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 >>> Banyon Publishing extends a special thank you to Sponsoring Publicist: Karen Villanueva Author Services located at: www.AuthorCare.com >>> Karen Villanueva Author Services has also added their own special: Writer's Resources w/links
• Dictionaries Cliche Finder Phrase Finder • Rhyming Dictionary Thesaurus Poets & Writer's Contest > Below you will find the following topics and contact information for a number of referrals. Agents Publicists & Book Promotion Resources Book Publishers Business & Finance Business & Technical Writing; Corporate Editing and Copyediting Character Naming Resources Writing for Children Writing Contests Critique and Discussion Groups Dictionaries, Glossaries, & Language Resources Electronic Publishing Resources Grammar Guidelines and Guideline Databases Horror Job Sources Magazines, Newspapers & Other Media Mystery Writing Publications for Writers Rights & Copyright Romance and Historical Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Screenwriting & Playwriting Syndicates & Syndication General Writing Sites >>> Due to the considerable volume of information, it will take some time to create links for all applicable portions, however, you are free to cut & paste the URL you wish to visit. Thank you for your patience.  Agents: A Primer, by Harold Underdown http://www.underdown.org/agents.htm Focuses primarily on finding an agent for children's literature. Association of Authors' Representatives http://www.aar-online.org/about.html The primary organization of literary agents, with FAQs, a "canon of ethics," and a list of members. BloomsburyMagazine.com: Literary Agents UK http://www.BloomsburyMagazine.com/writersarea/AgentsUK.asp BloomsburyMagazine.com: Literary Agents US http://www.BloomsburyMagazine.com/writersarea/AgentsUS.asp Finding a Good Agent or Publisher, by Gary Kessler http://www.writers.net/articles/writers/method_madness.php Hunting for a Literary Agent, by Chuck Rothman http://www.sff.net/people/rothman/agents.htp Literary Agents http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/NCW/litag.htm Links to agent lists and to a variety of articles on finding (and using) an agent. Preditors and Editors: Agent Listings http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/pubagent.htm A good place to look for warnings against agents who are "not recommended." WriteLinks Literary Agents http://www.writelinks.com/Creative/Links/LiteraryAgents/crea06_01.htm WritersNet: Literary Agent Directory http://www.writers.net/agents.html The Writer's Mind http://www.thewritersmind.com A site that allows agents and publishers to post listings. Well-categorized. Publicist: Karen Villanueva Author Services located at: www.AuthorCare.com Authors on the Highway http://publishersweekly.reviewsnews.com/index.asp?layout=authorsMain A place to list your upcoming booksignings, speaking engagements, and other "on the road" promotional activities. Book Fairs and Festivals http://www.lights.com/publisher/bookfairs.html Book Mailing Rates Chart http://www.upperaccess.com/bpm.htm This chart was accurate at time of publication; however, keep in mind that postal rates change quickly! EventCaster http://www.netread.com/calendar/ Announce your talk, signing, etc. to local news media free through this site. GuestFinder.com http://www.guestfinder.com/index.html "Announce your availability as an interview source by signing up..." with this site. Literary Times http://www.tlt.com/news/itiner.htm Provides a place for romance authors to post events, such as chats and book signings. Midwest Book Review: Publisher Resources http://www.midwestbookreview.com/bookbiz/pub_res.htm Among a vast array of links, this site includes a good selection of book review sources. Murder Must Advertise Promotion FAQ http://www.murdermustadvertise.com/FAQ/index.html PublicityInsider.com http://www.PublicityInsider.com Lots of useful information on PR, press releases, how to write a pitch letter, etc. Taking the Mystery out of Press Kits, by Lisa M. Dellwo http://www.murdermustadvertise.com/FAQ/PressKit.html The Timely Approach to Promotion http://www.hodrw.com/promotion.htm An article by Laura Baker on the steps to take in promoting a book -- and when to take them. Web Sites for Booklovers and Authors http://gallevans.tripod.com/gallevans/id24.html Links to book clubs, reviews, excerpts, bookstores, book fairs and festivals, author sites, publishers, marketing and promotion resources and more. Your Free Book Promotion Countdown Checklist http://www.geocities.com/~lorna_tedder/virgins.html Extensive list of things to do to promote your book before and after publication. Amazon.com Author Programs Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com Advantage program http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/partners/direct/direct-application.html For small presses, self-publishers, and authors who distribute their own titles. Associates program http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/104-9974037-9219937?node=3435371 Offers a commission for selling books (including your own) from your Web site. Catalog Guide http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/partners/publishers/catalog-guide.html Describes how to include supporting material (such as chapter excerpts, reviews, etc.) on your book's "detail" page. Look Inside the Book program http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/partners/publishers/look-inside.html Frequently Asked Questions About Amazon.com http://www.murdermustadvertise.com/FAQ/Amazon.html What sales rankings mean, and how to change information on your book page. Book Reviews Book Reviewers http://www.geocities.com/ladyjiraff/reviewers.html Links to sites and publications that review books. Bookviews http://www.bookviews.com Book review and author interview site. Children's Book Reviewers http://www.writing-world.com/children/reviewers.shtml The Compulsive Reader http://www.compulsivereader.com/html/ A book review site that is actively looking for book reviews, and may also be a good place for authors to get their books reviewed. Fearless Reviews http://www.fearlessbooks.com/ReviewGuidelines.html If you're a self-publisher or independent press, you can get your book(s) reviewed on this section of the "Fearless Books" site. Midwest Book Review book reviewers http://www.midwestbookreview.com/links/othr_rev.htm NewPages Review Sources http://www.newpages.com/npguides/reviews.htm NonfictionReviews.com http://www.nonfictionreviews.com This may be a good place to submit your nonfiction book for review. Publishing Central: Book Review Publications http://www.publishingcentral.com/subject.html?sid=124&si=1 Romance Reviews Today http://www.RomRevToday.com/review_submission_guidelines.htm A good place to get your romance novel reviewed. The Reviews Are In http://www.bookbrowser.com/Reviews/index.html Book review and "browse" site. Tips for Book Reviews http://www.murdermustadvertise.com/FAQ/Reviews.html Suggestions on how to contact reviewers, plus some things not to do. Book Clubs Book Clubs http://www.book-clubs.net Categorized and alphabetical listings of book clubs. Book Clubs UK http://www.bookclubsuk.com Comprehensive Collection of Book Clubs by Interest http://www.book-clubs.com Bookstores Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com BookWeb Bookstores in the World http://www.bookweb.org/bookstores/browse.html Links to bookstores that are members of the American Booksellers' Association (4066 in the U.S., 52 in Canada, and 52 in other countries). Borders http://www.borders.com Evelyn C. Leeper's Bookstore Lists http://www.geocities.com/athens/4824/bookshop.htm This is an absolutely amazing compendium of lists of bookstores throughout the world. The Fearless Independents http://www.fearlessbooks.com/Indies.html A list of independent bookstores by state. Midwest Book Review: Bookstores http://www.midwestbookreview.com/links/bookstor.htm Includes an extensive list of online bookstores, among other resources. WordsWorth Author Internet Site http://www.wordsworth.com A bookstore that allows you to "embed" your own promotional author Web site Interviews and Public Speaking Authors @ Your Library http://www.ala.org/publicprograms/authors@yourlibrary/ A searchable database provided by the American Library Association that lets libraries post their "wants" for authors to speak or provide seminars, and publishers to post information about the authors who are available to speak. Note: Many libraries offer an honorarium for speakers! Authors and Experts http://www.AuthorsandExperts.com/ A site that links authors and speaking opportunities. Basic Public Speaking http://capital.net/~bps2/ Tips on public speaking, writing a speech, etc. Experts Who Speak http://www.expertswhospeak.org/ Agency for speakers. NOTE: See the Children's Writing Links for information on making author visits to schools. Press Releases Developing a Press Release, by Bev Walton-Porter http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/1639/65471 How to Write a Press Release http://www.send2press.com/articles/cs-howto.shtml Press Release Resources http://www.profnet.org/press.html Includes a list of news associations to which one can send press releases. Press-Release-Writing.com http://www.press-release-writing.com PR Press Network http://www.prpn.com/sites.html Links to a variety of PR sites and press release posting services. UK-based, so many resources focus on UK publicity. PRWeb Public Relations http://www.prweb.com/industry.asp?prcatid=035 Sample press releases from the publishing industry. PublicityInsider.com http://www.PublicityInsider.com Lots of useful information on PR, press releases, how to write a pitch letter, etc. Seven Steps to a Great Press Release, by Elizabeth Hanes http://www.writing-world.com/promotion/hanes.shtml Writing the Perfect Press Release, by Maggie Frisch http://www.writing-world.com/promotion/release.shtml Publicists An Author Needs a Publicist http://www.iwpa.org/jodeeblanco1202.html Hire The Publicist To Get The Publishing Deal, by R. Scott Penza http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/may01/penza.htm How a publicist can help you before your book is published. Hiring a Personal Publicist http://www.nettrends.com/romanceauthors/hiringpublicist.htm Michael Kleiner, Book Publicist http://www.freelancewriting.com/kleinerchat.html Transcript of a chat with a book publicist on promoting POD titles. African American Literature Book Club: Publishers http://writers.aalbc.com/publishers.htm Links to publishers, with an emphasis on those interested in African American writing. Association of American University Presses http://aaupnet.org Audio Publishers Association http://audiopub.org Industry resources for audiobooks. BookWire: Book Publisher Index http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/publishers.html In addition to a general listing of book publishers, this site offers both general and genre- or topic-specific listings. BookWire Index: Children's Publishers http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/Childrens-Publishers.html BookWire Index: Mystery Publishers http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/Mystery-Publishers.html Bookwire Index of Non-English Publishers http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/Non-English-Publishers.html BookWire Index: Religious Publishers http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/Religious-Publishers.html BookWire Index: Science Fiction Publishers http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/SciFict-Publishers.html BookWire Index: Travel Publishers http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/Travel-Publishers.html Children's Book Editors http://www.bookmarket.com/childrens.html Direct links to the children's editors at various publishing houses. Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers Online http://childrenspublishers.signaleader.com Comprehensive, alphabetical listings of children's magazines and book publishers, including links to submission guidelines and web sites. Independent Book Publishers http://www.newpages.com/npguides/bookpubs.htm Independent publishers and small presses. Literary Publishers (Publishing Central) http://www.publishingcentral.com/subject.html?sid=145&si=1&kwd=literary+publishers Midwest Book Review: Publishers http://www.midwestbookreview.com/links/publish.htm This page offers a huge array of publisher links, including children's book publishers, trade publishers, scholarly/academic publishers, computer/software book publishers, e-book publishers and dealers, and more. It will keep you busy. Mysterious Home Page: Publishers http://www.cluelass.com/MystHome/Publishers.html List of mystery publishers, including several international publishers. Overbooked Book Links: Mystery, Suspense, Thrillers, Crime Fiction Publishers http://www.overbooked.org/genres/mystery/mystpub.html Links to book publishers, including international and small press publishers. Poetry Publishers (Publishing Central) http://www.publishingcentral.com/subject.html?sid=130&si=1&kwd=poetry+publishers Publishers' Catalogues Home Page http://www.lights.com/publisher A search tool enabling one to look up publishers by name, location, subject, or type of material published. Publishers Online http://www.peak.org/~bonwritr/pub.htm Links to a variety of resources, including small presses, the British Book industry, greeting card markets, Canadian publishers, computer books, and more. Romance Publishers http://www.rwanational.org/pub_links.cfm University Presses http://www.newpages.com/npguides/bookpubuniv.htm World Publishing Industry http://publishing-industry.net/Publishers/ A directory/search engine for the publishing industry; offers extensive listings in various publishing categories. Writers' Information Network: [Christian] Publishers http://www.christianwritersinfo.net/publishers.htm WriteLinks: Commercial Book Publishers http://www.writelinks.com/Creative/Links/BookPublishers/crea06_02_01.htm A comprehensive listing of book publishers in every category, including genre, address, website, and e-mail. (Not updated since 2001.) Writers' Mind, The http://www.thewritersmind.com A site that allows agents and publishers to post listings. Well-categorized. Yahoo! http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Shopping_and_Services/Publishers/ Contracts 10 Key Negotiating Points in an Author-Publisher Agreement http://www.ivanhoffman.com/points.html ASJA Contract Watch http://www.asja.org/cw/cw.php Serves as Contract Information Central for freelance writers, keeping thousands informed about the latest terms and negotiations in the world of periodicals, print and electronic publication. Offers a free newsletter with news of contract negotiations and "author-unfriendly" publishers. Articles About Contracts, by Ivan Hoffman http://www.ivanhoffman.com/helpful.html More than 20 excellent articles on various aspects of contracts for writers and publishers. The Book Editor Contract , by Ivan Hoffman http://www.ivanhoffman.com/editor.html Read this before hiring an editor for your manuscript -- or before deciding to BECOME an editor. Copyright Lawyers http://www.editorialphoto.com/Internallinks/lawyer.html A list of copyright lawyers throughout the U.S., From EditorialPhoto. Editorial Photo: Contract Reviews http://www.editorialphoto.com/contracts/ While this site is designed for photographers, its analyses of a variety of freelance contracts are also useful to writers. Findlaw's Find a Lawyer http://lawyers.findlaw.com A place to search for copyright and contract lawyers. The Ghostwriter Agreement , by Ivan Hoffman http://www.ivanhoffman.com/ghost.html Whether you're thinking of becoming a ghostwriter, or hiring one, read this first! Journalist Electronic Rights Negotiation Strategies http://www.nwu.org/journ/jstrat.htm National Writers Union http://www.nwu.org Organization focusing on rights and related issues. Documents on various topics, including rights and copyrights, can be found at http://www.nwu.org/docs/dochome.htm Publishing Central: Contracts Royalty Calculations in Book Contracts http://www.ivanhoffman.com/royalties.html Tara K. Harper FAQ: Contracts http://www.tarakharper.com/faq_ctrc.htm