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http://www.writersdigest.com/articles/interview/deborah_vetter.asp?secondarycategory=Children's+Subhome+Page
An Editor's Advice on Writing for Teen Literary Magazines Open in a new browser window
   Interview with Deborah Vetter, editor of Cicada magazine, about writing for the teen reader.
   http://www.writersdigest.com/articles/interview/deborah_vetter.asp?secondarycategory=Children's+Subhome+Page
http://www.angelaharms.com
Angela Harms: Writers' Resources Open in a new browser window
   Editor provides information and book reviews about writing, grammar, publishing, and self-editing.
   http://www.angelaharms.com
http://www.cjohnsonenterprisesltd.com/
C. Johnson Enterprises Ltd. Open in a new browser window
   Tips on how to write, publish, sell, and market a book. Products and marketing services are also available from C. Johnson, for a fee.
   http://www.cjohnsonenterprisesltd.com/
http://www.webdreamer.com/gross_fiction_mistakes.html
Common Mistakes in Manuscripts Open in a new browser window
   Tips by Gerald Gross, a "book doctor" whose clients are primarily agents and publishers.
   http://www.webdreamer.com/gross_fiction_mistakes.html
http://www.coolauthor.com/
Cool Author Open in a new browser window
   Writing articles by Richard Lowe.
   http://www.coolauthor.com/
http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/
Dissertation Workshop Open in a new browser window
   Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties.
   http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/
http://www.e-gineer.com/articles/web-writing-for-many-interest-levels.phtml
E-gineer: Web Writing for Many Interest Levels Open in a new browser window
   Article by Nathan Wallace on structuring web content to satisfy all readers, regardless of their level of interest.
   http://www.e-gineer.com/articles/web-writing-for-many-interest-levels.phtml
http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm
Erica Jong's Tips for Writers Open in a new browser window
   Weekly bits of advice.
   http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm
http://www.innerself.com/Miscellaneous/fear_writing.htm
Fear of Writing Open in a new browser window
   Inspirational article which suggests that suffering will make our work real, thereby giving it depth and integrity.
   http://www.innerself.com/Miscellaneous/fear_writing.htm
http://www.forthewriter.com
For The Writer Open in a new browser window
   Designed for all writers, offering writing tips, product reviews, and a place to help self published authors promote their books.
   http://www.forthewriter.com
http://fmwriters.com/
Forward Motion Open in a new browser window
   Articles, workshops, large free writers' community, publication how-to's and discussions, free e-books and bi-monthly e-zine. From full-time novelist Holly Lisle.
   http://fmwriters.com/
http://www.beaconlit.com/freearticles.htm
Free Articles for Writers Open in a new browser window
   Most are available as .PDF files which need Adobe Acrobat. Subjects include writing online, query letters, bios, literary agents, and editors.
   http://www.beaconlit.com/freearticles.htm
http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Funds for Writers Open in a new browser window
   Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners.
   http://www.fundsforwriters.com
http://www.gerispieler.com/html/SpeakingTips.html
Geri Spieler: Speaking Tips for Open Mic Open in a new browser window
   Speech coaching tips for writers who are not familiar with standing up in front of people and need some tips to help them.
   http://www.gerispieler.com/html/SpeakingTips.html
http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm
Get Into It Open in a new browser window
   Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises.
   http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm
http://www.danbrown.com/tips.htm
Getting Published Open in a new browser window
   Creating manuscripts that sell. Definable characteristics that capture an editor's attention.
   http://www.danbrown.com/tips.htm
http://www.spark-online.com/august00/media/farnum.html
Getting Published in America Open in a new browser window
   Inspirational article for the new millennium.
   http://www.spark-online.com/august00/media/farnum.html
http://storiesonline.net/docs/writerguide.php
Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica Open in a new browser window
   Includes basic rules and advice on grammar, usage, and mechanics. Informative tips regarding perspective and style. Explains the differences between erotica vs. pornography.
   http://storiesonline.net/docs/writerguide.php
http://www.underdown.org/hdufaq.htm
Harold Underdown's Frequently Asked Questions File Open in a new browser window
   General questions about children's books, writing, and publishing. Copyright 1996-2000 Harold D. Underdown.
   http://www.underdown.org/hdufaq.htm
http://www.webwritingthatworks.com/
Hot Text: Web Writing That Works Open in a new browser window
   Articles from trainer-writer team Jonathan and Lisa Price. Incorporating research on usability, readability, reading comprehension, and writing methods.
   http://www.webwritingthatworks.com/
http://www.keen.co.uk/categories/categorylist_expand.asp?sid=5277084&TF=1
How To Get Published And Get Paid For It Open in a new browser window
   The craft of writing and the skill of getting published demystified by a writer with over 15 years' experience in the industry.
   http://www.keen.co.uk/categories/categorylist_expand.asp?sid=5277084&TF=1
http://www.happilypublished.com/
How to Get Happily Published Open in a new browser window
   Sensible solutions to get books into the hands of readers.
