- Get Into It - http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm
Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises.
- Wacky Writer's World - http://members.tripod.com/~jogann/index.html
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.
- The Vocabula Review (TVR) - http://www.vocabula.com/
Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English.
- The Editorial Department - http://www.editorialdepartment.net/
Service site that includes writing tips and links to other resources.
- Writing for the Web - http://www.useit.com/papers/webwriting/
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.
- Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law - http://www.ivanhoffman.com
Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net.
- Ink - http://www.fontayne.com/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.
- Write To Inspire - http://www.writetoinspire.com/
Resources for inspirational and Christian writers offering articles, writing tips, and markets.
- Funds for Writers - http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners.
- How to Reach Writing Success - http://www.yudkin.com/publish.htm
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.
- Writing Advice - http://www.sff.net/people/dan.perez/advice.htm
From Dan Perez, writer and editor. Articles about agents, short story contracts, writer's groups, and discipline.
- Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc. Literary Agency - http://users.rcn.com/sheree.interport//index.html
Represents all areas of non-fiction, and commercial and literary fiction. Offers guidance on the publishing process, book proposals, and finding agents.
- Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm - http://www.talewins.com/Alarm.htm
Advice about publishing contracts. Scroll to bottom of page for links to other tips and resources. By Syneca Featherstone.
- Writing Tips - http://world.std.com/%7eswrs/library/writips.htm
A collection of tips on writing (focusing on mysteries and SF) including a simple, mechanical way to develop a plot by Sarah Smith.
- Common Mistakes in Manuscripts - http://www.webdreamer.com/gross_fiction_mistakes.html
Tips by Gerald Gross, a "book doctor" whose clients are primarily agents and publishers.
- The Pen and Sword - http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~pip/writing.html#block
A tidy collection of tips, help, quotes, inspiration and advice, beginning with overcoming writer's block.
- Writing Help Central - http://www.writinghelp-central.com
Offers tips, advice, and real-life samples on writing business letters and research papers; links.
- Writing in Flow - http://www.bunnyape.com
Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources.
- Getting the Right Agent - http://world.std.com/~swrs/agent.htm
Informational article from Sarah Smith, Sisters in Crime.
- Writing Tips, How-Tos - http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/writing.htm
Knowledge Hound. Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on novels, plot, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, comics, business and research writing.
- Writer's Block - http://www.geocities.com/zigguratzen/
Basic steps to clustering, free-writing and revising.
- C. Johnson Enterprises Ltd. - http://www.cjohnsonenterprisesltd.com/
Tips on how to write, publish, sell, and market a book. Products and marketing services are also available from C. Johnson, for a fee.
- Getting Published - http://www.danbrown.com/tips.htm
Creating manuscripts that sell. Definable characteristics that capture an editor's attention.
- Ray's Writing Tips - http://www.geocities.com/writing_resource/
Links to search engines and Ray's software. Some essays and tips can be found by clicking the links to the left and scrolling down a couple of times.
- Polishing Your Writing - http://www.geocities.com/billwatsonwriter/rewrite.html
Tips on fine-tuning a rough draft into a professional piece.
- Writing for the Web - http://wdvl.com/Internet/Writing/
Article containing guidelines and tips for writing articles, tutorials, white or green papers, online magazines, corporate and educational Web sites. From Web Developers Virtual Library.
- Revising Prose - http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html
Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each.
- A Writer's Journey - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/writers_journey
Motivational articles, writing tips, believable characters/settings/plot.
- Karen Mitura - http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm
FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer.
- Suite 101: Freelance Opportunities - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/freelance_opportunities
Archive of tips on marketing your talents and what kind of opportunities should be avoided.
- Fear of Writing - http://www.innerself.com/Miscellaneous/fear_writing.htm
Inspirational article which suggests that suffering will make our work real, thereby giving it depth and integrity.
- Chronicles Writers' Resource Center - http://hometown.aol.com/greenbla/myhomepage/writing.html
Helpful articles and links from an internet writer about writing and promoting ebooks.
- The Creative Cauldron - http://www.creativecauldron.com
Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places.
- Writing in the Age of the Network - http://www.robertfrewat.freeservers.com
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.
- Writing for a Book Packager - http://www.author-network.com/fischer.html
How to cash in on an under-exploited market. The editor of The Buzz On series reveals how to find work (and lots of it) at book packagers.
- A Writer's Tool Kit - http://www.writerstoolkit.com
A learning resource for both aspiring and established writers; a companion forum to the book of the same name by author/teacher Carroll Dale Short.
- What do Publishers do? - http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/288447.html
Excerpt from pages 5-29 of Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, by William Germano.
- Monica Wood- Tips for Writers - http://www.monicawood.com/tips.html
Monica Wood is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches fiction workshops. This page of her website is updated monthly. The rest of the site is primarily hype for her books.
- SFWA: Articles on Writing - http://www.sfwa.org/writing/
From Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing.
- Suite 101: Alternative Literature - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/alternative_literature
Articles which help define alternative literature. Different because of the way it is published, the view it expresses, how it is written or distributed. Different perspective or style. Alternative writers are the ones trying new styles and forms.
