Writers Resources

Writer news and other topics of interest to writers.

Articles on writing, reference, writer's resources, news and items of interest from the publishing industry.

From the women at the Queen Power site.

Author discusses writing and the literary world.

About writing and books. Features reviews, quotes, and lists of outstanding writers. Writes. Designs. Reads everything that crosses her path, even shampoo labels.

Writing tips, author interviews, guest columnists, industry news. A promotional and marketing blog for the serious author.

Discusses publishing and self-publishing. Coverage of books, ebooks, technology and intellectual property issues on the web.[Archived].

Riffs on raising a writing career alongside with your kids.

Provides news and reviews from a literary agent.

Encouraging writers with prompts, writing exercises and editorial posts about writing and publishing on the Internet.

Personal blog from a fiction writer.

News, tips, strategies and success stories for self-published and independent authors.

Ggiving a daily dose of writing tips, publishing resources, and book marketing ideas.

Factlets, quibbles and ravings for the literary mind. Sometimes serious.

Copywriting articles and training programs.

A strongly reasoned plea for corporate communicators to speak with a human voice.

Greeting card designer. Blog includes starting a business, design tips, marketing and licensing.

In the month of February, mail at least one item through the post every day the challenge runs. Started in 2010 by Mary Robinette Kowal.

Encouraging snail mail letter writing by offering to exchange letters and post some to the site.

Encouraging old fashioned letter writing.

Preserving handwritten traditions in a modern world.

September 1st. Founded by Richard Simpkin.

Instruction for using Internet resources: Web searching, creating Web pages, and links to other ways to find information provided via the Internet. From the Teaching Library at UC Berkeley.

An awards program dedicated to showcasing speechwriters. Presented by Vital Speeches of the Day.

The mission of this site is to be an up to date source of market information, tips on improving your writing, and a guide to the best resources for travel writers on the net.

Oft-published columnist and writer Rolf Potts goes vagabonding and talks about working as a travel writer.

Professional association of writers, photographers, and editors dedicated to redefining professional development for the travel industry.

MTWA is an organization of professionals specializing in travel journalism and promotion. Members include guidebook and magazine writers and photographers.

Literary writers in Davao with organized literary readings and writers workshops in Davao City as well as other areas in Southern and Eastern Mindanao. Philippines.

This site offers writing activities, student writings, text features, writing event listings, a biography of Franz Andres Morrissey and a handful of writing-related links.

Workshops, a regular newsletter, brokering mentorships and by providing a meeting space for writing groups. Based in Newcastle, NSW Australia.

Writers group based in the suburb of Norwood in Adelaide, South Australia.

A fully-functioning small press store in Tempe AZ.

A Fall zine fest in Phoenix, Arizona.

Zine assistant and distributor. Based in Melbourne, Australia. Also runs and curates the annual zine celebration Festival Of The Photocopier.

The ISA is an informational resource and networking hub for all screenwriters.

WGC represents professional English-language screenwriters in Canada. Television, movie, radio and digital platforms.

Dedicated to teaching the basics of scriptwriting. Topics include character creation and pitching your script.

Intensive workshop for beginners. General information, fees, and dates.

Full featured word processor with spell check and formatting.

Free web-based writing style checker. Finds passive voice, hidden verbs, complex phrases.

Professional submission tracking software for the writer. Runs on the Macintosh or the PC. Tracks submissions of stories sent to publishers, plus alerts, sales, expenses, and reports.

For use in English courses in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of literature. It aims to give in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style.

An online grammar book for student editors.

Offers a new tip about English grammar and usage every two weeks. Subscription service available to have tips sent via email.

A site with thoughts on why using sound English is important and on just what "sound English" is.

Highlighting grammar and other writing errors found on the Web.

Serves Wyoming and Colorado. Calendar of events, newsletter, membership information, FAQs, list of critique groups, mailing list, and member directory.

Membership information, newsletter sample, calendar of events, and information about critique groups.

Calendar of events, membership information, FAQ, and member directory.