Writers Resources

Litopia Writers' Colony Litopia Writers' Colony- Part word palace, part literary salon and part sweat shop. Scripts and Scribes Scripts and Scribes- Offers interviews, video and resources. Yeah Write! Yeah Write!- A creative writing blog for aspiring writers with prompts and a seasonal literary magazine Writers Write, Inc Writers Write, Inc- Online monthly magazine featuring author interviews, articles about writing, and book reviews. The Scriptorium The Scriptorium- Writing-related creativity exercises, articles, author interviews, recommended reading, links, software, glossary. Belinda's Writing News Belinda's Writing News- Free writing ezine, featuring interviews, articles, quotes, jobs, markets for writers. Belinda Y. Hughes, editor. WriterAdvice WriterAdvice- Author interviews, book reviews, markets, a web site review, submissions guidelines, a brag board, writers resources, and links. New content is posted bi-monthly. Writing on the Run Writing on the Run- Showing published, prospective, and hobby writers how to creatively find time and space for writing. Holt Uncensored Holt Uncensored- A semi-monthly e-newsletter. Offers book reviews, author interviews and critical commentary about literature, publishing mergers, bookstore competition, the Inter… English Matters English Matters- Brings technology, history and literature together in the form of links, commentaries, interviews and essays. Each issue has a theme. Offers teaching modules desi… Verbatim Verbatim- Quarterly magazine of language and linguistics for the layperson. Discusses words and their uses, names, palindromes, puns and proverbs. Toasted Cheese Toasted Cheese- Literary journal. Articles, exercises, prompts and an interactive community with boards, forums and chats. Monthly e-newsletter. Writing for Dollars Writing for Dollars- Database of guidelines for markets that pay. Free e-newsletter and a full archive of previous issues containing advice as well as markets. Patchword.com Patchword.com- Monthly. Includes advice, articles and a children's writing section. Members have more access. Calls for submissions. The e-Writer's Place The e-Writer's Place- A selection of columns and articles. Numerous ads and an off-site offering of free email courses, as well as pay versions of several. Sherry Ma Belle Arrieta… Centroid Cafe Centroid Cafe- Contains essays, poetry, viewpoints and links of interest. Includes the Futures Research Center and the Centroid Network which offers focused discussions and resear… Peter Rey Peter Rey- Horror and fantasy novel writer shares his experiences with creative writing and self-publishing. Viable Paradise Viable Paradise- This is an intensive one-week workshop, in writing and selling commercial science fiction and fantasy. held annually in New England. The instructors are professio… Clarion Writing Program Clarion Writing Program- Information on the well-known science fiction and fantasy writing workshop held at UC San Diego. Workshop and Alumni information, newsletter, workshop ins… The Language Construction Kit The Language Construction Kit- Intended for anyone who wants to create artificial languages -- for a fantasy or an alien world, as a hobby, as an interlanguage. It presents lingui… Resources for Science Fiction Writers Resources for Science Fiction Writers- A collection of essays and projects about writing science fiction. Write SF Write SF- Free online course for young writers, created by SF author Jeffrey A. Carver. Covers the fundamental skills needed to write successful SF and fantasy stories. Mary Soon Lee's Writing Speculative Fiction Page Mary Soon Lee's Writing Speculative Fiction Page- Questions and answers on a variety of topics of interest to SF/F writers from this author. Online Writing Workshop for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Online Writing Workshop for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror- Web-based, peer-review writing workshop for aspiring authors. Includes reviews, discussion list, and newsletter. O… DADA's Little Baby Namer DADA's Little Baby Namer- Name generator especially useful for generating unusual names for fantasy or science fiction characters or places. Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer- Canadian SF/F writer's articles on writing, book information and workshops. Speculative Vision Science Fiction and Fantasy Speculative Vision Science Fiction and Fantasy- Resources include an art gallery, forum, full text Science Fiction and Fantasy classics, games and links. Other Worlds Writers' Workshop Other Worlds Writers' Workshop- Workshop and bookstore for speculative fiction writers, explanations and examples of spec-fic genres, writing tutorials and critiquing. Jeffrey A. Carver Jeffrey A. Carver- Includes advice to aspiring authors, particularly in science fiction and fantasy and essays on writing. Also, a weblog about being a writer and other personal e… The University of Michigan Fantasy and SF Home Pages The University of Michigan Fantasy and SF Home Pages- Featuresof this site include a symbolism dictionary and an online library containing the full text of many science fiction an… Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.- A professional organization for authors of science fiction, fantasy and related genres.. The SFWA site contains membership info… SFF World SFF World- Science Fiction and Fantasy site, with biography, bibliography, news, book reviews, interviews, articles and links. Features articles of interest to science fiction and… Once Upon A Romance Once Upon A Romance- Romance writing tips, interviews, contests, links. Romantic Times Romantic Times- Reviews and rates romance and suspense books. Romantic fiction industry news and forthcoming releases. Author biographies. TinaStJohn.com TinaStJohn.com- Author Tina St. John offers details of her book, articles on writing, book excerpts and forum. Alicia Rasley's Writers' Corner Alicia Rasley's Writers' Corner- Articles and questions and answers for fiction writers from a romance author. Romance Divas Romance Divas- Writer's website and discussion forum from Jax Cassidy, Kristen Painter and Eden Bradley. Includes articles and reviews. Joan Kilby Romance Author Joan Kilby Romance Author- Superromance author Joan Kilby's releases and how-to articles for writers. Charlotte Dillon's Resources for Romance Writers Charlotte Dillon's Resources for Romance Writers- Sample query letter and synopsis for romance writers with hints on writing both, along with a list of writer's books, and links t… Boucheron World Mystery Convention Boucheron World Mystery Convention- Central information site for the annual event. B'Con. Sisters in Crime - Toronto Chapter Sisters in Crime - Toronto Chapter- A group for mystery readers, writers, and pre-published writers. Offers interesting speakers, a newsletter, and special field trips for members. Thrill Writing Thrill Writing- Resource site for suspense, crime, thriller, and mystery writers. Includes information for plotting and expert information to get the details correct. Site by Fion… Mystery Writers of America: Florida Chapter Mystery Writers of America: Florida Chapter- Offers membership and meeting details. Yahoo Groups: SEMWA · Mystery Writers of America - Southeast Yahoo Groups: SEMWA · Mystery Writers of America - Southeast- A list for mystery writers who are members of Mystery Writers of America and live in the southeast region, US. The Short Mystery Fiction Society The Short Mystery Fiction Society- Seeks to recognize writers and readers who promote and support short mysteries in the press, in other mystery organizations, and through awards. Giacalone, Joe Giacalone, Joe- A retired NYPD detective sergeant and author of the Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators published by Looseleaf Law, Inc.. Blog, intervie… Mystery Writers of America: Rocky Mountain Chapter Mystery Writers of America: Rocky Mountain Chapter- Mystery writers, mystery books, up and coming authors, chapter news and events. Hovey, Joan Hall Hovey, Joan Hall- Official site of suspense author Joan Hall Hovey with a note to inspire aspiring authors. Scene of the Crime Festival Scene of the Crime Festival- Annual gathering of mystery writers and readers celebrates the heritage of Wolfe Island, Ontario, as the birthplace of Grant Allen, Canada's first cri… American Crime Writers League American Crime Writers League- Formed in the late 1980s by a group of writers who wanted a private forum for exchanging ideas.