Other Resources

Writing resources

45 Mercy Street

45 Mercy Street is a free service dedicated to helping amateur writers develop their talent, improve their writing skills, and produce literature publishers will buy. The Workshop coaches, encourages, and will even hold a hand as an amateur goes from first draft to a complete work, then on to query and synopsis. It's a long-term, helping relationship that develops between the our circle of writers and can be the perfect recourse for someone who has a story and doesn't know what to do with it or who wants to write but is afraid to try.

A.E.I. Online

Literary management and production. Provides assistance in rewriting and editing your work, including novels, screenplays, and nonfiction.

Aaron Shepard's Kidwriter Page

Resources for children's writers.

Accurate Writing & More/AWM Books

The Penny-Pinching Hedonist: How to Live Like Royalty with a Peasant's Pocketbook and Marketing Without Megabucks: How to Sell Anything on a Shoestring written by Shel Horowitz.Strengthen your career and business; and, learn to be a better writer.

Advice to Aspiring Writers

AEI Writer's Lifeline

Offers full-service editing, rewriting, development, ghostwriting, analysis, coaching, consulting, mentoring of fiction and nonfiction.

African American Online Writers Guild

A information resource and networking organization formed to educate, inspire, support and promote aspiring and published African American writers.

The African Writer's Series, Africa Online

Listing of African authors, and links to other-related sites.

Albert Street Literary Trail

The Literary Trail features the work of writers who have written about Brisbane. It is also a trail of bronze plaques along one of Brisbane's city streets. It is part of Brisbane Stories a site documenting culture and art.

All-in-One Writer's Software Store

Offers a growing line of top-ranked writer's software, including Hollywood Screenplay (formerly Movie Master), StoryCraft, Comedy Writer, and others. Unique combos of different companies' products significantly reduces costs for suites of favorite software programs.

Angel Publications Editorial Services

Provides writing, editing, proofreading and document formatting assistance. Information and links on writing and self-publishing.

Archer Editorial Services

Archer Editorial Services offers professional editing services, specializing in nonfiction book projects. We offer traditional and online copy editing, proofreading, and developing to publishers and authors.

Asian American Writer's Workshop

This group is dedicated to the creation, publication and distribution of Asian American literature.

Aspiring Writer

A place for new and published writers to meet and share their work. The site also features a section entitled "Guidelines" where writers under the age of 18 can submit their material and possibly be awarded a cash prize.

Austin 360 Bookshelf

The Austin 360 Bookshelf offers information on all things literary around the Web and in Austin, Texas. The Bookshelf also hosts an online book discussion group.

Austin's Publisher's Editor

We are a "fulfillment company." We take second-chance authors from rough-hewn edges to polished manuscripts. Our authors receive prompt attention at reasonable rates. We teach and guide as the work progresses.

Australian Correspondence Schools

A correspondence school based in Australia managed by well-known regional author, John Nason.

Australian Writing Online (AWOL)

Resource of contemporary Australian writings including announcements of reading events by Australian authors in other countries.

Author Illustrator Source

National listing of authors and illustrators who make school visits to give professional enrichment presentations to all grade levels. Listed by region.

Authorlink!

Electronic clearing house and information services for publishers, editors, agents and authors. Showcases and markets unpublished fiction and non-fiction to the publishing industry. Now accepting manuscripts for consideration.

Authors and Illustrators Who Visit Schools

A listing of some authors/illustrators who present programs at schools for children and teachers. Lists titles and program content, as well as contact info.

Authors' Interface

A unique manuscript placement service dedicated to helping literary agents and publishers find quality manuscripts. We offer an effective alternative to the traditional methods of presenting new works to the literary industry, benefitting not only authors, but also agents and publishers, who may view online the equivalent of an intitial submission, then, if interested, request a hardcopy of the entire manuscript for exclusive review for a limited period.

Bay Area Writer's Groups

San Francisco Bay Area's writer's groups.

Bearlife Womens Writing Advocate

This woman-owned and operated literary agency provides free evaluation as well as contract services, manuscript preparation and agent representation. Other reading services available.

Belton, Chris at the CMB Homepage

The personal site of crime author, Chris Belton. Provides information on a wide range of subjects, and details on Chris' books.

Between the Lines

Between the Lines is a 12-page literary gazette that is published quarterly. Each issue reviews 15 to 20 books (fiction and nonfiction) that are not reviewed elsewhere. Our Web page has sample reviews as well as information on subscribing to our gazette.

Bibliomania

The internet home of the popular television program Bibliomania. Bibliomania's home page provides an interactive experience for book lovers. You'll find Book reviews, contests and literary links or stop by to meet Lisa Rutter and Peter Johnson, the hosts of Bibliomania.

Black Star Press

The Black Star Press site is a writer's and poet's online resource providing information from the Nebraska Center for Writers and other interesting sites.

Blithe House Quarterly

A site for gay and lesbian short fiction.

Blue Murder Magazine

The cutting edge of crime fiction. Fresh pulp on the web.

Bohemian Ink

A resource guide to bohemian authors of angst and experimentalism.

Bold Type

An online literary magazine offering book summaries and commentaries.

Book Arts Web

Most comprehensive site for the bookarts including information on bookbinding, typography, and books by artists Ð all on the Internet. Organization and individual home pages as links.

The Book Doctor, Carol Henson

Offers manuscript editing and marketing services.

Book Doctor on Call

Learn how book doctor and freelance editor, Robyn Weaver has obtained a 90% success rate helping her clients rise above the slush pile into published and paid authors.

The Book Niche

Offers online book reviews, author interviews and special features on books and writers and exhibits.

BookEnds Magazine

BookEnds is the monthly magazine for The Book Pl@ce. Packed with news, reviews, features, new fictions and listings, BookEnds is a informative and irreverent look at the world of books.