Discussion of the meaning of various contract terms, and how to negotiate them. Trade Book Publishing Agreement Checklist http://www.copylaw.com/forms/pubchk.html A good overview of items commonly found in a book publishing agreement. Voluntary Lawyers for the Arts http://www.vlaa.org/resources.asp This organization can help with legal issues relating to art and intellectual property. Sample Contracts Book Editor Contract http://www.ivanhoffman.com/editor.html Sample contract and tips for working with an independent book editor. Internet Writing Agreement http://wgaeast.org/mba/internet/internet_agreement.html Model Contracts http://www.sfwa.org/contracts/index.htm Model contracts for author/agent, anthology, hardcover, magazine, paperback, and web publishing. Sample Author Collaboration Agreement http://www.adlerbooks.com/collab.html A useful contract sample if you wish to collaborate on a writing project. Sample Contract http://freelancebank.com/resource.asp?id=14114 Standard Freelance Editorial Agreement http://www.editors.ca/pubs/contract.htm Standard Journalism Contracts http://www.nwu.org/journ/jsjc.htm Finances and Taxes How to Handle Writing Income and Expenses, by Moira Allen http://www.writing-world.com/basics/expenses.shtml Keeping Records, by Moira Allen http://www.writing-world.com/basics/records.shtml Writer's Pocket Tax Guide http://www.foolscap-quill.com/writersptg/wptg2004.html A comprehensive overview of handling writing expenses, income, and taxes, by attorney Darlene Cypser. (This site is updated every year -- thus next year's site would be /wptg2005.html.) The Universal Currency Converter http://www.xe.com/ucc/ Wondering how much you'll be paid by an overseas market? Visit this site to convert the currency of any country into U.S. dollars (or any other currency) -- and vice versa. Postage Information Book Mailing Rates Chart http://www.upperaccess.com/bpm.htm This chart was accurate at time of publication; however, keep in mind that postal rates change quickly! Canada Post http://www.canadapost.ca/ Canadian postage rates. Canadian Postal Codes http://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pcl/bin/default-e.asp Foreign Country Mailing Code Abbreviations http://ftp.ics.uci.edu/pub/websoft/wwwstat/country-codes.txt Postage Rates Worldwide http://www.geocities.com/WallStreet/Exchange/1161/index.htm Calculate how much you'll need to have a SASE sent to you from anywhere in the world (if you can figure out where to get the stamps!) StampsOnline.com http://shop.usps.com/ Order U.S. postage in any denomination, from anywhere in the world. (Ideal for writers outside the U.S. who need postage for a SASE from the U.S.) Orders from outside the U.S. require an extra $5 in shipping. U.S. Postal Service Address Management http://www.usps.gov/ncsc/lookups/lookups.htm Find a zip code for any location in the U.S. Writer's Postage Chart http://www.mirror.org/terry.hickman/Postage.html Postage rates for Australia, Canada, Great Britain/Northern Ireland, New Zealand and the U.S. Yahoo! Postal Information http://dir.yahoo.com/Reference/Postal_Information/ International postal rates and post codes. Setting Fees and Getting Paid Collection Postcards http://www.madagency.com/postoffice.html Free electronic "postcards" to send to slow-paying clients. Editorial Photographers http://www.editorialphoto.com Information on how to price and sell your photos, plus market information, trade groups and more. Hugh's Mortgage and Financial Calculators http://www.interest.com/hugh/calc/ A collection of financial tools that can be useful in financial research. National Survey: Freelance and Contract Writer's Rates http://www.nwu.org/hotline/hotsurv.htm Overview of pay rates for different types of writing and editing jobs, such as business writing, web writing, web design, ghostwriting, copyediting, etc. (From 1999.) Putting a Price on Your Capabilities: How to Set Your Fees as a Freelance Writer http://www.writedirection.com/rprt300e.htm How to set fees based on your expenses, cost of living, etc. Royalty Calculator http://www.kresleycole.com/Royalty_Calculator.com A means of estimating what royalties you'll receive for your book. Currently offered as a spreadsheet. Salary.com http://www.salary.com Find out how much you should be earning, based on your job title/description and region. Select a location, then a job category, e.g., "Printing and Publishing." Then click on "Advanced job title search" and type in a title (e.g., writer or editor). You'll get a list of categories to choose from; select the title that applies to you. Sample Collection Letters http://www.toolkit.cch.com/tools/letter_m.asp Letters to use when attempting to collect payment from a client. Stock Photo Price Calculator http://photographersindex.com/stockprice.htm A good calculator to help you determine what price to set on your photos. What to Pay a Writer http://www.writers.ca/whattopay.htm A good overview of freelance fees and rates for such jobs as advertising, business writing, editing, ghostwriting, magazine writing, technical writing, translation, and more. Rates are listed in Canadian dollars but are still applicable to U.S. writers. Association for Business Communication http://www.businesscommunication.org/ Business Communications http://www.writerswrite.com/buscomm/ Links to business communications resources, books, experts, news, classifieds and a message board. Business and Technical Communication http://www.cohums.ohio-state.edu/english/areas/business/default.htm Links to business and technical communications journals, organizations, discussion lists, and related pages. Business Writer's Free Library http://www.mapnp.org/library/commskls/cmm_writ.htm Extensive collection of links, including sample memos and documents, basic writing skills, correspondence writing, and reference materials. Copywriting FAQ http://www.rensch.com/about-advertising.htm Getting started in copywriting and advertising. CopywritingSite.com http://noriainternational.com/copywritingsite/ Tips on becoming a successful copywriter. Creative Concepts and Copywriting http://www.writingusa.com/power.html Several useful articles here on how to become (or use) a copywriter, including two free newsletters on marketing and design. Editors Association of Canada http://www.editors.ca/welcome.htm Free Trade Magazine Source http://www.FreeTradeMagazineSource.com/ John December Technical Communications Information Sources http://www.december.com/info/techcomm/ Society for Technical Communication (STC) http://www.stctoronto.org/ Articles, links, and other resources for technical writers and communicators. Technical Writing, by Doug Nickerson http://www.computerbits.com/archive/2002/0400/technicalwriting.html An article on techniques of technical writing. Subtitled "It's not as easy as it looks." WritersWrite Resources for Technical Writers http://www.writerswrite.com/technical/techlink.htm Links to information on book publishing, electronic publishing, desktop publishing, medical writing, "RoboHelp," software, standards references, technical dictionaries, technical news, translation, and more. WriteThinking http://www.writethinking.net A great collection of articles and resources, including a newsletter and an extensive set of technical writing job listings. Editing Content Editing http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/content_editing CopyEditor: Language News for the Publishing Profession http://www.copyeditor.com Includes an extensive job board for copyeditors. Editorial Freelancers Association http://www.the-efa.org/main.html Events, links, articles, and benefits for editorial freelancers. The Tech Writer’s Assistant - Rebecca Stahl https://sites.google.com/site/thetechwritersassistant/ This site is for students and professionals who are interested in a tech writing career. There’s information about education, writing skills, computer skills, and projects that tech writers work on. The Writers-Editors Network http://www.writers-editors.com A membership organization of writers and editors. The Web site offers a good selection of free tips on marketing and business writing. 20,000 Names http://www.20000-names.com/index.htm African Names http://www.namesite.com/namesite/mainpage.html Afrocentric Names http://www.swagga.com/name.htm Alfabette Zoope Name Lists http://www.zoope.com/about/about_names.html Good lists of names and meanings, including many non-western names. Ancient Egyptian Names http://maatkare.com/names.html Contains extensive lists of male and female names, but no meanings. Arabic Names, Masculine http://www.ummah.org.uk/family/masc.html Arabic Names, Feminine http://www.ummah.org.uk/family/fem.html BabyCenter: Baby Name Search http://www.babycenter.com/babyname/index.html Searchable by name, type of name, country, or meaning. (Slow.) Baby Names India.com http://www.babynamesindia.com Baby Name Network http://www.babynamenetwork.com/ Baby Names and Beyond http://www.faithfulfamily.net/babynames/index.php Lots of good information about names (heavy on the Biblical); the problem is the layers of menus one has to wade through to get to the info. Baby Names of Asia and the Pacific http://www.heptune.com/ocnames.html Behind the Name http://www.behindthename.com History and etymology of first names from around the world. Cal Poly Pomona Name Pronunciation Guide http://www.csupomona.edu/%7Ediversity/pronunciation/ Guide to pronouncing names from a variety of languages; search by language or country, or search the lists for pronunciations. Character Names http://teenwriting.about.com/cs/characternames/index.htm Chinese Names http://www.mandarintools.com/chinesename.html This site enables you to generate Chinese names based on desired characteristics, and gives links to other good name and language sites. Edgar's Name Pages http://www.geocities.com/edgarbook/names/welcome.html Currently boasts info on 1000 names. A useful feature is the lists of "top names" for different periods and locations. (The links for "top ten" for England in 1700 and 1800 weren't working when I tried them; to reach those pages, click the link, then replace the "topten" directory with "topfifty" and hit return.) Hungarian Names 101 http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1336/magyarnames101.html Hungarian Feminine Names http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1336/magfem.html Hungarian Personal Names of the 16th Century http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1336/magyar16.html Indian Baby Names and Their Meanings http://www.indiaexpress.com/specials/babynames Irish Names http://www.hylit.com/info/Names Pronunciations, alternate spellings, and meanings for a wide variety of Irish names, including emigrant names, animal names, and genealogy. Last Names Meanings Dictionary http://www.last-names.net/ Medieval Names Archive: English, Old English, and Anglo-Norman Names http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names/english.shtml Excellent lists of names from a variety of periods); well-researched and definitive. Medieval Names Archive: Names from Other Countries http://www.panix.com/~mittle/names Names from cultures and periods around the world. Name Generator http://spitfire.ausys.se/johan/names/default.htm Generate names to fit a variety of fantasy/sf "styles" and worlds. Names http://anzwers.org/free/jhpn Find yourself or lose yourself in names, this site proclaims -- and offers more than eight pages of links to every type of naming resource imaginable. Parenthood Web http://www.parenthoodweb.com/parent_cfmfiles/babynames.cfm Allows you to search for all names on file for a particular region. Random Vocabularies/Name Generation Page http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~pound/ Generate names or words, or invent a language. Sikh Names and Their Meaning http://www.sikhs.org/names.htm Surname Origin List http://www.familychronicle.com%2Fsurname.htm Origins of British and Chinese surnames. What's in Your Name? http://www.kabalarians.com/gkh/your.htm Offers extensive listings of names and variations; sponsored by the Kabalarians Society, which offers to give you a "personality profile" based on the letter combinations in your name. Excellent source of name ideas. Aaron Shepard's Kidwriter Page http://www.aaronshep.com/kidwriter/ Articles and resources for writers of children's books. See http://www.aaronshep.com/kidwriter/articles.html for a variety of articles. Agents: A Primer, by Harold Underdown http://www.underdown.org/agents.htm Tips on finding an agent for children's literature. ALA Awards http://www.ala.org/alsc/awards.html Awards for children's literature (including Newbery, Caldecott, etc.) Bethany Roberts' Writing for Children Workshop http://www.bethanyroberts.com/ForWriters.htm Writer quotes, tips, FAQs, resources, book recommendations, and a directory of children's authors and illustrators. Blue Oasis Online Support Team (BOOST) http://boost4writers.com A critique group for children's writers, with a newsletter, contests, chat room and other resources. (Formerly Blue Phantom.) BookWire Index: Children's Publishers http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/Childrens-Publishers.html The Business Side of Children's Publishing http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheBusinessSideofChildrensPublishing/ This newsletter covers the business of the publishing industry for people who write and illustrate for children. CANSCAIP http://www.canscaip.org Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers Children Come First http://www.childrencomefirst.com News, articles, book reviews covering the world of children's literature. Children's Books Center http://www.eleanorsbooks.com A wealth of information on children's books, research sources (such as fairy dictionaries), illustration, and where to find children's literature. Children's Book Council (CBC) http://www.cbcbooks.org Information on writing children's books, submission guidelines, tips for writers and illustrators, and links to authors' and illustrators' home pages. Children's Book Council: Author and Illustrator Links http://www.cbcbooks.org/html/links.html Children's Book Editors http://www.bookmarket.com/childrens.html Direct links to the children's editors at various publishing houses. Children's Book Prizes http://www.booktrusted.com/handbook/prizes/prizesindex.html A list of awards for children's literature. Includes many UK-only awards, as well as awards that a writer can't enter directly -- but still very useful. Children's F&SF Writers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Childrens-FandSF-Writers/ For writers of middle grade and young adult fantasy and science fiction. Children's Literature Resources http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/index1.htm Author interviews, awards, book links, topical links, ethnic categories, writing resources, and loads more. Children's Literature Web Guide http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html Resources for children's writers, illustrators, teachers, storytellers, etc.; includes links to children's book publishers, journals, book reviews, recommended books, Newbery and Caldecott awards, and children's literature organizations. Children's Writing http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/childrens_writing Children's Writers Marketplace http://write4kids.com/wmarket/index.html Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers Online http://childrenspublishers.signaleader.com Comprehensive, alphabetical listings of children's magazines and book publishers, including links to submission guidelines and web sites. Institute of Children's Literature Writing Tips http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/writing_tips.shtml The articles on this site are changed monthly. Meet Authors and Illustrators http://www.childrenslit.com/f_mai.htm Phyllis Cahill: Resources for Children's Writers and Illustrators http://www.phylliscahill.com/greatsites/sites.html Focuses primarily on resources for illustrators, including listings of children's writers and illustrators, illustrator agents, children's publishers, image references, magazines, suppliers, more. Picturebook.com http://www.picture-book.com Resources for children's writers and illustrators. Purple Crayon http://www.underdown.org/ A site sponsored by a children's book editor, featuring advice for writers and illustrators, links, publishing information, and "visual resources" such as maps and images online. (See http://www.underdown.org/articles.htm for a selection of articles on writing for children.) Scribbles for Children's Writers (Lil_Scribbles) http://www.topica.com/lists/Lil_Scribbles/ Anything and everthing about writing for children: Author interviews, tips, exercises, opinions, book reviews, writing articles, clubs, critique groups and more. Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators http://www.scbwi.org The only professional organization dedicated to serving people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature. To Market http://www.raabassociates.com/tomarket/tomarket.htm A collection of articles and tips on marketing and prommoting children's books, by Susan Salzman Raab. Vandergrift's Children's Literature Page http://scils.rutgers.edu/%7Ekvander/ChildrenLit/index.html An interesting collection of resources, including links to fairy tale information, world literature, authors, illustrations, and more. The main page is a little difficult to navigate, in that links are presented in the context of a text narration. (Recently, links have also been added to the left column, which helps.) See http://scils.rutgers.edu/%7Ekvander/AuthorSite/index.html for links to authors and illustrators. What Happens Inside a Children's Publishing Company? http://www.underdown.org/insidebz.htm Write4Kids.com: Children's Writing SuperSite http://www.write4kids.com/index.html Articles and tips for writers, message boards, and the Children's Book Insider newsletter. Children's Literature Programs Children's and Young Adult Literature Study Programs (Children's Literature Association) http://ebbs.english.vt.edu/chla/studyprograms.html Gradschools.com: Children's Literature http://www.gradschools.com/listings/all/Childrensliterature.html Institute of Children's Literature http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/wt05/index.shtml Puzzles, PopUps, Rebuses, Etc. Explorers: Pop-Up Book Directions http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/pershing/explorers/popup.htm How to Make a Pop-Up [Book], by Joan Irvine http://www.makersgallery.com/joanirvine/howto.html Nuts & Bolts of Rebus Writing http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/wt05/index.shtml Puzzles with Dave Fisher at About.com http://puzzles.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true& Xword Interactive Crossword Puzzles http://vlc.polyu.edu.hk/Xword/xword.htm School Visits Authors and Illustrators Who Visit Schools http://www.authorsillustrators.com If you're considering making school visits, you'll gain some insight from this site. Invite an Author to Your School http://www.snowcrest.net/kidpower/authors.html Questions You May Have About Planning an Author Visit http://www.kidsbooklink.org/success.html Story Arts Online http://www.storyarts.org/ Tips on telling stories in the classroom (and elsewhere). Visiting Authors.com http://visitingauthors.com Writersinkville Author Visit FAQ http://www.writersinkville.com/about/faq.php Search Tips Each database can be searched by the following criteria: Contest Category • Books (published or unpublished, any subject except poetry) • Fiction (short stories and novellas, any genre) • Nonfiction (articles, essays, journalism) • Poetry (including book-length manuscripts and chapbooks) • Scripts and Screenplays • Contests for young writers Contest Deadline (use the pull-down menu to search for a date) Contest Title No-Fee Contests (enter "NONE" in the "Entry Fee" box) The initial search results page displays all available details for each contest; it is not necessary to click through to the "Details" page for more information. Instead, click on the contest URL to go directly to the sponsoring organization's website. A Word (or Two) About the Contests We List 1) Entry Fees: Most writing competitions charge entry fees. The presence of an entry fee does not mean that a contest is not "legitimate" (nor does the absence of a fee make a contest "more" legitimate -- see "When Winners are Losers," below). Most organizations use fees to cover contest expenses, including prizes. One question to consider, however, is whether the fee is proportional to the prize -- i.e., it makes little sense to pay $10 to enter a contest in which the prize is $25. 2) What we list: Our goal is to list competitions that are beneficial to a writer's career, in terms of publication, review by an industry expert, etc. We will not list: • Competitions open only to a limited geographical area (e.g., one state). • Competitions that are really just "reading fees" for a publisher (i.e., the "prize" is publication) • Competitions in which the prize is a house or real estate • Commpetitions that do not offer a cash award (e.g., t-shirts, autographed books, etc.) • Competitions that exist primarily to promote a service or sell a product (such as poetry anthologies) • Competitions in which the prize depends on the number of entries 3) "Bad Contests": We do not have the resources to investigate every contest listing in this database. All contests are listed on the understanding that it is the writer's responsibility to "check out" a competition before sending in their work and their money. If you have a problem with a competition, let us know and we'll remove it from the database. 4) BanyonPublishing.com does not sponsor any of the contests in this database. DO NOT SEND YOUR ENTRIES TO US! If you have a question about a contest, please contact the competition organizers directly; please do not ask BanyonPublishing.com to help you "find out" the status of your entry. Sources of Contest Information Ansme: Writers' Contests http://directory.ansme.com/arts/56702.html Unfortunately this site doesn't seem to be updated too often. Art Deadlines List http://custwww.xensei.com/adl A list of a wide range of contests in the arts field, including a number of writing contests. Author Network Writing Contests http://www.author-network.com/competition.html Focuses primarily on UK-based contests. Byline Magazine: Contests http://www.bylinemag.com/contests.asp Byline Magazine offers numerous monthly contests for writers. DMOZ Open Directory Project: Contests http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Contests Fiction House Contests Resources http://www.fictionhouse.com/ Freelance Writing http://www.freelancewriting.com/contests.html Google: Writers' Contests http://directory.google.com/Top/Arts/Writers_Resources/Contests/ Gahlah links: Writers' Contests http://www.galahlinks.com/Arts_and_Humanities/Writers_Resources/Contests/ Major National Poetry Awards http://www.poets.org/awards/majorawd.cfm List of a number of significant competitions and awards for poets. Muse's Muse: Songwriting Contests http://www.musesmuse.com/contests.html National Press Photographer's Association Contests http://www.nppa.org/contests/default.htm Contests for journalists and press photographers, including students. [Poetry] Academy Awards & Prizes http://www.poets.org/awards/academy.cfm Poetry Machine: Awards and Contests http://www.poetrymachine.com/link4.htm Sarah Kathryn's List of "Interesting Contests" http://members.tripod.com/~SarahKat/deadlines.html Screenwriting Contests and Markets Online http://www.moviebytes.com Links to screenwriting contests. Screenwriting Contests Database http://www.filmmakers.com/contests/directory.htm Smith's CanLit Contests http://www.wcdr.org/canlitcontests.html An extensive listing of Canadian writing contests (many of which are open only to Canadian writers). Society For Technical Communicators: Competitions http://www.stc.org/competitions.html Winning Writers http://www.winningwriters.com/ Resources for poets and writers, with a focus on tips for those who enter poetry contests. Writer's Nook News Contests Page http://www.twnn.com/Contests.htm Extensive listing of contests in a variety of genres and categories. Writing Contest Tips http://www.ult-media.com/tips1.htm A selection of tips from the publishers of The World's Biggest Book of Writing Contests (which is also an excellent resource). Yahoo! - Contests Yahoo! - Contests (Canada) Yahoo! - Contests (UK) - Poetry Yahoo! - Contests (UK) - Writing Articles on Critiquing Critiquing Others' Work http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Labyrinth/6977/writing11.html Good examples of "right" and "wrong" critiquing methods. Fiction Critiquing 101 http://www.cyberus.ca/~alette/Critique.htm How to benefit from a critique group, and how to become an effective critiquer. Hardcore Critique Advice http://www.crayne.com/download/casiltip.txt An excellent article by Amy Sterling Casil on how to write an effective critique. How to Critique Fiction http://www.crayne.com/howcrit.html Most critique groups recommend this article by Victory Crayne as the reference to review before undertaking a critique, as well as to help you interpret critiques of your own work. Critique Groups Awesome Writers http://www.topica.com/lists/AwesomeWriters A mailing list for writers of all genres to post their writing and request critiques. Blue Oasis Online Support Team (BOOST) http://boost4writers.com A critique group for children's writers, with a newsletter, contests, chat room and other resources. (Formerly Blue Phantom.) BrambleStory http://www.bramblestory.com A critique site with exercises, articles and links Critters Workshop http://brain-of-pooh.tech-soft.com/users/critters/ This highly recommended workshop focuses primarily on speculative fiction (though it offers other workshops as well). The site offers sample critiques, tips on critiquing and participating in a group, and market information (including the "Black Hole" page that lists response times for speculative fiction markets). Considered a high-intensity group with high workload demands. Fictionette.com http://www.fictionette.com A UK site offering a place for writers to post stories for feedback, read short fiction, and find information on contests, writing groups, e-books, etc. Horror Writers Workshop http://www.geocities.com/HorrorWritersWorkshop A group open to horror writers of all levels; our goal is to help one another by providing constructive criticism of any length work. Internet Writing Workshop http://www.manistee.com/~lkraus/workshop A workshop open to all styles and genres of writing, including fiction and nonfiction, long and short works. Must remain an active member to stay enrolled. My Writer Buddy http://www.writerbuddy.com Look for a mentor, a critique partner, a collaborator, a research assistant, or just another writer to chat with, on this unique site. It includes classifieds where you can post a "buddy wanted" ad, chat rooms, forums, and more. Noveldoc.com http://www.noveldoc.com/ A workshop for serious authors who have completed a novel of 60,000 words or more. Guidelines for participation are strict; this is not for "would-be" novelists. Online Writing Workshop for Romance http://romance.onlinewritingworkshop.com A fee-supported workshop hosted online. Online Writing Workshop for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror http://sff.onlinewritingworkshop.com/ A fee-supported workshop hosted online. Opus Est http://opusest.tripod.com An online writers' and critique community. Preditors and Editors: Writing Workshops http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/pubwork.htm Quixotics Writer's Roundtable http://www.quixotics.com/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi Rom-Critters http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rom-Critters Critique group for writers who are "actively and seriously pursuing a career in romance writing." SF Novelist http://www.sfnovelist.com/index.htm A critique group for writers of "hard sf" novels. SFWA: Workshops http://www.sfwa.org/links/workshops.htm Links to speculative fiction critique groups and workshops. Thought Cafe http://www.thoughtcafe.co.uk A UK site where writers can post their work for feedback, or simply read hundreds of stories, poems and essays. Writer's List http://web.mit.edu/mbarker/www/writers.html A writing sample is required to establish skill level. Writers Write: Writers' Groups Online http://www.writerswrite.com/groups.htm A list of critique, support, and chat groups for writers. Young Writers' Clubhouse http://www.realkids.com/critique.htm Critique group for young writers. Discussion Groups CataList, the Official Catalog of LISTSERV Lists http://www.lsoft.com/lists/listref.html Produced the best results from a search on "writer" or "writing." DiscussionLists.com http://discussionlists.com Directory of discussion lists on a wide range of topics. Everything E-mail: E-mail Discussion Groups/Newsletters http://everythingemail.net/email_discussion.html Everything you need to know to start your own discussion group or participate in online discussions; plus links to directories of discussion lists. Google Groups http://groups.google.com Jolly Roger http://www.killdevilhill.com/literarychattalkcafe.html Links to a huge list of literature chat groups. Literary Discussion Lists http://thinkers.net/Literary_Discussion/ Littera Scripta: E-mail Lists for Booklovers http://www.litterascripta.com/bibliomania/lists.shtml Lists primarily geared toward readers rather than writers. Tile.Net http://tile.net SmartGroups http://www.smartgroups.com Topica http://www.topica.com Search by keyword for writing-related lists. (Consider using more specific keywords, such as "mystery", "science fiction," "romance," etc.) Writers' Groups http://www.writers.com/groups.htm A selection of writing groups and classes; includes a helpful participation FAQ. General References AskOxford.com http://www.askoxford.com A variety of dictionary and language tools. Encyberpedia: Dictionaries, Glossaries, & Thesauri http://www.encyberpedia.com/glossary.htm Links to a wide range of useful dictionaries and glossaries. TheFreeDictionary.com http://www.TheFreeDictionary.com Offers a "dictionary, thesaurus, literature refernece library and search engine all in one." Also offers a script that enables you to include a dictionary search box on your own website. Internet Resources for Translators: English http://www.deraaij.com/irt/english.html Links to a wide range of dictionaries and glossaries. Merriam-Webster Online: Language Center http://www.m-w.com If your dictionary isn't handy, look up words on this site -- and find out when a word first (officially) entered the English language. One-Look Dictionaries http://www.onelook.com Hundreds of links to a wide range of dictionaries and glossaries. Offers "lookup" search function. Probably the best-known dictionary site online. On-Line Dictionaries and Glossaries http://www.lai.com/glossaries.html Links to dictionaries in more than 60 language groups and categories, from Afrikaans to Zulu (and including artificial languages and multilingual dictionaries). Research-It! http://www.iTools.com Searchable dictionary site that includes various English-language dictionaries, thesauri, quotes, biographies, stock quotes, zip codes, and other directories. Thesaurus.com http://thesaurus.reference.com/ Search for synonyms, antonyms, or word categories; look up words, place names, biblical names and zip codes; enjoy daily crosswords and word search puzzles; translate text and web pages. WordNet 1.6 Vocabulary Helper http://poets.notredame.ac.jp/cgi-bin/wn A useful tool that enables you to look up a word (including uncommon words) to find out its definition, usage, and history. Wordsmyth: The Educational Dictionary/Thesaurus http://www.wordsmyth.net English Around the World American-British/British-American Dictionary http://www.peak.org/~jeremy/dictionary/ Translates U.S. terms to British and vice versa; also includes acronyms, units of measurement, slang, idioms, and explanations of the differences between British English and American English. Australian English Glossary from A to Zed http://www.uta.fi/FAST/US1/REF/aust-eng.html Nothing quite matches Australian English for its lively colourful phrases, this site declares. Give it a burl! American Heritage Book of English Usage http://www.bartleby.com/64/ Cornerstone's Canadian English Page