classes on every aspect from fiction to poetry to novel writing
  • Odyssey Summer Writing Workshop: Jeanne Cavelos' SpecFic workshop, Summer 2008 session with Nancy Kress
  • Odyssey Writing Workshop Free Podcasts: excerpts from lectures given by guest writers, editors, & agents
  • Purdue University Online Writing Lab
  • Ringer's Secret School of Writing: lessons & exercises, lots of helpful writing samples
  • Scribe & Quill: online writing courses, newsletter, articles, resources
  • Seton Hill College: the only MA degree in "Writing Popular Fiction" in the US
  • The Ultimate Clarion Web Resource Guide: author Hilary Moon Murphy's excellent resource
  • Virtual Clarion Workshop: online writing workshop, with input from a Clarion East instructor
  • Writers Village: free writers' course, links, bulletin board, group, chats
  • Writing the Other: Nisi Shawl & Cynthia Ward; diversity fiction writing workshop & book

    Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, etc.:

     (For translation engines, see also "Services.")

  • Acronym Finder: web's largest acronyms & abbreviations searchable database
  • alfaDictionary.com: with links to foreign dictionaries, grammar, & related resources
  • AskOxford.com: tips, origin of words & dictionaries, word games, crosswords, jargon buster, e-mail questions
  • Bartleby.com: encyclopedia, dictionary, English grammar & usage, thesaurus, & quotations
  • Biographical Dictionary: 20,000+ notable people who have shaped our world throughout time
  • British-American Online Dictionary
  • Cambridge History of English & American Literature: "Non-English Writings: Aboriginal," free 18 vol. encyclopedia
  • C.J, Cherryh's Antique Words: or words of changed usage
  • Dictionary.com: free online dictionaries, word games & reference directory
  • DOD Dictionary of Military Terms: military words, phrases, abbreviations, acronyms, NATO terms
  • The Encyclopedia Mythica: mythology, folklore, legends, super beings, legendary creatures/monsters
  • English Dictionary for Word Games: free, fast, powerful, no-frills; 200,000+ references; US & Brit spelling
  • English Synonym Dictionary: find synonyms, standard or enriched searches
  • Forthright's Phrontistery: 14k word obscure & rare word dictionary
  • TheFreeDictionary.com: dictionary, thesaurus, literature reference library & search engine
  • Gaelic-English Dictionary: only up to "C", but a good guide to Gaelic words & pronunciation
  • Global Fairies: the different types of Little People found all over the world
  • Monsterpedia: the ultimate online encyclopedia of monsters in myth, magick & legend
  • Merriam-Webster: searchable dictionary, thesaurus, Spanish/English, & medical; also word games, language links
  • OneLook Dictionaries: searches 300 online dictionaries, multiple definitions
  • OneLook Reverse Dictionary: when you don't know the word, but you know something about it -- great!
  • A Plethora of Dictionaries
  • Poetic Terms, Figures of Speech, & Sound Devices
  • RhymeZone: rhyme, synonym, antonym, definition, related/similar words, Shakespeare, quotations, spell, pics
  • Roget's Thesaurus Search: synonym finder from ARTFL, 1911 edition
  • Semantic Rhyming Dictionary: query functions, sort by meaning
  • Suite 101's Word Play: love words?--here they are!
  • Travlang's Translating Dictionaries: free, lots of languages including Esperanto
  • Urban Dictionary.com: user contributed slang dictionary
  • Visual Thesaurus: entertaining visual tour of the English language
  • A Web Of Online Dictionaries: with links to grammar & related resources
  • Wikipedia: the free-content encyclopedia anyone can edit
  • Yawiktionary.com: with audio, translations, conjugations, 6/8 braile, sign, morse code, binary, hex, pig latin, & more
  • Your Dictionary: huge index of multi-lingual, specialty, thesauri, language ID & indices

    Editors:
  • Susan Hanniford Crowley: sf & f editor, author, & writing teacher
  • Cindy Davis: much published author, strong editing experience; editing/critiquing/ghostwriting
  • The Editorial Department: professional editing, fiction/nonfiction
  • "Cemetery Sonata," "Dead Promises," & other anthologies
  • Dave King: free articles; fee advice & editing from Writer's Digest contributing editor

    Events: books fairs, conventions, etc.
  • Publishers Weekly International Calendar of Book Fairs: dates & info for book fairs worldwide
  • Twilight Tales: Monday night readings (open mike 1st Monday) at Red Lion Pub, 2446 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago
  • UK Literature Festivals: book fairs & literature laced "arts" festivals

