
Arts - Writers Resources - Publications


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Inspirational Quotes for Writers
- A collection of inspirational and instructional quotations for writers, divided into various categories. Compiled by L.B. Amberdine.
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WebRats
- A loose confederation of writers who maintain online journals about writing, reading, and a whole slew of other subjects.
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Ezine Writer
- Download an e-book about writing online and being successful at it.
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Writing for the Web
- Articles about writing and publishing online from the WebWorkshop.
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Here-Here.com
- A writer's weblog site, where writers can read articles submitted by other writers, publicize their work, and post information of use to other writers.
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Daily Persistence
- A writer's journal.
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PublishersWeekly.com
- Online version of the print magazine with publishing industry news.
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War Stories
- Some of the "war" stories Writers Guild members have experienced.
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Writer's Magazine Rack
- List of free online magazines for writer's.
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Scraps and Scribbles
- A writers journal and resource for writers, editors, technical communicators, readers, and friends.
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Purdue Online Writing Lab
- Writing lab and resources. Email newsletter available.
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Learn From The Classics
- How the Classics have affected us as writers. Studying Classic writing from the view of a modern writer.
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Ezine Directory
- Listings of Writing ezines and newsletters. List your own, find a new ezine to subscribe to or rate the ezines listed.
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The Website for Writers
- A news and reveiws magazine, web how-to and bookstall for writers. Now with a forum, writer's showcase and discussion group.
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Writer's Digest
- features daily writing and publishing updates, searching ánd ranking of the hottest places to get published.
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Broken Pencil
- The guide to alternative culture in canada, features reviews of hundreds of zines, e-zines, journals, chap-books and newsletters from across the country, as well as excerpts and feature stories.
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The Writer Magazine
- Broad coverage of the various writing fields, including marketing information and proven approaches for those wishing to improve their writing or to enter new fields.
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Word
- Toronto's Literary Calendar. Free listisngs in Toronto, Canada.
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Beginnings
- A magazine for the novice and unpublished writer.
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The Fix
- The definitive guide to the independent press, featuring contributors' guidelines from around the world, news and views, competitions and reviews.
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Storyteller: Canada's Short Story Magazine
- Website includes resources such as a calendar of writing contests and a selection of links.
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Written By
- The official publication of the Writers Guild of America. The premier magazine written by and for TV and film writers.
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Working Writer Newsletter
- A print publication for writers, by writers. Articles on promotion, publishing, freelancing, agents, different genres. Free PDF issue on request.
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World Wide Writers
- Short story magazine with a writing competition in each issue. Also a writers forum.
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Working Writer Newsletter
- A print newsletter written by writers, for writers. Advice on publishing, promoting, freelancing, different genres. Information for writers of all levels. Submissions welcome, sample issue on request.
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The Literary Network
- "A source and resource for Canadian and international literary writing" with a mailing list; poetry, haiku, senryu and short fiction contests; and market highlights.
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Dragon's Breath
- The international small press review and independent monthly newsletter.
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Poets and Writers
- The online version of this established print magazine contains calls for submissions, contest info and deadlines, award announcements, and interviews with established and emerging writers.
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Perspective
- An zine decaded to the writer, the creative and the business ends.
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Newsletter News Home
- Designed to help you create better newsletters. Offers features, columns, and advise on how to create vibrant, compelling newsletters for your nonprofit, church, or corporation.
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The Editorial Eye Newsletter
- A slick monthly newsletter that runs the gamut from proper grammar to desktop publishing to editorial practices. Check out some of the indexed articles.
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The New Writer Magazine
- Bi-monthly magazine for writers who wish to further enhance their skills. Contains original short stories, a showcase for new poetry, articles, book reviews, market information, news and views.
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NovelAdvice
- A cyber journal for writers devoted totally to the craft of writing.
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Page ONE
- News, contests and resources for writers and book lovers everywhere. "Every book begins with page one."
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Canadian Writer's Journal
- National magazine for writers in Canada. Published in Northern Ontario, the Journal is completing its fifteenth year of publication.
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Cyber Oasis
- Writers resources, markets and articles about writing.