http://www.cornerstoneword.com/misc/cdneng/cdneng.htm Explains the differences between Canadian, British and American English, including spelling, place names, vocabulary and usage. Dictionary of American Regional English http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/dare/dare.html English Etymology http://eleaston.com/etymology.html Links to dictionaries of "English around the world," including Irish English, Caribbean English, English in India -- plus etymologies, the history of English, phrase finders, "the influence of other languages on English," international names, place names, and more. Forthright's Phrontistery http://phrontistery.50megs.com A 14,000-word dictionary of obscure and rare words. United Kingdom English for the American Novice http://www.hps.com/~tpg/ukdict/ukdict-intro.html UK English to American English; last updated in 1983. World Wide Words http://www.worldwidewords.org/ Devoted to the English language -- its history, quirks, curiosities and evolution. Includes Weird Words, topical words, definitions, usage, phrases, and more. World Languages Australian Indigenous Languages http://www.dnathan.com/VL/austLang.htm Links to grammars, dictionaries and other resources relating to the non-English languages spoken in Australia (such as Kamilaroi, Ayapathu and Jingulu), plus topics like "Bush Food and Medicine" and more. Gaelic/Irish Dictionaries http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~smacsuib/focloir/ ilovelanguages http://www.ilovelanguages.com/ Links to a host of international language resources. Jamaican/Patois Glossary http://www.rastagearshop.com/glossary.html Languages-on-the-Web http://www.languages-on-the-web.com Language-learning resources and links to language and translation resources. On-Line Dictionaries and Glossaries http://www.lai.com/glossaries.html Links to dictionaries in more than 60 language groups and categories, from Afrikaans to Zulu (and including artificial languages and multilingual dictionaries). Pronunciation Guide http://ibb7.ibb.gov/pronunciations/ Look up not only the meaning and spelling of international words, but how they are pronounced. Verbix Online Conjugator http://www.verbix.com/webverbix Conjugate verbs in a host of languages, modern and ancient (including Old Saxon, Proto-Indo-European, Swahile, and dozens more.) YourDictionary.com http://www.yourdictionary.com Look up words through the search function, or browse articles on translation and language issues, or explore the more than 230 international language dictionaries and glossaries (including multilingual dictionaries and endangered languages). Specialized Glossaries Acronym Finder http://www.acronymfinder.com Look up 60,000 acronyms/abbreviations and their meanings. Alternative Dictionaries http://www.notam.uio.no/~hcholm/altlang/about.html Dictionaries of slang, "dirty words," and "foul language." Amatory Thesaurus http://www.amatory-ink.co.uk/thesaurus/thesindex.htm Amatory and erotic terms. Antique Words, by C. J. Cherryh http://www.cherryh.com/www/antique1.htm A list of words that were commonly used prior to the 1900's; useful if you'd like to avoid anachronistic phrases in your historical fiction. Biographical Dictionary http://www.s9.com/biography/index.html A dictionary covering "more than 20,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day." Bob's Print Guide Glossary http://www.bobs.co.uk/print/glossary.html Glossary of printing and publishing terms. Castle Terms http://www.castlesontheweb.com/glossary.html Cliche Finder http://www.westegg.com/cliche/ An interesting resource that enables you to search for "clich?s" by keyword (e.g., a search on "cat" provides such gems as "Busier than a one-eyed cat watching two mouseholes"). Dictionary of Slang http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/ DOD Dictionary of Military Terms http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/jel/doddict/ Easton's Bible Dictionary http://www.ccel.org/ccel/easton/ebd2.toc.html FAST Glossary Center http://www.uta.fi/FAST/GC List of all kinds of glossaries and dictionaries. Feudal Terms of England http://eserver.org/langs/feudal-dictionary.txt Glossarist, The http://www.glossarist.com/ Links to a huge selection of glossaries on a vast range of topics. Glossary of Grammatical Terms http://www.writingenglish.com/glossary.htm Glossary of Internet Terms http://www.matisse.net/files/glossary.html Glossary of Poetic Terms http://www.poeticbyway.com/glossary.html An excellent dictionary of poetic terms. Glossary of Poetic Terms http://eir.library.utoronto.ca/rpo/display_rpo/poetterm.cfm A fascinating collection of terms, from acatalectic to zeugma. Glossary of Publishing Terms http://www.picture-book.com/news.asp?listingid=44 Hellatine Dictionary of Bureaucratese http://home.earthlink.net/~skilton/dictionary.html How Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/ investorwords.com http://www.investorwords.com Dictionary of financial and investment terms. Jargon Dictionary and Lexicon http://info.astrian.net/jargon/ Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournament Glossary of Terms http://www.chronique.com/Library/Glossaries/glossary-KCT/glssindx.htm Medi-Lexicon http://www.pharma-lexicon.com/ "A dictionary of over 140,000 medical, pharmaceutical, biomedical & healthcare acronyms and abbreviations. Plus medical news and searches for the medical, pharmaceutical or healthcare professional." Netlingo: The Internet Dictionary http://www.netlingo.com/ The Nonverbal Dictionary of Gestures, Signs and Body Language Cues http://members.aol.com/nonverbal2/diction1.htm Subtitled "From Adam's Apple Jump to Zygomatic Smile," this offers a wealth of information on body language. Origins of Phrases http://members.aol.com/MorelandC/Phrases.htm Origins and meanings of hundreds of common (and uncommon) phrases. Phrase Finder http://phrases.shu.ac.uk/ Search by keyword to find a specific phrase or quote, or search for the meanings and origins of various phrases. Scientific and Technical Acronyms, Symbols and Abbreviations http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/stasa/ Semantic Rhyming Dictionary http://www.rhymezone.com/ Look up rhymes by sound, number of syllables, and preferred meaning. Smith's Bible Dictionary http://www.ccel.org/ccel/smith_W/bibledict.toc.html Symbols.com http://www.symbols.com "SYMBOLS.com contains more than 2,500 Western signs, arranged into 54 groups according to their graphic characteristics. In 1,600 articles their histories, uses, and meanings are thoroughly discussed. The signs range from ideograms carved in mammoth teeth by Cro-Magnon men, to hobo signs and subway graffiti." Twists, Slugs and Roscoes: A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang http://www.miskatonic.org/slang.html A fun guide to "detective" and police slang, especially of the 20's, 30's and 40's. WordOrigins.org http://www.wordorigins.org/index.htm Word and phrase origins. WorldWideWeb Acronym and Abbreviation Server http://www.ucc.ie/cgi-bin/acronym An excellent acronym "look-up" site. Translation Resources AltaVista Translation http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn A free online translation tool for words and phrases. (Seems to work well with shorter phrases, but use caution when attempting to use any automatic "tool" to translate longer materials or documents.) Daily Linguist: Your Personal Language Tutor http://www.dailylinguist.com Online language help, corporate training, translation services, free online translator, and language/dictionary links. Foreignword.com http://www.foreignword.com/ Dictionary search tools, machine translation links, glossary links, and a translation forum. Freetranslation.com http://www.freetranslation.com Here's a handy site to translate texts into and out of English, from a handful of major languages (including Spanish, French, and German). It isn't perfect, but it is enough to help you make sense of a letter, even if all the words aren't properly translated or translated at all; I wouldn't suggest it for trying to convert your own work to another language. FreeTranslator.com http://www.free-translator.com Offers a variety of free translation interfaces. Languages-on-the-Web http://www.languages-on-the-web.com A wealth of resources to help one learn languages or find publications in different languages, links to international language resources and sites in various languages, and translators. NCTA Searchable Translator Database http://www.lai.com/ncta/trdb.htm If you need translation services to market a piece abroad, you can search this directory by language and specialty. PEN Directory of Translators http://www.pen.org/translation/direct.htm Search for a translator by language. Pronunciation Guide http://ibb7.ibb.gov/pronunciations/ Look up not only the meaning and spelling of international words, but how they are pronounced. Translate-Free.com http://Translate-Free.com An extensive list of links to sites that offer free online translations in various languages or lexicons, including sites that enable you to hear the translation. Translator's Home Companion http://www.lai.com/companion.html "A focal point of information about resources available on the Internet and elsewhere for translators, interpreters, and all those interested in the arts and crafts of foreign languages." Includes news, library catalogs, databases, directories of translators, translation agencies and organizations, dictionaries, localization/globalization information, and more. E-Publisher Lists and Directoriers Dehanna Bailee's Print-on-Demand Database http://www.geocities.com/dehannabailee/pod.htm Lengthy list of POD publishers with comparisons of rates and services. Electronic Text & Multimedia Collections http://www.library.wisc.edu/reslist.etext/etext-text.html Academic electronic text collections, including historic and primary source documents, literature, etc. Electronically Published Internet Connection (EPIC) http://www.epicauthors.org/ An organization of electronically published authors. EPPRO: The Electronically Published Professionals http://eppro.net A forum for electronic publishers, authors, editors, marketers, promoters or other professionals working within the e-publishing industry. Lida Quillen's List of Epublishers http://www.sff.net/people/Lida.Quillen/epub.html Mary Wolf's Guide to Electronic Publishers http://my.coredcs.com/~mermaid/epub.html On-Demand Printers and E-Books http://www.bookmarket.com/ondemand.html An extensive list of on-demand printers. These aren't necessarily publishers, but companies that provide print-on-demand technology and/or services. This page also offers a large list of e-publishers. General Information 21st Century Publishing http://julieduffy.com Loads of articles on electronic publishing, including tips on electronic self-publishing, with special emphasis on print-on-demand. Binary Thing ePublishing Network http://www.binarything.com A network of related Web sites dedicated to ePublishing, combining news, information, articles, discussion forums and an online store. BitBooks.com http://bitbooks.com/ Search engine/directory for digital fiction. Canadian eAuthors http://www.ceauthors.com Resources for Canadian authors who have been e-published. Contract Issues: Books Published Online http://www.nwu.org/docs/online-p.htm eBooks 'n Bytes http://www.ebooksnbytes.com Resources, reviews, publishing tools, and loads of other resources. In particular, check out their list of sites that offer e-book awards. eBookWeb http://12.108.175.91/ebookweb/ News, updates, and reviews of the ebook industry; loads of links. Eguild http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Eguild Organization and discussion list for e-published authors and artists. Electronic Literature Organization http://www.eliterature.org e-Writer's Place http://ewritersplace.com Resources for electronically published authors, including free ebooks, ebook creation assistance, articles, markets and more. Internet Publishing http://www.hipiers.com/publishing.html Piers Anthony's extensive list of electronic publishers, with a review of each. KnowBetter.com http://knowbetter.com/DesktopDefault.aspx What began as a site for the Rocket eBook is now a source of information on e-book news (all formats and platforms), commentary, e-book reviews, information on freebies, and "E-Book Informer," which scours the web for new releases. Open an eBook http://www.openanebook.org The resources section of this site is packed with useful links to organizations, awards, software and hardware, and more. Scroll past the top section for the main link list. This site also serves as an e-book marketplace. Planet eBook http://www.planetebook.com A site aimed at "Web publishing professionals" and self-publishers, with articles, Web-publishing tools, news updates, a forum and more. Publishing in an Electronic Journal http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/its/internet/search/research/ejourn.htm Tips for publishing in scholarly electronic journals, including sources of information. Writer Beware: Epublishers http://www.sfwa.org/Beware/epublishers.html Warnings on the perils of subsidy e-publishing and unethical e-publishers. Writer Beware: Print On Demand http://www.sfwa.org/beware/printondemand.html A number of cautions to keep in mind when seeking a POD publisher. Books and References American Heritage Book of English Usage http://www.bartleby.com/64/ Bartleby.com http://www.bartleby.com Home of a number of classic grammar, writing and style books. Bartlett's Quotations http://www.bartleby.com/100/ Chicago Manual of Style http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/cmosfaq/cmosfaq.html Elements of Style http://www.bartleby.com/141/index.html The King's English http://www.bartleby.com/116/ Research-It! http://www.iTools.com A collection of look-up tools, including dictionaries, thesauri, language translators, biographical information, quotation directories, and more. Grammar Sites Daily Grammar http://www.dailygrammar.com Sign up for an e-mailed grammar lesson for five days of the week, with a quiz the sixth. English Grammar and Style http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/8707 Garbage In, Garbage Out: Errors Caused by Over-Reliance on Spelling Checkers http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/errors/spellcheck.html A list of commonly confused/misspelled words, usage errors, and "other strange and amusing word confusions." Garbl's Writing Center http://garbl.home.comcast.net Grammar and Style Notes http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/ An English professor's "miscellany of grammatical rules and explanations, comments on style, and suggestions on usage." Grammar and Usage for the Non-Expert http://www.grammartips.homestead.com/articleindex.html Grammar Grabbers http://www3.sympatico.ca/bill.cutler/INDEX.HTM Subtitled "A not so serious guide to English grammar." Grammar Lady http://www.grammarlady.com An online columnist who answers grammar questions. Guide to Grammar and Writing/Ask Grammar http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm Basic grammar tips, hotline, interactive quizzes, quotes, links, FAQ, more. Interesting Things for ESL Students http://www.manythings.org The grammar and word-games pages may be of interest to any writer. Linguistic Fun Page http://www.ojohaven.com/fun/ Links to amusing and helpful references on grammatical use and misuse, such as misquoted quotes, funny translation errors, "The Book of Cliches," and more. Logophilia: A Web Site for Word Lovers http://www.wordspy.com/index.asp From quotations to crossword helps to word games, you'll get lost in the words. On Line English Grammar http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/index.cfm Tips, exercises, a "grammar clinic," and practice pages. Online English Phrase Checker http://www.oleng.com.au/indexpc.html Check how a phrase (or word) is used and in what contexts, and how often. Online Guide to Writing and Research http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ewp_writingcenter/writinggde/welcome.shtml An online book about how to write effectively; aimed primarily toward academic writing. Rules for Using a Comma http://www.writingenglish.com/comma.htm If you're wondering whether to put that, comma, in or