    Film - TV - Theater:
  • American Screenwiters Association: promotes & encourages films
  • Box Office Guru: release dates for films & more
  • CBC Radio: how to pitch a radio show idea to the CBC
  • Centropolis Interactive IF Magazine: news from independent film world
  • Creative Screenwriting: articles, interviews with big names, free software
  • Daily Script: screenwriting contest info
  • Done Deal: script sales, agents, query/contract examples, & more
  • Drew's Script-O-Rama: links to 100s of TV & film script samples
  • Electronic Text Archive: links to 100s of theatrical plays
  • E-Script: the Internet's scriptwriting workshop
  • Film Threat: covers independent & underground films
  • Free Course: 9-weeks of screenwriting, by Steven Barnes at UCLA
  • From Fade In Through Fade Out: online book with essays, reviews, links
  • Hollywood Creative Directory: phone # list of agents & managers, job board
  • Hollywood News Network: film industry general info
  • The Hollywood Reporter: film industry general info
  • Independent Film Channel: site of the TV channel, festival & coming film news
  • IndieFilms: matches filmmakers with investors, agents, & distributors
  • IndieWIRE: the leading source on independent film since 1996
  • International Center: for women playwrights
  • Internet Movie Database: general info
  • Larry Brody's Tips & Tricks: for TV writing
  • The Mad Screenwriter: resource blog & directory for anyone interested in film
  • Nielsen EDI: ratings, box office receipts, Oscar handicapping & more
  • New Screenwriter: screenwriting contest info
  • The Playwriting Seminars: by Richard Toscan
  • Professional Screenwriter's Links: categorized links
  • James Russell Publishing: good advice, buy books & sample scripts
  • Screenplay Formatting by Charles Deemer: how to format a screenplay
  • ScreenStyle: great tools for screenwriters
  • The Screenwriter in Cyberspace: by Charles Deemer, professor
  • Screenwriting Contests: free newsletter, news & deadlines
  • Screenwriters Online: classes, script analysis, screenplays, newsletter, more
  • Screenwriters Utopia: interviews, articles, resources, chat, contest info, message boards
  • Scr(i)pt: screenwriting articles
  • Scriptapalooza: contests, agencies, producers, news, buyers, more
  • ScriptForSale.com: articles, classes, newsletter, discussions
  • Scriptologist.com: screenwriting exercises
  • Scriptwriting 101: if you want to try writing a script, here's how to get started
  • Sitcom Format Margins & Spacing: how to format a sitcom
  • Playbill's Theatre Central: an index of theatre web pages
  • Trutopia: scriptwriting; interactive working & learning environment, free registration
  • Variety: general info
  • Virtual Script Workshop: courses & workshop tips using free resources
  • The Woofenill Works, Inc.: independent film producer
  • Lenore Wright's Screenwriter's Web: tutorials, articles, interviews, markets, free software, & more
  • Writer's Guild of America: just about everything is here
  • Robert E. Yahnke's Cimema History: good overview of indie film growth

    Fun With Words:
  • The Interplanetary Railroad: group-written stories
  • Richard Lederer's Verbivore: fun for wordaholics
  • Steven Friedman's Cliche Finder: search engine that returns clichés using your phrase
  • Merriam-Webster Word Games: Today's Game, More Word Games, and Daily Crosswords
  • Word Central, for kids: by Merriam-Webster
  • Word Play: links to sites that feature fun with words

    Genre Specific:
  • A boy goes on a journey: free SpecFic articles, forums, chat, writing, critiquing, links, event calender, & WriteSpace (free hosting & help)
  • Chronos: The Future of Time Travel: time travel, teleportation, temporal phasing, & 9-dimensional theory
  • The Creative Cauldron: Residences & Retreats: writing & Celtic info
  • Crime Magazine: award winning encyclopedia of true crime/crime-related issues
  • Crime Writers of Canada: the name says it all ... or does it?
  • DarkEcho: horror genre; news, interviews, reviews, opinion, & blog by Paula Guran
  • Erotica Readers & Writers Association: markets, resources, books, etc.
  • Firearms Tutorial: firearms, ammunition, nature of injuries...
  • The Grand List of Overused Fantasy Clichés: what it says
  • The Grand List of Overused SF Clichés: what it says
  • History World: articles by period & theme, tours through time, timelines of historical events
  • Holly Lisle's Vision: html/pdf 102-page sf/fantasy writer's resource
  • Horror Web: horror writing, movies, games, & fun stuff
  • Horror World: horror's #1 community on the web; Stoker Award finalist
  • Orchard Press Mystery & Writers Links: to all things mystery
  • Thistles & Pirates: Cindy Vallar's Favorite Research Links: on Scottish history & pirates, for romance writers
  • True Crime: markets, tips & articles for true crime writers
  • Suite101.com World-Building: Dee-Ann Latona's articles & exercises for f/sf

    Grammar & Style Help:
  • alfaDictionary.com: with links to foreign dictionaries, grammar, & related resources
  • Ask Miss Grammar: she'll tell you
  • The Blue Book of Grammar & Punctuation: current rules, with examples & quizzes
  • Common Errors in English: (what it says)
  • Daily Grammar: e-mailed grammar lessons& quizzes
  • The Elements of Style by Strunk & White: the writer's bible
  • Garbl's Writing Resources Online grammar, style, references, wordplay
  • Grammar & Style Notes: by Jack Lynch
  • Grammar Hotline Directory: directory to several grammar hotlines
  • Grammar Lady Hotline: online help & a "Grammar Lady" phone hotline
  • Guide to Grammar & Writing: brush up the technical aspects of writing
  • Literary Education Online (LEO): St. Cloud State's style & grammar topics
  • My English Teacher: the web site just for English students; lessons, help, answers
  • OWL Handouts: grammar and style information by Purdue U.
  • Punctuation Made Simple: a guide by Gary Olson, Eng. professor, U. of S. Florida
  • The Slot: grammar, style, & copy editing
  • SpellWeb: web experiment in popularity of misspellings
  • ThinkQuest Junior: Fun With Words: strange words, parts of speech, fun things; teaches you all about words