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Writers Sanctuary
- Novice writers receive helpful tips and tools on effective writing. Post your work for others to read. Allows for submissions.
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The Zuzu's Petals Literary Resource
- Art events, literary news and events.
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Contentious
- The Web-zine for writers, editors, and others who create content for online media.
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The Journal of Ordinary Thought
- JOT, is published by the Neigbhorhood Writing Alliance in Chicago, IL, a community-based writing program that hosts writing workshops in public spaces in the inner-city.
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Writers Write: The Internet Writing Journal
- An online magazine with writing articles, interviews with bestselling authors, information about conferences and contests, book reviews and other features.
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Write Market Webzine
- Includes reviews, market news, and information on publishers, magazines and e-zines. Also has contributing authors and links/resources to many genres.
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Anthologies Online
- Editors and writers meet to create anthologies. Post free calls for manuscripts, find markets. Promote your anthology, writing career, or your project.
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Footnotes
- Articles, news, humor, job and educational opportunities come to you each month in this free newsletter for writers and creative artists.
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Write101.com
- How to write well. Writing tips, newsletter and workshop.
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The Write News
- Valuable daily news for writers, following editorial and publication events and needs.
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TWN eZine
- TWN eZine has plenty of links to resources, but will feature inspirational articles loaded with practical information and tips for people who write.
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Word Weaving
- Articles about writing and other subjects for writers. Also publishes fiction.
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JAC Online
- A peer-reviewed journal publishing theoretical articles on a variety of topics related to rhetoric, writing, multiple literacies, and the politics of education.
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Writeathome
- We provide information on writing trends, business tips, interviews, contests, and give-a-ways to help you manage and enjoy the business and pleasure of writing.
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Hobby Writing
- Kate Hillard writes articles and hosts discussions about writing, on Suite 101.
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Scraps and Scribbles
- A writer's journal and resource. Writer's weblog too.
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IbizWriters
- Archive of useful resources, plus 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.
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The Writers Union
- A site for online writers listing resources, a monthly newsletter and free e-mail accounts.
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Dante's Cafe
- A place to showcase writers, poets, humorists and columnists. Hosted by Cafe owner Janet Thompson. Writers, writing about writing.
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Centroid Cafe
- An online cafe that caters mostly to writers. The cafe includes the Futures Research Center and the Centroid Network which offer focused discussions and research resources.
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Ink from HellsKitchen
- An internet-exclusive literary magazine accessible from this page. Ink also offers interviews, book reviews, market tips, and other columns and features.
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Spotlight
- An archive of articles to teach authors how to effectively promote their own work while at the same time sharing their own promotion expertise with each other.
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Bricolage
- A monthly publication which tracks writing related information and developments on the Internet. Each month's issue will carry a small number of articles about one or two particular features of interest.
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The Word Detective
- Ezine with column about words and their meanings.
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The Pen Is Mightier
- Devoted to the artistry of the wordsmith. Includes writing how-tos as well as fiction and non-fiction.
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Kairos
- Offers a progressive and innovative online forum for the exploration of writing, learning, and teaching in hypertextual environments like the World-Wide Web.
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Writers Graphic Image
- The creative writing ezine for novice writers.
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EmpireZINE
- A monthly writing publication, a cookbook for writers and the writing community.
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Spilled Candy Books for Writers
- Free ebooks for writers, free articles on book promotion and writing, and a free weekly ezine on how to promote your book, whether it's your first book or your 101'st.
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The e-Writer's Place
- A resource for writers of all levels and experience. It's a free online magazine that is updated every 25 days.
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Self Help For Writers
- Motivational self help site for writers.
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Alternative Writing
- Sara Webb-Quest's Alternative Writing Column provides a review every two weeks of where to find the best, latest off-beat writing. Articles about writing.
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Shirley Kawa-Jump
- Site contains resources, links and a weekly newsletter that contains motivational tips and answers to questions about writing.
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The Write Start
- A site for beginning writers, with information for both both the experienced and novice writer.
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The Thought Café
- A quiet corner of the internet for writers to meet, discuss, post work and receive feedback. Writers forum and ezine.
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Patchword
- Writers' resource website with practical and humorous articles, and reviews of books for writers. Also includes poetry anthology, non-fiction articles and writing for children.