BookIdea.com

Magazine & Resources to Help Small Publishers, Self-Publishers, Authors and Newspaper & Magazine Freelancers Build Better Businesses & Make More Money. 

BooksandManuscripts.com

Powering the publishing world. The ultimate internet manuscript compendium for authors, agents and publishers.

Books in Chains

A resource page for readers and writers. Divided in English resources, author pages, and literary mags and zines, BIC can get you from the Bible to the Palindrome page, from Kathy Acker to Proust, from The New Yorker to the Iowa Review.

Books Today

The independent Internet directoryof fiction, non-fictionand poetry newly publised in the United Kingdom.

The Bookseller

Catch up with latest news of the publishing and bookselling industries in the United Kingdom. The Bookseller is published by Bookseller Publications, a division of J Whitaker & Sons Ltd ©Bookseller Publication 1997.

BookWare

Specializes in electronic publications and programs, including The Saturday Afternoon Matinee, a series of contemporary books presented a chapter a week. Also offers information for writers, publishers and readers.

Bricolage

A World Wide Web "trade" electronic magazine for online writers.

Business Writing Services

Provides professional writing advice. Management book series available.

*bylines*, a gallery of fine writing

bylines\, a literary publishing venture on the web, was designed to cut the price of literature while increasing quality. The pay-per-read site offers books, literary nonfiction, and nonfiction short stories.

Cader Books

A packager, now turned small publisher, who creates books and calendars on behalf of and in conjunction with leading properties, authors, and licensees. Find commercial books -- humor, reference, publishing FAQ, an electronic slush pile -- and an archive of the bestselling books from the last 50 years.

Caffe Letterario

Letteratura e storia, poesia e ludolinguistica, arte e musica a cura della redazione della Kore Multimedia. Site: Italian.

Canadian Authors Association

Features "writers helping writers," and other writing resources including links to writers' organizations and government agencies.

Canadian Children's Literature (CCL)

CCL is a bilingual, quarterly journal of criticism and review devoted to Canadian literature and other media for children and young adults. Each CCL issue contains articles profiles, interviews and indepth reviews. Special theme issues cover topics such as "censorship," "history," "the Holocaust," "Drama," and "children's book illustration."

Carol Henson, The Book Doctor

Offers writing, editing and research services.

Castle Communications

The "right" style varies with the situation. The Style Meister helps you customize communications for each audience, market, medium, product, publication, or organization.

Chicago Book Clinic

The Chicago Book Clinic encourages excellence in publishing by providing a platform for the educational, social, and professional interaction of our members. The Clinic presents monthly programs, sponsors the annual book exhibit, and develops and manages courses and seminars.

Children's Writing Resource Center

The official web gathering place for children's writers and illustrators. Sponsored by the Children's Book Insider, the newsletter for children's writers.

Clay Tablets: The Art of Writing (Online Forum Links)

Choose from the many online forums linked to this site dedicated to creative writing.

Cocktail Magazine

Cocktail magazine is a quarterly literary publication based in New Orleans, showcasing international writers and artists in seasonally-themed issues.

Collaborator Systems, Inc.

Collaborator is the expert system for novelists and screenwriters. Awarded 4 Stars by by Writer's Guild of America/West. New release includes complete production side reports with over 100 reports in all for all phases of film production.

Colophon Page, Modern Illustrated and Fine Press Books

Comprehensive resource for the fine publishing arts with links to various small and fine press sites, including Center for the Book Arts, Spring Press and Zodiaque Editions. Includes also gallery, event and forum areas.

Counterpoise (ALA)

Counterpoise is supported by the Alternatives in Print Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association. This group of librarians promotes alternative press publications and products concerned with social change to libraries, bookstores and the public.

Creators Digest

Online publication seeking to promote all forms of creative writing.

Crisp

Features under 30 editors from all the major publishing houses. Editors not only read but critique our top five submissions in fiction and poetry, and choose the best to featured in Crisp. We also feature new and established under30 authors.

Critique Partner Connections

An online match-making service for writers of all genres. Designed to help you find a great online critique partner!

CROW (Capsule Reviews of Original Work)

CROW Quarterly Review is the first review of unpublished and self-published manuscripts. More than 800 editors, agents and producers receive the publication four times a year. Writers use CROW to advertise their manuscripts in their own words, or use the CROW critics to help them improve and showcase their work. CROW also provides practical information, advise, and a forum for industry kudos and complaints.

Cyberboiled

A great site for mystery fans who love mystery,detective and hardboiled fiction, featuring collectibles, links, original stories and columns,games and new releases and current events.

Cyberzines

Cyberzines offers self-publishing, promotion, and freelance writing opportunities for writers in all genres.

DarkEcho's Horror Web

Information, interviews, reviews and more including workshops and event announcements for the horror writer and those who enjoy reading what they write.

DCN Manuscript Evaluation Service

Having trouble revising your novel? Let an experienced book reviewer critique your story at very reasonable rates.

Direct Publishing, Web Poem Contest

A monthly poetry competition dedicated to encouraging poets and poetry on the World Wide Web. Open to poets everywhere who write in English. No submission fee.

Dissertation.com (Academic Publishers)

Offers dissertation publishing services, with the fastest, least expensive way to publish your thesis or dissertation. Author royalties from 20% to 40%. Distribution through major booksellers and Internet.

The Donut Shop

Highlights poetry events, talk, journals, and reviews on a virtual poetry donut shop. Submit poetry, poetry events, and comments to: eamon@erols.com.

Eckert, Allan W.

