Some Resources For Writers

Navigating the web looking for information is not something I like to do. It takes time. It can be difficult, but there are some really good resources out there. Here is a list of some useful sites for writers. Note, these are in no particular order.

The Writer’s Daily http://paper.li/eandtsmom/1330524591 This is a newspaper with a good mix of articles on writing, industry news, etc.

Absolute Write http://absolutewrite.com/ This is a Large writers resource site with articles, forums, etc. for every genre and pretty much all writing levels.

Writer’s Digest http://www.writersdigest.com/ This group has been around for a very long time – before internet. This is an excellent place for market research, including lists of publishers, editors, agents and what they are looking for right now. They also have good articles on the craft of writing, publication tips, and other items of interest.

Preditors and Editors pred-ed.com As the name suggests, this site is devoted to exposing publishing scams of all kinds and keeps lists of good/bad publishers/editors/agents. I highly recommend checking with them before signing anything with anyone.

This list would not be complete without mentioning the many genre professional organizations, many of whom have a lot to offer non-members visitors. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Romance Writers of America are two examples. There are as many as there are genres in literature. These days, they all have websites.

I am not including in this list any of the blogs or indie book promotion sites, simply because they are too many and I would be sure to leave out someone important.

Happy Writing!