Web Directory

» Angela Harms: Writers' Resources
   Editor provides information and book reviews about writing, grammar, publishing, and self-editing.
   http://www.angelaharms.com

» Betsie's Literary Page
   A place for everyone who loves to write and read stories in book form. Directory of links and articles.
   http://betsie.tripod.com/literary

» Common Mistakes in Manuscripts
   Tips by Gerald Gross, a "book doctor" whose clients are primarily agents and publishers.
   http://www.webdreamer.com/gross_fiction_mistakes.html

» Cool Author
   Writing articles by Richard Lowe.
   http://www.coolauthor.com/

» Dissertation Workshop
   Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties.
   http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/

» E-gineer: Web Writing for Many Interest Levels
   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

» Erica Jong's Tips for Writers
   Weekly bits of advice.
   http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm

» Fear of Writing
   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

» Forward Motion
   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/

» Free Articles for Writers
   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

» Funds for Writers
   Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners.
   http://www.fundsforwriters.com

» Get Into It
   Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises.
   http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm

» Getting Published in America
   Inspirational article for the new millennium.
   http://www.spark-online.com/august00/media/farnum.html

» Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica
   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

» Harold Underdown's Frequently Asked Questions File
   General questions about children's books, writing, and publishing. Copyright 1996-2000 Harold D. Underdown.
   http://www.underdown.org/hdufaq.htm

» Hot Text: Web Writing That Works
   Articles from trainer-writer team Jonathan and Lisa Price. Incorporating research on usability, readability, reading comprehension, and writing methods.
   http://www.webwritingthatworks.com/

» How To Get Published And Get Paid For It
   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

» How to Get Happily Published
   Sensible solutions to get books into the hands of readers.
   http://www.happilypublished.com/

» How to Reach Writing Success
   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

» How to Tell if a New or Small Press is Legitimate
   Ways to check out a publisher before signing a contract.
   http://www.write4kids.com/legit.html

» How to Write a Critique of a Novel
   Walk through the steps required to write a novel critique.
   http://home.earthlink.net/~jesmith/Writing-critique.html

» Ian McMillan's Writing Lab
   Insight into the creative writing process, including tips for nurturing your inner writer.
   http://www.open2.net/writing/index.html

» Ideasfactory: Writing
   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

» Ink
   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/

» Inspiration for Writers
   Writing tips and techniques, editing and critiquing services, and plenty of encouragement.
   http://www.inspirationforwriters.com/

» Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law
   Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net.
   http://www.ivanhoffman.com

» Ivan Hoffman: Articles for Writers and Publishers
   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

» Judy Reeves
   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

» Karen Mitura
   FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer.
   http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm

» Linda Acaster Writer, Tutor, Coach
   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

» Margot's Writers' Resources
   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

» Marketing and Self-Promotion
   Twilight Times - Astrid Cooper.
   http://www.twilighttimes.com/ACooper4a.html

» Meghan McCarthy - articles page
   A section devoted to authors and illustrators - with publishing advice, writing tips, and author interviews.
   http://meghan-mccarthy.com/articles.html

» Monica Wood- Tips for Writers
   Monica Wood is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches fiction workshops. This page is updated monthly. Also has information about her books.
   http://www.monicawood.com/tips.html

» OrganizedWriter.com provides tools for the business of writing.
   Provides tips, tools and resources to help writers get organized and write more.
   http://www.organizedwriter.com

» OurSimpleJoys: Writing
   Tips and advice from Ruby Bayan, freelance writer, editor, and site designer.
   http://www.oursimplejoys.com/writing.html

» Publishing in the Northwest
   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

» Revising Prose
   Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each.
   http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html

» SFWA: Articles on Writing
   From Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing.
   http://www.sfwa.org/writing/

» Starving Artists Law
   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/

» Storymind Writer's Web Site
   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/

» Suite101: Resources for Writers
   Amy Krug gives resources for writers, including writing books, writing advice, and publishing advice.
   http://resourcesforwriters.suite101.com/

» The Creative Cauldron
   Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places.
   http://www.creativecauldron.com

» The Fearless Publishing Guide
   A free overview of the main routes to publication, mainstream and alternative, with many helpful links.
   http://www.fearlessbooks.com/PublishingGuide.html

» The Pen and Sword
   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

» The Vocabula Review (TVR)
   Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English.
   http://www.vocabula.com/

» The Writing Workbench
   Tidbit articles for both fiction and nonfiction writers.
   http://www.writing-workbench.com

» Tips, Tools and Ideas to Improve Writing
   Includes tips for writers and students, grammar helps, and a guide to online resources.
   http://www.aci-plus.com/tips/

» Victory Page for Writers of Fiction
   Original articles by Victory Crayne. Links to resources, search tools and motivational articles.
   http://www.crayne.com/

» Wacky Writer's World
   A list of links along with a monthly newsletter which provides in-depth feature articles, interviews with publishing professionals and authors, and market tips. Page was last updated 5/5/99.
   http://members.tripod.com/~jogann/index.html

» What do Publishers do?
   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

» William Safire's Rules for Writers
   Witty tips.
   http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/protein/pert/safire.rules.html

» Women Writers Block
   Selection of articles to be a writers aide.
   http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm

» Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing
   Wordwrights Canada also helps with student resources, and links. For the Canadian writer.
   http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html

» Write101.com
   Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter.
   http://www.write101.com

» WriteDirections
   Online resources and articles by Beth Mende Conny.
   http://www.writedirections.com

» Writer Beware
   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/

» Writer's Universe
   Newsletter, tips, interactive story.
   http://writersuniverse.tripod.com

» Writers R Us
   Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing.
   http://writersrus.bizland.com

» Writing Advice
   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

» Writing Guidebook
   Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers.
   http://writing.qlane.biz

» Writing Tips, How-To's
   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

» Writing for the Web
   Research on how users read on the Web and how authors should write their Web pages. Mainly based on studies by John Morkes and Jakob Nielsen. Includes links to other resources on the subject.
   http://www.useit.com/papers/webwriting/

» Writing in Flow
   Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources.
   http://www.bunnyape.com

» Writing in the Age of the Network
   Text of ideas about authoring in an age of multi-media: the computer's effect, the book as a media space, and an invitation to respond.
   http://www.robertfrewat.freeservers.com