Writers Resources

Douglas Smith | Writer Douglas Smith | Writer- Douglas Smith links to market sites worldwide, in their respective languages, as well as to other resources including conventions and promotion. Unpublished Guy Unpublished Guy- Nearly serious diversions for fiction writers. Ink Thinker Ink Thinker- Freelance writer-editor Kristen King is an inkthinker with a passion for the written word. Bridget Whelan writer Bridget Whelan writer- A blog for writers and would-be writers by a published novelist offering information about competitions, advice and publishing news. Nathan Bransford Author Nathan Bransford Author- An author and an ex-literary agent with advice on how to write query letters, get an agent and get published. Write Success Write Success- Mary Anne Hahn writes about freelance writing. It Had Better Be Good It Had Better Be Good- Diary of a birth of a novel. Everything from the day to day writing slog, to manuscript tips, to publisher submissions. The Writing Life The Writing Life- Offers a glimpse into Terry Whalin's work inside publishing, as an editor and a writer. Our Simple Joys Our Simple Joys- Ruby Bayan is a freelance writer who likes to share her simple joys. Funds for Writers Funds for Writers- Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners. Hope Clark, site editor. Lisa Burks Online Lisa Burks Online- Scribbling at the speed of dial up. Word Grrls Word Grrls- Encouraging writers with prompts, writing exercises and editorial posts about writing and publishing on the Internet. The Rejectionist The Rejectionist- A New York editorial assistant gives advice on the dos and don'ts of query letters and manuscripts to aspiring authors. Editorial Anonymous Editorial Anonymous- An anonymous children's book editor gives advice and answers writer's questions. Miss Snark's First Victim Miss Snark's First Victim- Gives advice to writers and, along with anonymous literary agents, critiques query letters and partial manuscripts. Includes writing contests. The Swivet The Swivet- Provides news and reviews from a literary agent. The Real Writer The Real Writer- Chris Stewart's site for those who love writing for its own sake, and are looking for professional, positive support. Lighthouse Writing Tips Blog Lighthouse Writing Tips Blog- Daily writing tips for both fiction and non-fiction. Six-Figure Freelancer’s Blog Six-Figure Freelancer’s Blog- Paul Lima's weblog about freelance writing. Angela Booth's Writing Blog Angela Booth's Writing Blog- For freelance writers, writing fiction, nonfiction and copywriting to have fun, and become a better writer. Writing White Papers Writing White Papers- Learn about the latest trends in writing and marketing white papers. Writer Unboxed Writer Unboxed- About the craft and business of genre fiction. Ask Allison Ask Allison- Post questions and find answers on all of your too-afraid-to-ask concerns, hesitancies and worries about breaking into the publishing field. Writer Mama Writer Mama- Riffs on raising a writing career alongside with your kids. WritingThoughts WritingThoughts- Laura Spencer's thoughts and experiences as a freelance writer. Tenebris Tenebris- Discusses publishing and self-publishing. Coverage of books, ebooks, technology and intellectual property issues on the web.[Archived]. The Idea Boutique The Idea Boutique- Romance authors contribute to a weblog about creativity and where/ how they get their ideas. New Century Notebook New Century Notebook- About writing journals, blogs, and living the writers life. All the ups and downs and lots of crazies. More Than They'll Ever Know More Than They'll Ever Know- The frantic life of a scribbling romantic mystery author and single Mom with 2 kids, 3 jobs, 4 dogs and only one life to fit it all into. Author of Si… Inkmuse.com Inkmuse.com- Where form and function collude. The Y Logs The Y Logs- Reflexions, writing topics, short stories and book reviews from a technical writer aspiring to more creative horizons. The Writer's Life Blog The Writer's Life Blog- Writing tips, author interviews, guest columnists, industry news. A promotional and marketing blog for the serious author. Evil Editor Evil Editor- Authors with books that they feel are ready for publication prepare query letters which they would like reviewed. Evil Editor's comments are intended for entertainmen… Maud Newton Maud Newton- Occasional literary links, amusements, politics, and rants. Publishing and writing industry news. Picture Book Illustrators Picture Book Illustrators- A group of professional children's book authors and illustrators wax poetic about their industry, their projects, and their daydreams. J Alan Erwine's Blog J Alan Erwine's Blog- Colorado science fiction writer. Confessions of An Author Confessions of An Author- Diary of a D list author, twice-published commercial women's fiction writer, and her hapless dealings in the world of publishing. Paul's Visual Arts, Literature & Philosophy Forum Paul's Visual Arts, Literature & Philosophy Forum- The purpose of this weblog is to initiate dialogue between people with interesting ideas about the subjects of greatest conseque… Words Don't Come Easily Words Don't Come Easily- About writing and books. Features reviews, quotes, and lists of outstanding writers. Writes. Designs. Reads everything that crosses her path, even shampoo… The Write Place Web Log The Write Place Web Log- Writing help and tools for business and personal writing. BookWoman BookWoman- A weblog about writing and publishing with Joni Rogers. Old Hag Old Hag- Regular book coverage, literary and linguistic commentary. Boomer Chick: Musings of an Over the Hill Chick Boomer Chick: Musings of an Over the Hill Chick- An ordinary day in the life of a boomer babe. Writing books and keeping an online writing community. The Happy Booker The Happy Booker- Author discusses writing and the literary world. Ghost Word Ghost Word- Ethereal thoughts on books and writing. All Kinds of Writing All Kinds of Writing- A weblog about the art of writing and the writing business. Freelancing and writing in order to get paid. Fiction Writing Fiction Writing- A weblog all about fiction writing. Includes personal writing reflections, tips, writing markets, resources, and links. Ilona's World Ilona's World- The weblog of writer and reviewer Ilona Hegedus, who writes sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and poetry. The Writing Life The Writing Life- Nienke Hinton writes about the successes and struggles of an aspiring novelist. Includes links and reviews of writing websites. Booksquare Booksquare- News and views for authors.