leave it, out, check out this page! SharpWriter.com http://www.sharpwriter.com Offers links to dictionaries, grammar sources, punctuation information, thesauri, encyclopedias, genre resources, general writing resources, and lots more. University of Kansas Writing Guide http://www.writing.ku.edu/students/guides.html Links to a variety of writing resources, with an emphasis on scholarly/academic writing. UVic Writer's Guide http://web.uvic.ca/wguide/ Designed primarily to assist in writing essays and papers, this site contains many useful tips on style, presentation, organization, and similar topics. Vocabula Review http://www.vocabula.com Online journal about the state of the English language, including grammar tips. Words, Words and More Words http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/words Words for writing, words for speaking, word games, old words, trendy words, debating words, negotiating words... A site for wordlovers, in other words. Absolute Markets Newsletter http://www.AbsoluteMarkets.com Offers a free monthly markets newsletter, and a paid biweekly "premium" newsletter; the latter is packed with magazine and book markets, international markets, job listings and more. AcqWeb http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/law/acqs/email-ad.html AcqWeb offers an "international directory of e-mail addresses of publishers, vendors and related professional associations, organizations and services." A good place to look for markets. Children's Writers Marketplace http://write4kids.com/wmarket/index.html Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers Online http://childrenspublishers.signaleader.com Comprehensive, alphabetical listings of children's magazines and book publishers, including links to submission guidelines and web sites. FreelanceWriting.com Magazine Guidelines Database http://www.freelancewriting.com/guidelines/pages Gila Queen's Guide to Markets http://GilaQueen.us Biweekly e-mail market guide that offers both "ordinary" (nonfiction) magazine markets and updates on speculative fiction markets (including new anthologies, contests, etc.) Jacqui Bennett Writers Bureau: UK Markets http://www.jbwb.co.uk/markets.html Selection of UK markets for fiction and nonfiction. Market List http://www.marketlist.com Covers speculative fiction markets (e.g., sf, fantasy, horror). Markets for Writers http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Culture/WFNS/periodicals.html Focuses primarily on Canadian markets, with some U.S. magazines as well. Spicy Green Iguana http://www.spicygreeniguana.com/ More than 200 links to SF, fantasy, and horror magazine publications. Wooden Horse Publishing http://www.woodenhorsepub.com Though the markets database on this site costs $149 per year, the site is also packed with loads of free stuff, including extensive coverage of magazine industry changes (new magazines, shut-downs, editorial changes, etc.) Working List of Speculative Fiction Markets http://home.att.net/~p.fleming/Sfmarket.html Lengthy text listing of speculative fiction markets. The Write Markets Report http://www.writersweekly.com/books/677.html Monthly electronic (PDF) guide to markets (paid subscription) Writer's Market http://www.writersmarket.com Paid membership. Writing for Dollars http://www.writingfordollars.com/Guidelines.cfm Offers nearly 1200 listings, drawn from past issues of "Writing for Dollars." While the collection is extensive, many entries are outdated, but still worth a look. WritersWeekly Markets & Jobs http://www.writersweekly.com/markets_and_jobs.php WritersWeekly.com Warnings http://www.writersweekly.com/warnings/warnings.html A great place to check on websites and publishers that have a reputation for slow or non-payment, or are going out of business or rumored to be having troubles. Writers Write http://www.writerswrite.com/guidelines Offers an extensive list of paying markets, as well as a number of nonpaying markets. Can be searched by category, keyword, paying vs. nonpaying, and by markets that accept fiction, nonfiction, or poetry. DarkEcho Horror http://www.darkecho.com/darkecho A variety of resources for writers of "dark fiction," including links, articles, a newsletter, and a writers' workshop. Goblin Markets http://www.bloodletters.com/Goblin/ A searchable market list for horror writing. Horror Writers Association http://www.horror.org HorrorFind http://www.horrorfind.com/ A search engine/directory dedicated to horror topics. Horror Web http://www.horror-web.com New site covering horror writing, movies, games, and "lots of other fun stuff." Horror Writers Workshop http://www.geocities.com/HorrorWritersWorkshop A group open to horror writers of all levels; our goal is to help one another by providing constructive criticism of any length work. The Long Hard Odds: A Few Hints on Getting that First Horror Novel Published http://www.mindspring.com/~profmike/sellbook.htm Online Writing Workshop for Science Fiction and Fantasy http://sff.onlinewritingworkshop.com/ Online critique group for speculative fiction; charges fee. Vampire Author Chats http://www.simegen.com/reviews/vampires/carpathian/vampchat.html Writing/Editing Job Boards AllFreelanceWork E-publisher Lists · General Info http://www.allfreelancework.com A huge job listing resource, plus loads of articles and resources for freelancers. Authorlink Jobs Available http://authorlink.monster.com/ Careers@MediaGeneral http://jobs.mediageneral.com Chicago Book Clinic Jobline http://www.chicagobookclinic.org/jobline/pos_avail.htm Jobs in the publishing industry, primarily in Illinois. craigslist http://www.craigslist.com/wri/ Focuses primarily on writing and editing jobs in the San Francisco/Peninsula area. Editor & Publisher Classifieds http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/classifieds/index.jsp Freelance Writing http://www.FreelanceWriting.com/fjb.html IRE Job Center http://www.ire.org/jobs/look.html Job board run by the organization of Investigative Journalists and Reporters, Inc. JAWS Job Bank http://www.jaws.org/jobs/index.shtml Journalism job board run by the Journalism and Women Symposium. Jobs for Copy Editors http://www.copyeditorjobs.com/default.asp?id=5 Jobs in Journalism http://eb.journ.latech.edu/jobs-o.html JobsPage: Your Link to Newspaper Careers http://www.freep.com/jobspage/high/NAAguide.htm Journalism Job Links http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=1244 Library Journal Classifieds http://www.libraryjournal.com/index.asp MediaBistro Job List http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/ Extensive list of writing, editing and journalism jobs. Newslink JobLink for Journalists http://newslink.org/newjoblinksearch.html NewsJobs Network http://www.newsjobs.net/Jobs/default.asp Editing and writing jobs for the U.S., Canada and the UK. Free newsletter Online Journalism Review Job Board http://ojr.usc.edu/jobsboard/header.cfm Publishers Weekly Job Listings http://www.publishersweekly.com/index.asp Click on "Industry Resources". ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/ss/forum-1.html Academic jobs relating to screenwriting, primarily for screenwriting instructors. Sharpwriter Writer/Editor Job Market http://www.sharpwriter.com/jobmarket.htm Sunoasis Jobs for Writers, Editors, and Copywriters http://www.sunoasis.com U.C. Berkeley J-Jobs http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/ Focuses primarily on journalism jobs; also offers listings of magazine editorial positions and freelance writing jobs. The Write Jobs http://www.writejobs.com/ Writerfind Jobs http://www.writerfind.com/freelance_jobs/ Jobs that can be done from a home office. Writer's Resource Center Employment Resources http://www.poewar.com/jobs/ WritersWeekly.com http://www.writersweekly.com/markets_and_jobs.php Offers extensive job listings, plus a free weekly e-mail newsletter update. WriteThinking Weekly Technical Writing Jobs List http://www.writethinking.net/html/jobs/jobs.html Loads of tech-writing jobs from around the country, listed by state. General Job Sites Search these sites with keywords such as writer, editor, copyeditor, etc. +Jobs America http://www.plusjobs.org CareerBuilder.com http://www.CareerBuilder.com DallasNews.com JobCenter http://www.dallasnews.com/classifieds/jobcenter/ Latimes.com Careerbuilder http://www.latimes.com/classified/jobs/ Miami Herald CareerBuilder http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/classifieds/employment/ Monster.com http://www.monster.com New York New Media Association JobsNetWORK http://jobsnetwork.nynma.org/ Technology-related jobs. New York Times Job Market http://www.nytimes.com/marketing/jobmarket/search/index.html SFGate Chronicle Jobs http://www.sfgate.com/jobs/ Job listings from the San Francisco Chronicle. Telecommuting Jobs http://www.tjobs.com Yahoo! HotJobs http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ International Job Boards ESL Worldwide.com http://www.eslworldwide.com/search/job_search.asp Jobs for language instructors. Guardian Unlimited Jobs http://jobs.guardian.co.uk Job section of UK's Guardian Unlimited; click on categories such as "media" or "arts and heritage" to find writing and editorial positions, or search by job title. idealist.org http://www.idealist.org/ip/jobSearch?MODULE=JOB Search for jobs around the world. Jeff Gaulin's Canadian Journalism Job Board http://www.jeffgaulin.com Writing and editing jobs in Canada. Jobs in Japan http://www.jobsinjapan.com Not focused specifically on writing/editing jobs, but worth searching by keyword. Journalism.co.uk http://www.journalism.co.uk/search.html Resources for international journalists, including extensive job listings for editors, writers, and other media-related professionals (primarily in the UK). The Media Network http://www.tmn.co.uk/ Lists a wide selection of writing and editing jobs within Britain, and also offers journalists a place to post their resumes and "jobs wanted." Monster.com (international) http://workabroad.monster.com/ The international section of Monster.com offers specialized "job boards" for several different countries, as well as more general regional areas (e.g., Africa, Asia, Canada). NewsJobs Network http://www.newsjobs.net/Jobs/default.asp Editing and writing jobs for the U.S., Canada and the UK. Free newsletter. Overseas Jobs Express http://www.overseasjobs.com This site often lists jobs for writers and editors. Workopolis http://www.workopolis.com Canadian job-search site. Magazines Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers Online http://childrenspublishers.signaleader.com Comprehensive, alphabetical listings of children's magazines and book publishers, including links to submission guidelines. Council of Literary Magazines and Presses http://www.clmp.org Offers an extensive online member directory, and also a larger directory for sale. Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org/div/serials/ Vast collections of articles, e-zines, links to magazines and periodicals, electronic texts, and more. Literary Periodicals http://www.newpages.com/npguides/litmags.htm An extensive list of "literary magazines." Little Magazines http://www.little-magazines.org.uk/ A directory of little (literary) magazines published in the UK and Ireland. Magazines of Europe http://www.travelconnections.com/Magazines/Europeindex.htm For magazines from other regions, go to http://www.travelconnections.com/Magazines/ MagoMania: Canada's Magazine Search Engine http://www.magomania.com/english/ Newsdirectory.com: Worldwide Magazines http://www.newsdirectory.com/ TheMagazineBoy Online Magazine Directory http://www.themagazineboy.com/ Primarily a subscription site, but also provides direct links to about 1500 magazines. Resources for Literary Journals http://www.jefferybahr.com/Publications/default.htm Links to literary journals, journal response times, statistics, ranking and more. WebWombat: Magazines http://www.webwombat.com.au/magazines/ An Australian search engine that offers extensive listings of magazine homepages around the world, including many non-English publications. Yahoo! (Australia) http://au.dir.yahoo.com/news_and_media/magazines Links to Australian and New Zealand publications. Yahoo! News and Media http://dir.yahoo.com/news_and_media/magazines/by_region Search for newspapers and online media by region. Newspapers ABYZ News Links http://www.abyznewslinks.com/ Links to more than 16,800 newspapers and other news sources from around the world; regularly cleaned and updated. Fleet Street Online http://www.fleet-street.com/top.htm Links to UK newspapers. International News Links http://inkpot.com/news/ Journalism.Net http://www.journalismnet.com/papers/index.htm Lists publications by region. Kiosken http://www.esperanto.se/kiosk/newsstart.html Links to worldwide newspapers, including non-English papers. Media UK http://www.mediauk.com Find UK newspapers and other media. Mercator http://www.aber.ac.uk/mercator/english/lang.htm Look here for links to newspapers, media, newsgroups and morefor such languages as Asturian, Basque, Ladin, Occitan, etc. The page is offered in English, Welsh, and French. NewsVoyager.com http://www.newspaperlinks.com/home.cfm Links to U.S. dailies and weeklies, Canadian and International papers, press associations, and other newspaper-related sites. Newspapers.com http://www.newspapers.com/ Paperboy http://www.thepaperboy.com/welcome.cfm A site that enables you to search for international newspapers and news topics. US Newspaper Links.com http://www.usnpl.com/ Ezines and E-mail Newsletters Electronic Journal Miner http://ejournal.coalliance.org eZINESearch http://www.refer-me.com/members/e-zine-master/ A searchable list of more than 3000 e-zines. Ezine-Universe.com http://Ezine-Universe.com Well organized lists of e-zines and newsletters. Flying Inkpot's Zine Scene http://www.inkpot.com/zines NewJour: New Journals and Newsletters on the Internet http://gort.ucsd.edu/newjour/NewJourWel.html NewPages Guide to Online Literary Magazines http://www.newpages.com/npguides/litmags_online.htm Newsletter Access http://www.newsletteraccess.com A searchable database of more than 5000 newsletters (online and print). Newsletter Directory http://www.newsletter-directory.com An extensive directory of online publications in a variety of subject areas. WebScout Lists http://www.webscoutlists.com Easy-to-search directory of e-zines and newsletters. All About Murder http://www16.brinster.com/allaboutmurder/index2.html Columns, author interviews, chats, reviews, newsgroups, links and more. Blood at the Source: Research Tips for Mystery Writers http://www.barbarafister.com/BloodattheSource.html Tips on using libraries and the Internet for mystery research. BookWire Index: Mystery Publishers http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/Mystery-Publishers.html ClueLass http://www.cluelass.com/index2.lasso Links to articles, books, FAQ, groups, awards, events, and "opportunities" (publishers seeking writers, contests, support groups, and research help). Under "Britology," for example, find out the differences between the old and new UK monetary system, the British academic calendar, and the British police force rank structure. Crime & Clues http://www.crimeandclues.com Information on crime scene investigation techniques, forensic science, etc. Crime Library http://www.crimelibrary.com/fiction/ Free short stories by top-name authors. Crime Magazine http://www.crimemagazine.com The award winning encyclopedia of true crime and crime-related issues. Crime Writers Association http://www.thecwa.co.uk/ British mystery writers' organization; includes extensive list of author-member websites. Crime Writers of Canada http://www.crimewriterscanada.com DeadlyDirectory http://www.cluelass.com/DDO/ Searchable database of mystery-related topics and events. Deadly Pleasures http://www.deadlypleasures.com Links, reviews, interviews, nes and more. Firearms Tutorial http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/GUNS/GUNINTRO.html Don't put the wrong weapon in the wrong hands! This tutorial is designed to give you a working knowledge of the types of firearms, the types of ammunition used, the nature of injuries that can be produced in the body, and much more. Guide to Lock Picking http://www.lysator.liu.se/mit-guide/mit-guide.html