The home web site of author/bookseller/publisher Allan W. Eckert, with a complete listing (with thumbnail descriptions) of the 39 books he has written, plus audio-tapes he has recorded of his books and his Earth Treasures pages depicting the fine opals, rocks, minerals and fossils in his extensive collection. Dr. Eckert also offers a book-doctoring service for aspiring authors and one-on-one training in faceting and rock polishing for aspiring lapidaries.

ECW Press

Established in 1979, ECW is particularly interested in publishing popular biography, sports books, music biographies, and general trade books.

Edens Amature Literature

A web site devoted to online poetry and short stories. Submissions welcome.

Electric Editors

The Electric Editors has been set up to bring together everyone involved in the preparation of the written word for publication, including editors, proofreaders, indexers, translators, writers and typesetters. The aim is to foster communication within the publishing community, leading to greater understanding and improved standards.

Electron Press

Electron Press publishes books on the Internet, and makes the quality of the writing, rather than its its commercial potential, the key factor in selecting manuscripts for publication. Electron Press is committed to creating a distribution channel for writing that is effectively censored today due to the domination of publishing by a few corporate giants. We seek quality fiction and non-fiction, and we pay high royalties.

The Electronic Poetry Center

Sponsored by the Poetrics department of the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Emma Hoyle Editing Services

Professional freelance proofreading and copy-editing services for publishers, authors, students, and businesses. Specialising in science and academic based work. Free sample edit. Latest book trade news and editing books available.

Erasmus, An Awakening of Global Intelligence

Fine writers share their profound experiences of life. New ideas, transformative writing, poetry, stories, interviews, memoirs, contemplative practices, creative writing exercises, and young children's writing.

Ernest Scott

Forty-year publishing veteran offers indexing, copy editing, and book development services. Member American Society of Indexers.

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A new literary journal which highlights today's best novels and nonfiction, and contains interviews, poetry and short fiction by established and emerging writers. Included in our first issue: Tom Frank, Mark C. Taylor, Andre Dubus, Carl Phillips, Jane Mead and Charles Wright.

Fantasy Writers, Ltd.

FWL is a personal home page with diverse writings. It includes a rapidly-growing department called "Writer's Block" that has links to writers' resources, other writers, and publishers.

Freelance Online

Freelance Online is a resource center for and directory of freelancers in the fields of communication. Site includes information on jobs, discussion groups and hundreds of freelancers!

Freelance With A Flair

Formerly creative director at TimeWarner/Warner Books, this writing pro has helped put history-making campaigns on the marketing map. Now professional skills and experience are available on a freelance, per project basis. E-mail for details on competitive rates and services.

Freelance Writing Tips

Tips on frelance writing, especially for the business world; publisher of how-to reports on writing and other business subjects; author, publisher, and seller of disk books.

FTPress

Specializes in publishing new writers. Need book length fiction and non fiction; general or genre. See our Website for one of the most complete lists of e-book publishers and resources on the Web.

Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine

Galaxy Science Fiction eZine publishes stories, news, reviews, critique, cartoons and games all related to science fiction.

Garden State Horror Writers

The GSHW is a multi-genre writers group catering to writers from all walks of life. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers and informative presentations on the art of writing.

George Jr., The Internet Literary Monthly

Four-star literary monthly, featuring author Q&As, fiction, essays and cool links, and the home page of George Myers Jr., the critic at The Columbus Dispatch and author of Natural History, Worlds Without End and Alphabets Sublime.

Gila Queen's Guide to Markets

Each issue features a "theme", such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, mystery and suspense, and many other topics. Each issue also contains a section for regular markets, anthologies, contests, conferences; it also lists dead markets, address changes and specific needs of editors.

Gleaner Zine

A monthly magazine featuring book reviews, upcoming events and other areas of interest.

Glimmer Train Press Short Story Magazine

A quarterly short-story magazine offering in each issue six illustrated stories written by new as well as established writers. Includes also author profiles and interviews. Highlights from Fall '95 and Spring '96 online.

Gotham Writers Workshop

The number one resource for classes and information on writing. GWW offers classes in online classes in Fiction Writing and Screenwriting, and New York- based classes in a wide range of writing genres.

Great Books Home Page

Offers a comprehensive guide to the "Great Books" from the Western tradition. Material is organized in a searchable database structure alphabetically and chronologically by period with cross references to science, art, theater, and music. A variety of lectures and notes is also available.

Gutter Press

Canada's renegade literary publisher -- distributed internationally by D.A.P. -- has made it its job to restart legendary editor Gordon Lish's magazine The Quarterly, to discover and promote new writers, to break new ground, and to excite the literary community.

Heartland Romance Authors

HeRA -- a Missouri chapter of the Romance Writers of America -- provides support to writers in all stages of their careers. You'll find a friendly atmosphere in the society of writers with interests and aspirations like yours.

Heron View Literary Services

Offers WWW-based marketing for authors. Sample chapters available online. Readers can submit their own reviews of online titles.

The Hong Kong Writers' Network

The homepage of the HK Writers' Circle introduces the organisation, its members, and the city they live in. Anyone interesting in writing and living in Hong Kong will find this site of value. Links to other-related Websites.

How To Write A Book

Information on how to write a book including book writing tips, how to write a fiction book, writing childrens books, writing fantasy books, writing a book proposal, book writing software, format for writing a book, and books on writing.

Iconnect

An e-zine for writers.

Illya's Honey

Illya's Honey is a quarterly journal featuring poetry, very short fiction, and black and white artwork. Currently seeking new material.

Independent Publisher and Publishing for Entrepreneurs

Independent Publisher and Publishing for Entrepreneurs magazines are dedicated to serving the rapidly changing publishing and information industry. Both magazines are published bi-monthly and are distributed internationally to publishers, libraries, booksellers, service bureaus and information providers. Small Press, now in its 14th year, is regarded as the nation's most prominent trade review publication representing the independent publishing sector. Publishing Entrepreneur diagrams lucrative ways to develop business opportunities using information, technology and intellectual property.