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Words on a Wire
- Poetry, fiction, essays and other contemporary creative writing, including book reviews, writing tips, workshop ideas, and new work from established and emerging writers.
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Laughing Sun Literary Hotspot
- Dedicated to the opportunities of e-publishing. This is the publishing of any text through the digital form. It is the first foothold to the future.
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RejectionCollection.com
- The writer's and artist's on-line source for misery, commiseration and sob stories. Featuring real rejection letters and The Reject's Rag, our on-line newsletter.
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The Writers' Mirror
- UK ezine for writers of all abilities.
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Toasted Cheese
- An ezine about writing. With boards, forums, chats, articles, exercises, writing resources, writer's bibliography, and news.
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T-Zero Xpandizine
- Writers' free monthly online e-zine, featuring articles on the writing craft, fiction, poetry, contests, author interviews, lifestyles, and market news. Founded in 1997.
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Author Mania
- Gives the writer tips and ideas, how to articles, and resources about writing and getting published.
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Editor and Publisher
- Daily coverage of the newspaper and online news industries featuring columnists and E&P's online media database.
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WordMage
- Weekly connection to writers on the net. Writing exercises, Q & A, interactive/ group writing.
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NovelPage.com
- Ezine with writers resource directory, interactive genre writing contests, events listings.
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Journal of Electronic Publishing
- Articles with archives about electronic publishing.
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Suite 101: Writing as a Passion
- Archive of advice for newer writers struggling with rejections and miniscule royalty checks. Articles by Renee Angers.
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Writers Haven
- Offers poetry, fiction, and articles for reading. Accepts submissions. Get markets and marketing advice.
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Writer's Block
- Quarterly ezine aimed at Canadians in the writing trade. Each issue focuses on a theme or topic. Website includes past issues, readers feedback, writing tips, and other useful links.
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The Writer Gazette
- A writer's resource site that provides tips, techniques, resources, articles and job postings, to help induce, improve, and promote your writing career.
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Freelance Writing Organization
- Members portal with resources for writers including guidelines, style manuals, classified advertising, employment, and access to classic literature. Only subscribers will see any content at this site.
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Writing Fit
- Markets and articles. A site of interest to writers accomplished or novice.
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French Quarter Zines Cafe
- Online zines devoted to writers and writing. Includes Pen and Ink Writers Journal.
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Satiric Quill
- The writing life as ink for satire, humor and reviews.
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Free Ezine Web
- From writing reports to writing ezines, this how-to primer gives advice and tips for various types of web writing.
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eWriteLife.com
- Free ezines. Writing workshops, prompts, exercises, articles, community, contests, writing books.
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The Rose & Thorn Literary E-zine
- We provide writers' resources and an information-packed newsletter for readers and writers alike.
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World Wide Freelance Writing
- Offers news, reports, and articles, with an emphasis on finding global markets.
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OutStretch Publications
- Newsletter for writers. Featuring writing tips, articles on the craft of writing, poetry, essays and short stories.
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Writer's Cabaret
- Writer's Cabaret, a place for writers to meet & interact with each other. Founded to help writers earn publishing experience and credentials.
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iUniverse.com
- Writing and publishing news of the day plus columns, and features.
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Backwash Newsletter: WordCraft
- The art, craft and business of writing all rolled into one weekly newsletter sent through the BackWash network.
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Write to Publish Ezine
- Part of author.co.uk this fortnightly ezine keeps writers informed.
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Inspirations of a Writer
- Writers often fall short of things to write about, until some incident suddenly sparks up a flash of genius. These articles aim at bringing about inspirations. Learn to be insightful and never run out of ideas again.
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Rainy Day Corner Publishing
- A family writing guide. Contests, markets, workshops, articles and print magazine.
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Writers Crossing
- For writers on the web. Featuring articles, book reviews, markets, free ebooks, a mothly poll.
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GarbageDog
- Place for readers and writers to share and grow together. Offers literature, reviews, writing exercises, tips, articles, columns, classifieds.
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Writing for Dollars
- Database of writer's guidelines for markets that pay. Free newsletter with a full archive on the website.
