Surf these sites: 7 Powerful Tips for Getting Published -- Bestselling author offers writing advice on creating manuscripts that sell. The pre-published writer''s guide to selling a novel. A Bowl of Writers'' Cereal -- Education with a Cookie Crunch! -- "You Can Write Fiction" and other information and links for writers. A Hero at Heart -- Over 190 romance authors define the perfect hero. About Agents -- From Dan Perez, Writer and Editor. Absolute Write for writers -- Business and craft of writing: articles, interviews, and resources for freelance writing, screenwriting, playwriting, novels, non-fiction, technical, comic books, etc. Grassroots site for spec writers. Allexperts Writing Q&A -- Veteran writers answer all your one-on-one questions about writing and publishing books, magazine articles, screenplays, and more! An Agent''s Typical Day -- Sheree Bykofsky''s Ask the Agent Andy''s Creative Writing Tips -- Tips and ideas for writers of fiction, screenplay and comedy genres. Pages take time to load. Beginning Writer''s FAQ -- From the InkSpot site. Beware the Agency Agreement -- By Ivan Hoffman Cap Parlier''s Books -- FAQ about writing and being published. Cheat Sheets for Writers -- 36 dramatic situations; 5 basic conflicts; 20 master plots; 12 steps to intimacy; editing, and more. Choosing an E-publisher -- A guide to get the most of your e-published work by Terje Johansen. Clause for Alarm -- by Syneca Featherstone. Contract tips for writers. Common Mistakes in Manuscripts -- by Jerry Gross, Editor of ''Editors on Editing''. Dramatic Writing -- Essays on the craft of writing. Elezabeth Berry''s Free Writing Tips -- How to write instructions, how to successfully release web-based software, product descriptions, writing for ISO certification, creating training materials, creating children''s stories illustrations for stories. Erica Jong''s Tips For Writers -- Weekly tips for writers by Erica Jong. Exhibits Collection -- Literature -- "This interactive exhibit takes visitors on a literary journey through the classic short story... inspired by programs from Literary Visions, a video series in the Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection." Fiction Writer''s Page -- By Crawford Kilian For Writers -- This site is for those who have been forced by their own muse into the wonder, frustration, pain and joy, of this wonderful art form. Markets, conferences and more sites for and about writing. Forward Motion -- From Holly Lisle; information about writing, selling and publishing fiction from a full-time writer. From the Pros - Agent Dilemma -- By C.S. Fuqua Getting an Agent -- Sarah Smith, Sisters in Crime. Guide to Writing Book Reviews -- By James C. Bradford. Hinze, Vicki -- The home of romance writer Vicki Hinze, Victoria Barrett, and Victoria Cole. The author of Duplicity. How Do I Get Published -- Cader Books book publishing FAQ How to Get Happily Published -- Sensible solutions for getting happily published. How to Make Yourself Irresistible -- How to Make Yourself Irresistible to Any Agent or Publisher How to Read Your Contract -- FAQ for writers. How to Tell a Legitimate Press -- How to tell if a new or small press is legitimate. How to Title Blockbuster Novels -- A simple at-a-glance system for authors and publishers straining to find a title for their next big blockbuster novel. How to Write a Book Proposal -- From Adler & Robin Books, Inc. Ink -- Homage to the written word -- Tips and links by writers. Insights from Editors -- Insights From Editors, Agents, Authors. Library of articles from AuthorLink. Inspirational Author - Lois Richer -- Author gives fiction writing tips. Ivan Hoffman -- This attorney hosts a great site discussing writers'' legal issues. Also about publishing on the Net. Joanne Reid''s Page for Writers -- Writing advice, markets and courses. Knowledge Hound -- Links to free online tutorials on poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, comics, business and research writing, from Knowledge Hound, the how-to directory. Learn How to Write and Sell Genre Fiction -- Learn How to Write and Sell Genre Fiction, a step-by-step guide on cassette. Literary Scams, A Writer''s Resource -- This site is dedicated to warning writers of agents, editors and publishers who are known to participate in poor business practices. Useful variety of info sources and legal contract warnings. Litopia Corporation -- International literary agents. Site contains useful "how-to" information on the business of getting published. Online Writing Lab -- Purdue Univ online writing lab with lists and links to resources for writers and teachers. Overcoming Writer''s Block -- Learn to cluster, free-write and revise to improve your writing. Pure Fiction -- Offers tips for writers, writers'' competitions, a guide for Internet research for