Ink at The Fontayne Group

Ink is dedicated to the written word, includes advice, how-to's and top-notch links for writers, created and compiled by the writers at an award-winning consultancy. Material ranges from how to beat writer's block to inspirational quotes from brillant authors.

Inklings

Free electronic newsletter for writers on the 'Net. To subscribe, email to majordomo@samurai.com with "subscribe inklings" in the message body.

Insane Ramblings

A site for people to post their literature and to have a little creative fun. See other writers' work, submit your own works, play a writing game, java chatroom and message board.

Internet Poetry Archive

Archive published by the University of North Carolina Press and the UNC office of Informatin Technology. Includes the works of living poets throughout the world; and is now featuring the poetry of Philip Levine, Seamus Heaney and Czeslaw Milosz.

The Internet Writing Journal

The IWJ provides a large book review section each month with reviews in a number of genres including fantasy, mystery, thriller, romance, computer books, writing books, general fiction, nonfiction and more. Also an excellent resource for writers.

The Internet Writing Journal (TM)

Features "how to" articles on writing and getting published, interviews with editors, publishers and agents, as well as editorials and columns on current topics in the writing and publishing world.

Jacqui Bennett Writers Bureau

Offers critique, editorial and advisory service for writers of fiction.

The Journal of African Travel-Writing

The editors of The Journal of African Travel-Writing present and explore accounts of past and contemporary African travel. Publishes scholarly articles, true narratives, fiction, poetry, reviews, and related literary artifacts.

June Townsend, Commercial Writer and Marketing Consultant

Formerly creative director of advertising and promotion at Time Warner/Warner Books creative force behind the marketing campaigns for Scarlett, Madonna's Sex and The Bridges of Madison County. Now offering professional skills and experience on a freelance, per project basis to clients nationwide.

The Justwrite Site

A place where writers can meet. The Justwrite Site also provides information on topics such as characterisation, motivation, non-sexist language, plotting a novel, regaining your writing confidence. There are links to various literary sites around the world.

Kaapelisolmu, the Knot at the Cable

Pilot project in the field of equal access to electronic information, an electronic publishing house for the non-governmental organisations, cultural movements and individuals.

Karen Mitura at New Icon Productions

Mitura is a successful ghostwriter who does adaptations, revisions, and collaborations for books and scripts in addition to her own prize-winning works. Bring out the best in your writing.

Kids'Own Publishing Partnership

Kids'Own Publishing Partnership seeks to raise the status of children's creative skills as authors and artists by publishing materials written and illustrated by children.

Kingdom Writers

Kingdom Writers is an online critique and fellowship group for Christian writers.

Ladies of Caliber Publishing

Small press accepts unsolicited material, fiction and nonfiction.

The Lavender Salon Reader Online!

The Web version of The Lavender Salon Reader the newsletter and literary review for gay and lesbian reading clubs. Contains a list of gay and lesbian reading groups across the United States, book reviews, and more.

Legacy Book Group

Legacy is an e-zine devoted to the humanities. It also sponsors an online reading group, inviting responses to the monthly selections.

Libraria via della Giuliana

Libraria hosts L'Indice dei libri del mese, a major Italian monthly review of books. Libraria also offers Internet-related services to readers and publishers.

LibroNet

Spanish Website about books, authors and the world of publishing, includes authors online, exclusive videos and recordings, previously unpublished texts, the magazine El Crítico, e-mail to authors service, book reviews and information about over 80 publishers and magazines. Libronet aims to put Spanish publishing firmly on the virtual map with a dynamic constantly updated Web site. Libronet is sponsored by FUNDESCO, Spain's Foundation for the Development of Communications. Site: Spanish.

LibroSystems, Inc.

LibroSystems creates automated electronic copyediting software add-ins for publishers, freelancers, and authors.

Lingua Franca

Lingua Franca is "the review of academic life." The site features selections from the current issue, book reviews, letters, and archives: everything on the intellectual scene from anthropology's obsession with cannibalism to feminism's defense of pornography.

Literal Latte Home Page

Offers a magazine of prose, not pose; poetry, not performance; essays, not ego; art, not attitude. Have a sip of our stimulating magazine, brewed in New York. Addiction guaranteed.

LiteraryAgent.co.uk

The Ultimate Writers Site - Resources, services and information for aspiring authors

Literary Fiction Home Page

A resource to select information on notable authors, books, writing workshops, conferences, awards, grants, agents, publishers, editing services, libraries, booksellers, and related information of interest to readers and writers of literary fiction.

Literary Liaisons

Interviews with authors, mainly Australian, literary news, reviews, comment and gossip, updated regularly.

Literary Links and Golden Pen Charms

Browse this site for links on writing, literature, mysteries, research tools, writers forums, authors, getting published, and more.

The Literary Times, a Journal for Lovers of Romantic Fiction

The TLT site has info and services for readers and writers of women's fiction. We have a message board and chat room and several ways for writers as well as others to do promotion through us.

The Literary Traveler

Welcome to The Guide for the Literary Traveler. Our goal is to explore the world of your literary imagination. Each season we travel to a new destination to try and make meaning of the people and places in our world.

Literascape

Literascape is the online presence of Vancouver's Duthie Books and the Macneill Library Service. Literascape is a wide-ranging, book-oriented site, offering news, reviews (including Duthie's quarterly publication The Reader), showcases, and resources, as well as a comprehensive book source.

Literature Resources for the High School and College Student

The site has the largest index of writers who could be studied in the classroom. Writing resources, books online, and language related items are also listed.