    Groups (communities, critiques, & online workshops):
  • Alameda Writers Group: non-profit, L.A. area; all writers; group meetings & other activities
  • Broad Universe: membership group supports & promotes women writing sf/f/h; online mag, discussion list
  • Character Building Workshop: a free offer from Writer's Village University
  • Critique Circle: free membership, open to all genres, secure full control posting
  • Critters for serious SF/F/H writers only
  • Directory of Writers' Colonies: need a writer's colony near you?
  • Erotic Literature League: erotica/romance readers/writers; chats, workshops, projects, exercises, & helplist
  • fantasy-writers.org: free online critique group; private messaging, large forum, links, downloads
  • Flash Fiction Workshop: for serious beginners to advanced
  • for serious, adult writers of short short pieces; join by e-mail
  • FWOMP: Monterey CA fiction writer's that publishes own anthos, reviews, & interviews
  • Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers: if you're a genre writer this is your home away from home
  • Holly Lisle's Forward Motion Writing Community:all genres; free boards, critique groups, workshops
  • Horror Writers Workshop: an e-mail based Yahoo! group for serious writers, 18 & up;
  • How to Critique Fiction: by Victory Crane; everything you need to know
  • humor writers; join by e-mail
  • Laughter Crafters: discussion group for serious humorists
  • Michigan Horror Writers: for writers, editors, publishers, and fans of the horror genre
  • TheNextBigWriter Writing Workshop: fee workshop providing detailed feedback, support, & motivation
  • NovelDoc: workshop/critique group for novel writers
  • Odyssey Critique Service: in depth critiques from Jeanne Cavelos' Odyssey Writing Workshop
  • Online Writing Workshops for SF/F/Horror: high quality workshop for serious aspiring writers of speculative fiction
  • The Parasitorium: for lovers of writing & dark fiction, esp. beginning writers
  • sf-f.org: weblog & workshop for sf, fantasy & horror writers
  • SF Writers Meetups: meet other SF writers in your home town
  • SFNovelist: hard science SF novel critique group offering free 6-month trail membership
  • Smort.com: workshops & articles esp. for mystery/suspense
  • Sword & Sorcery Critique Groups: for authors of S&S, S&Planet, & swashbuckling historicals
  • Today's Woman Writing Community: m/f <18; poetry/story board, interviews, markets, forums, lessons, & more
  • Writer's BBS literary & various genre.
  • Writer's BBS Discussion Forums: lots of topics

    Help For Your Writing:
  • Absolute Write: articles, interviews, columns for freelance, screen & play writing, novels, non-fiction
  • Advice on Novel Writing: by Crawford Kilian; plotting, narrative voice, scene construction, & marketing
  • Mark Anderson: good free tips from a professional freelance editor
  • Author Ring
  • Backspace: advice, how-to articles, news feeds, current conference & contest info, links, reviews, & more.
  • BellaOnline.com: tips, articles, newsletter, 24-7 chats, more
  • The Eclectic Writer
  • The Everyday People's Guide to Writing a Novel: by Peder Hill; articles, excerpts, blog, links
  • FictionAddiction.Net: articles, publisher lists, contest, workshops, author showcase, more
  • Fiction Writer's Connection: novel writing help, agent/editor info
  • Freelance Writing on the Internet: by Mridu Khullar
  • Garden State Horror Writers: dedicated to helping all writers, join or browse
  • How to Write a Good Synopsis: & more by Susan L. Graham, agent
  • How Well Do You Know Your Character?: article by Wilfred Bereswill
  • Internet Writers' Guild Webring: published art and writing
  • Just About Write: a resource for lesbian writers & readers; articles, newsletter, promotion
  • Lighthouse Writing & Editing: free “Fiction Writing Handbook” & online writing tips
  • The Literary Machine: creative writing/idea database freeware
  • Memaw's Creative Writing Corner: for elementary school teachers & young writers
  • Misc. Writing Website: gobs of useful info, and growing
  • My Writer Buddy: find a helper, "buddy wanted" ads, chat rooms, forums, etc.
  • On-Line Fiction Tutorial: hints, exercises, & links
  • Online Resources For Writers: grammar & style guides, workshops & writer's organizations
  • The Passionate Pen: for romance writers passionate to be published
  • Red InkWorks: Encouraging Writers to Write!
  • The Scriptorium: Sherry D. Ramsey's excellent writer's site: info, exercises, tools, more
  • Submission Basics: Agent Jim Cypher's proposal, sub. format, copyright tips
  • Submitting to the Black Hole: submit/search response times for various speculative fiction markets
  • Suite101: Ten Ways to Cure Writers Block: how to inspire yourself when you are less than inspired by Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman
  • Thoughts on Web Design: web site building tips by Elliot Chabot
  • Wordiness, Wordiness, Wordiness List: how to cut the writing fat
  • The WordSmith's WebBook: articles, market info, links, message board
  • WriteAway: writing related articles, book lists, links, etc.
  • WriterSpeaker.com: tie-in with the book; articles, links, etc.
  • The Writer's Block: about writer's block
  • Writers Free Reference: list of free reference web pages for writers looking for information
  • Writers Manual: huge archive of articles & columns
  • Writer's Resource Center: articles, craft tips, more
  • Writers Write: interviews, reviews, news, job listings, all genre writing links, GLs
  • Writing, Creativity & Passion: The Fiction Writer's Journey to creativity, all levels
  • Writing For The Web: online tips by Jakob Nielsen
  • Writing Now: e-zine helping writers to get published
  • Writing on the Run: advice, tips, articles, free e-letter, links ... lots of help
  • XianWorldView: forums, contest, etc. for Christian SpecFic
  • The Zen Pen: Carina Gonzalez's (former slush editor of Realms of Fantasy) free critique service