Includes tools, exercises, models, and a chapter on "advanced lock picking." Historical Mystery Appreciation Society http://mywebpages.comcast.net/monkshould/hmas-index.html Murder Must Advertise http://www.murdermustadvertise.com Discussion list focusing on promoting one's mystery novel. Mysterious Home Page http://www.cluelass.com/MystHome/ Links to authors, magazines, media, games, electronic texts, newsgroups, articles on characters and themes, organizations, awards, and a variety of other topics of interest to mystery readers and writers. Mysterious Home Page: Publishers http://www.cluelass.com/MystHome/Publishers.html List of mystery publishers, including several international publishers. Mystery Connections http://emporium.turnpike.net/~mystery/crime_pursuits.html Links to bookstores, authors, interactive murder mysteries, conventions, and "mysteryzines." (Note: This page does not appear to have been updated since -- possibly -- 1997.) MysteryNet.com http://www.mysterynet.com Though designed more for readers than for writers, this site offers information on upcoming mystery events, games, chats, and other resources. Mystery Writers' Resources http://www.zott.com/mysforum/ Links to resources on "agents, copyrights and legal, organizations, resources, publishers, forensics, law, guns, poisons, police, mafia, and misc. security." Orchard Press Mystery and Writers Links http://www.orchardpressmysteries.com/links.html A great collection of links to mystery books, shows, writing sites, chats, organizations, research sites and more. Overbooked Book Links: Mystery, Suspense, Thrillers, Crime Fiction Publishers http://www.overbooked.org/genres/mystery/mystpub.html Extensive collection of links to book publishers, including international and small press publishers. Poisoned Pens http://groups.yahoo.com/group/poisonedpens/ A list for mystery writers, wannabes or published! Police Body Language and Behavior: You Gotta Walk the Walk http://www.hodrw.com/cop2.htm Written by a police officer, this article will help a writer bring police characters to life. Police Writers Association http://www.policewriter.com/ Provides police writers with the knowledge, resources and networking capabilities to share their expertise with others through the written word. Both fiction and nonfiction writing and publishing are covered. The Police Writer newsletter keeps members informed of news and opportunities in police writing. True Crime http://www.truecrimefanatic.com Markets, tips and articles for true crime writers (and fanatics). Twists, Slugs and Roscoes: A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang http://www.miskatonic.org/slang.html A fun guide to "detective" and police slang, especially of the 20's, 30's and 40's. Who Done It Sites on the Web http://www.robinsnest.com/articles/mystery.html An extensive list of links. Writer's Medical and Forensics Lab http://www.dplyemd.com Ideal for the mystery writer! Zeno's Forensic Page http://forensic.to/forensic.html Huge list of links to resources on forensic science, medicine, and psychiatry. Includes links to forums, journals, laboratories, associations, universities, employment opportunities, discussion lists, and lots more. http://www.absolutewrite.com This site offers at least two newsletters, including a weekly markets newsletter. Byline http://www.bylinemag.com Monthly print magazine, with website. Children's Book Insider http://www.write4kids.com/aboutcbi.html Monthly print newsletter for children's writers. Contentious http://www.contentious.com An excellent, highly professional e-zine covering electronic writing and content issues. Contracts Watch http://www.asja.org/cw/cw.php A free e-mail publication from the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) that covers publishing contract issues, including ASJA efforts to fight "greedy" contracts. To subscribe, go to http://www.asja.org/cw/cwjoin.php. Copy Editor http://www.copyeditor.com/default.asp?id=3 A newsletter (in Adobe PDF) for copy editors, offering a wealth of tips on word use, punctuation, solving odd problems, plus "dictionary updates" (new/recent words in the English vocabulary), and more. By paid subscription. Creative Screenwriting Magazine http://www.creativescreenwriting.com Interviews with screenwriters, plus other resources. Creativity Newsletter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/creativitynewsletter/ Newsletter by creativity coach Eric Maisel. Cross and Quill http://www.cwfi-online.org/crossquill.html Newsletter for Christian writers. Fiction Factor http://www.fictionfactor.com Lots of interesting features and markets, including interviews, book reviews, alerts, more. Flash Fiction Flash: Newsletter for Flash Fiction Writers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlashFictionFlash/ ForeWord http://www.forewordmagazine.com/ A publication for small presses and self-publishers. Holly Lisle's Vision http://www.lazette.net/vision A massive e-zine available in HTML or as a PDF download, offering a collection of excellent articles on sf/fantasy and other genres. The Internet Writing Journal (from Writers Write) http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/ Literary Times, The http://www.tlt.com A Journal for Lovers of Romantic Fiction, featuring reviews, author profiles, research and reference links, and a place for writers to post upcoming events. Locus http://www.locusmag.com The SF publishing industry's trade magazine. musicjournalist.com http://www.musicjournalist.com/ Site and magazine for writers covering the music industry. NAWW Weekly http://www.naww.org Publication of the National Association of Women Writers NovelAdvice http://www.noveladvice.com/ A monthly e-zine on fiction writing. Personal Journaling http://www.writersdigest.com/journaling/ Monthly print magazine from Writers Digest (paid subscription). Publishing Poynters http://ParaPub.com/news.html Dan Poynter's Book Marketing Newsletter, now available free by e-mail. ResearchBuzz http://www.researchbuzz.com A huge listing of all types of research resources; click "All Categories" in the left column for an idea of the types of topics covered. Free newsletter. Warning: It's easy to get lost in this site! Science Fiction Weekly http://www.scifi.com/sfw/ Hosted by the SciFi Channel site, this e-zine offers articles, looks at upcoming media releases, news briefs, games, and stories; also a paying fiction market. Scribbles for Children's Writers (Lil_Scribbles) http://www.topica.com/lists/Lil_Scribbles/ Anything and everthing about writing for children: Author interviews, tips, exercises, opinions, book reviews, writing articles, clubs, critique groups and more. Scribe and Quill http://www.scribequill.com Edited by Bev Walton-Porter, the former editor of Inscriptions, this monthly e-mail newsletter offers articles, links, book reviews and more. Scriptologist http://www.scriptologist.com A new how-to magazine for screenwriters. WorldWide Freelance Writer http://www.worldwidefreelance.com Articles and information on international markets. Write Line Newsletter http://www.free-expressions.com Good articles from Lorin Oberweger. The Write Way http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WritingTips To read back issues, go to http://www.write101.com The Write Markets Report http://www.writersweekly.com/books/677.html Monthly electronic (PDF) guide to markets (paid subscription) Writer Gazette, The http://www.writergazette.com/articlelist.shtml Free newsletter and huge collection of articles. WriterOnline http://www.writeronline.us This excellent e-zine has been saved from the brink of extinction, and offers a number of useful articles and columns each month; it's also a market for fiction and poetry. WriteSuccess http://groups.yahoo.com/group/writesuccess/ Writer, The http://www.writermag.com Monthly print magazine, available by subscription (see Moira Allen's Net//Working and Dispatches columns). Writer's Apprentice http://www.writersapprentice.com The "scheduled premiere" of this publication keeps receding; when I first listed it, it was scheduled to debut in March 2003, and it now is scheduled to debut in February 2004 (which is just about over). Stay tuned. Writer's Digest http://www.writersdigest.com Monthly print magazine, with website. Writers' Journal http://www.writersjournal.com A print publication with a limited online presence. Writers Monthly http://www.WritersMonthly.US/ Subtitled "A magazine for Southern California's writers and their readers," this publication offers several interesting columns on publishing, agents, poetry, etc. Writers Weekly http://www.writersweekly.com A weekly e-mail newsletter listing markets and jobs for writers, plus links to online articles and columns. Writing for DOLLARS! http://www.writingfordollars.com A free monthly email newsletter offering tips and markets. Writing Parent http://www.thewritingparent.com/ A newsletter especially for parents striving to become professional writers. (A print publication available by paid subscription.) This publication has been on hiatus but should be returning "soon." Writing World http://www.writing-world.com/newsletter/index.shtml A free biweekly e-mail newsletter from Writing-World.com, offering feature articles, market listings, contest information, publishing industry news, columns and more. Written By http://www.wga.org/WrittenBy/index.html The publication of the Writers Guild of America (the trade association for screenwriters); selected articles from back issues are posted online. General Copyright Information Articles for Writers and Publishers, by Ivan Hoffman http://www.ivanhoffman.com/helpful.html An extensive list of articles on various aspects of copyright, contracts, permissions, foreign rights, distribution, and more. Association of American Research Libraries: Copyright Information http://www.arl.org/info/frn/copy/copytoc.html Chilling Effects Clearinghouse http://www.chillingeffects.org What to do if YOU are accused of copyright violation, or asked to remove material from your site; includes information on your liabilities if you host forums or chats. CopyLaw.com http://www.copylaw.com An e-zine covering a variety of copyright issues. Copyright Basics http://www.abanet.org/intelprop/comm106/106copy.html Copyright Code http://www.loc.gov/copyright/title17/ The entire text of the U.S. Copyright Code. Copyright Lawyers http://www.editorialphoto.com/Internallinks/lawyer.html A list of copyright lawyers throughout the U.S., From EditorialPhoto. Copyright Terms and Expirations http://www.authorslawyer.com/c-term.shtml Digital Millenium Copyright Act (summary) http://www.arl.org/info/frn/copy/band.html Digital Millenium Copyright Act (overview) http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/iclp/dmca1.htm Includes a link to the full text of the DMCA. Do We Need to Copyright Our Works? http://www.spawn.org/marketing/copyright.htm A succinct, readable summary of the benefits of registering a copyright. (It's a fairly old article, however, so be sure to check the most current laws.) Nolo Law http://www.nolo.com/ Nolo.com, "Law for All," is a great place to start your search for information on copyright issues. Just search for "copyright." Novice Writer's Guide to Rights http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/dec97/cew3.htm Publishing Central: Copyright http://www.publishingcentral.com/subject.html?sid=9&si=1&kwd=book+publishing+copyright Publishing Law and Other Articles of Interest http://publaw.com/copy.html Supreme Court Opinions on New York Times Co., Inc., et al. v. Tasini et al. http://laws.findlaw.com/us/000/00-201.html U.S. Copyright Office http://www.copyright.gov/ All about copyright and copyright law, plus downloadable forms to register your copyright. Why and How to Register Your Articles (ASJA) http://www.asja.org/pubtips/copyrite.php Electronic Rights Copyrights and Beyond in the Digital Age http://www.piercelaw.edu/tfield/digital.htm Electronic Publishing and the Potential Loss of First Serial Rights http://www.ivanhoffman.com/first.html Electronic Publishing Fact and Fiction (ASJA) http://www.asja.org/pubtips/ewrongs.php Electronic Rights Negotiation Strategies (National Writer's Union) http://www.nwu.org/journ/jstrat.htm Journalist Electronic Rights Negotiation Strategies http://www.nwu.org/journ/jstrat.htm Recommended Electronic Rights Policy (National Writer's Union) http://www.nwu.org/journ/j15pct.htm SFWA Statement on Electronic Rights http://www.sfwa.org/contracts/ELEC.htm The Science Fiction Writers of America position on electronic rights, including an open letter from a lawyer on rights issues involved in handheld e-readers. Rights in Websites and E-mail C-Rights in E-Mail http://www.ivanhoffman.com/rights.html Derivative Rights and Websites http://www.ivanhoffman.com/derivative.html Getting Permission to Publish: Ten Tips for Webmasters http://www.nolo.com/encyclopedia/articles/ilaw/pub_permission.html Do you want to use someone else's material on your site? Here's some tips on getting permission, and making sure that you don't infringe on another's copyright. Proper Use of a Domain Name for Trademark Protection http://www.arvic.com/library/domanuse.asp Who Owns the Copyright in Your Web Site? http://www.ivanhoffman.com/website.html Whose Property Is It Anyway? http://www.online-magazine.com/copyright.htm International Copyright Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works http://www.law.cornell.edu/treaties/berne/overview.html Canadian Intellectual Property Office http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_mrksv/cipo/cp/cp_main-e.html Find out how to file a copyright application in Canada, what your rights are under Canadian copyright law, and more. Site includes a glossary of intellectual property terms, application forms, and more. Access: The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency http://www.accesscopyright.ca/ Canada's official copyright site, offering everything Canadian writers need to know about copyright law in Canada (plus how to register copyright). Copyright and Electronic Rights: Laws and Agencies (Canada) http://www.canauthors.org/links/copyrite.html Links to a variety of resources on Canadian and international copyright law. Foreign Publishing Deals and the European Common Market http://www.pma-online.org/scripts/shownews.cfm?id=369 Foreign Publishing Deals - Part II http://www.pma-online.org/scripts/shownews.cfm?id=244 Foreign Rights: Found Money http://www.pma-online.org/scripts/shownews.cfm?id=409 Intellectual Property http://www.intellectual-property.gov.uk/ Information and publications regarding copyright law in the UK. Perils of a Foreign Rights Deal http://www.pma-online.org/scripts/shownews.cfm?id=440 UK Patent Office http://www.patent.gov.uk In the UK, it's not possible to "register" your copyright with the official government patent office; you can find out more about UK copyright laws, plus links to private copyright registries, on this site. Writers Copyright Association http://www.wcauk.com A UK copyright registry for scripts; the links section offers extensive links to screenwriting resources. Fair Use Copyright and Fair Use http://fairuse.stanford.edu/ Links to articles on issues of copyright, multimedia rights, and fair use. Copyright Clearance and Fair Use http://www.lib.rochester.edu/copyright/default.htm Links to articles and resources on fair use and how to obtain permission to reprint copyrighted material. Credits, Permissions, Releases and Consents http://www.ucpress.edu/press/authors/perms.html Information and forms for obtaining author releases and permissions for use of copyrighted material. The Fair Use Test http://www.benedict.com/Info/law/fairUse/fairUse.aspx Giving Credit and Requesting Permission: Guidelines for Using Material Other than Your Own http://www.oreilly.com/oreilly/author/permission/ A book chapter covering issues of copying, quoting, and obtaining permission for use of other authors' materials. A Writer's Guide to Fair Use in Copyright Law, by Howard Zaharoff http://www.writersdigest.com/articles/zaharoff_fair_copyright_law.asp Infringement and Piracy Copyright Infringement http://www.computerbits.com/archive/1999/0400/copyright.html Excellent article discussing what constitutes infringement, and how to avoid it. Is