Litpage

Litpage is a growing resource for students, teachers, writers, and readers of literature. It emphasizes practical information and is home to the annual Frank O'Connor short story and essay contests, which award $1000 to the best story and $500 each to the two best essays submitted.

A Little Poetry

A perpetual Po-e-Zine dedicated to presenting a wide variety of quality contemporary poetry by poets around the world, from famous faces to burgeoning beginners.

Local Howlers, Focus on Bay Area Poets

Features the works of many San Francisco-area poets, with many selections online. Sponsored by City Search.

The Loft, a Place for Writing and Literature

The mission of the Loft is to foster a writing community, and the artistic developmentof individual writers and an audience for literature in the Upper Midwest.

Look It Up! Indexing & Research

Indexing for both scholarly and trade books in many subject areas.

Manoa: A Pacific Journal of International Writing

Since 1989, it's been Manoa's pleasure to discover, and rediscover, writers whose work is virtually unknown to American audiences. We've published up-and-coming writers and authors highly celebrated both here and abroad. Above all else we are interested in bringing you literature from the thoughful heart and the passionate intellect--from wherever in the Pacific and North America this new writing can be found. Manoa's poetry policy was published in the spring 1996 issue of the Poetry Society of America's newsletter.

Maple Alley

MA is dedicated to writers and readers of all kinds. No matter what your level of expertise submit your story to us. Readers stop in and view the stories listed there.

Midwest Book Review

Offers an online resource of various aspects of publishing and book-related sites, including book reviews and information on publishers' associations.

The Midwest Literary and Entertainment Management Group

A 21st-century virtual literary agency, forward-looking and total service for the writer including free editing, free entry to contest, and no reading fees.

Mind's Eye Fiction

Short story publishing site.

Minnesota Center for the Book

Comprehensive information resource about Minnesota's community of the book, including a complete listing of nominees and recipients of the annual Minnesota Book Awards and a Language of the Land sampler of Minnesota's literary heritage.

Minsky Online

Radical and classical bookbindings, fine art publishing, painting, sculpture, and music by artist Richard Minsky. Also the site for the Center for Book Arts, with classes, workshops, publications and exhibitions.

Money for Writers

Money for Writers - $15 million in FREE grants, awards & prizes available to writers of all genres - published or not!

MoonRabbit Review

MoonRabbit Review is a literary journal of Asian Pacific American voices featuring short fiction, poetry, nonfiction, translation, book and film reviews, essays, photography and artwork in a variety of media.ÊÊ

The More Than Books Realm

Web site for the promotion of creative people with self-promotion tips, books, bios, interviews with people successfully moving forward and more.

Multicultural Writer's Group Home Page

An Internet writer's group that promotes multicultural writing.

Multimedia Software for Fiction Writers

The Mythopoeic Society

The Mythopoeic Society is a non-profit educational organization devoted to the study of myth and fantasy literature. The Society publishes three magazines and sponsors discussion groups and an annual Mythopoeic Conference. The Society also presents awards for new fantasy fiction and scholarly books.

Nathaniel Gadsden's Writer's Wordshop

The Wordshop's goal is to develop, promote and publish talented writers who traditionally have had to overcome cultural, racial and economic barriers to publication and acceptance in mainstream literary circles.

National Writers Union (U.S.)

The NWU is the trade union for freelance writers(book authors, journalists, technical writers, poets, academics, fiction, non-fiction). We do industry campaign, grievances, contract advice, health plan, member education, and much more.

Nebraska Center for Writers

An online resource for poets and fiction writers in Nebraska and beyond, the NCW contains guides for writing fiction and poetry, extensive profiles of published writers, and links to booksellers, publishers, literary agents, job opportunities, and more.

New Mystery Magazine

New Mystery Magazine presents the world's best mystert/crime/suspense short stories and new book reviews. The best new original writing from the masters and the upstarts. '96 Edgar Nominee.

New York Review of Books

"A Website for the intellectually curious," featuring selections from The New York Review of Books and Granta as well research and book buying capability through The Reader's Catalog (any American book in print).

New York State Writers Institute at the State University of New York (Albany)

With William Kennedy as director, the NYSW I publishes an online magazine called Writers Online with articles about fiction and nonfiction writers, poets, and journalists associated with the Institute. The Institute's many programs are free and open to the public.

Night People

A literary melting pot for writers and readers, including links for writers and learners.

Nihil Interit Poetry Society

Nihil Interit is a non-profit-making poetry society. We wish to contribute to the welfare of poetry in Finland by publishing poetry by new-and-up-coming Finnish poets as well as translations of major international poets. In addition to this we publish a poetry quaterly, and organize poetry readings in libraries and restaurants

Nomad Communications

Nomad specializes in book packaging and custom publishing services, including ghost writing, editing, layout, design, production, and marketing and promotion.

Northern Lights: A Look at Minnesota Books and Writers

A weekly television/video series featuring half hour interviews with Minnesota authors and publishers; the Web site contains program info, literary links and searchable index of over 400 previous episodes.

Novation Learning Systems, Inc.

Creates multimedia software for fiction writers, including The Writer's Software Companion, Pro Companion and Storyline Interactive.

Novel Advice Cyber-Journal

A semi-monthly cyber journal on the craft of writing.

Novelists, Inc.

Novelists, Inc. is an organization of popular fiction writers. The NINC.COM site has links to authors homepages, articles for writers, new books by NINC authors, and links to favorite research sites.

The OK Corral

The monthly newsletter of the Oklahoma chapter of Romance Writers of America.

One Woman's Writing Retreat

A virtual home away from home for those who read, research, or write.

Online Writery

A virtual place for writers.

Oral History Book

Preserving Family Memories: A Guide to Creating Oral Histories should find a place in all school libraries.