    Hired Help:

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  • Mark Anderson: freelance editor, 13+ years experience on both sides of the publishing fence
  • Cache Glades (Fara Kearnes): free sample critique, editing & writing coach, self publishing
  • Mort Castle: well-known specfic writer who can be persuaded to tutor
  • Susan Hanniford Crowley: sf & f editor & writing teacher
  • Cindy Davis: much published author, strong editing experience; editing/critiquing/ghostwriting
  • The Editorial Department: offering free 5 page critique
  • Elizabeth Engstrom: a 'ferocious' writer of SF/H
  • Dave King: free articles; fee advice & editing from a Writer's Digest contributing editor
  • Lighthouse Writing & Editing: have your document or manuscript written or edited here
  • ManuscriptEditing.com: Lynda Lotman, serving writers, agents, & publishers since 1976; focus sf/f/h
  • TheNextBigWriter: private community; guaranteed feedback (novels, shorts, & poems), recognition & rewards
  • Lynne Pembroke, Coverscript.com: vast film industry experience at reasonable rates; advice & links
  • Clive Pyne Book Indexing Services: reference/scholarly/trade nonfiction; on time, your specs, competitive rates
  • SFNovelist: hard science SF novel critique group offering free 6-month trail membership
  • The Working Writiers Coach: writing coach, but lots of free content, including 5-day/week e-mail list with writing tips
  • Write Again: submission & contact management program; 30-day free trial
  • WriteItNow: from 1st idea to final manuscript, it will organize & inspire your writing; free demo
  • WritePro: by Sol Stein, free demo at web site, also useful writing tips
  • Writer's Digest: tutorials & courses from the "pros"
  • Writers on the Net: classes, tutorials, editing;
  • Writer's Relief Inc: mss preparation & submission targeting
  • Writers' Software Reviewed: read or submit reviews or suggestions

    Jobs:
  • Editor & Publisher: writing & job info
  • Find a Professional Writer: database of working Canadian freelancers, by categories
  • Help-wanted ads: for 45 large U.S. newspapers
  • HireMinds: jobs for writers, reporters, editors, etc.
  • Jobs Page: journalism job board, articles, internships, resources
  • Mediabistro: writing, editing & journalism jobs (among others)
  • Red Flag Phrases To Avoid In Freelance Help Wanted Ads: by Angela Hoy
  • Sunoasis Jobs: job announcements for writers
  • Telecommuting: job opportunities for writers
  • WorkForWriters:staff or freelance job leads, contacts, shared info, etc.
  • Workopolis: search site for Canadian writing jobs
  • Writer's Resource Center: job postings, tips, articles, resources

    Libraries:
  • Awesome Library: covers every subject imaginable
  • The Electronic Library: up-to-date & family safe info
  • The Internet Public Library: online serials, newspapers, search tips, & more
  • The Library of Congress
  • The Library Spot: spotlights new web resources
  • Public Libraries: list of online local U.S. branches
  • ReadPrint: offers thousands of free books for students, teachers, and the classic enthusiast; search within the books
  • Refdesk.com: categorized collection of resource links

    Link Pages for Writers:
  • Absolute Authority: complete collection of writing content, community, & tools
  • American Book Publishing: nonfic book publisher, publishing info & links
  • Appalachian Writers Association: Web Resources for Appalachian Writers
  • DarkEcho's Dark Links: over 270 horror writer web sites
  • DirectoryScifi.com: links to hundreds of Sci-Fi related web sites
  • eBook Primer: An Introduction & Guide to the World of Electronic Books by Jamie Engle
  • The Electric Editors: links & resources for editors & writers
  • English Grammar & Style: links to articles & resources
  • EnhanceMyWriting.com: a guide to indispensable writing resources
  • Freelance Writer's Exchange: writing tips and links to articles
  • Garbl's Writing Resources Online grammar, style, references, wordplay
  • Internet-Resources.com: writing links & links for writers writers' resources on the web and more
  • Laughing Stalk 3.0: list of links to audio theatre groups
  • Learn to Write: links to buy books, subscribe to mags, etc.
  • Literary Agents Listing: author Ken Mason's noteworthy effort for writers seeking an agent
  • Litline: resource links to "all things literary"
  • Michigan State University Writing Center: list of links
  • Pilot-search: literary link search engine
  • The Rose & Thorn: links
  • SciTech Daily: links of interest to SF writers
  • Sharpwriter.com: links to reference sources, genre & general writing resources
  • Speculative Vision: links to authors, resources, etc.
  • The Ultimate SF Web Guide: over 6000 links to SF resources
  • WESTAF Literary Arts Links: for the emerging to mid-career writer
  • The World of Writing: huge set of links
  • Writer's Cafe: by Richard Livsey; links, 100 best novels, articles
  • WritersNet: searchable database of authors, editors, publishers, and agents

    Magazines, print & electronic:

     (* for publications with fiction, see my market pages)

  • American Folk: just for folks
  • The Art Of Writing: tips, articles, bookstore, links, poetry generator
  • ByLine: articles and stories for new writers
  • Cresent Blues: books, writers, art, movies, TV, music, conventions, trends, etc.
  • Crossroads:
  • DarkEcho: horror & related writing, free e-mail newsletter, workshop, info
  • Dark Times: Virtual Publishing House for E-zines, ISSN registration, umbrella copywriting
  • Electronic Newsstand: lists over 260 international magazines alphabetically
  • Empire:ZINE: monthly focus on writing; links, workshops, site reviews
  • Fiction Fix: articles for sharpening your writing skills
  • The Fix: short fiction reviews of print & online magazines, collections, & anthologies
  • Funny Times: just for fun
  • GalaxyOnline.com: news, reviews, TV, articles -- all about SpecFic
  • The Internet Review of Science Fiction: online reviews, essays, reviews of SpecFic
  • JournalismNet: lists international magazines by region
  • Locus: good web extension of the long-standing print source for sf/f publishing
  • Media and News Resources Around the Globe: magazines, broadcast, newspapers
  • Media UK: lists magazines, newspapers, radio & TV stations
  • Net Author: articles, resource links, free classifieds, more
  • NewJour: a huge searchable list of magazines
  • Netsurfer Books: book reviews, book info links & sales, free e-zine
  • Peridot Books: art of writing: articles & links
  • Rose & Thorn Literary Ezine: good writer's resource
  • Science Fiction Chronicle: SpecFic news & markets
  • Studio B: news of writing, publishing, & online bookselling
  • Suck: daily humor webzine
  • Tangent Online: new online version, SpecFic short story reviews
  • Vision: A Resource for Writers: writers magazine; some articles are sf-oriented
  • Writer's Digest: 1000+ searchable markets, tips, market 'Hot List', more
  • The Writers E-zine: by the Writers' Village University
  • Zuzu's Literary Resource: networking, writing links

    Marketing Help:
  • Bill Stoller's Publicity Insider: lots of free info &/or subscribe to "Free Publicity" newsletter
  • BJ's The Word in Writing: free weekly; latest fiction publishing news & updates, inside secrets, rumors
  • Book Marketing Tips
  • Bookwire: everything about the publishing world
  • Editor and Publisher Online: an online source of publishing info & comments
  • Foreign Language Market List: compiled by Canadian sf/f writer, Douglas Smith, 2001 John W. Campbell finalist
  • Gila Queen's Guide to Markets
  • Guide to Online Guidelines: paying markets accepting e-mail queries & subs
  • Hellnotes: multi Stoker nominated, weekly horror newsletter
  • Ink Link: free demo of their submission tracking program
  • Joanne Reid's Page For Writers: market info & resource links
  • Literary Markets: Bruce H. Roger's quick look at markets
  • The Market List: markets are usually out of date, but has good articles & such
  • Markets For Writers: by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
  • Proper manuscript format: by William Shunn, presented as a sample manuscript
  • The Publicity FAQ: great advice from a seasoned pro, Marcia Yudkin
  • Publishers Weekly: online version of the publishing industry's main source of info
  • Ralan's Specfic & Humor Webstravaganza: - pro, paying, 4theLuv, anthos, & publishers
  • Preditors & Editors: lots of help here
  • D.L. Snell's Market Scoops: editor interviews; what they want to see in submissions
  • SpecFicWorld: markets, tips, publisher, resources
  • Spicy Green Iguana: SpecFic/mainstream markets: print/web, pro/semipro/small press
  • Submitting to the Black Hole: response times for SF/F/H markets, regular updates
  • WebWombat: Online Magazines: worldwide search engine; English & otherwise
  • Working Writer: free demo of their submission tracking program
  • The Write Market: online writer's market list for print magazines, book projects, contests, webzines, & publishers
  • Writing Now: how-to, tips, links
  • Writer's Digest: 1000+ searchable markets, tips, market 'Hot List', more
  • Writer's Guidelines Database: browse by category, deadline reminder service
  • The Writer's Place: large, free searchable database of writer's guidelines;
  • Writers Showplace Inc.: a new online agent go-between
  • Writers Weekly: the highest-circulation freelance writing ezine in the world
  • Writers Write: paying markets list

    Names:
  • 123 Baby Names: boy and girl names from all over the world
  • BabyHold: extensive resource for character names & meanings, categorized by ethnic & cultural backgrounds
  • Baby Name Guide: in 28 different categories
  • BabyNamesGarden.com: specific lists like: Victorian, biblical, Shakespearean, unique, floral, & Top 20th Century
  • The Elvish Name Generator: you have a secret Elf name, discover it
  • Fantasy Name Generator: serious, fun, and specialized names
  • The Hobbit Name Generator: you have a secret Hobbit name, discover it
  • Seventh Sanctum: various name generators for all genres
  • Think! Baby Names: meaning, origin, history, religious significance, & popularity of first names
  • The Vampire Name Generator: for dark/ominous characters of all types, not just the undead
  • Wizards of the Coast, Character Name Generator: fantasy & RPG names by Steven Edward Schend
  • Yahoo!: list of links to various name generators

    Newsletters for Writers:
  • The Goreletter: Michael A. Arnzen's Weird Newsletter; Stoker Award winner
  • Just About Write: a resource for lesbian writers & readers; articles, newsletter, promotion
  • Page One Literature & Writing: interviews, spotlights, tips & resources;
  • The Rock: editor interviews, author profiles, writing & selling articles, archives
  • The Write Life: free, monthly, buddy-mentorships, resources & services;
  • WriterOnLine: free, biweekly e-mail newsletter
  • The Writing Parent: free e-newsletter for parents who aspire to be writers

    Promotion:
  • bookhitch.com: authors & publishers can list & sell their book(s); readers can find them
  • FunEBooks.com: got a book to sell, they can help
  • Spotlight: free online promotion and help
  • The Underground Who: free links (text or image) to your work
  • The Word Museum: fee author hosting, articles, author chats
  • Writersinkville Author Visit FAQ: honorariums, what to bring, how to sell your books

    Publishing:
  • American Book Publishing: nonfic book publisher, publishing info & links
  • BBR Directory: free news-sheet all about small press;
  • Bob's Print Guide: printing & publishing term glossary
  • Bookselling This Week: latest news on book sales & the bookselling industry
  • Dragon's Breath: Pigasus Press's International Small Press Review & Independent Newsletter
  • eBook Network: news, updates, articles, & links about e-book publishing
  • eBookNews.com: ebook technology, reviews, sales & publishing; downloads too
  • ePublishing Resource Center: all types of electronic publishing covered
  • EZine.com: handbook about e-zine publishing
  • Ezine-Tips.com: if you're starting an e-zine -- start here
  • Free eBooks: tools/resources for publishing/marketing ebooks
  • Galileo News, Media, Publishing Resources: lots of descriptive links
  • NetRead: publishing, links, directory, jobs, event calendar, networking
  • The New Age Retailer: list of book (& other) distributors for self-publishers
  • Piers Anthony's Internet Publishing: huge list of e-publishers, with ratings (like who pays & doesn't)
  • Planet eBook: e-pub news, resources, software, rights, etc.
  • Publisher's Catalogue: 7k+ worldwide; by city, state, country, topic, or type
  • Publishing Basics: monthly online newsletter for the small press & independent self-publisher
  • Publishing Basics: "for Trade eBooks" & "for Childrens eBooks" by Ron Pramschufer, free eBook downloads
  • Publishing Central.com: guide to all methods of publishing
  • Publishing Poynters: monthly book marketing e-newsletter
  • James Russell Publishing: print & e- publisher, advice, links
  • Trade Book Publishing Agreement Checklist: common terms
  • World-Publishing Industry: huge collection of publishing links

    Reference Sources:
  • Alien Planet Design
  • Antique Words: C. J. Cherryh's list of words commonly used prior to the 1900's
  • AV Photo Finder: need to describe something you've never seen?
  • Basic Prose Style & Mechanics: by Craig Waddell
  • Biography.com: 25,000+ subjects
  • Brendan's Anagram Generator
  • BritSpeak: British expressions
  • Casebook: Jack the Ripper: just about everything you want to know about the Whitechaple Killer
  • ClichéSite.com: a list of clichés as long as your arm
  • Crime and Clues: crime scene, physical evidence, death, DNA, etc.
  • De Re Militari: military history info
  • eLibrary: diverse digital archive
  • English usage: from Ohio State University
  • Exploring English: anatomy of the English language
  • Famous Quotes & Quotations: quotes by topic, author, & type
  • Festival Finder: holidays & events around the world
  • The Forensic Science Web Pages: easy understanding of forensic science for laypeople
  • Glossarist.com: directory of glossaries & topical dictionaries, links to resources
  • Handbook of Space Astronomy & Astrophysics by Martin V. Zombeck
  • High Hallack Genre Writers' Research & Reference Library: for working writers & scholars of genre literature
  • Historical Fiction: a growing site for fans & writers of the genre
  • Historical Links: times, regions, topics: cooking, costumes, medieval life, etc.
  • Historical Mystery Appreciation Society: historical whodunit resources
  • LegalEngine.com: info& help for writing courtroom scenes
  • The MAD Scientist Network: science questions answered
  • Magazine and Newsletter Publisher's Resource List
  • MapQuest: lots of great maps
  • Maps of the World
  • Media Finder: search magazines, catalogs, newsletters/papers & mailing lists
  • Middle English Collection
  • Military History Resources & Links
  • MIT's Directory Of Physics (FTP)
  • NewspaperArchive.com: searchable from the late 1800s to now, US/Canada/UK
  • Plumb Design Visual Thesaurus: java-based interactive thesaurus
  • Portals to the World: Library of Congress info on nations
  • Preditors and Editors: huge writer's resource
  • Project Gutenberg: definitive reference for any pre-20th century book
  • Proper Manuscript Format
  • Refdesk.com: "the single best source for facts on the Net"
  • Research-It!: online reference & research tools
  • Roget's thesaurus: online search
  • Scientific & Technical Acronyms, Symbols & Abbreviations: searchable, online resource
  • Slang Terms: in all (well, many) languages
  • Time Capsule: On This Day in History: details of any period in history
  • Twists, Slugs and Roscoes: A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang
  • Union Pacific Railroad: history & maps
  • Whys of Proper Formatting
  • The Word Detective: word Q/A column
  • World Fact Book a "snapshot" of the world, updated regularly
  • World Wide Words: words & phrases—what, where, how & misuse of; also grammar, style & punctuation.
  • Xrefer: reference books from world leading publishers & reference services for libraries

    Resources:
  • Amatory Ink's On-line Resources: interesting & informative articles & links
  • Authorlink: publishing news, writers' resources, & marketing services
  • Author World: articles, shareware, planning database
  • Books & Authors.net: book reviews, news, writing articles, etc.
  • Book Lover Resources: links to publishers, reviewers, authors, book stores, & more
  • The Book Of Zines: how to start your own zine
  • Burning Void Resources Page: essays, reviews, stories, articles, poetry, gaming, etc.
  • Cassell Network of Writers: writer databank, market info, tips
  • Castles of Wales: history, building techniques, biographies, locations, background, & photographs
  • Criscadian's Active Voice
  • DarkTales: resource for horror & dark fantasy writers, artists, & fans
  • Dave Wilton's Etymology Page: for anyone (like me) who is into word origins
  • Decades in 20th Century America: Alameda County Library historical links
  • Eyewitness: narratives, pics, & voices from ancient times to WWII
  • Fantasy Writer's Resources
  • FictionHome: about magazines & short stories
  • Fiction Writer's Resource: plenty of useful info
  • FindLaw: online legal resource library
  • For Writers Only
  • Fossick.com Websearch Alliance: 3000+ specialist search engines & topic guides
  • Freelance Writing Organization Writing Links & Resources: free online database; just about all you need
  • The Fright Sight
  • Frost & Jacobs - Intellectual Property: the law & writing
  • GetPublished: articles, coaching, consulting, ghostwriting, classes, do-it-yourself products
  • Garbl's Writing Resources Online: grammar, style, and wordplay
  • GrammarNow!: grammar, composition, editing, & proofreading
  • Guide to Grammar and Writing: grammar, style, quizzes, advice, links
  • Historical Research Mailing List: support & ideas for historical novel authors, all genres
  • History Research Online: period, timelines, topics & methods search
  • HorrorNet: one of the Web's most comprehensive sources for horror fiction
  • HowToDoThings.com: unbiased, authoritative information on a wide range of topics
  • Index to SF & F Anthologies & Collections
  • Internet/Research FAQ: guide to doing Internet research
  • Internet Speculative Fiction Database
  • John Mierau's SF Vortex: news, reviews, fan sites, real science, Canadian SF, TV/Movies, more
  • Just About Write: a resource for lesbian writers & readers; articles, newsletter, promotion
  • The Literary Arts Allied Collective: resources, services, free classified ads
  • Literature Online: over 250k works of UK & US literature
  • The Locus Index of SF & F
  • Made in Canada: overview of science fiction in Canada
  • The Mad Scientist Network: science question answers, Wash. U. Medical School
  • Mammal Names: terms for animal groups & infants
  • Misc. Writing Website: resources, info
  • Moira Allen's Writing-World.com: the heir apparent to Inkspots
  • Mystery Writer's Resource Center: articles, advice column, links
  • Mystery Writers' Resources: loads of links -- forensics, law, guns, poisons, police & org. crime
  • New Advent: Catholic doctrine, practices (fx: exorcisms/churchyard blessing), & history
  • Newsies on the Web: info & help for journalists & humorists
  • Northwest Science Fiction Resources
  • Page ONE Literary: resource for writers
  • Phantastes: great on-line resource for fantasy readers/writers
  • Publishing resources: a good collection from the law offices of Lloyd L. Rich
  • Pure Fiction: a very useful site
  • Quentin's List: info, advice, pointers to tools & other useful items
  • Reader's & Writer's Resource Page
  • RejectionCollection.com: hundreds of rejection letters & reactions to same
  • ResearchBuzz: for newsletter on latest research news send
  • Resources for Romance Writers: or all writers, lots of great historical research links
  • RiverCon: a group celebrating SF/F
  • Science Fiction Studies from DePauw University
  • SFF-NET
  • SF Resource Guide updates by Chaz Boston Baden
  • SF Site: a great all-round SF info site
  • SFWA's "About Writing": long list of tips & articles for all writers
  • SharpWriter.Com: essays on writing, buys non-fiction
  • ShawGuides: Writers' Conference Directory: free listings
  • Silence Speaks: International Artist Association; network, display, writing business tools
  • SpecFic World: markets, tips, resources, publisher
  • Spicy Green Iguana: spec. fiction magazine resources
  • The Swan: Online Newsmagazine for Discussion of Fantastic Fiction: sf/fantasy author Kate Elliott's e-zine
  • The Ultimate Science Fiction Poetry Guide: links, info, markets, more
  • Univ. of Illinois Writer's Workshop: grammar handbook, tips, critique info, help for writing teachers
  • U.S. Newspaper Liist links to U.S. newspapers
  • Victorian Web Sites: 300 links to Victorian topics
  • Weblications: 75 pages of writing-related info, how-to, tips, services, links
  • Winning Writers: finds & creates quality resources for poets & writers; WD Best 101
  • Women On Writing: all genre writing resource for women - guys OK too!
  • The Write Market: markets, publishers, contests, conferences, articles, & more!
  • The Write Path: news, forums, blog, grammar/Stylepedia, links, chat, bookshelf, library
  • WriterOnLine: info on screen, play, commercial, technical, fiction, poetry, & contest writing; + financial matters
  • The Writer's Center: workshops, links, articles
  • Writers' Exchange: articles, links, chats, message boards
  • Writer's Resource Center news, articles, information & opportunities for writers
  • Writer's Toolbox: Internet writer's resources
  • The Write Site: e-mail group; exercises, tips, chat, links
  • The Writing Corner: good collection of resources
  • Writing Tools: writing tools & resources for book writers, script writers, & others
  • Xplore Reference: find info on just about anything

    Reviews:
  • Daniel E. Blackston's Firebrand Fiction: a harvest of the best and hottest short fiction from the web & beyond
  • IROSF: the Internet Review of Science Fiction, books & short fiction
  • SF Reader: science fiction books, fantasy books, horror books, book reviews
  • SF Reviews: the best, the worse, alphabetical; paperbacks preferred
  • SF Reviews-net: hundreds of books
  • SF Site: book reviews, related resources links, news
  • Ann Wilkes' SF Review List: growing list where you can read or request SF book reviews

    Services:
  • Authorlink: award-winning publishing industry news, information, & marketing service
  • BabelFish Translation Engine: drop in English; out comes Spanish, or whatever
  • Canada's postal rates: to the USA
  • Domains by Country: domain suffix list
  • Free Translation: web-based language translation service
  • Hoaxbusters: check virus hoaxes, e-chain letters, etc. before forwarding
  • How Stuff Works: find out here
  • Lingo24 Translation Services: free online English-language paraphrasing tool
  • Postage Chart for Writers: calculate SASE postal rate
  • U.S. Postal Service: order stamps online

    Software For Free:
  • Alexa: browser helper, web navigator (Win/Mac)
  • Amorphia: information manager (Mac)
  • Conc: makes concordances & indexes (Mac)
  • Freeware Home: download share- & freeware programs
  • The Freeware Site: download share- & freeware programs
  • Freeware32.com: download share- & freeware programs
  • Freeware Web: download share- & freeware programs
  • The Literary Machine: relational database for random info, textual concept-mapper, brainstorming tool
  • MacShare.com: download share- & freeware programs
  • MacUpdate: download share- & freeware programs for Apple/Mac
  • Nisus Writer: full-feature word processor (Mac)
  • Random Verse Lab: poetry generator (Win)
  • Script Maker: MSWord add-on to format screenplays (Win/Mac)
  • Spacejock Software: free, excellent programs; sub tracker, novel writing, eBook reader, reminder etc.
  • StickyNote: utility for many programs (Win)
  • TreePad: free-form database (Win)
  • Visual Einstein 32: organize using this information manager (Win)
  • Web Ferret: search tool, queries many search engines at once (Win)
  • Yeah Write: unique visual word processor (Win)
  • XWord Studio: crossword puzzle generator (Mac)

    Songs & Songwriting:
  • Lyricist.com: features & songwriting links
  • Lyricstrax.com: rock, rap, country song lyrics, mp3 downloads, music news & trivia
  • The Muse's Muse: articles, links, chats, resources; to join their list

    Writing for (or by) Youths:
  • Aaron Shepherd's Kidwriter Page: articles on children's book market writing & publishing, young writers section
  • ISLMC General Children's & Young Adult Literature Sites: librarians, teachers, parents & students can view selected sites
  • Children's Book Council: resource for writers & illustrators of children's literature
  • Children's Book Editors & Publishers: updated list of children's books editors & publishers
  • Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers: also articles & related links
  • Children's Writer: newsletter about the business side of children's publishing
  • Children's Writing Discussion List: to join
  • Help Your Child Learn to Write Well: US Dept. of Education tips
  • Margaret Shauers' Children's Writers Marketplace
  • Pomegranate Words: free lessons in poetry and fiction, critiquing services, a teen writing magazine, & other resources for writers of all ages
  • The Purple Crayon: articles, children's literature/writing links & more
  • Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: grade 7-12, public/non-public U.S., territories, sponsored schools, & Canada
  • Secrets of Writing Great Picture Books: Free e-book from the editors of Children's Book Insider, Windows version
  • Secrets of Writing Great Picture Books: Free e-book from the editors of Children's Book Insider, Mac version
  • Suite101, Writing for Children: by Sue Reichard; articles, resource links, writer's discussion forums
  • Teen Ink Publishing Opportunities: teen writer markets
  • Verla Kay's Website for Children's Writers & Illustrators the wonderful world of children's books
  • The Word Pool, Writing for Children: resource, UK focus, FAQ, tips on writing picture books
  • Write4Kids.com: the children's writing supersite; articles, interactive tools & cool freebies
  • WriteGirl: pairs girls in grades 9-12 with practicing writers
  • Writing Corner, Teen Writers: everything a young (8-18) writer, teacher & parent needs
  • The National Writing for Children Center: riting tips & recorded interviews with children's book authors

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