Your Work on the Web? http://www.sarahwernick.com/articles/isyourwritingonline.htm This article by Sarah Wernick will help you find out whether your work is being used online (or your magazine articles sold by databases) without your permission. Piracy and Infringement, by Charles Petit http://www.authorslawyer.com/c-pir0.shtml Libel and Defamation Libel Law in the United States http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/media/media3cd.htm Romance All About Romance http://www.likesbooks.com/home.html Articles for writers and readers; reviews, forums, awards, contests, history and travel. American Christian Romance Writers http://www.acrw.net Organization for writers of Christian romance; includes links, magazine subscription, conference, critique groups and more. Antique Words, by C. J. Cherryh http://www.cherryh.com/www/antique1.htm A list of words that were commonly used prior to the 1900's; useful if you'd like to avoid anachronistic phrases in your historical fiction. Authors of Romance http://www.authorsofromance.com/writingtips.htm Writing tips, newsletter and more. CataRomance http://www.cataromance.com Lots of resources and features for romance writers, including reviews, articles, discussion and community features, etc. Charlotte Dillon's Resources for Romance Writers http://www.geocities.com/charlottedillon2000/ There's a huge amount of information on this site, not just for romance writers but for all writers. Check out her excellent collection of links for various periods of historical research. ChickLit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chicklit/ Discussion group "for serious writers of contemporary women's fiction (chick lit, mainstream relationship stories, girl buddy books, romantic suspense, mainstream paranormal, family sagas)." Directory of Romance Authors http://www.romanticnotions.com/directory/ Dreamweaver Newsletter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dreamweavernewsletter/ Bimonthly e-mail newsletter for romance writers. Literary Liaisons http://www.literary-liaisons.com For readers and writers of historical romance; includes extensive research section. Literary Times http://www.tlt.com/ Online edition of "A Journal for Lovers of Romantic Fiction," featuring reviews, author profiles, research and reference links, and a place for writers to post upcoming events. Online Writing Workshop for Romance http://romance.onlinewritingworkshop.com A fee-supported workshop hosted online (not by e-mail). Romance Authors Page http://www.nettrends.com/romanceauthors/ Articles and links to sites on various historical periods common to romance novels. Romance Central http://romance-central.com/ An excellent selection of articles and topics that aren't limited simply to romance. The Romance Club Author Chats http://www.theromanceclub.com/chat/schedule.htm Romance Ever After: History & Cultures http://www.romanceeverafter.com/histcult.htm A variety of articles by romance authors on historical/cultural topics. Romance Fiction http://romancefiction.about.com/ Articles, chats with romance authors, events, book reviews, conferences, publishers, guidelines, new releases, promotion and publicity tips, scams, and an invitation to submit your romance stories. Romance Novels and Women's Fiction: Authors http://www.writepage.com/romance.htm Romance Reviews Today http://www.RomRevToday.com/index.htm A good place to get your romance novel reviewed. Romance Sub-Genres http://www.rwanational.org/sub_genres.stm Romance Writers Homepage http://www.simegen.com/romance/index.html Links, writers' webpages, book reviews, bulletin boards, chat, classes, and promotional opportunities for writers who'd like to host a chat. Romance Writers of America http://www.rwanational.com The writers' organization for romance. Romance Writers of America: Romance Authors http://www.rwanational.org/author_websites.stm Romance Writers' Web Sites http://www.robinsnest.com/links/Romance.html An extensive list of links to author sites. (NOTE: This page has apparently not been updated since 2000; it still has many good links, but also many dead ones.) Romantic Notions http://romanticnotions.com/ Focuses on speculative romance (e.g., science fiction/fantasy). Romantic Times http://www.romantictimes.com This site offers a huge selection of author tips and historical research information; follow the links at the bottom of the page. The Romantic Writer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theromanticwriter/ Discussion group for romance writers. RWA: Romance Publishers http://www.rwanational.org/pub_links.cfm Science Fiction Romance Newsletter http://www.sfronline.com/ A definition of the genre, articles, author links, news and updates. Show Me the Money! http://www.karenafox.com/money.asp Figures on the royalties paid by romance publishers. Teresa's Historical Romance Fiction Page http://www3.sympatico.ca/eckford/Hisrom.htm Lots of history links, but the red-on-red font is hard to read! Useful Links for Romance Writers and Readers http://www.jaclynreding.com/links/ Includes extensive author links. Use pull-down menu to access different parts of the site. Costume Sites Bissonnette on Costume http://dept.kent.edu/museum/costume Subtitled "a visual dictionary of fashion," this site can be searched by region, time or subject. Costume Site, The http://milieux.com/costume/costume1.html History of Costume http://www.siue.edu/COSTUMES/TEXT_INDEX.HTML Regency Fashion Page http://locutus.ucr.edu/~cathy/reg3.html Historical Fiction Historical Fiction http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Historical-Fiction/ Discussion group for writers of historical fiction. Historical Fiction or Fictionalized History? Problems for Writers of Historical Novels for Young Adults http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/fall98/brown.html Historical Fiction Review http://home.midsouth.rr.com/ochsner/ Book reviews and articles on historical fiction. Historical Novel Society http://www.historicalnovelsociety.org/ Includes a definition of the historical novel, articles, reviews, newsletter and more. Historical Novelists' Center http://home1.gte.net/bastetka/homepage.htm Links and resources; lots of historical information. Of Ages Past: The Online Magazine for Historical Fiction http://www.angelfire.com/il/ofagespast/ RedInkWorks Historical Fiction Resources http://www.redinkworks.com/historical_fiction.htm Loads of history and research links. Soon's Historical Fiction Site http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~soon/histfiction/ Links to a variety of historical fiction resources, such as authors and booklists, discussion groups, book reviews, journals and historical materials, and more. Teresa's Historical Fiction Page http://www3.sympatico.ca/eckford/Hf.htm Teresa's Historical Romance Fiction Page http://www3.sympatico.ca/eckford/Hisrom.htm Lots of history links! Writing History/Writing Fiction: A Virtual Conference http://www.albany.edu/history/hist_fict/home.htm General Resources Fantasy Fiction Writing http://www.globalserve.net/~pjduane/Wordpainters.htm Links to interesting and different fantasy/sf/research sites, plus useful books. How to Write http://www.sfwriter.com/owindex.htm A selection of articles and workshops by Robert Sawyer, focusing primarily on fantasy and science fiction. Index to Science Fiction Anthologies & Collections http://www.best.com/~contento/ Database of SF short stories, searchable by author, title, magazine, date. JVJ's SF Links http://jvj.com/jjsflink.html Good links to articles on writing SF, market guidelines, and manuscript preparation. LOCUS Index to Science Fiction Awards http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/index.html This site lists all the major SF awards, as well as regional, academic, fan, reader, and genre awards. Each listing provides such information as winners, nominees, categories, and an award overview. Ralan Conley's Webstravaganza http://www.ralan.com Markets, links, articles, and more. Science Fiction and Fantasy Search Engine http://www.computercrowsnest.com/ Links to magazines, book publishers, discussion groups, comics, conferences, film and TV, shopping, and games. Links are comprehensive but often outdated. Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) http://www.sfwa.org/ A huge collection of articles on writing in general and sf/fantasy writing in particular can be found at http://www.sfwa.org/writing/writing.htm. For workshops and discussion groups, see http://www.sfwa.org/links/workshops.htm. Science Fiction Resource Guide http://www.sflovers.org/SFRG/ Loads of links to anything and everything sf-related. Science Fiction Round Table (SFRT) http://www.sfrt.com/sfrt2.htm Offers a variety of speculative fiction resources, including events, conventions and conferences, publishers' links, media information, research and writing links, and an extensive list of author sites. SF Canada http://www.sfcanada.ca An excellent site offering a monthly (or so) article on the craft of SF, online stories, and news of Canadian SF writers. Well organized links to other SF resources. Science Fiction Romance http://www.sfronline.com SF Site http://www.sfsite.com News, reviews, interviews with SF authors, and links to related sites. This site also offers the Internet Speculative Fiction Database, a database of speculative fiction novels and short stories that can be searched by author, title, year, award, and other criteria. Ultimate Science Fiction Poetry Guide http://www.magicdragon.com/UltimateSF/sfpo.html This site offers links, information on sf/fantasy poetry authors, anthologies, collections, magazines, and more; if sf poetry is your cup of tea, you'll find it here. Ultimate Science Fiction Web Guide http://www.magicdragon.com/UltimateSF/SF-Index.html Links to authors, book titles, conventions, international sf/fantasy writing, games, magazines and newsletters, movies, poetry, publishers, TV shows and more. SpecFicWorld.com http://www.specficworld.com/ "SpecFicWorld.com is an online resource guide for speculative fiction fans and writers. Inside you'll find thousands of helpful links to several publications and resources from around the globe." Articles Forward Motion: Holly Lisle's Writing Pages http://fmwriters.com/index.html Holly Lisle's writing community, where writers can connect and share "the joys and insanity" writers face. Boards, critique groups, classes, articles, and more. The Long Hard Odds: A Few Hints on Getting that First Horror Novel Published http://www.mindspring.com/~profmike/sellbook.htm Don't be fooled by the title; has useful tips on publishing F/SF as well. On Thud and Blunder, by Poul Anderson http://www.sfwa.org/writing/thud.htm One of the classics, pointing out the difference between fantasy and reality (e.g., can you really hack off heads with a 50-pound sword?) SFWA Articles on Writing http://www.sfwa.org/writing/ Uncle Orson's Writing Class http://www.hatrack.com/writingclass/index.shtml It's difficult to categorize this "Hatrack River" site from Orson Scott Card. In addition to chat, forums, links, and other resources, it offers a "writing class" in which Card answers various questions from readers; the result is a series of useful articles on writing fiction. What is a Short Story? by Marion Zimmer Bradley http://mzbworks.home.att.net/what.htm If your work isn't selling, this article may offer clues on how to improve your chances. World Building http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/world_building An exercise in building a planet, with information on physics and metaphysics, laws of nature, archaeology, etc. (Now archived, but still useful.) Author Sites Analog/Asimov Author Chats http://www.analogsf.com/home/chat.shtml Asimov's Science Fiction http://www.sfsite.com/scribe/scribe01.htm Links to a number of SF author sites. SFF Net http://www.sff.net/people.asp This site hosts SF/fantasy author webpages, and offers links to others off-site. Writer's Net http://www.writers.net/writers/browse/cat.php Browse for authors by category, or alphabetically under "published writers." Critique and Discussion Groups, Workshops Children's F&SF Writers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Childrens-FandSF-Writers/ For writers of middle grade and young adult fantasy and science fiction. Clarion East Writer's Workshop http://www.msu.edu/~clarion/ One of the best-known workshops for sf/fantasy writers. Clarion West Writer's Workshop http://www.clarionwest.org/ The descendant of Clarion East. Critters Workshop http://brain-of-pooh.tech-soft.com/users/critters/ This highly recommended workshop focuses primarily on speculative fiction (though it offers other workshops as well). The site offers sample critiques, tips on critiquing and participating in a group, and market information (including the "Black Hole" page that lists response times for speculative fiction markets). Considered a "high-intensity" group with high workload demands. Fantasy/SciFi Novel Writers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/novelwriters/ A discussion group for anyone writing, wanting to write, or publishing a sf/fantasy novel. Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop http://www.sff.net/odyssey/ A residential workshop that offers instruction and guest lectures from well-known speculative fiction authors. Website also offers a variety of writing tips, articles and resources. Online Writing Workshop for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror http://sff.onlinewritingworkshop.com/ Online critique workshop; charges annual fee. SciFi_Discussion http://www.topica.com/lists/SciFi_Discussion Chat, discussion groups, bulletin boards, book recommendations, and more. SFNovelist Workshop http://www.sfnovelist.com/index.htm A critique group for writers of "hard sf" novels. SFWA: Workshops http://www.sfwa.org/links/workshops.htm Links to speculative fiction critique groups and workshops. Write or Die http://trfn.clpgh.org/word/links.html A writers' group with extensive links to other groups and resources. See also Writing-World.com's links to Critique and Discussion Groups Market Guides BookWire Index: Science Fiction Publishers http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/publishers/SciFict-Publishers.html Critters Workshop Resource List http://brain-of-pooh.tech-soft.com/users/critters/resources.html Includes a list of markets with poor response times and/or bad reputations. Gila Queen's Guide to Markets http://GilaQueen.us Biweekly e-mail market guide that offers both "ordinary" (nonfiction) magazine markets and updates on speculative fiction markets (including new anthologies, contests, etc.) Market List http://www.marketlist.com Guidelines and market information for speculative fiction. Mary Soon Lee's Market List http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mslee/mag.html Ralan Conley's SpecFic Webstravaganza http://www.ralan.com SF Writers' Information: Canadian Markets and Other Resources http://www.vcn.bc.ca/sig/rsn/writers.html SpecFicWorld.com http://www.specficworld.com/ Markets, advice, organizations, world-building resources, more. Speculations http://www.speculations.com Monthly publication offering news, articles, and market listings, available by paid subscription and sent by e-mail. Website also has useful information, including the "Rumor Mill," a well-known spec-fic forum. Spicy Green Iguana http://www.spicygreeniguana.com/ More than 200 links to SF, fantasy, and horror magazine sites. Working List of Speculative Fiction Markets http://home.att.net/~p.fleming/Sfmarket.html Lengthy text listing of speculative fiction markets, with websites and e-mail addresses. The Write Market http://www.writemarket.com Comprehensive list of speculative fiction markets, with direct links to magazines and guidelines when available. Miscellaneous 3-D StarMaps http://www.projectrho.com/starmap.html Find out where different star systems are located, their distances from one another, and more -- or create maps of your own systems. (Maps of Star Trek systems also included.) Very technical, but fun. Broad Universe http://www.broaduniverse.org/index.html An organization with the goal of promoting sf and fantasy written by women." Chronos: The Future of Time Travel http://Chronos.ws Billed as "the