Websites and
Egroups for Writers:
Websites:
Absolute Write
|
A
huge community for writers. Hosts
very popular forums where writers
can meet and discuss a variety of
writing-related topics. Relates
to both fiction and non-fiction. |
Apollo's Lyre
| Apollo's
Lyre is an
online ezine loaded with writing
articles, author profiles, book
announcements, etc... for
writers of every caliber and
genre. |
Author Promotion
|
Author & Book Promotion is a listing
of promotional resources for authors and
provides access to free articles, resources,
marketing tips and suggestions to book
promotion. |
Aussie Authors
|
Aussie Authors features extensive
but affordable promotional services for
*Australian and New Zealand authors, both published and
unpublished, as well as a number of free
services such as book reviews and interviews. If
you don't live in Australia, check it out anyway
- you're sure to get ideas for your own
promotions. *We're gradually adding other
countries, so keep checking. |
BookConnector
| BookConnector.com
is a site that helps small press
authors to find book promotion
resources on the internet,
especially online book review
sites and booksigning venues. The
site is unique in two ways: it
customizes the author's
manuscript to its database of
book promotion resources; and it
promotes a sense of community by
helping authors to help each
other. |
Copywriting Center
Comprehensive
Copywriting web directory. The
online Copywriting directory
designed to help its users find
copywriting information.
|
Creative Writing &
Writing.com
| Writing.Com
is the online community for
writers and readers of all
interests and skill levels.
Whether you're an enthusiastic,
creative writer looking for the
perfect place to store and
display your writing online or a
casual reader searching for a
good story, Writing.Com is the
website for you!
|
Easy Way to Write
| Easy
Way to Write is a website packed
solid with good resources for
writers, including books and
affordable writing courses. Owned
by Rob Parnell. |
Fiction Factor
| Loads
of articles and resources for
Writers. Owned by Lee Masterson
and Tina Morgan. |
Filbert Publishing
| Interesting
place to learn about the business
of writing. Main focus is
non-fiction. |
First Choice for Writers
| This
site is really about promoting
the owner's writing services, but
has an extensive list of
resources, websites, and
associations for writers. Worth a
look. |
Food-Writing
| If
food writing is your forte, then
this site is for you. The total
focus is on food writing. Sign up
there for the newsletter, and
check out the food-writing
classes. Free newsletter. Owned
by Pamela White. |
How to Do It Frugally
|
Loads of tips for
writers who need publicity (and that's all of
us, right?). Owned by Carolyn
Howard-Johnson, author of The Frugal Book
Promoter. |
MuseItUp Club
| The
MuseItUp Club is a place for serious
writers of fiction to meet.
The main purpose of the group is
critiquing, and members are
matched appropriately. All skill
levels welcome. |
Novelspotters
| Novelspotters,
comprised of creators and
consumers of all fiction genres,
is a collaborative of writers,
readers, editors, publishers and
others in the book industry. We
are dedicated to providing a
networking venue to meet the
varied needs of those in the
writer's marketplace. Members
access the Novelspot website for
reviews and news, get listed in
our extensive author directory,
and keep up with the buzz on
Novelspotters Author's chat list.
Wouldn't you like to be a
'spotter too? |
Piers Anthony
| Check
out publishers listed here. If
there's a problem, or even if
there's not, you'll likely find
it listed here. |
Preditors & Editors
| This
site is similar in essence to the
Piers Anthony site, but much more
extensive. |
The Editorial Department
The
Editorial Department is a
25-year-old independent editing
firm founded by a former William
Morrow senior editor that
specializes in assisting writers
in turning their raw manuscripts
into saleable projects. We offer
a comprehensive range of
editorial services including
preliminary evaluations,
copyediting, proofreading, consultations, line-editing, and
ghost writing. In some cases, we
also match up writers with an
appropriate literary agent.
(Check out their ezine for
writers:
www.editorialdepartment.com/e-zine.html
|
Winning Writers
| Great
site for finding writing contests
as well as hints on winning them.
Free newsletter. |
WriteItNow - Novel Writing
Software
|
WriteItNow contains many
useful tools such as word count, readability
index, Thesaurus, title and name generator, and
spelling checker. There are sections for
Characters, Locations, Events, Chapters,
Overview and Submissions. A tree-view and charts
help you to visualise your story's structure and
time lines. A free demo version may be
downloaded from the website. |
Writer's Break
Mixture
of fiction and non-fiction.
|
Write What You Know
| Liza
Collazo is a writing coach who
specializes in working with what
Julia Cameron describes as
"blocked creatives" in
her book The Artist's Way. She
helps writers discover their
authentic voice and challenges
them to take risks with their
writing. |
If you are the owner or editor
of a website (or egroup) for writers and would like
it listed here, please advise by sending
an email.
Egroups:
Crime Writers egroup
| If
you want to write crime, and you
want to ensure it's authentic,
you need this group. The group is
comprised of writers (of course!)
as well as past and present
police officers, crime scene
investigators, and FBI agents
etc. Great place for relevant
information. |
Mike's Writing Workshop
Hosted by
award-winning writer/journalist
Michael P. Geffner, this lively
discussion forum of over 6,500 members has been voted among the
best resource sites in the annual Preditors & Editors poll.
It's friendly to all writing
genres and emphasizes camaraderie; the sharing of
instruction, information, and
inspiration; positive thinking
and constructive criticism.
Mr. Geffner also
hosts a sister group exclusively
for New York City area writers:
New York
City Writers
|
Publishing and Promoting
| Every
writers needs to promote
themselves. If you need help in
this area, or you want to learn
more, this group is for you! |
World Romance Writers
| If
you're a romance writer, this
chatty group may be right up your
alley. This group is made up of
writers, editors, and publishers
- all willing to give a helping
hand. |
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