   http://www.happilypublished.com/
http://www.yudkin.com/publish.htm
How to Reach Writing Success Open in a new browser window
   Collection of links to articles that give free advice on getting published and making a living as a writer. From Marcia Yudkin, author, syndicated columnist, public radio commentator, and writing coach.
   http://www.yudkin.com/publish.htm
http://www.write4kids.com/legit.html
How to Tell if a New or Small Press is Legitimate Open in a new browser window
   Ways to check out a publisher before signing a contract.
   http://www.write4kids.com/legit.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~jesmith/Writing-critique.html
How to Write a Critique of a Novel Open in a new browser window
   Walk through the steps required to write a novel critique.
   http://home.earthlink.net/~jesmith/Writing-critique.html
http://www.open2.net/writing/index.html
Ian McMillan's Writing Lab Open in a new browser window
   Insight into the creative writing process, including tips for nurturing your inner writer.
   http://www.open2.net/writing/index.html
http://www.ideasfactory.com/writing/index.htm
Ideasfactory: Writing Open in a new browser window
   Channel 4's home of creativity, full of advice, information and tips for making a career in the creative industries.
   http://www.ideasfactory.com/writing/index.htm
http://www.fontayne.com/ink/
Ink Open in a new browser window
   Lists, articles, tips, and links to tips for ink-on-paper writing, vs. e-writing. Opinions are those of The Fontayne Group's writers.
   http://www.fontayne.com/ink/
http://www.inspirationforwriters.com/
Inspiration for Writers Open in a new browser window
   Writing tips and techniques, editing and critiquing services, and plenty of encouragement.
   http://www.inspirationforwriters.com/
http://www.ivanhoffman.com
Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law Open in a new browser window
   Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net.
   http://www.ivanhoffman.com
http://www.ivanhoffman.com/helpful.html
Ivan Hoffman: Articles for Writers and Publishers Open in a new browser window
   Articles concerning the law, geared to writers and publishers. By Ivan Hoffman, B.A., J.D. Attorney at Law.
   http://www.ivanhoffman.com/helpful.html
http://www.judyreeveswriter.com
Judy Reeves Open in a new browser window
   Free writing prompts, how to work in a writing group, writing practice importance, writer inspiration, senses, attracting the muse, revisions, writers' guidelines, taking risks, help for the writer.
   http://www.judyreeveswriter.com
http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm
Karen Mitura Open in a new browser window
   FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer.
   http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm
http://www.linda.acaster.btinternet.co.uk
Linda Acaster Writer, Tutor, Coach Open in a new browser window
   Published UK writer, Linda Acaster, offers tutorials and coaching in short or novel-length fiction and autobiographical life stories. On-site instructional articles and FAQs.
   http://www.linda.acaster.btinternet.co.uk
http://www.magespages.com
Mages Pages Open in a new browser window
   Articles for writers, both published and not-yet-published. Our community shares knowledge and encouragement through message boards.
   http://www.magespages.com
http://margot.bravepages.com
Margot's Writers' Resources Open in a new browser window
   Links to resources/information for writers and publishers, free-to-use articles by Margot B, writers' and publishers' forum, guest writers.
   http://margot.bravepages.com
http://www.twilighttimes.com/ACooper4a.html
Marketing and Self-Promotion Open in a new browser window
   Twilight Times - Astrid Cooper.
   http://www.twilighttimes.com/ACooper4a.html
http://meghan-mccarthy.com/articles.html
Meghan McCarthy - articles page Open in a new browser window
   A section devoted to authors and illustrators - with publishing advice, writing tips, and author interviews.
   http://meghan-mccarthy.com/articles.html
http://www.monicawood.com/tips.html
Monica Wood- Tips for Writers Open in a new browser window
   Monica Wood is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches fiction workshops. This page of her website is updated monthly. The rest of the site is primarily hype for her books.
   http://www.monicawood.com/tips.html
http://www.organizedwriter.com
OrganizedWriter.com provides tools for the business of writing. Open in a new browser window
   Provides tips, tools and resources to help writers get organized and write more.
   http://www.organizedwriter.com
http://www.oursimplejoys.com/writing.html
OurSimpleJoys: Writing Open in a new browser window
   Tips and advice from Ruby Bayan, freelance writer, editor, and site designer.
   http://www.oursimplejoys.com/writing.html
http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v2n3-publishing.php
Publishing in the Northwest Open in a new browser window
   A collection of resources for publishing non-fiction in the Northwest, with descriptions of small publishers. From Open Spaces Quarterly.
   http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v2n3-publishing.php
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html
Revising Prose Open in a new browser window
   Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each.
   http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html
http://www.sfwa.org/writing/
SFWA: Articles on Writing Open in a new browser window
   From Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing.
   http://www.sfwa.org/writing/
http://www.starvingartistslaw.com/
Starving Artists Law Open in a new browser window
   Launch pad for artists and writers looking for self help legal information. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Free or low-fee representation for low-income writers, only US lawyers are listed here.