- Hearing Impairment and Writing - Suite101.com - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hearing_impairment_and_writing
Inspirational article on writing stories, even while coping with a disability. Although it can affect a person's self-esteem, it doesn't stop imagination or prevent successful completion of tasks. One writer's voice being heard with the written word.
- Publishing in the Northwest - http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v2n3-publishing.php
A collection of resources for publishing non-fiction in the Northwest, with descriptions of small publishers. From Open Spaces Quarterly.
- Starving Artists Law - http://www.starvingartistslaw.com/
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.
- Writer Beware - http://www.sfwa.org/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.
- Storymind Writer's Web Site - http://storymind.com/dramatica/
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 Dictionary, Q and A, the Lost Theory Book, and classes.
- Writers R Us - http://writersrus.bizland.com
Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing.
- Ruth Vilmi's Web World - http://www.ruthvilmi.net/hut/
Grammar / Language help. These pages are full of comprehensive tips to help the writer, but visitors do need to surf and explore to find everything offered. The time is well spent.
- Eire Fury's Sanctuary - http://eirefuryssanctuary.bravepages.com/index.htm
A writer's website offering tips and resources for writers. Site is also accepting writer's submissions in all genres and types.
- Women Writers Block - http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm
Selection of articles to be a writers aide.
- Margot's Writers' Resources - http://margot.bravepages.com
Links to resources/information for writers and publishers, free-to-use articles by Margot B, writers' and publishers' forum, guest writers.
- Suite101: Professional Writing - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/professional_writing
Tips for writers on how to get published, including how to write in many different disciplines (articles, poems, prose, fiction, non-fictions, screenplay).
- Grey Owl Tutor - http://www.greyowltutor.com/style.html
Download general, technical, and academic writing tips and advice.
- The Fine Line - http://pong.telerama.com/~jthorson/
Occasionally-published author Jenn Thorson shares writing tips, observations, discoveries, online resources, and humor.
- CIO Bookmark - http://www.cio.com/bookmark/
Page of links to electronic and print resources for journalists and other writers.
- writingrooms - http://writingrooms.com
Tips, articles, how-to, and insight on the novel writing process along links from a published fiction writer.
- Writer's Universe - http://writersuniverse.tripod.com
Newsletter, tips, interactive story.
- Writing Tips for Success - http://www.lifeandcareercoaching.com/writingtips.html
Author and success coach, Kathy Sanborn, provides articles with tips and popular author interviews.
- Internet Resources for Writers - http://www.virginiarounding.com
Focuses on additional ways for writers to earn money; ideas are not specific only to writers, however.
- Hot Text: Web Writing That Works - http://www.webwritingthatworks.com/
Articles from trainer-writer team Jonathan and Lisa Price. Incorporating research on usability, readability, reading comprehension, and writing methods.
- Meghan McCarthy - articles page - http://meghan-mccarthy.com/articles.html
A section devoted to authors and illustrators - with publishing advice, writing tips, and author interviews.
- Judy Reeves - http://www.judyreeveswriter.com
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.
- The Fearless Publishing Guide - http://www.fearlessbooks.com/PublishingGuide.html
A free overview of the main routes to publication, mainstream and alternative, with many helpful links.
- Dissertation Workshop - http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/
Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties.
- Writers Heaven - http://www.writersheaven.org/
Resource for novelists and scriptwriters.
- BookZonePro: Info and Insights - http://www.bookzonepro.com/insights/
How-to articles that cover a wide variety of issues relevant to writers including book publishing, writing, marketing, and legal issues.
- Write101.com - http://www.write101.com
Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter.
- IbizWriters - http://www.ibizwriters.com/
Archive of resources, advice and commentary aimed at those who write as part of their job, whether journalism, business publications, advertising copy or website content. No longer actively publishing.
- Content Editing - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/content_editing
Archive of articles about writing, publishing and content management on the web.
- Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica - http://storiesonline.net/docs/writerguide.php
Includes basic rules and advice on grammar, usage, and mechanics. Informative tips regarding perspective and style. Explains the differences between erotica vs. pornography.
- Freelance Writing and Journalism Course - http://www.practicaljournalism.com
A distance learning course conducted by email. Origingating from the UK, teaches how to become a freelance writer and/or journalist. Personal supervision by two experienced British journalists.
- How To Get Published And Get Paid For It - http://www.keen.co.uk/categories/categorylist_expand.asp?sid=5277084&TF=1
The craft of writing and the skill of getting published demystified by a writer with over 15 years' experience in the industry.
- Linda Acaster Writer, Tutor, Coach - http://www.linda.acaster.btinternet.co.uk
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.
- Free Articles for Writers - http://www.beaconlit.com/freearticles.htm
Most are available as .PDF files which need Adobe Acrobat. Subjects include writing online, query letters, bios, literary agents, and editors.
- Betsie's Literary Page - http://betsie.tripod.com/literary
A place for everyone who loves to write and read stories in book form. Directory of links and articles.
- Writing Guidebook - http://writing.qlane.biz
Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers.
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