Writers Resources

ScriptFLY ScriptFLY- Spec market listings and articles for writers. All About Screenwriting All About Screenwriting- Information such as plot structure, agents and clubs. Also includes several screenplays. Script Tips Script Tips- Weekly email newsletter sent by working writer with BBC Radio and theater credits. Gives tips for individuals working on stage, TV, or radio scripts. Comedy Screenplays Comedy Screenplays- Free forum for screenwriters who specialize in writing feature length comedies. Story Notes Newsletter Story Notes Newsletter- A free newsletter devoted to the craft of screenwriting, by Jeff Newman. New articles monthly, plus access to back issues on site. BBC Online - The Writers' Room BBC Online - The Writers' Room- Learn how to write for and submit scripts to the BBC. Our Pitch Sessions to Star Trek Our Pitch Sessions to Star Trek- Behind the walls at Deep Space Nine and Voyager Pitches. Real insight into how the pitch process works. Screenwriters at Scriptmania Screenwriters at Scriptmania- Links to entertainment news, film festivals, screenwriting competitions, and software. BlackScreenplays.com BlackScreenplays.com- A resource site on writing screenplays about the African-American community. Creative Screenwriting Magazine Creative Screenwriting Magazine- Selected articles from the publication, available online. MovieBytes.com MovieBytes.com- Features a database of screenwriting contests, script sales, literary agencies, film producers, and publishes an email newsletter. The Thinking Writer The Thinking Writer- Non-commercial website includes how-to columns, recommended reading, a creative word list, and links to daily entertainment news, current script sales, online… Hollywood Scriptwriter Hollywood Scriptwriter- The entertainment industry's trade paper specifically written for screenwriters. Subscription information available. Diary of a Second City Sketch Writer's Show Diary of a Second City Sketch Writer's Show- Jerry M. Krull's diary of putting together a sketch comedy show. His personal experience with The Second City Comedy Writing program i… Script Magazine Script Magazine- Screenwriter's resources, chats, script writing articles, online classes, screenplay links, supplies, and screenplay competition. WriteMovies.com WriteMovies.com- For screenwriters and playwrights. Offers a writing contest, a collection of produced studio and indie scripts, writer mentoring, script consulting and possible f… Writers Store eZine Writers Store eZine- A free, bi-weekly newsletter with articles, advice columns, screenwriting news from recognized Industry authors and educators. Advice On How To Sell Poetry Advice On How To Sell Poetry- Article by Neile Graham. Kalliope Poetry Writers Exercise Workshop and Resources Kalliope Poetry Writers Exercise Workshop and Resources- Learn and practice elements of poetry. Exercises and other resources are posted on the webpage. Albany Poetry Workshop Albany Poetry Workshop- Online workshop with exercises, guides and a community blog. Poetic Terms Poetic Terms- List of poetic (literary) words with explanations. Lessons in Writing the Poem Lessons in Writing the Poem- An online course from Susan Ioannou, Wordwrights Canada. The Moonlit Poetry Caravan The Moonlit Poetry Caravan- Focused around a shared aesthetic, and constructive feedback. Portland, Oregon. The Poetry Market E-zine The Poetry Market E-zine- Monthly newsletter with market information for poets. Poetry River Poetry River- A site for poets and poetry lovers who want exposure to diverse poets and to documentary poetry. Includes resources for discovering, writing, teaching, and publishin… Poetry Dances Poetry Dances- Describes poetry types with examples. We Write Poems We Write Poems- Writing prompts for poets. Our Lost Jungle Our Lost Jungle- A blog focusing on the art and craft of poetry, including craft tips, and resources for poets and writers. Making a Poem Making a Poem- Includes poetic tips for beginners. BellaOnline: Poetry BellaOnline: Poetry- Articles and discussion on writing poetry. Textetc Textetc- Guide to the writing, theory and appreciation of poetry. The Poetry Free-for-all The Poetry Free-for-all- Open forums and poetry reading and submission for commentary and discussion. eHow: How to Publish Poems eHow: How to Publish Poems- The process of publishing your poems, from finding the appropriate venue to signing the appropriate releases. League of Canadian Poets League of Canadian Poets- Canada's national organization for published and practising poets. WritingFix - Home of Interactive Writing Prompts WritingFix - Home of Interactive Writing Prompts- Free online and interactive exercises for poets. Poetry Express Poetry Express- Features activities and advice for making and editing poems. Highlights include e-muse, a poetry generator and blogs with submitted poems. The Poem of Quotes The Poem of Quotes- Resource for poetry and quotations with information on literature and help on writing. The Poetry Kit The Poetry Kit- Listings includes publishers, competitions, courses, funding, events and magazine listings. Offers a critique mailing list. Poetry at Ariadne's Web Poetry at Ariadne's Web- List of poets, with links to information and notes. Toolkit for Poets Toolkit for Poets- Links to useful sites for aspiring poets. Writing for Theatre Writing for Theatre- Important and practical insights into the art and craft of writing for stage. Site by John Summons. Working Title Playwrights Working Title Playwrights- WTP is all-inclusive, welcoming the novice and the pro. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, with programming that suits all levels of playwright accomplishment. Wrightofplay Wrightofplay- A rest-stop for aspiring playwrights. Tips, tricks, and techniques. From D.P. O'Sullivan. Swan Playwrights Swan Playwrights- The theatre writers' group at Worcester Swan Theatre, UK. NY Play Development Lab NY Play Development Lab- Serves and supports member playwrights in the creation of new stage works. Offers script labs, readings, and promotion. The Dramatists Guild of America The Dramatists Guild of America- Professional association of American playwrights. The Guild protects the rights of dramatists in relation to producers and more recently Directors. International Centre for Women Playwrights International Centre for Women Playwrights- To support women playwrights around the world. Resources for Teaching Playwriting Compiled by Adam Russell Resources for Teaching Playwriting Compiled by Adam Russell- Annotated bibliography of recommended texts. Ashland New Plays Festival Ashland New Plays Festival- A nonprofit organization that encourages playwrights through public readings. Also offers discussions and workshops. Ashland, OR. PDC: The Philadelphia Dramatists Center PDC: The Philadelphia Dramatists Center- PDC is a community of playwrights, collaborating artists, and audience members dedicated to the creation and nurture of new works for live…