Writers Resources

Make a Living Writing Make a Living Writing- Carol Tice provides practical advice for freelance copywriters, magazine writers, newbie writers. The Web Writer Spotlight The Web Writer Spotlight- Delivers information to help writers deal with common frustrations in writing, develop the art of web writing and grow their freelance careers. Freelance Folder Freelance Folder- A multi-authored blog dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and freelancers. Writing Consultation Writing Consultation- Freelance writing site by Sarah Lam. Writing skills, news, tips and ideas for freelance writers. Freelance Factor Freelance Factor- Writing tips and articles. Western New England Editorial Freelancers' Network Western New England Editorial Freelancers' Network- A group that includes editors of many types of publications, proofreaders, indexers, and researchers, offering membership, meet… Worldwide Freelance Writer Worldwide Freelance Writer- Freelance writing resources and newsletter that lists worldwide paying markets and guidelines, and reference tools. Paid membership gives full access t… Our Simple Joys Our Simple Joys- A freelance writer offering support and resources to other freelancers. A variety of articles written to inspire, educate, and assist the beginner and professiona… Freelance Writing Freelance Writing- Articles for working writers, covering both the business and creative sides of freelance writing. About Freelance Writing About Freelance Writing- Articles, writing jobs, and an active forum for all freelance writers, from Ann Wayman. Beginners welcome. Freelance Writing Jobs Freelance Writing Jobs- Community for freelance writers featuring job listings, articles, tips and news. Editorial Freelancers Association Editorial Freelancers Association- A nonprofit professional organization of self-employed workers in the publishing and communications industries. Worlds Without End Worlds Without End- Resources for science fiction, fantasy, and horror readers and writers. Cool Last Names HQ Cool Last Names HQ- Choose surnames from a huge variety of last names. Get Scribbling Get Scribbling- Creative writing blog that inspires young writers with prompts, quotes, advice. The Balance - Fiction Writing The Balance - Fiction Writing- Advice and help for beginning and experienced fiction writers on writing fiction and getting published, including contests, competitions, exercises,… The Passable Gatsby The Passable Gatsby- A fiction writer's resource full of tips to enhance your craft and write a more compelling story. Creativity Writing Creativity Writing- Dedicated to creative writing, reading, and language. Help for fiction authors. The Editor's Blog The Editor's Blog- Fiction editor Beth Hill shares suggestions for the elements of fiction, rules for grammar and punctuation, and encouragement for writers. Resources suitable fo… The Word The Word- Advice, tips and experiences on creative writing. Andre Cruz. E-Novel Advisor E-Novel Advisor- Weblog about publishing a fiction novel. Site by James Campion Conway. The UnNovelist The UnNovelist- Supports fiction writers throughout the process of novel writing, from idea to final draft to publication. Fiction Writer's Mentor Fiction Writer's Mentor- About fiction writing and novel writing. Site by Tracy Culleton. Better Storytelling Better Storytelling- Learn techniques used by professional writers. Site by Mark O’Bannon. TV Tropes TV Tropes- A wiki dedicated to cataloguing tropes, the ingredients of fiction writing. WorldCrafters Guild Writing School WorldCrafters Guild Writing School- Offers a free writing school. The Craft of Writing Fiction The Craft of Writing Fiction- Discusses writing, fiction and non-fiction, the writer's life, and freelancing. Hatrack River Writers Workshop Hatrack River Writers Workshop- Forum is for writers 18 years of age and older. Includes discussion, writing assignments and feedback. Random Name Generator Random Name Generator- A simple name generator tool that can be useful for fiction writers when creating characters. Story in Literary Fiction Story in Literary Fiction- A literary site for writers of literary fiction featuring essays, interviews with authors and editors, suggestions for reading and how to write, and ori… Alternate History Fiction Alternate History Fiction- Provides articles on writing alternate history fiction, historical resources, some of Grey Wolf's fictional writings, books and blog. Angle on Writing Angle on Writing- Lisa Angle provides creative writing tips and techniques, and internet marketing strategies for writers. Behind the Name: Random Name Generator Behind the Name: Random Name Generator- Choose a random name by group, nationality, and sex. Stephie Smith's Resources for Writers Stephie Smith's Resources for Writers- General and historical resources. How to Get a Short Story Published How to Get a Short Story Published- Article by Jason Belasco on the process of getting short stories published, from picking a journal to writing a cover letter. Fiction Writer's Tips Fiction Writer's Tips- A first time author shares writing knowledge to help beginner writers create fictional works. International Thriller Writers, Inc. International Thriller Writers, Inc.- Information and news about reading, writing and publishing thrillers from an honorary society of authors, fiction and nonfiction, who write b… Write and Publish Fiction Write and Publish Fiction- Includes writer's resources and information dedicated to helping new and experienced fiction writers get the most out from their writing. BellaOnline: Fiction Writing BellaOnline: Fiction Writing- Val Kovalin writes topics for fiction writers. Fiction Factor Fiction Factor- Resources for fiction writers. Market posts and guides to writing fiction. Critique.org Workshops Critique.org Workshops- Offers on-line workshops and critique groups for writers of all genres. FictionAddiction.NET FictionAddiction.NET- Offers writing workshops via email, including on creativity, writing press releases and query letters. Western Writers of America Western Writers of America- The official website of the Western Writers of America, home of the Spur Award. Eclectics.com Eclectics.com- Includes a newsletter, message board and writing tips for the fiction and non-fiction writer. Part Time Scribe Part Time Scribe- How to write, tips, and information for the part time writer. Blue Zoo Writers Blue Zoo Writers- Advice on best practices to write better, build a literary career, and get published. Viva Scriva Viva Scriva- On critique and the writing process. Brian Cormack Carr Brian Cormack Carr- Writer and coach posting about healthy eating, self publishing and writing. Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing- Peer-reviewed collections of essays with each volume freely available for download under a Creative Commons license Garbl's Writing Pencil Garbl's Writing Pencil- Writing resources and style guides posted by Gary B. Larson.