ultimate guide to time travel, teleportation, temporal phasing, and other applications of nine-dimensional theory," this site apparently takes itself seriously -- but does offer a wealth of information on time travel theory. Green Tentacles http://www.greententacles.com Information on SF-related web design, industry news, etc. SciFaiku Links to sites featuring "science fiction" haiku. Publications Holly Lisle's Vision http://www.lazette.net/vision Available in HTML or as a PDF download, this 100+ page zine offers a collection of excellent articles on sf/fantasy and other genres. Locus http://www.locusmag.com/ Online version of the major trade publication for the SF publishing industry. SFToday http://www.scifi.com/sftoday/ The "magazine" portion of the SciFi channel, including "Science Fiction Weekly" and "Sci Fi Magazine". Offers news, interviews, information on books and media, etc. Also accepts fiction. Speculations http://www.speculations.com Website of an electronic publication that offers market listings, news and updates, and articles on the craft of writing speculative fiction. The Swan http://www.dm.net/~theswan/ Edited by sf/fantasy author Kate Elliott, this ezine is an "Online Newsmagazine for Discussion of Fantastic Fiction." Screenwriting: General Resources Australian Writers Guild http://www.awg.com.au/ British Film Institute http://www.bfi.org.uk/ Information on the UK film industry. Contest Report Card http://moviebytes.com/ReportCard.cfm Coverscript Resources http://www.coverscript.com/links.html A variety of screenwriting articles, tips and links. Create Your Screenplay http://www.createyourscreenplay.com/writershelp.htm Hosted by Barry Pearson, this site offers a wealth of tips and articles on screenwriting, including format, genres, dialogue and more. Creative Screenwriting Magazine http://www.creativescreenwriting.com Interviews with screenwriters, plus other resources. Now offers a free daily e-mail newsletter; sign up under "CS Daily." Emotional Toolbox http://www.emotionaltoolbox.com This site offers a variety of screenwriting resources, including a detailed "character map" exercise and a free newsletter. From FADE IN through FADE OUT http://members.aol.com/anniraff/contents.htm The complete text of a book on screenwriting, available free. How to Write a Screenplay http://www.visualwriter.com/descript.htm A free downloadable e-book discussing how to write a screenplay "from planning an idea through developing a plot to finishing the play." For Windows only. Inside Film Magazine Online: Screenwriting http://www.insidefilm.com/screenwriting.html A list of conferences and other events for screenwriters. Online Communicator http://www.online-communicator.com/toppage.html Links to a variety of screenwriting resources. Screen Daily http://www.screendaily.com UK's screenwriting trade magazine. ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/ss/link-2.html The links section of this site offers a host of useful resources, including links to college screenwriting programs, financial aid, and academic jobs. ScreenSite: Calls for Creative Work http://www.tcf.ua.edu/ss/forum-6.html A list of festivals seeking screenplays (primarily for screenwriting students). Screenwriter's Club http://www.topica.com/lists/screenwritersclub/ A group for new and experienced screenwriters. Screenwriter's Master Chart http://members.aol.com/maryjs/scrnrite.htm What's Supposed to Happen - When? A Summary of Various Script Breakdowns and Systems. This interesting chart lets you know that in a 120-page script, "Point of No Return" should occur by page 60. Screenwriters Online http://www.screenwriter.com/ Classes, script analysis, screenplays, newsletter and more. Screenwriter's Web http://breakingin.net Lenore Wright's site, including tutorials, articles, market news, columns, interviews, and other resources, plus a free newsletter. Screenwriting Basics http://www.geocities.com/cdeemer/Screen.htm Charles Deemer's list of top things that screenwriting students need to know. Screenwriting and Playwriting Contests http://www.writing-world.com/contests/index.shtml Search Writing-World.com's contest database for screenwriting and scriptwriting contests. Screenwriting Contests and Markets http://www.moviebytes.com/directory.cfm Scriptapalooza http://www.scriptapalooza.com A variety of resources and links, including screenwriting contests. ScriptLinks http://members.shaw.ca/any-word/scriptlinks.htm A collection of screenwriting resources "with a Canadian bias". Scriptologist http://www.scriptologist.com A new how-to magazine for screenwriters. SCRNWRiT http://www.apc.net/ia/scrmail.htm This site is a "companion" to the SCRNWRiT mailing list, and offers a range of information on screenwriting, including an extensive FAQ, a list of contests and fellowships (may be outdated), links, and a glossary. Tips for Getting Your Script Past the Gatekeepers http://www.wga.org/craft/gatekeepers.html Advice from a story analyst to any writer hoping for "that big break." Writers' Copyright Association UK http://www.wcauk.com In Britain, you can't "register" your copyright with a national organization, so independent registries offer copyright services. This registry offers an extensive list of useful screenplay links both for the U.S. and abroad. Writers Guild of America http://www.wga.org The official website of the WGA, with valuable advice and information on the art and craft of professional screenwriting for film, television, and interactive projects. Writers Guild of Canada http://www.writersguildofcanada.com/ Writers' Guild of Great Britain http://cgi.writersguild.force9.co.uk/ Agents Author Link http://www.authorlink.com Author-Network.com: Agents http://www.author-network.com/agents.html Canadian Authors' Association: Canadian Writer's Guide http://www.canauthors.org/pubs.html Hollywood Creative Directory http://www.hcdonline.com/ Source of the Script Sales Agency List. OzLit http://home.vicnet.net.au/~ozlit/agents.html Agents and screenwriting resources in Australia. Writer's Guild of America agent directory http://www.wga.org Click the "list of agents" link in the left column. Script Registries Film Tracker http://www.filmtracker.com Hollywood Script Readers Digest http://www.screenscripts.com Rights Marketplace http://www.authorlink.com/ Screenplayers http://www.screenplayers.net Screenwriters Market http://www.screenwritersmarket.com/ Screenwriters Utopia http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/ Writers Script Network http://www.writerscriptnetwork.com/ Script Sources The Daily Script http://www.dailyscript.com Internet Script Database http://www.iscriptdb.com MovieBytes http://www.moviebytes.com Script-O-Rama http://www.script-o-rama.com Playwriting FlashPlay http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flashplay/ For writers of short-short plays. Playwright's Center http://www.pwcenter.org/ Offers classes, conferences, grants, workshops, residencies and other benefits. Playwrights Union of Canada http://www.playwrightsguild.ca/union/puc.html Playwriting Seminars http://www.vcu.edu/artweb/playwriting/seminar.html Free "seminars" on the content, structure, craft, format, and business of writing plays, plus links to plays and contests. WWW Virtual Library: Theatre and Drama http://www.vl-theatre.com/ Links to free plays online, theatre books, articles, and other drama resources. National Society of Newspaper Columnists http://www.columnists.com Net Wits http://www.thenetwits.com A "community" for Internet humor writers; primarily devoted to showcasing columns. Syndicates Agape Press http://www.agapepress.org/ Syndicates news and features of a religious nature. Copley News Service/Copley Syndicate https://www.copleynews.com/ Cox Newspapers http://www.coxnews.com/cox/ Creators.com http://www.creators.com Independent syndicate, syndicating newspaper columns. DBR Media http://www.dbrmedia.com A newer syndicate that may be more open to new writers. EcoIQ Syndicated Features http://www.ecoiq.com/syndicated/features/ Syndicates news on environmental and ecological issues. History News Service http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/~hns/ An informal syndicate of professional historians who seek to improve the public's understanding of current events by setting these events in their historical contexts. Distributes op-eds and similar materials. King Features http://www.kingfeatures.com iTravelSyndicate http://www.itravelsyndicate.com/ A site that syndicates travel articles to publishers. New York Times Syndicate http://www.yourhealthdaily.com/syndicate/about.html Project-Syndicate http://www.project-syndicate.org/home/home.php4 A nonprofit international syndication organization. Religion News Service http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/rns/index.htm Tribune Media Services International http://www.latsi.com/latsi/index.jsp The Los Angeles Times syndicate and its international branch (LATSI). United Media http://www.unitedfeatures.com/ufsapp/home.do Universal Press Syndicate http://www.uexpress.com Syndicates newspaper columns. Washington Post Writers Group http://www.postwritersgroup.com/writersgroup.htm http://freelancewrite.about.com/ An excellent selection of business-related freelance writing columns. Advice on Novel Writing http://www.steampunk.com/sfch/writing/ckilian Crawford Kilian's book on novel-writing, posted online. African American Literature Book Club: Writers Resources http://writers.aalbc.com Links to a variety of writing resources, including publishers and media outlets, with an emphasis on African American writing and publishing. All Freelance http://allfreelance.com/indexx.html A huge collection of links to articles on freelancing, including financial topics, contracts, legal issues, general freelancing, getting started, running a home office, getting paid, promotion, taxes, time management, and more. Articles About Writing http://www.sfwa.org/writing/writing.htm Though many of the articles on this site focus primarily on speculative fiction, this extensive list of articles offers something for all writers. Authorlink http://www.authorlink.com Offers publisher's guidelines, articles, links to organizations; also a site where authors can post material for sale. AuthorMania.com http://www.authormania.com/ Lots of interesting articles and resources. BooksandAuthors.net http://www.booksandauthors.net Lots of author interviews. Eclectic Writer http://www.eclectics.com/writing/writing.html Lots of resources and useful articles. The Enterprising Writer http://www.enterprisingwriter.com/articles.htm Numerous articles for the beginning writer. "Everything I Needed to Know About Writing... " http://www.mediabistro.com/content/archives/02/02/19/ ...I learned from editing (and vice versa)" - a good look at the business from both sides of the desk FictionAddiction.net http://FictionAddiction.net A huge site, with loads of articles, resources, links, and a free newsletter. Fiction Factor http://www.fictionfactor.com Resources for fiction writers, including market info and a free newsletter. Fiction Forum http://www.fictionforum.net/index.html Author interviews, articles, columns, book reviews and more. Fictionette.com http://www.fictionette.com A UK site offering a range of resources for fiction writers. Forward Motion: Holly Lisle's Writing Pages http://hollylisle.com/fm/ Lots of articles on writing (primarily speculative fiction), plus a host of research links, an online community, and an excellent e-zine. Forwriters.com http://www.forwriters.com Primarily for speculative fiction writers, this site offers an excellent research section, and has something for everyone. Freelance Article Writing http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/employmentarticles/happyeditor.html An excellent overview of how to prepare and submit material and "establish and maintain good relationships with magazine editors." Getting Started: A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your Writing Career, by Moira Allen http://www.writing-world.com/basics/index.shtml A series of articles designed to take a writer from "How do I start?" to a publishable manuscript. How-To Articles http://www.sashaproductions.com/Articles.htm A selection of articles by romance writer Tracy Cooper-Posey. Each are extensive and detailed; her information on how to write historical fiction is especially useful. Inspired2Write http://www.Inspired2Write.com Tips, classes and exercises for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, journaling and more. Internet-Resources.com http://www.internet-resources.com/writers/ Huge collection of links to writing resources. iVillage Writing Exercises http://www.ivillage.com/topics/books/0,,200930,00.html A huge selection of writing exercises developed by Shirley Kawa-Jump. Preditors and Editors http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/ Categorized links to resources such as agents, publishers, writing groups, associations, articles, and more. RedInkWorks http://www.redinkworks.com/writing_tips.htm Links to a selection of good articles from various writing and authors' sites. RejectionCollection.com http://www.rejectioncollection.com/ Tips on dealing with rejection, plus a collection of rejection letters -- read and laugh, or share the misery! Ticket2Write http://ticket2write.tripod.com A literary magazine with hundreds of stories in a variety of genres, as well as an extensive writersŐ section with guidelines and articles. Time Warner "Authors" Articles Archives http://www.twbookmark.com/authorslounge/articles/index.html This collection of articles by Time Warner authors goes on for pages; not all relate specifically to writing, but there's a wealth of info here. Uncle Orson's Writing Class http://www.hatrack.com/writingclass/index.shtml In addition to chat, forums, links, and other resources, this site by Orson Scott Card offers a "writing class" in which Card answers various questions from readers. Wordweaving http://www.wordweaving.com/frameindex.html New articles are added to this site on the first and third Monday of each month. The site also offers columns and an extensive archive of material (http://www.wordweaving.com/archives_index.html). (NOTE: On my most recent check, the index page wasn't working properly, but internal pages were.) WriteLinks http://www.writelinks.com A huge collection of links, plus critique groups, editing and tutorial services, and a free newsletter. Writer Gazette, The http://www.writergazette.com/articlelist.shtml Free newsletter and huge collection of articles. Writer's Center, The http://www.writer.org/resources/resource.htm Useful artilces, plus a dictionary of basic writing/publishing terms. Writers.com http://www.writers.com Classes, workshops, a message forum, fun quizzes, a monthly newsletter, and other resources. Writers Crossing http://www.writerscrossing.com Columns, markets, articles and more for freelance writers The Writers Home http://www.writershome.com/index.htm Articles, resources, and humor about the writer's life. The Writer's Life http://thewriterslife.homestead.com/home-ns4.html Offers articles, interviews, market guidelines, links, an e-group, and a free newsletter. Writers Resource Centre http://www.poewar.com Loads of articles on the business and craft of writing, plus job openings and more. Writers Write http://www.writerswrite.com Links, guidelines, publisher information, and more. Unfortunately, this site no longer seems to be regularly maintained, though it is still useful. WriteDirections How-To Articles http://www.writedirections.com/articles.html A variety of useful articles, with an emphasis on promotion and business. Writing Full Time: A User's Guide, by Robert Weinberg http://www.robertweinberg.net/writing.htm A look at some statistics about publishing and writing for a living. Writing with Writers http://teacher.scholastic.com/writerwit/index.htm This site from Scholastic Press offers free "workshops" presented by well-known authors on a variety of types of children's writing. Yudkin, Marcia http://www.yudkin.com/publish.htm Author Marcia Yudkin describes her list of articles as "The Net's Most Useful Collection of Free Advice on Getting Published and Making a Living as a Writer." 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