   http://www.starvingartistslaw.com/
http://storymind.com/dramatica/
Storymind Writer's Web Site Open in a new browser window
   Promoting Dramatica story development software; however, there are some useful tips, advice and tutorials presented by the theory co-creator. Free Real Video and Real Audio writing classes, complete 450 page Dramatica theory book online, Dramatica Diction
   http://storymind.com/dramatica/
http://resourcesforwriters.suite101.com/
Suite101: Resources for Writers Open in a new browser window
   Amy Krug gives resources for writers, including writing books, writing advice, and publishing advice.
   http://resourcesforwriters.suite101.com/
http://www.creativecauldron.com
The Creative Cauldron Open in a new browser window
   Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places.
   http://www.creativecauldron.com
http://www.fearlessbooks.com/PublishingGuide.html
The Fearless Publishing Guide Open in a new browser window
   A free overview of the main routes to publication, mainstream and alternative, with many helpful links.
   http://www.fearlessbooks.com/PublishingGuide.html
http://pong.telerama.com/~jthorson/
The Fine Line Open in a new browser window
   Occasionally-published author Jenn Thorson shares writing tips, observations, discoveries, online resources, and humor.
   http://pong.telerama.com/~jthorson/
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~pip/writing.html#block
The Pen and Sword Open in a new browser window
   A tidy collection of tips, help, quotes, inspiration and advice, beginning with overcoming writer's block.
   http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~pip/writing.html#block
http://www.vocabula.com/
The Vocabula Review (TVR) Open in a new browser window
   Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English.
   http://www.vocabula.com/
http://www.thewritersplace.com/writestuff/writing_life.htm
The Write Stuff, Writing Life Open in a new browser window
   Provides resources and features of interest to writers and research professionals. There are sections on grammar and word origins, information about conferences, contests and funding, articles on upgrading a computer and managing the writing life, as well
   http://www.thewritersplace.com/writestuff/writing_life.htm
http://www.writing-workbench.com
The Writing Workbench Open in a new browser window
   Tidbit articles for both fiction and nonfiction writers.
   http://www.writing-workbench.com
http://www.aci-plus.com/tips/
Tips, Tools and Ideas to Improve Writing Open in a new browser window
   Includes tips for writers and students, grammar helps, and a guide to online resources.
   http://www.aci-plus.com/tips/
http://www.crayne.com/
Victory Page for Writers of Fiction Open in a new browser window
   Original articles by Victory Crayne. Links to resources, search tools and motivational articles.
   http://www.crayne.com/
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/288447.html
What do Publishers do? Open in a new browser window
   Excerpt from pages 5-29 of Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, by William Germano.
   http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/288447.html
http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/protein/pert/safire.rules.html
William Safire's Rules for Writers Open in a new browser window
   Witty tips.
   http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/protein/pert/safire.rules.html
http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm
Women Writers Block Open in a new browser window
   Selection of articles to be a writers aide.
   http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm
http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html
Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing Open in a new browser window
   Wordwrights Canada also helps with student resources, and links. For the Canadian writer.
   http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html
http://www.writetothebone.org
Write to the Bone Open in a new browser window
   This site is a reference tool for writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, and children's books. Notes on grammar usage and the basics of English are also included.
   http://www.writetothebone.org
http://www.write101.com
Write101.com Open in a new browser window
   Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter.
   http://www.write101.com
http://www.writedirections.com
WriteDirections Open in a new browser window
   Online resources and articles by Beth Mende Conny.
   http://www.writedirections.com
http://www.sfwa.org/beware/
Writer Beware Open in a new browser window
   Variety of articles on literary schemes and deceptions, information on how to recognize them, advice on how to avoid them, and links to useful online resources.
   http://www.sfwa.org/beware/
http://writersrus.bizland.com
Writers R Us Open in a new browser window
   Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing.
   http://writersrus.bizland.com
http://www.sff.net/people/dan.perez/advice.htm
Writing Advice Open in a new browser window
   From Dan Perez, writer and editor. Articles about agents, short story contracts, writer's groups, and discipline.
   http://www.sff.net/people/dan.perez/advice.htm
http://writing.qlane.biz
Writing Guidebook Open in a new browser window
   Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers.
   http://writing.qlane.biz
http://www.talewins.com/Alarm.htm
Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm Open in a new browser window
   Advice about publishing contracts. Scroll to bottom of page for links to other tips and resources. By Syneca Featherstone.
   http://www.talewins.com/Alarm.htm
http://www.lifeandcareercoaching.com/writingtips.html
Writing Tips for Success Open in a new browser window
   Author and success coach, Kathy Sanborn, provides articles with tips and popular author interviews.
   http://www.lifeandcareercoaching.com/writingtips.html
http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/writing.htm
Writing Tips, How-Tos Open in a new browser window
   Knowledge Hound. Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on novels, plot, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, comics, business and research writing.
   http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/writing.htm
http://wdvl.com/Internet/Writing/
Writing for the Web Open in a new browser window
   Article containing guidelines and tips for writing articles, tutorials, white or green papers, online magazines, corporate and educational Web sites. From Web Developers Virtual Library.
   http://wdvl.com/Internet/Writing/
http://www.bunnyape.com
Writing in Flow Open in a new browser window
   Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources.
   http://www.bunnyape.com

Last Updated: 2007-10-25 15:40:34