Outland, Works of Fiction

A site devoted to publishing new and original literature in fantasy, sci-fi and horror genres. Links to games and free stuff.

OverViews High-Impact Writing Services

Provides various writing services, including high-impact speeches, multi-media presentations, guest articles, radio, television scripts, and ghosted books.

Paintbrush

An international journal of poetry and translation published by the Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Recent contributors include Robert Creeley, May Swenson, Robert Bly and Nikki Giovanni.

Paintbrush is the official sponsor the Ezra Pound Poetry Award, an international annual competition for the best book-length collection of poetry in English, and the Richard Eberhart Poetry Prize.

Pauper

Pauper is dedicated to publishing short fiction, poetry and essays by new authors. The publication features an electronic Q&A forum for authors to further develop their skills. Currently seeking submissions.

Picasso Publications, Inc.

A traditional printing and marketing firm.

Poetry Shack

This site is about poetry, literature, art, and writings. Poems as well as pictures are updated every two weeks. Here you will find the works of famous poets and artists.

Poets International Society

A place for poets from around the world to come and share their creativity.

Poets & Writers Online

Poets & Writers Magazine goes online. All the best information for literary types is now available for writers surfing the Web.

Political Geometry: Bibliography for a Paradigm

One of the most helpful social sciences bibliographies on the world-wide-web. Comprehensive, while narrowly-focused regarding purpose and function. 350 book citations; and a sub-list of "100 Contemporary Non-Fiction Best Books"; includes 85 to-the-point annotations, reviews, notes, curricula. Notes on criteria for inclusion.

PowerEditor Pro

LibroSystems Inc. has created add-in software that aids in the electronic copyediting of manuscripts using the same editorial style conventions of the major trade and academic publishers in the U.S. from within your word processor.

PPC Books

Offers self-publishing information.

Preditors & Editors

A guide tp publishers and writing services for serious writers.

Presbyterian College Writers Workshop

Three-day summer workshop with published authors of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Rosellen Brown, Andrea Hollander Budy, and Hudson Talbott are among the many participating writers.

Professional Manuscript Assessment

A reading and editing service for writers.

The Prose Menagerie

Regular features include: original stories/poetry/novels/prose essays; Net Notes, personal reflections about the Internet; links to online authors/public domain reading; theories about origins of the universe; book and novel reviews; chat room; penpals/email links; freebie stuff and links to free graphics; role-playing email ads and Ghost Bulletin Board.

The Pseudo-Magazine of Writings

An almost-magazine catering to everyone's interests. Submissions needed.

Publishing Books on the Internet

Lawrence Martin, M.D. writes a great "FAQ" sheet about publishing books on the Internet. Links to Lakeside Press and other book-related sites including, Amazon.com, BookWire, Book Web (ABA), the Internet Book Information Center, and the On-Line Books Page.

Pure Fiction

Interest in fiction? Visit this site to preview excerpts from new books, chat with other writers, find a literary agent, discover the best sites for online research.

Pyrowords

Pyrowords is a literary e-zine where poetry and fiction breathe. Forget about the meaning of words...Use the power of their imagery.

The Quill Writers' Resources

The quill.com provides resources designed for the beginning career writer. Numerous links, editorial. Virtual bookstore under construction.

Quilldrivers, Purveyors of Quality Fiction

Offers an on-line bookshop, new and unpublished fiction, book reviews, help for the aspiring writer.

Quotation Resources

Rafters

A quarterly literary journal with contemporary writers.

The Raven Chronicles

A monthly on-line edition of the award winning regional literary magazine, featuring writings by Tiffany Midge, Gail Trembley, Kathleen Alcala, Shermen Alexie and others.

The Reader's Corner

A page where you can review a book and/or write about ideas spaked by reading a book. Submissions from you are encouraged!

Readmore, Inc.

A serials subscription and management vendor. We provide traditional subscription services to special, corporate, medical and academic libraries.

Reid's Page for Writers

Offers an electronic workshop for playwrights and screenwriters.

The Richmond Review

Founded in 1995, the Richmond Review is UK's first literary magazine to be published exclusively on the World Wide Web. Our aim is to publish around ten times a year with breaks in the summer and around Christmas. The magazine now has a team of around twenty-five regular contributors and editors. Books reviewed in the areas of poetry, film, philosophy, and many other literary categories. Archives to past issues and links to other book-related sites are also included.

Rising, Ltd.

Provides copy-editing services to writers in the women's community.

The Romance Authors Newsletter

Monthly e-mail newsletter to catch you up on what's happening with all your favorite authors.

Romance Communications

Romance Communications, the romance magazine for the 21st-century. Includes reviews of new releases, author interviews, expert advise, reader contests, round-robin stories written by published authors, and links to author web sites. Updated biweekly.

The Romance Reader

Provides book reviews, author profiles, and commentary on the romance fiction genre, including historical as well as contemporary novels. Includes readers' recommendations and reviews, and excerpts. Named as a USA Today online hot site.

Romancing the Web

Romancing the Web is a combination of information, sources, and publicity for and about romance writers and readers. Come and visit with the romance authors on our site including Linda Cajio, Audra Adams, and Kim Lewis, just to name a few. Online newsletter contains tips for the new romance writer.

The Rose & Thorn (A Literary Ezine)

A literary source showcasing the original works of new and seasoned writers. Also features help resources for writers.

Rough Writer's Roundup

Includes book excerpts and author biographies, all on and about the Old West. Also offers writers' resources and links to other related sites.

Salon

Book reviews, poetry and fiction, discussions, letters, etc., everything of outstanding interest to the literary oriented Web surfer.

