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Looking Over The Writer's Shoulder: "The storyteller becomes bound by his own decisions; he must follow one chosen route from beginning to end." A new article by Paul Grainger looks at the writing process from the perspective of the writer and the reader.
Things to do to Avoid Writing: Katie Gould takes a wry look at the things authors find to do to avoid writing.
Our 'Writer in Residence' Paul Saevig considers how to tackle writing advice: 'Choosing Your Training as a Writer': or 'How To Evaluate Teachings on Writing For Your Own Best Interest', looks at the problems the plethora of guidance can create.
California Literary Review: Insightful, irreverent book reviews, thought provoking essays, and interviews with talented authors.
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.
Self Publishing: Information on self publishing including self publishing books, self publishing presses, self publishing printing, self publishing software, self publishing services, self publishing children's book, self publishing comparison, self publishing sites, and childrens self publishing.
GodSeed: Promoter of the Sci_Fi and Fantasy Author. Our members post their books to our library and bookstore. Enter short story contests. Member book reviews.
Dynamic Fiction: was developed to establish an online presence for amateur writing. Our goal is to provide a central internet location for users to read and comment on fictional stories, book reviews, essays, poems and more. Dynamic Fiction's content is rooted in the idea that group effort yields higher quality material, so we encourage you to give us feedback and and we wish to entertain each and every user by doing so.
Man In The Moon: a website for poetry written by children. Here you can read lots and lots of brilliant poems, read all about children's poet Michael Rosen and play some games. You can also pick up some tips for writing your own poetry, learn a few toe-curling jokes and e-mail us your poems.
hagsharlotsheroines: Hagsharlotsheroines is a vibrant new story telling site, filled with tales of raging demons, pioneering physicians, infamous pickpockets, fickle goddesses, heroic fighter pilots, inspirational artists, chariot riding warriors, pretenders to the throne, witches, writers, murderers, revolutionaries, spies. and all women; members of the so called "weaker" sex. We welcome submissions from our members and provide a valuable writer's tool kit for aspiring writers. Access to the site requires registration - but membership is free. We also send out a monthly newsletter to members containing our Story of the Month.
Appalachian Authors' Guild: The AAG is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide avenues of support and networking to Appalachian authors by assisting our members in marketing and selling their products.
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East Anglian Writers aims to bring together and help promote the work of professional writers living and working in (or connected to) East Anglia (Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire). We have over 105 members spanning the complete spectrum of writers from the famous to the infamous, from fiction to non-fiction. We have regular social events as well as speaker evenings. All for just £10, you get a life-time membership and regular mailings about our events. We are affiliated with the Society of Authors. For a membership leaflet and a copy of our latest newsletter contact the Chair: Benjamin.scott@ntlworld.com.
My Inner Pilgrimage Journal: By Christina Rodenbeck (Writer and Editorial Consultant). Nonfiction/Adult/Journaling and Writing. A Journal that Inspires Writers and Others To More Glorious Memories. Reviewed by Carolyn Howard-Johnson. Contact email: hojoreviews@aol.com.
Fear of Writing: For Writers and Closet Writers: By Milli Thornton. Nonfiction/Writers/How-To. There simply is no way a writer can read this book without stumbling over a reflection of themselves somewhere in its pages. No way one could come away from it without improving her image of herself as a writer, without some new ideas to write about and without actually doing some writing. Reviewed by Carolyn Howard-Johnson. Contact email: hojoreviews@aol.com.
literaturetraining.com: literaturetraining is a partnership of eight leading literature organisations, including The National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE) and The National Association for Literature Development (NALD). We are working together to provide information, advice and guidance on professional development for writers and other professionals involved in creating and supporting new writing and literature. For further information, please contact: Philippa Johnston, Co-ordinator tel 0131 553 2210 email philippa@literaturetraining.com or Amanda Liddle, Information Officer tel 0131 476 4039 email amanda@literaturetraining.com.
Good performers are required for a series of six events taking place in London between October 2004 & April 2005. The sort of work we are looking for is stuff that is positive, inspiring, engaging, and is not too introspective. It must also be material that will reach out to non-poetry audiences. We are looking for poets who will feel comfortable performing at young, contemporary, music-oriented events (with DJs & such), and who are confident, chilled and have an engaging reading/performance style. Please send samples of your work (mp3/Real Media/Windows Media recordings preferred but written samples will be cool) to info@nupoetics.com, with the subject: 'Performances'. If you'd like to send a tape or CD in the post, please email and we'll send you a postal address. We cannot pay very much but it is a good opportunity to gain wider exposure.
The Once Orange Badge Poetry Supplement. A4 poetry supplement for everyone whose life has been touched by disability in some way or at some time. No preference towards style or length and poems may be on any subject. Send submission with s.a.e to: D. Martyn Heath, P.O. Box 184, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5WT, United Kingdom. Telephone 01708 852827 or e-mail: onceorangebadge@poetry.fsworld.co.uk for further information. Dean Martyn Heath is the author of 'Brave Enough To Be Afraid', recently published by APEX PUBLISHING LTD, available for public sale in most bookshops within the UK at the price of only £3.49.