writers, and more. Red Inkworks -- Red Inkworks remains dedicated to the written word. Along with the resources and the short story contests are offered an assortment of links reflective of my love for speculative literature. The Eclectic Writer -- Articles about writing and getting published. A message board and newsletter too. The Editorial Department -- Writing tips included in this publishers site. The Electric Editors -- If you''re an editor or interested in preparing the written word for publication, the Electric Editors are here to help. On these pages you''ll find a comprehensive collection of resources to help you in your work. The Final Word -- Advice and tips from Writers. The Official Page ONE Literary Newsletter Website -- Published writers say what''s on their mind -- No subject limits here. The Process of Publishing a Novel -- You''ve got an idea for a novel. Now what? The Writers Home -- An educational resource for beginning and experienced writers and editors. It contains a large instruction section,links to over 1,000 Web sites for writers, and interviews with authors. Tips for Writers -- Articles on writing skills, finding a publisher, copyright issues, and electronic rights; resources for fantasy/SF writers; contests; critique groups; research and writing links. Tips for Writers -- A wide range of articles, links, and resources for writers of all levels of experience. Victory Page -- Victory Page, a source of original articles by Victory Crayne on motivation and writing fiction or non-fiction Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts -- Free or low-fee representation for low-income writers, only US lawyers are listed here. From Stu''s Comic Strip Connection site. Wacky Writer''s World -- A forum for the discussion of topics of interest to writers. Also at the site is a monthly newsletter for writers which provides indepth feature articles, interviews with publishing professionals and authors, and market tips. Warnings and Cautions for Writers -- A webpage focusing on warnings for writers about areas in which they should protect themselves Wesselmann''s Page for Writers -- Debbie Lee Wesselmann, published novelist and short story writer, provides tips and reading selections for fiction writers. Updated monthly. Contact information provided. Willow Hall -- Willow Hall, a virtual hotel for writers, is the perfect writer''s retreat! The rooms are free, the service is excellent and you are surrounded by fellow writers... what more could you ask for? Wordwrights Canada -- Provides The Poetry Tutorial correspondence course, writers'' handbooks, general editing, literary editing for fiction and poetry, and author coaching. Write Great Queries -- How To Write Great Queries Without Resorting To Threats, Bribery or Coercion. By Wendy Keller, ForthWrite Literary Agency Write Stuff Writing Services -- Internationally published writer, Dorothea Helms, shares tips and links for writers. Find out about the workshops offered on humor writing, ad writing, business writing, how to run a writing business and how to win writing contests. Write Tools: Editors'' and Writers'' Toolkit -- A practical, categorized compilation of Web-based references for professional writers and editors. Write a Killer Release -- by Dr. Paul Hartunian Writer''s Heaven -- Published freelance writer and short story book author, Pam Calvert, gives valuable information to get you on the road to publication. Writers R Us -- Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing. Writers'' Online Workshop by Amos Kwok -- The Writer''s Online Workshop contains articles on writing short stories and novels. Contains useful advice, helpful tricks and vivid examples. Also reviews and recommends writing sites and books. Writing Articles & Interviews -- Articles from The Internet Writing Journal. Writing Today -- This was the e-zine Writing Today. The last issue was June of 1998. But the site is still up and some articles in archived issues are quite good. Email link to webmaster is broken. Writing for the Web -- A research project about how users read on the Web and how authors should write their Web pages (a study by John Morkes and Jakob Nielsen): includes downloadable files, tasks, and questionnaires to allow replicated or revised experiments. Writing in Flow -- Contains excerpts & sample exercises from the Los Angeles Times Bestseller Writing in Flow. Writing-Related Tutorials at Knowledge Hound -- Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on novels, plot, poetry, fiction, screenwriting, comics, business and research writing and more. Writing. Org -- Literary Agents: A 4 part series. g e t i n t o i t -- A site specifically dealing with writers'' block which includes advice, resources, exercises, "DON''Ts", etc.
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