Sapphire Magazine

Sapphire Magazine is a virtual diversion of literature and opinion. An eclectic collection of thought-provoking, entertaining and stimulating fact, fiction, reviews, poetry and art from around the world. Submissions are welcome, all our writers are paid for their work. The magazine includes lively entertainment features such as puzzles, competitions, live chat, BBS, humour and wit. The heart of the publication is a carefully selected content of orginal, unpublished literary work of a very high calibre.

Scars Publications

Features literary magazine of poetry, prose, essays, short stories and art work, entitled Children, Churches and Daddies. Free Macintosh hypercard stacks and free screen savers available as well as interactive poetry, mad libs and free e-mail subscriptions. Links to other literary magazine sites. Visit us!

Science Fiction Romance

Website for all those interested in this exciting and growing subgenre. Highlights of the Science Fiction Romance newsletter, with articles, interviews and reviews for authors and readers of science fiction romances (or romantic f/sf). Also an online bookstore featuring sf and romances, with some writers' references and how-to books.

Seque Books

Some of the most adventurous writing in contemporary poetry. Segue Books publishes leading innovators in contemporary poetry and criticism and also special anthologies of prison writing from our Incisions Arts Program. Many of our writers from these anthologies are also featured in PEN Prison Writing. Site sponsored by the Segue Foundation.

Sergei Streltsov and St. George Publishing

A English-Russian literary edition featuring poetry of the New Classicism, Conservative Royalism and Orthodox Christianity schools. The editor is Sergei Streltsov, Moscow poet, who writes in Russian, English and French.

Seven Valleys Software

The home of StoryBuilder, a Windows program thathelps fiction writers create better storiesby design.

SF Central

The only professional online source for the science fiction and fantasy writing industry.

The Sheldon Oberman Writing and Storytelling Page

Award-winning children's author offers resources for writing and storytelling as well as his stories, poems, songs and versions of traditional Jewish folk tales. Special sections for teachers, writers, storytellers, librarians, kids and parents.

Shenandoah Literary Magazine

The quarterly literary journal of Washington and Lee University publishes prose and poetry from contributors around the world. The website features subscription information, guidelines for contributors, sample selections, and more.

Siglo.net

A journal devoted to the arts.

SleuthFest Mystery Writer's Conference

Florida's only mystery writer's conference. Authors, editors, agents, publishers, crime specialists, panels on all aspects of mystery writing.

The Slush Pile

A book editor's site for children's authors who don't have agents, who don't have connections, who aren't celebrities and who basically have to claw their way to fame and fortune through the slush pile.

South African Poetry Sites

Links to The South African Review of Books, The Barefoot Press, and the South African Poetry Journal.

Spelunker Flophouse Magazine

Spelunker Flophouse is a quarterly literary magazine of fiction, poetry and art which focuses on the details of everyday life. We publish nationally-known as well as new authors.

Spike

Offers cutting edge exclusive author interviews, features, new writing and book reviews. Stay sharp with Spike!

Tangled Web U.K. Crime & Mystery Fiction Journal

Crime & Mystery Fiction Journal and the Internet Bookshop includes reviews, features, links to authors' home pages, new books and lots more.

Teachers and Writers Collaborative

Teachers & Writers Collaborative sends writers into schools, publishes books and a magazine about the teaching of writing, and hosts lectures and readings in its Center for Imaginative Writing in New York City. A new feature on the T&W site, WriteNet, includes examples of lesson plans, writing exercises, student writing, materials valuable to school administrators, advice on using computer technology in the teaching of writing, book reviews, and much more.

Teachers@Random

A resource center for K-12 teachers built by Random House Children's Publishing. Includes teacher's guides, free classroom materials, a teacher's lounge, and buying discounts.

Teachers & Writers Collaborative

A non-profit organization dedicated to the philosophy that writers could make a unique contribution to the teaching of writing. Information on membership, online residency and publications is available on this site.

TimeWinder, The Forum for the Imagination

Featuring the best in science fiction, fantasy, horror and thriller short stories. Currently taking submissions!

Tips on Getting Published

Although written for Australian writers in-mind, this brief discourse by Sara Douglass provides some helpful tips for the would-be author.

Undergrowth

The homepage for the undergrowth creative writing unorganization at Bowling Green State University. Includes info on the group, links for writers and an e-zine of members works.

Union of Writers of the African Peoples

Site of the African literature instructors group. Page includes information on South African publishers, writers' groups, and general news from UWAP.

The UnPublished Author

This is the site for avid readers and aspiring authors were being rejected is the only prerequisite for being published.

Upublish.com

Printing on-demand for low volume and test marketing important manuscripts, covering the areas of academic, literary and scientific. Author royalties from 20% to 40%. Distribution through major booksellers and Internet.

Urban Dialogue

Urban Dialogue is a literary zine dedicated to urban living. Site features virtual bookstore, cafe, library and newsstand. All welcome.

Utne Reader and Utne Reviews

A review source for the intellectual adventurer.

Vermont Center for the Book

Visit our web site to find a complete listing of our conferences for readers, workshops for education and library professionals and programs for parents of preschool children, such as our signature Mother Goose programs. We also publish an occasional journal about books and ideas called Reading Matters.

Victory Page

Monthly newsletter on the subject of motivation. Career advise for the aspiring fiction writer. Links to writing workshops provided.

Visible Ink (Australia)

Visible Ink is the practical arm of RMIT TAFE's Professional Writing and Editing course.Our Web page is a crossroads for writers from allover to publicise their readings, books and projects. Includes a "What's On" guide to Melbourne and details of Visible Ink publications.