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Writers Gallery
- Community of writers and resources. Individual Websites offered.
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Litcetera
- Half book club, half writing group, 100% literary. Discussions.
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Brady Magazine
- Not only a magazine, but an online forum where writers meet writers. Join the swap newsletter where writers send in paying markets to the list generated monthly.
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The Online-Writing list
- Email list for Writers online.
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The Write List
- For writers of all levels of experience and all genres. Includes writing tips, links to web sites which are useful to writers, writing exercises, writing markets, submissions, critiques, and general discussion related to writing.
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The Write Site
- Resource for freelance authors to capitalize on e-commerce. In addition to marketing solutions for writers. We offer free writing contests, call lists, writing advice, shopping, and expert advice and services.
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New Writers
- Email list with contests, critiques and showcase for new writers.
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Writeway Mailing List
- Now you can subscribe/unsubscribe to the list, look up archived messages, and meet others for public or private live chat onsite.
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Writers@sfgoth.com
- A mailing list for writers to discuss the mechanics and wonders of writing, and to exercise their writing muscles.
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WritersMarkets.com
- The free marketing e-mag for writers featuring new paying markets and weekly job listings for freelance writers, editors, journalists and photographers.
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The E-Communication Newsletter
- Career management and business communication tips will enhance your writing skills and marketability.
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Cacoethes Scribendi
- Homepage of the Cacoethes Scribendi writing list, devoted to the irresistible urge to write. Workshop, resources, fiction, book reviews.
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RestStop Writers Newsletter
- A writing newsletter with a cat theme written by unknown writers online.
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GrammarCheck
- Improve your writing and grammar skills with this free e-mail newsletter delivered every Tuesday. Published by professional writers.
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Web Writers Report
- Free writing newsletter to help you build a career in web writing. Get advice on copyright and electronic rights, writing tips, creative jumpstarts, style guides and online writing opportunities to help you get published and get paid for it.
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Udder Words
- Monthly list with articles and news of interest to writers.
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Craft of Writing
- A focused discussion group where the craft and business of writing may be discussed.
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KaZoodles
- Bi-weekly newsletter featuring all the zines, lists, books, sites on writing. Writers are welcome to send their own writing information for inclusion.
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Gatebuster
- An independent literary resource for writers, teachers, agents and publishers, especially those who have been shut out by the gate keepers of the system.
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The Write Charm
- For readers and writers, and creative people, interviews with writers. Information on marketing, TV interviews, free writing tips, promotion and publicity information.
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Spilled Ink
- A list for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, journals, anything original.
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New Writing
- Writing and publishing tips and services, including consultation, self publishing, editing, writing, contests, awards, free book listing, and online magazine.
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Frustrated Writers Anonymous
- Whether it be for personal satisfaction or monetary gain, club members must have an unrelenting desire to become a published writer.
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Write Success
- Newsletter for writers who want successful full-time freelance careers. Contains ways to build a nest egg that will allow you to freelance full-time, methods for promoting your writing skills and/ business.
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Writing Today
- The website for the e-zine Writing Today.
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All Freelance Jobs Newsletter
- Newsletter for freelancers, including a weekly article on how to freelance, freelancing efficiently, working at home, writing contracts, small business resources, and how to get a freelance job and telecommute.
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Cyber Hacks
- An informal critique, discussion and announcement list for all writers. The primary purpose is to create a low-key forum where writers can network and help each other become better at the craft, published and paid.
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Bad_Writing
- An online writing community for those who deliberately write bad stuff.
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2or3
- A private discussion group for people who write for Suite 101, Authors Den, Web Seed and similar open publishing sites. You need a recommendation from an existing member to join this group.
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Art of Writing
- This list is for fiction writers who want to develop their skills and exchange works and ideas.
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Non Fiction Writing
- A place for non-fiction writers to exchange ideas, sources, inspiration and support. Not the place to discuss fiction work or poetry.
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Creative Writing
- A forum in which to share creative writing of all sorts.
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Michael LaRocca's Writing Newsletter
- Author Michael LaRocca tracks down the best free resources available online for readers, writers and webmasters and shares them in his personal, creative style.
