Writers Resources

Literary Terms Literary Terms- A dictionary of literary terms with examples, quizzes and instructions on when and how to use them. Writers' Lounge, The Writers' Lounge, The- Offers writing resources, including links to agents, publishers and illustrators. NewPages NewPages- Resource for locating alternative publications put out by independent publishers. Includes links to the publishers themselves, alternative and literary periodicals, news… Writers Free Reference Writers Free Reference- A list of free reference sites useful to writers and anyone looking for free information. Burry Man Writers Center, The Burry Man Writers Center, The- Online center of writing resources, based in Scotland. Author Network Author Network- Resources for writers, including links, articles, columns, publishing advice and critique service. Every Writer's Resource Every Writer's Resource- Listing of literary magazines and book publishers. Writer's Resources Writer's Resources- Links to websites for writers from Espresso Graphics. PoeWar Writing Jobs PoeWar Writing Jobs- The Center provides job listings, articles, and links for writers. Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors Resources for Writers and Writing Instructors- By Jack Lynch, Rutgers University. Everyone Who's Anyone in Adult Trade Publishing Everyone Who's Anyone in Adult Trade Publishing- An e-mail and website directory of people in the media and entertainment industries, including agents and publishers. Writing Refinery Writing Refinery- Elisabeth Kauffman's freelance editor's blog about writing and editing fiction. The Subversive Copy Editor The Subversive Copy Editor- Advice for copyeditors on how to negotiate good relationships with writers and colleagues. Carol Fisher Saller is senior manuscript editor at the Unive… The John Bremner Editing Test The John Bremner Editing Test- Quiz with answer key from the legendary University of Kansas professor. Testy Copy Editors Testy Copy Editors- Devoted to news editing. Phillip Blanchard is the founder and proprietor. He edits for hire. Copyediting Copyediting- Offers newsletter, job board, training resources and blog for copy editors. Society for Editors and Proofreaders Society for Editors and Proofreaders- A professional organization based in the UK for editors and proofreaders. To promote high editorial standards. Society of Editors (NSW) Society of Editors (NSW)- A society of freelance and in-house editors working in a range of situations in book, journal and magazine publishing both print and electronic. Bay Area Editors Forum Bay Area Editors Forum- An association of in-house and freelance editors from a variety of publishing and publications settings. It helps employers and contractors find just the r… e-Editor Blog e-Editor Blog- UK-based guide to writing and editing better, with tips, training and practical help. Copy-Editing Corner Copy-Editing Corner- For copy editors to gather and discuss topics. EServer TC Library: Editing EServer TC Library: Editing- A collection of over 150 online resources about editing, indexing and copy editing, annotated and rated by professional writers. National Fellowships for Copy Editors National Fellowships for Copy Editors- Information on midcareer fellowships, including lists of previous fellows and conference materials. Yahoo Groups: Copy Editors Yahoo Groups: Copy Editors- Discussion group for copy editors in journalism. How to Edit Your Own Writing How to Edit Your Own Writing- Detailed 11-point self-editing checklist. American Copy Editors Society American Copy Editors Society- Focus on journalism. Membership, conference and contest information, as well as training, job and internship listings, discussion group and advice. The Slot: A Spot for Copy Editors The Slot: A Spot for Copy Editors- Overview of newspaper copy editing and style points from a Washington Post copy editor. The Electric Editors The Electric Editors- Directory of links and an e-mail discussion list for editors. Association of Art Editors Association of Art Editors- A national group whose members exchange information about editorial practices, standards, and job opportunities, both freelance and institutional. Copyediting-L (CE-L) Copyediting-L (CE-L)- Copyediting List at Indiana University. A list for copy editors and other defenders of the English language. Listserv archives, information on how to join, F… WYRM's Gauntlet WYRM's Gauntlet- The Gauntlet is a new format, underground writing contest for speculative fiction. Shelf Unbound - Writing Competition Shelf Unbound - Writing Competition- Writing competition for best indie book open to self-published or small press books in any genre. William Saroyan International Prize for Writing William Saroyan International Prize for Writing- An annual award is intended to encourage new writers who have recently published a work of fiction or memoirs. Standford Universit… Salamander - Contest Salamander - Contest- Salamander magazine will award a cash prize and publication for the best fiction story. Entries accepted from May 15-June 15. The New Guard - Writing Contests The New Guard - Writing Contests- Annual fiction and poetry contest. Indie Book Awards Indie Book Awards- An awards program for self-published authors, independent book publishers, university presses, small/ medium publishers. Cash awards and a chance at professiona… Fish Publishing - Writing Contests Fish Publishing - Writing Contests- Poetry, flash fiction, short story and short memoir writing contests. Manchester Fiction Competition Manchester Fiction Competition- Annual online fiction competition with £10,000 prize, lead by Poet Laureate MMU Professor Carol Ann Duffy for the Manchester Writing School. Tennessee Williams/ New Orleans Literary Festival Tennessee Williams/ New Orleans Literary Festival- Fiction, one act play and poetry contests. Flyway Flyway- 6th Annual Flyway Sweet Corn Prize. $150 and a book bag of Iowa sweet corn for top entries in each category: fiction, nonfiction (maximum: 4,000 words) and poetry. Reading… Communicator Awards, The Communicator Awards, The- Annual competitions honoring excellence in all areas of communication, with separate categories for print (177 sub-categories), video (216 sub-categories… Writer's Digest Writing Competitions Writer's Digest Writing Competitions- Offers $25,000 in prize money for original, unpublished work in ten categories including poetry, short stories, plays, television scripts, ar… Mona Schreiber Prize for Humorous Fiction and Non-Fiction Mona Schreiber Prize for Humorous Fiction and Non-Fiction- Humorous stories and essays up to 750 words are required. Reading fee: $5. Deadline: December 1. Cash prizes total $850. Pomegranate Words Writing Contests Pomegranate Words Writing Contests- Offers free monthly contests for poetry and fiction. Open worldwide, but to teenagers only. A Woman's Write A Woman's Write- Writing contest for women seeks a story, memoir or book chapter on a given theme. Deadline; December 31, thence monthly. Entry fee: $7. First prize: $70. Word Smitten Annual Literary Fiction Contest Word Smitten Annual Literary Fiction Contest- Offers a prize of $1,010 for the best on-line submission of literary (no genre) fiction totaling exactly 1,010 words. Reading fee: $1… Santa Fe Writers Project Santa Fe Writers Project- SFWP provides resources for authors and features online fiction as well as an annual writing contest for prose, both fiction and non-fiction, including s… AwardWeb AwardWeb- Information on major literary awards throughout the USA and other countries, particularly focusing on (though not limited to) science fiction and fantasy. Milkweed Editions Milkweed Editions- Milkweed Editions is a non-profit publisher of literature for adults and young adults based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Milkweed National Fiction Prize is aw… Associated Writing Programs Awards Associated Writing Programs Awards- Annual awards of $2,000 (plus publication) are offered for original, unpublished, book-length work in each of three categories: novels, poetry,…