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    Fiction Writer's Connection - A membership-based service featuring newsletters, a mentoring program and critiques. Also public writer's chat and message board.

    The Weird Fiction Research Library - On-line search databases of use and interest to the weird fiction fan and researcher.

    Locus Online - "The online version of the leading news and review magazine of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror publishing fields."

    Eclectics.com - Includes a newsletter, message board and writing tips for the fiction and non-fiction writer.

    SpecFicWorld.com - Free online resource guide for science fiction, fantasy, and horror writers.

    Word On Fiction - A nonprofit monthly webzine for creative writing that teaches you how to write freelance fiction from a writing graduate.

    Fiction-Writing Articles - Directory to fiction writing articles.

    Plotting and Editing - By Sherry-Anne Jacobs at Suite101.

    Short Stories - By Nicole Givens at Suite101. Writing short stories and getting published.

    Practical Fiction - Bi-weekly column with links and a message board. Practical ideas for writing fiction.

    Western Writers of America Official Website - The official website of the Western Writers of America, home of the Spur Award.

    Justwrite - Resources for short story writers: message boards, paying markets, online publishers, how-to books.

    Word Spinner's Ink - A worldwide group of professional, mostly-published, fiction writers with good connections to publishers and the writing world. Workshops and community.

    Part Time Writer - A site for writers, especially fiction writers and poets, who have to work at something else to make a living.

    FictionAddiction.NET - Post your writing in the showcase, read book reviews, write your favorite author, take a writing workshop. Two free newsletters, one for writers and one for readers.

    Fiction Writers Resource Page - This page contains valuable articles for beginning writers, along with good advice on publishing and links to literary agents. A no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolts guide, easily navigable.

    Imaginaries - Cooperative of WWW writers in science fiction, horror, and fantasy works. Online workshop.

    Critters Workshop - An on-line workshop and critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction and Fantasy, or Horror.

    Publish Your Short Fiction - Twice a month, I'll be adding a new article dealing with the subject of getting your short genre fiction published. From honing your craft to finding the right market to proper submission technique.

    Writing For Comics - Marc Fleury's website for aspiring comics-writers.

    Short Story Writers Group - The Short Story Group is a free, friendly critique group for dedicated writers, ranging from beginners to advanced professionals. Short Story Group is based in Uk though there are members from all over the world.

    Online Writing Workshop for Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror - For aspiring writers of science fiction and fiction, where peer review and critique of submissions is organized and easy.

    Flash Fiction Writing Workshop - Flash Fiction Online Workshop for serious writers of flash fiction (sudden, fast, micro, postcard fiction). Submit one manuscript each month and critique 4 to stay active.

    Gray Bat - For the writer of speculative fiction. Articles, reviews, editorials, and writing exercises.

    Fictionette - Portal for short fiction people, featuring writers workshop, news and articles, discussion forums, events, competitions, interviews, and reviews.

    Fiction Writers Anonymous - Fiction Writers Anonymous provides news and information for writers at all stages of their careers. Newsletter or free email list.

    Creating Convincing Characters - For writers interested in creating living, breathing and dynamic characters.

    Inspiration for Writers Tip Series - Describes the life cycle of a character and how writers can make characters live and breathe.

    Writers Write: Fiction Writing - Market listings, links and a discussion board.

    Banshee Studios - Online forum and message board for fiction writers. Support, advice, and constructive criticism. Includes a calendar for upcoming events and competitions.

    All Game Guide Writers Forum - The place for All Game Guide writers to hang out, discuss our favorite games, contribute to the database, and earn extra income.

    World Building at Suite101.com - No matter what genre you write for, you need to have a believable and interesting world for your characters to move through.

    SitCom - SitCom writers discussion list.

    Interactive Fiction at Suite101.com - A new literary genre that originated in the 1970s and was made popular by computer games. By Mark Silcox.

    The Citadel - Forum for writers to role play.

    Writing and Marketing Quality Fiction - Articles for every fiction writer. Publishing, revising, cover letters, and literary journals. This is helpful to writers in all stages of development, and are written from past and current experience of the editor.

    The Writer's Web - Articles, discussion and a directory of links for fiction writers.

    A Bowl of Writers' Cereal - Writers tutorial, email list and articles. Created by Amy Kay Watson.

    Fiction Factor - Tips and advice on getting published, articles on the craft and business of writing, current paying market listings, free ebook downloads, author interviews, lots of writer's resources.

    Strange Fiction - Non-profit email club where members can exchange written work and post reviews. Also offers research services, and collaborative writing projects.

    So you Wanna Get a Short Story Published - Article on the process of getting short stories published, from picking a journal to writing a cover letter.

    Animation Writing and Production - Insight into writing and working at non-artist jobs in animation from someone in the biz. Archive of articles.

    Narrative and Dialogue - A Contrast in Writing Styles - The differences between the two writing styles, and how to use them both to maximum effect.

    Write Australian - Popular fiction writing from an Australian viewpoint. Learn techniques for fantasy, sci-fi, historicals, romance and children's books from an author who has written them all.

    Suite 101: Writing Comic Books/Strips - About comic book and strip writing for fun and profit.

    How To Get Published - Learn how to become a better writer and/or a published one, free. Writers should never pay to be published.

    Writer Support - Email list for fiction writers.

    Eire Fury's Sanctuary - For fiction writers, offering articles on screenplay format, advice and tips for new writers, and a message board.

    The Writing Site - For fiction writers. