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Category: General Writers' Resources

Erika Dreifus: Practicing Writing
(Posted November 07, 2006)
Thanks so Sal Towse for pointing me to Practicing Writing by Erika Dreifus. In addition to being a writer and writing instructor, Erika is also the editor and publisher of The Practicing Writer, a free newsletter for writers. Her blog... (More)

Paula Guran: So You Want To Be A Horror Writer
(Posted August 16, 2006)
I've been researching horror link's for this week's Will Write For Chocolate column (to be posted later today) and came across So You Want To Be A Horror Writer by Paula Guran. Also be sure to check out her... (More)

Library of Writing Links
(Posted July 10, 2006)
Library of Writing Links is maintained by Terry Burns and is a substantial collection of writing-related links on a wide range of topics.... (More)

Absolute Write
(Posted February 07, 2006)
Egads, I thought I had already raved about Absolute Write already but I've just discovered I haven't. Run by the talented Jenna Glatzer, this site is bursting at the seams with useful resources for freelance writers of all levels of... (More)

The Writing Bug
(Posted August 23, 2005)
Lisa Marie Miles has launched a new site for writers called The Writing Bug. It still seems to be in the early stages of development (the writing classifieds section was empty when I checked, as well as a few the... (More)

The Scriptorium, Scriptorium Scribbles
(Posted June 15, 2005)
The Scriptorium is much more than just a monthly Webzine for writers. In addition to its free newsletter, this award-winning site for writers has a message board, reviews, inspirational exercises, tools for writers such as printable character sketch and plot... (More)

Dorothy Thompson: The Writer's Life
(Posted June 14, 2005)
The Writer's Life is an online magazine for writers, packed with useful articles, interviews, a bi-weekly e-mail newsletter and resource links that include guidelines to paying markets. The site is maintained by author Dorothy Thompson, who also has a blog... (More)

Suite101.com: Professional Writing
(Posted May 13, 2005)
Suite101.com: Professional Writing Hub is maintained by Sara Webb Quest and offers interviews with bestselling authors, a free magazine for writing parents, a column about alternative writing, writing-related articles and links to related resources.... (More)

ePennyPress.com
(Posted May 12, 2005)
I recently heard from Susan Molthrop, who used to run the Writer's Guidelines Database. She has a great site called ePennyPress.com, packed with useful articles (be sure to check Susan's own article archive), resources, and paying markets as well as... (More)

Finding Work: Resources for Fledgling Writers
(Posted May 10, 2005)
Finding Work: Resources for Fledgling Writers by Jennifer Gibbs is an excellent article outlining useful resources for new writers. "Each of them is free, although they may sell membership upgrades, subscriptions, etc. Fifteen of them focus on websites that are... (More)

Dee's Writing Links
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" TARGET = "_blank">Dee's Writing Links is a list of online resources for writers, with a special section for Australian writers. These days I can always tell when a page of writing links is up-to-date because it links to... (More)

Poets & Writers
(Posted May 03, 2005)
Poets & Writers has been around for a while as a print publication, and its companion Web site is a useful resource for non-subscribers as well as subscribers. Content includes P&W's directory of American poets and fiction writers, a short... (More)

Hercorner.com
(Posted October 14, 2004)
Hercorner.com is part of HerPlanet.com and focuses on resources and inspiration for women who write. The site includes some useful articles on specific writing topics, like writing contests, historical fiction for children, and how to write synopses. Too many writing... (More)

Write From Home
(Posted September 17, 2004)
Write From Home's tagline reads: "Helping writers manage kids and clips under one roof." The site was named of the best 101 Best Sites For Writers by Writers Digest Magazines two years in a row, and includes columns and articles... (More)

Aspire2write
(Posted September 16, 2004)
Aspire2write is resource for writers that includes an online community and free newsletter. Lots of editorial content here, instead of the usual list of links. Column topics, for example, range from marketing to publishing news to different types of genre... (More)

Every Writer
(Posted May 26, 2004)
Every Writer is going through a major revamp. New pay rates for material: $40 per feature, $20 for reprints. Looks like they're looking for new material as well as section editors. Some of the column links in the left-hand navigation... (More)

SFWA writing articles
(Posted May 03, 2004)
SFWA writing articles are a collection of useful articles for those interested in writing science fiction and fantasy, and are provided in as part of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Of America Web site. Articles range from the... (More)

Right-Writing.com
(Posted April 13, 2004)
Terry Whalin has a great resource for writers called Right-Writing.com packed with useful information. Articles include many business and marketing aspects of fiction and nonfiction writing, and the site also offers a free bi-monthly newsletter containing articles and freelance writing... (More)

All Info-About Freelance Writing
(Posted April 01, 2004)
All Info-About Freelance Writing is a place for freelancers to stay up-to-date with current news, views and trends, seek practical assistance and browse market resources. Current articles include tips on how to avoid copyright infringement in your work. Editor:... (More)

Catching Digital Cheaters
(Posted March 23, 2004)
Unfortunately, the Internet makes it way too easy for writers to lift quotes or other material from material posted online. Fortunately, it also makes it relatively easy for an editor or writer to check for plagiarism. Catching Digital Cheaters... (More)

Yudkin.com
(Posted September 10, 2003)
Yudkin.com is an excellent collection of articles and resources by Marcia Yudkin. Articles cover a wide range of topics of interest to the freelance writer, both beginning and experienced. Yudkin is the author of ten books and hundreds of... (More)

Writingfix.com
(Posted August 13, 2003)
"WritingFix.com exists to help writers find writing topics, writing prompts,� and writing ideas that inspire a daily writing fix.� The topics and techniques suggested at this website are the tried and tested brainchildren of writers and teachers." Includes discussion forums... (More)

Sellwritingonline.com
(Posted August 11, 2003)
Sellwritingonline.com is a general writing resource with a free weekly electronic newsletter for writers, and this site also includes resource links (bare, no description except for title), articles, and the links to the submission guidelines. "The mission of Sell... (More)

The Write Center (DabblingMum.com)
(Posted February 12, 2003)
In addition to author interviews, articles, and book reviews, The Write Center includes a number of useful writing-related articles and writing resource links. Part of The DabblingMum.com, an online magazine for busy parents.... (More)

The Burry Man's Writer's Center
(Posted February 07, 2003)
Checked out The Burry Man's Writer's Center today; looks like it's greatly expanded since I last visited during Inkspot days. In addition to pointers to online resources for writers, the site also includes a chat room and a collection articles... (More)

SmartWriters.com
(Posted January 29, 2003)
Just found out about SmartWriters.com, which an online resource for those who read, teach or write literature for young people. Resources include a section of submission guideline links and a free monthly ezine called "Smart Writers Journal". I think the... (More)

Writer's Resource Center
(Posted January 27, 2003)
John Hewitt's Writer's Resource Center is an excellent source of articles related to the craft and business of writing, with a special section on writing poetry. The site also has discussion forums which appear extraordinarily noise-free. The freelance opportunity board,... (More)

Writing-World.com - copyright info
(Posted January 21, 2003)
I've seen questions about copyright posted in several writers' message boards and lists, so figured it would be a good thing to point out the excellent resource that Moira Allen has on Writing-World.com, including Moira's article, "Understanding Rights and Copyright".... (More)

Internet-Resources.com - Writing Links
(Posted January 14, 2003)
Sal Towse has an impressive list of Internet Resources for writers which is well-categorized and kept up-to-date. Sal is constantly on the look-out for new resources for writers. I love the fact that she even has CHOCOLATE listed under her... (More)

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Category: General Writers' Resources