Writers Resources

WritersCafe.org WritersCafe.org- An online community for writers. Create your own author profile, post your writing, get reviews, join writing groups, and befriend other authors. National Association Of Memoir Writers National Association Of Memoir Writers- A membership organization for memoir writers from all over the world. Ed2010 Ed2010- Networking and mentoring organization to help new editors and writers in the magazine media industry. How to Write Better How to Write Better- Suzan St Maur offers articles on how to write across many genres, but with a main focus on helping readers to write for business blogging and other promotiona… Treasure Chest of Memories Treasure Chest of Memories- Laura Hedgecock provides tips, ideas and resources about preserving and sharing memories. Content Mastery Guide - Blogging for Wellness Content Mastery Guide - Blogging for Wellness- This site offers readability tips for life coaches who run a site/ blog. The Biographer's Club The Biographer's Club- An online club for biographers. Founded by Andrew Lownie, based in London, UK. The Society of Professional Obituary Writers The Society of Professional Obituary Writers- Since 2007, the society has provided professional training and resources to help writers develop reporting, interviewing, writing and… Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers- Dedicated to communicating the outdoor experience in word and image. National Resume Writers Association National Resume Writers Association- Non-profit organization for professional résumé writers. Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Philadelphia Sports Writers Association- A voice for the media concerning working press conditions as well as providing fraternal activities for members. Independent Fashion Bloggers Independent Fashion Bloggers- Resource and community for fashion bloggers. BellaOnline: Nonfiction Writing BellaOnline: Nonfiction Writing- Bluedolphin Crow writes topics for non-fiction writers. ProfNet ProfNet- A collaborative of public relations professionals linked by Internet to give journalists and authors convenient access to expert sources. Paradigm Online Writing Assistant Paradigm Online Writing Assistant- Help in discovering, organizing, revising, and editing informal, thesis, argumentative, and exploratory essays. Association of Personal Historians Association of Personal Historians- Members around the world help individuals, families, organizations, and communities preserve histories, memories, and life stories. Ghost write… National Society of Newspaper Columnists National Society of Newspaper Columnists- For all kinds of columnists to get together and tell war stories, commiserate about editors. Pegasus Writers Stable Pegasus Writers Stable- An online organization of professional freelance writers of non-fiction. The website also features reference and research links of interest to writers of a… Writing It Real Writing It Real- Online magazine on writing from personal experience. Articles, resources for writers, and exercises. Mrs. Beachy's Writing Essays Page Mrs. Beachy's Writing Essays Page- Examples on how to write different styles of essays. Styles include cause and effect, character sketch, comparison, definition, descriptive, and… Niles Online Niles Online- Interpreting statistical information for professional writers. Essay, I Say Essay, I Say- Practical articles on essay writing. The Guild of Health Writers The Guild of Health Writers- A group of journalists dedicated to providing accurate, broad-based information about health and related subjects to the public. Trade Writer's Resource Center Trade Writer's Resource Center- Trade magazines and job listings for trade writers. PROSwrite PROSwrite- Not for novices. This list is for professional writers, experienced (+5 years) contributors of Non-fiction to print newspapers and periodicals: for magazine staff, inde… Health Writing Health Writing- How to become a health writer for magazines, books, websites, and your own Internet business. Site by Kathy Summers. You Can Write You Can Write- Explains what (and who) gets published and why. How editors and agents make decisions, and exactly what you have to do to get their attention. Writing for Radio Writing for Radio- To provide creative suggestions and ideas to radio news reporters, writers and anchors. Basic Guide to Essay Writing Basic Guide to Essay Writing- A step-by-step guide to writing a basic essay, along with links to other writing resources. Education Writers Association Education Writers Association- National professional association of education reporters, was created in 1947 to improve education reporting to the public. Flash Memoirs Flash Memoirs- An online writing workshop for short, creative nonfiction (1000 words and under). Association of Professional Communication Consultants (APCC) Association of Professional Communication Consultants (APCC)- Supports communication consultants through newsletters, awards, listserv, annual workshops and conferences, membershi… H-Rhetor H-Rhetor- A forum for scholars and teachers of the history of rhetoric, writing, and communication. Garden Writers Association Garden Writers Association- US organization of professional communicators in the lawn and garden industry. Member benefits, referral services, meetings, awards, and initiatives. Will Write For Chocolate Will Write For Chocolate- Comic strip and column about freelance writing. Essays on the Craft of Writing Essays on the Craft of Writing- Bill Johnson explores the craft of writing through reviews of popular movies, books and plays. Offering ideas on the essential elements of storytel… The Website for Writers The Website for Writers- A news and review magazine, web how-to and bookstall for writers. A forum, writer's showcase and discussion group. Purdue Online Writing Lab Purdue Online Writing Lab- Writing lab and resources. Email newsletter available. WebRats WebRats- A loose confederation of writers who maintain online journals about writing, reading, and a whole slew of other subjects. PublishersWeekly.com PublishersWeekly.com- Online version of the print magazine with publishing industry news. The Freelancers Year The Freelancers Year- Australian freelance writer and researcher. Tips, advice and interviews for full time freelancing. By Lindy Alexander from Castlemaine, Victoria. Resources for Independent Authors Resources for Independent Authors- Kathy Gaudry edits and writes freelance, plus serves as business mentor for those in the publishing/ writing business. The Balance - Freelance Writing/ Consulting The Balance - Freelance Writing/ Consulting- Original articles on most aspects of getting started, building a freelance business, dealing with writers block, and ideas, plus weekl… The Renegade Writer The Renegade Writer- An unconventional guide to freelance writing success. Writer Era Writer Era- A resource for freelance writers, independent publishers and artists. Free tips, tutorials, job listings and directory. The Savvy Freelancer The Savvy Freelancer- A blog dedicated to helping writers and entrepreneurs start and grow a successful freelancing businesses. Adam Palmer. Writer's Living Writer's Living- Information and inspiration for writers, bloggers, freelancers, authors, entrepreneurs. Helping to understand the business side of writing. All Indie Writers All Indie Writers- A blog offering freelance writing tips that is managed by PR and business writer, Jennifer Mattern. Writer's Contracts Writer's Contracts- Provides advice about contracts that freelance writers may be asked to sign with publishers. Men with Pens Men with Pens- A weblog about freelance writing, particularly geared towards the business side of freelancing.