About Writing :: About Writing Synopses :: About Agents :: About the Industry :: Marketing
Motivation :: Organizations :: Freelance Writing :: Miscellaneous


About Writing

Eclectics
Offers informative articles about writing and publishing.

Vivian’s Notebook
Great articles for the new writer and professional.

Writing Corner
Fun writing articles

Table of Contents about writing
Great articles from members of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America

How To Get a Novel Published

Writing for Business and Pleasure


About the Industry

Writer Beware Blog

Writing World

On Being An Author
Find out what being an author is about.

Literary Contest Caution

Articles for Writers and Publishers
Legal advice about foreign rights, contracts and distribution

Passionate Pen
A listing of romance publishers. The entire site is very informative for romance writers from an author who knows the industry.

Seven Lessons Writers Don’t Like to Learn
A great article by Heather Grove. Not ready for a dose of reality? Then skip this one.

Charlotte Dillon
Great resources for romance writers.

Miscellaneous

Fran Baker
Ilori Press

About Agents

Association of Authors’ Representatives (AAR)
Listing of literary agents

Agent Query

Preditors and Editors
If only we could check out potential dates the way we can agents, editors and other publishing people. This site tells you of companies and agencies they recommend and those to avoid.

Common Questions Writers Ask Me About Literary Agents
An article by Agent Jeff Herman

Writers.net
Has articles and posts on query letters and a list of questions to ask a potential agent

Writer Beware
Another site that offers great warnings.

Common Reasons for Rejection


Organizations

Romance Writers of America
If you’re an aspiring romance author this is the group to join.

Mystery Writers of America Inc.
Great for lovers of mystery

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Inc.
Great community

Horror Writers Association
Like to make people shiver? This group can help.

Sisters in Crime
Don’t let the name fool you. It’s a place for mystery writers of both genders.

Novelists, Inc.
For published authors of two books or more.

EPIC-Electronically Published Internet Connection

 

 

About Writing Synopses

Writing the Synopsis
A series of lectures from the author Lisa Gardner. Excellent.


Marketing

Earthly Charms
Great promotional site for writers

The Road to Romance
A site for readers and writers of romantic fiction.


Motivation

Rejection Collection
When rejections are threatening to drown you, share your misery or read about others.

Writer’s Block
A site about what writer’s block is and what it’s not and how to deal with it.

Tera’s Wish
Great articles for the creative spirit.

Sarah Tieck
A place for inspiration, workshops, writing samples and resources.

Do Believe

Handling rejection

A Rejection Letter

Rejection Humor


Freelance Writing

Frequently Asked Questions about Freelance Writing

The Well-Fed Writer
Tips and techniques for freelance writing success.

WritersWeekly
Resources for writers.