Outwitting Writer's Block and Other Problems of the Pen By Jenna Glatzer. 'AbsoluteWrite.com's Guru Debunks Myths So You Can Write'. The Lyons Press, 2003. ISBN: 1592281249. Self-Help/Writers. Rating: 5 of 5. Jenna Glatzer, editor of AbsoluteWrite.com, is every writer's friend. She has assembled all her own ideas (well, maybe not all but a huge number of ideas!) as well as many she has gleaned from a cadre of writing associates into a single book. It is the kind of gift that could only be given from one writer to another. It is evident that, with her experience and this kind of research, she knows about Outwitting Writer's Block and Other Problems of the Pen. Reviewed by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, award-winning author of This is the Place and Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered. Contact email: hojoreviews@aol.com.
KnightofTales.co.uk: A new publisher actively seeking original short stories of most genres at the moment.
Hopekeepers Magazine: New Publication. Joyfully serving the chronically ill Published by: Rest Ministries, Inc. Contact: Lisa Copen, editor. 80% freelance written. 6 issues per year. Estab. 1997 as monthly newsletter, magazine debuts Jan 2004. Circulation: 2000 (postal) 5000 (email). Pays in copies: 3 free issues. Publishes ms an average of 3-6 months after acceptance. Sample copy$ 4 includes postage. PO Box 502928, San Diego, CA 92150, 858-486-4685
Scorched Earth Publishing: An on-line literary magazine that publishes bi-monthly the best in short stories and poetry. They are open to submissions based on their guidelines.
The Dabbling Mum: is currently seeking articles dealing with Christianity. We want articles that have a conversational tone, share insight through ancedotes and scripture references, and teach a life lesson without the reader realizing he/she has been taught something. Payment:$ 15 to 20 per ORIGINAL article. Buys exclusive electronic (online) rights for 6 months only and non-exclusive print rights with indefinite online archival rights. May reprint offline immediately after publication.
Umbria Mia: is an online travel community for Italian aficionados that publishes unique articles about living and traveling in Italy. We are seeking evocative, first person narratives about its people, customs, and regions. Please view our website for guidelines before submitting.
Invitation for Submissions: New, short fiction ePublisher is looking for quality submissions now. Deadline is 21st of each month. Crime fiction, science fiction, historical fiction, articles, reviews, interviews, puzzles and art wanted.
City Theatre: 10th Anniversary Celebration - Call for New Plays! City Theatre is now in its 9th Season of producing and premiering short plays in its annual Summer Shorts Festival. Typically we produce 14-16 short plays per festival, each play running 3-12 minutes. These are fully produced, Equity productions. Royalties will be paid. For our 10th Anniversary Festival (June-July 2005), we are looking for WORLD PREMIERS ONLY -- comedies, dramas, and musicals. Send to: Gail Garrisan, Festival Artistic Director, "10th Anniversary," City Theatre, 444 Brickell Avenue, Suite 229, Miami, FL 33131. See website for guidelines.
Caboodle Writing Retreats: The retreats (East Coast UK) run all year round and use a variety of inspiration venues, from 16th century stately homes to willow farms, to enable writers to refresh their writing skills whilst feeling pampered and 'on holiday'. Groups are kept intentionally small and participants spend as much time as possible practising their writing outdoors in delightful English gardens, beside beach huts, or in ruined Abbeys (just to give a few examples) .and on rainy days there is always an open fire to curl up near with notepad (or laptop) on hand.
Adult Education Service: Our various Journalism courses are run by an experienced professional who is also employed by London University (Birkbeck College). The Creative Writing courses, which range from Novel writing Workshops to Creative Writing sessions, are always extremely popular - but we could always do with more students!
AllLearn: Writing courses. Every one of these workshops gives you the rare opportunity to work with successful writers who teach at Oxford, Stanford, and Yale and also connect with a diverse group of peers. You will write original drafts, receive extensive feedback and, along the way, refine your craft. Fall Offerings: The Art of Memoir: Oct. 6 - Dec. 7, 2004. Creative Approaches to Writing Short Stories: Sep. 29 - Nov. 30, 2004 Creative Writing: Sep. 13 - Dec. 12, 2004.
Online Writing Workshop: Finally, a writing workshop that focuses on character. AllLearn, a nonprofit venture between Oxford, Stanford and Yale Universities, is offering a new online course: Writing Characters, Writing Portraits. This hands-on writing workshop taught by Yale Professor Don Barkin provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their powers of observation and breathe life into their characters. More details can be found on site, or by contacting Rona Behar at rona.behar@alllearn.net.