VMI Publishers

Founded by Bill and Nancie Carmichael who have over twenty-five years in the publishing industry, VMI offers a unique partnership with Christian authors to publish Christian and inspirational books.

w r i t e r s.n e t

The comprehensive guidebook to Net resources and opportunities for writers. Appropriately, the book utilizes the Net, with updates, a mailing list forum for reader-writers, the chapter on research hyperlinked as a useful all-in-one search tool / navigation site. Sponsored by Prima Publishing.

Web Del Sol

Hosts several prominent literary magazines such as Conjunctions and AGNI, plus author Websites and numerous other-related literary of links and resources.

The Whole Wired Word

A lively magazine for readers, updated daily. Features include new fiction, smart book reviews, a reader's guide to the Web, a bookstore offering handpicked authors and titles and a readers' forum.

William Hoffman's Writing and Editing Service

Offers writing, editing, and assessment services for authors trying to publish their manuscripts.

Wordpro

Offers writing evaluations and writing instruction online for nonfiction writers. Unusual and hard-to-find publications for sale, such as booklets to help writers compose more creatively and correctly. Publications on children's rights, mysticism and spirituality, writing and print-media internships are also included.

Words-and-More

Provides translation and other editorial services.

Workshop Elektrobard

This middle-European international literary workshop specializes in science fiction and fantasy titles.

World Wide Writer

World Wide Writer is a print magazine show casing new international writers. Highlights current short story selections.

The Write News (TM)

The Write News covers the arts, the writing and publishing industries and world news every business day.

The Write Page

An online newsletter for writers and readers of genre fiction, including science fiction, romance, murder mysteries and techno thrillers. Listing of onsite authors included.

Write, Publish & Market Your Book

Cappela Publishing Presents...everything you need to know to Write, Publish & Market Your Book (written by Patrika Vaughn). The basics of writing, marketing and the publishing industry and how they interrelate to spell success or failure.

Write Your Way to a Higher GPA

A comprehensive "how-to" book about using writing, researching, and editing skills to do better in school, in life.

Writer Magazine

The Writer's Block

A creative writing magazine for anyone.

Writer's Bookcase

Writer's Bookcase sells a wide range of how-to-write books. Our online catalogue includes books on how-to-write crime, romance, travel, children's' books and other genres. We also sell books for editors, indexers and lovers of words and language.

The Writer's Center

This non-profit organization offers programs and services to promote the creation and general distribution of contemporary literature. Some of the programs/courses include readings and conferences, and desktop publishing. Provides meeting and work space. Membership includes persons from publishing as well as writers and readers.

A Writer's Connection

Workshop, information and resources for writers of metafiction and magical realism, featuring highly-acclaimed authors such as Calvino, Borges, Barth, Rushdie and many more.

Writer's Digest

Writer's Digest is the ultimate tool for writers looking to sell their work.

Writer's Gateway

This site is dedicated to good writing. We also have hundreds of links for researchers, writers and multimedia buffs. An Oregon Literary Map shows authors by clicking on a city.

The Writer's Nook News

The Writer's Nook News is the online version of the hard copy newsletter of the same name which was published from 1985 to1995 by Eugene Ortiz. The Writer's Nook News exists for the enrichment of all writers, whether aspiring or established, and regardless of field or genre. The contents are decided solely on that mission. BTW, click here to find out how to make The Writer's Nook News the start-up page for your browser.

The Writer's Page

Includes resources, lists, and links for writers, as well as the author's own publishing profile.

The Writer's Refuge

A one-stop website for those looking for information on writing and writing careers.

Writer's Resource Center

An extensive catagorization of links for writers of all genres.

Writer's Resource Page

A web site for professional writers and those interested in writing.

Writer's Roundtable Conference

Details of this two-track professional conference to be held in 1997.

The Writer's Table at Women's Link

The Writer's Table invites book lovers to join in intimate interviews and monthly profiles of some the most exciting, modern women writers.

WriterL

A private online community of writers tailored for the discussion of book journalism, feature writing, explanatory journalism, literary nonfiction, and the high-level reportage that is generally associated with such writing. Members pay modest annual dues (currently $17 a year, plus a one-time $5 sign-up) and their names and short bios are circulated internally. All posts are signed, flames are not allowed, and spamming is impossible.

Writers Ask

A writers' FAQ sheet with answers from many published writers and creative writing professors, provided by Glimmer Train Press.

The Writers Conference

The first full-service writers conference on the Internet. College-level, limited-enrollment, full-semester workshops and seminars taught in real time on the net. Individual conferences for all students. All courses taught by professional (and award-winning) writers and editors from every genre and discipline.

The Writers' Forum

A forum page dedicated to the short story fiction writer.

Writers' Weekly

Useful information when you start putting pen to paper or if you want to get published.

A Writerspage

Offers freelance editorial services for novels, business documents, anything to do with words. Reasonable rates.

Writing and Publishing Family History

Noeline Kyle is the author of Tracing Family History and She Should've Listened to Grandma. She has worked closely with family historians for many years supporting their research and building links to professional and academic history.

The Writing Channel

The Writing Channel offers a comprehensive site of resources and published work for beginning and established writers.

Writing Now

An e-zine dedicated to helping writers market their works. Each month we feature hints for writers, answer writing questions, highlight writers from around the world, and include links to other writing sites.

The Writing School

Learn to be a successful writer. Critically-acclaimed writing courses tailored to the book, magazine, film and TV markets.

Xenos Books

Xenos Books is an independent publisher of highly original American and foreign literature, including Spanish-English, Italian-English editions. Its website is a bookstore, virtual magazine and writer's forum, offering stories, poems, selections from novels, editorials, advice to writers, links to literary resources, unpublished manuscripts, drawings and a daily cartoon.

Ygdrasil

Provides links to literary journals and magazines, with emphasis on poetry.

The Young Writers' Club

The goal of this group is to encourage to enjoy writing.

Other Resources