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About: Fiction Writing - http://fictionwriting.about.com/
Advice and help for beginning and experienced fiction writers on writing fiction and getting published, including contests, competitions, exercises, and articles on improving your writing. |
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Western Writers of America Official Website - http://www.westernwriters.org/
The official website of the Western Writers of America, home of the Spur Award. |
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Everyone Who's Anyone in Adult Trade Publishing - http://everyonewhosanyone.com
A free, annotated directory of 1300 literary agents, editors and publishers in the US, UK and Canada. |
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Official Website of International Thriller Writers, Inc. - http://www.thrillerwriters.org/
Information and news about reading, writing and publishing thrillers from the professional thriller writers' association. |
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First Writer - http://www.firstwriter.com
Small press directory, writing tips, competition listings, literary agents, editorial services, writers' forum, writing links, geared to fiction and poetry writers. |
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A Story is a Promise - http://www.storyispromise.com
Site explores the craft of writing through reviews of popular movies, books and plays. |
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FictionAddiction.NET - http://fictionaddiction.net
Post your writing in the showcase, read book reviews, write your favorite author, take a writing workshop. Two free newsletters, one for writers and one for readers. |
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Broad Universe - http://www.broaduniverse.org/
An international organization promoting science fiction, fantasy, and horror written by women. Includes descriptions and reviews, online newsletter, and advice for new writers. |
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Eclectics.com - http://www.eclectics.com/
Includes a newsletter, message board and writing tips for the fiction and non-fiction writer. |
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Critters Workshop - http://www.critique.org
An on-line workshop and critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction and Fantasy, or Horror. |
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The Practicing Writer - http://www.practicing-writer.com/
Offers resources (including links and a free monthly newsletter) to help with the practice of creative writing. |
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Fiction Writer's Connection - http://www.fictionwriters.com/
A membership-based service featuring newsletters, a mentoring program and critiques. Also public writer's chat and message board. |
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SpecFicWorld - http://www.specficworld.com/
Publishes fiction and non-fiction for speculative fiction fans and writers and includes listings of resources, markets and literary agents. |
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Short Story Writers Group - http://www.shortstorygroup.com
The Short Story Group is a free, friendly critique group for dedicated writers, ranging from beginners to advanced professionals. Short Story Group is based in Uk though there are members from all over the world. |
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Advice to Aspiring Writers - http://www.starrigger.net/advice.htm
Practical advice to new writers of science fiction and other genres as well. |
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The Writing Site - http://www.writingsite.com
For fiction writers. Professional help for short stories and novels; how-to's on the basics; answers to submitting, agent, and publishing questions; discussion; good books, short story feature. |
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Fiction-Writing Articles - http://www.angelfire.com/va/storyguide/
Directory to fiction writing articles. |
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The Fiction Writer's Journey - http://www.thefictionwritersjourney.com/index.html
Included here are sections for a beginning writer, working on a novel, and developing character and plot, writing exercises and an email list. |
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BellaOnline: Fiction Writing - http://www.bellaonline.com/site/fictionwriting
Apryl Duncan's articles, reviewed links, email newsletter and discussion forum for fiction writers. |
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Publish Your Short Fiction - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/publish_your_short_fiction
Archived articles dealing with the subject of getting your short genre fiction published. |
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Stumble Upon: Sci-Fi & Horror Writers - http://scifi-horror-writers.group.stumbleupon.com/
Discuss science fiction and horror writing. Refer helpful websites and resources for everyone in the group. You may post and ask other members to critic your writing. |
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Flash Fiction Writing Workshop - http://home.att.net/~p.casto
For serious writers of flash fiction (sudden, fast, micro, postcard fiction). Submit one manuscript each month and critique 4 to stay active. |
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Imaginaries - http://www.imaginaries.org/
Cooperative of WWW writers in science fiction, horror, and fantasy works. Online workshop. |
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Fiction Writers Resource Page - http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Nook/9082/writersresources.html
This page contains valuable articles for beginning writers, along with good advice on publishing and links to literary agents. A no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolts guide, easily navigable. |
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Fiction Factor - http://www.fictionfactor.com
Tips and advice on getting published, articles on the craft and business of writing, current paying market listings, free ebook downloads, author interviews, lots of writer's resources. |
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Prose-n-poetry - http://www.prose-n-poetry.com
A community of poets and friends. Post poems, stories, recipes, and books. Give and receive helpful comments, and enter and create contests. |
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The Alternative Reality Writers' Zone - http://www.arwz.com/
An online community for writers and readers of speculative fiction. Mailing lists, forums and other resources for various genre of fiction writers. |
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Word Spinner's Ink - http://www.wordspinnersink.com/
A worldwide group of professional, mostly-published, fiction writers with good connections to publishers and the writing world. Workshops and community. |
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Inspiration for Writers Tip Series - http://tritt.wirefire.com/tip6.html
Describes the life cycle of a character and how writers can make characters live and breathe. |
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Write and Publish Fiction - http://www.write-and-publish-fiction.com
Includes writer's resources and information dedicated to helping new and experienced fiction writers get the most out from their writing. |
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FictionFanatic.com - http://www.fictionfanatic.com/
For fiction writers covering news on fiction books, writing events, and jobs for creative writers. |
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Everybody Scribbles - http://www.everybodyscribbles.com
A 30 part short story writing course. |
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Debbie Lee Wesselmann: Tips for Fiction Writers - http://www.trutor.net/Writing%20Tips.html
Instruction on characterization, plot, structure, language, dialogue, how to get published, and other topics of interest to fiction writers. Includes recommended reading and links to other sites. |
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WebWeaving - http://members.shaw.ca/velchuk/ww/
How-to guide with tutorials and essays on writing, producing, and publishing online series or soap operas. |
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The Writer's Web - http://www.angelfire.com/ab/writersweb/new.html
Articles, discussion and a directory of links for fiction writers. |
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Writers of Tandem Fiction - http://www.freewebs.com/tandemwriter/
A tandem story is a story written by more than one author, and it is usually difficult and fun to write. On our site people can view, comment on, and write tandem stories, and they can also view tips on writing and interact with others. |
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Angle on Writing - http://www.ninetydegreesmedia.com/angleonwriting/index.html
Character development for fiction writers. |
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So you Wanna Get a Short Story Published - http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/shortstory/shortstory.html
Article on the process of getting short stories published, from picking a journal to writing a cover letter. |
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Infography about Writing Fiction - http://www.infography.com/content/525692954438.html
Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of fiction writing. |
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Tribe: Writing Fiction - http://writingfiction.tribe.net/
Forum for fiction writers, any genre, any style, any subject. |