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Tips for Effective Writing
- A free monthly newsletter that aims to help its readers develop effective writing skills through tutorials on basic grammar, sentence structure, paragraphing and effective use of the writing process.
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Writersdesktop
- Weekly nuggets of information to help achieve goals as a writer. Includes websites, mailing lists, tips on Usenet usage, research tips, or software of interest to writers.
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Web Writing Buzz
- Weekly ezine focusing on writing for the web, freelance markets for web writers, job sources and content creation tips.
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WorkforWriters
- This list is for professional writers, staff or freelance, to find job leads, share information on job searches, writing contacts, contracts, writers' organizations.
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00-01Writing
- This is a list for people who write. At this list you can receive and offer advice on creative works to further develop your writing.
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Themestream Writers
- This eGroup is for writers of the former Themestream.com. Have articles read and rated. Offer helpful tips and hints. Only two postings per day are allowed. Still active.
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E-authors
- For writers utilizing the services of electronic publishers for their work. It is a list designed for members to share not only market information but also craft information, personal concerns and book reviews.
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FundsforWriters
- Reveals funding sources for struggling writers with a dream.
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WordBeats
- News for readers and writers.
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The Write Site
- Bi-monthly newsletter with information on writing jobs, market listings, agents, contests, grants, internships, scholarships, and many other resources for freelance writers.
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The Author's Almanac
- Helpful information to be found on the craft of writing and research. Website with writing quotes and links or sign up for the monthly newsletter.
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Writingmamas
- Writingmamas is a discussion group for mamas looking for advice, support and inspiration in achieving and living "the writing life."
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WritingTips
- Email list with tips on how to avoid common errors in writing, a feature article on one aspect of writing for the web and a quiz.
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Per Zines
- For writers and publishers of personal zines. Topics of discussion include how you design, pay for, distribute your zines, tips and tricks, overcoming zinester's block.
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MadWordsmiths
- A virtual writers' clubhouse. Discussing all aspects of writing and the writer's life.
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The Book Lover's Haven
- Excellent free newsletter for book lovers and new, upcoming and established writers. Gives job listings, contests, advice, tips, news, book tours, book fairs, poetry and interviews with best selling authors.
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WriteAtHome
- A free newsletter for writers which features tips, interviews, ideas and resources to help beginning or experienced freelance writers turn their passion into profits.
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Spilled Candy Books
- Writing tips and a weekly email list for writers and Pagans.
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Aids4Writers
- Tip Sheets, articles, seminar notes for aspiring or multi-published authors. Articles cover topics on the writing craft, the industry, and the writing life.
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Writeangles
- For non-fiction and business writers. For networking, sharing and exploring various markets, and mentoring services for writers. Topics include ghostwriting, copywriting, and article writing.
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Writergrrls
- Professional women writers from around the world discuss the vocation and the craft. Includes tech writers, novelists, fiction writers, journalists, and poets.
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Authors Anonymous
- Writers and new authors support group exchange success stories in marketing and promoting their books. The group is building a one-stop archive of resources for marketing/publishing references and writing tips.
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Short Fiction
- List for posting and/or critiquing short short or short fiction or non-fiction pieces. This list is for people who wish to write pieces 500 words or less for enjoyment or for critiquing.
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Byte Out of Crime
- Intended for content writers, publishers, and editors who submit articles, stories, and books for publication on the World Wide Web, without a prearranged contract. Scam web sites have been of increasing concern to all writers.
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Black on White
- A web site designed to help writers overcome hurdles (including fear) that are preventing them from producing pages on a regular basis. So often a person will have the desire to write, but fail to complete a work. In order to be a writer, one must write.
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Zinesters
- A mailing list covering any and all aspects of DIY zines, with information on many current print zines.
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InkSplatters
- Discussion and shared resources for web writers, ezine publishers and community builders. Paying markets, telecommuting, articles, websites, contests and tips will be posted to the list.
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Dragons Quill And Ink
- Resources, vocabulary builder, fun stuff, articles, a writers encyclopedia and email list.
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Renegade Writers
- An unconventional guide to freelance writing success.
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The BBR Directory
- A free monthly email and web newsletter covering small press and independent publishing all over the world.