Magazines
SPAWNews - SPAWNews is the free monthly e-newsletter from the Small Publishers, Artists, and Writers Network. The Small publishers, Artists, and Writers Network provides information and contacts for everyone involved in publishing. The SPAWN site offers contact names and articles on writing and publishing. The site also offers links to other sites of interest to writers, artists, and small publishers. SPAWN encourages the exchange of ideas, information, and other mutual benefits. Subscribe: www.spawn.org/newslettersignup.htm
Quick Fiction - JP Press features the literary magazine Quick Fiction of stories under 500 words. Email editors@jppress.org. for more information.
Reference Sites
The Write Market: is an online writer's market list - which has been online since 1996. They feature regular writing news and more then nine hundred listings for markets, literary services, agents and editors, writing terms,
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Pictures & Stories: The Online Community of Creative Minds, the official Web site of the Gutenberg Litegraphic Society. The Gutenberg Litegraphic Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to creativity, exploration, preservation, respect, courage and empowerment of creative individuals.
Brittanica Online
British Library
Internet Public Library
Support and advice sites
Author Mania - site includes article, links, resources for writers, and author bios section.
The Society of Authors
Genre sites
Lucius Hiberius
Romance Writers Homepage
Lyrical Line Newsletter
Zoetrope
Internet Crimewriting Network
The Literary Times
Children's Writing Resource Centre
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Story Teller Web Magazine - Interesting range of short stories, articles and poetry.
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LDS Writers Net - Writing resources and opportunities for LDS writers and others. Whether you are a published LDS author looking for a place to publicize your latest book (contact Webmaster@ldswriters.net for details) or an aspiring writer looking for information about the precarious process of writing and getting published, this site is for you! Featuring: A Writers E-mail Group A Monthly Newsletter - featuring interviews, contests and information for LDS writers. A Directory of Mormon Authors. Personal Author Pages for Published Authors. As well as the chance for you to post your work and get critique and help from writers all over the world! A hand-picked list of the best and most useful sites for writers.
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rejectioncollection.com: The writer's online source for misery, commiseration and inspiration? Postings are anonymous, laughs and catharsis are free.
Creative Novel Writing: Roselle Angwin runs a year-round programme, which ranges from retreats on the Isle of Iona to a nine-month novel writing course (based on her book CREATIVE NOVEL WRITING, [Robert Hale, 1999, 2002]) which was featured in The Guardian - and many more. Roselle is an author and poet, and Director of the Fire in the Head creative writing programme.
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Learning Curve: Offer a range of innovative courses in Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Freelance Journalism. Writing for Television, Radio and Chidren. They help students to rediscover their creative abilities, as well as developing their writing skills - their tutors are experienced editors, writers, publishers and producers.
Burning Leaf: is a literary website featuring original fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, critical essays, photography and art.
The Italian-American Press: posts literature by Italian-Americans and other self-published authors whose books all too often go unnoticed or are ignored by the media. This service is free.
RITRO.com:Volunteer based e-zine with new content daily. They publish and accept submissions in poetry and articles in many departments. There are also message boards, online diaries, and voting polls. Checking submission guidelines is a must before sending in any work.
www.freelance-tips.com: Free newsletter offering tips on marketing, niche marketing, negotiating a contract, getting referrals, pricing your work, building your portfolio and more...
www.writersarena.com: is an international website for aspiring writers. Offering information, advice and showcasing.
The Handy Little Book for Writers by Lynne Hackles is packed with hints and tips for all writers of all genres at all levels. There is something in it to inspire everyone. It's all packed into a 44-page A6 booklet with a distinctive purple cover. The book was published in September by NAWG Publications. It costs a mere £2.99 (with 50p towards cost of post and packing - cheques payable to NAWG). You can order the book from The Handy Little Book for Writers, 40 Burstall Hill, Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO16 7GA.
IWanthatBook: Online Bookshop for difficult to find reference books. IWanthatBook aims to be the place for academics and students alike to order the books they want - simply, securely and cost-effectively.
Freelancers In The UK
The UK's most comprehensive list of freelance writers and copywriting information!
Resourceaid: Resource site for everything to do with the arts. Full of newsletters, articles, links and other resources - ALL FREE - in one easy to navigate site to save time and money.
Today's Woman: A community for men and women over 18, where writers, poets & columnists meet and exchange ideas, contest, rate and review and help each other succeed in the writing industry.
thefictionwritersjourney.com: articles on writing, prompts, exercises from novelist and writing coach, Emily Hanlon. Writing.Com: An online community for writers of all ages, interests and skill levels. Anyone may create a free portfolio and exchange feedback with other writers. We were amongst Writer's Digest's 101 "Best Websites For Writers, 2005" and have thousands of writers within our community.
Today's Writer: a community for men and women over 18, where writers, poets & columnists meet and exchange ideas, contest, rate and review and help each other succeed in the writing industry.
The Argotist Online: is devoted to poetry and poetics. It publishes non-mainstream poetry, and features essays and interviews sympathetic to it. Currently it has interviews with Charles Bernstein, Marjorie Perloff, Ron Silliman, Rupert Loydell; and poems by Sheila E Murphy, Annabelle Clippinger, and Hank Lazer among others.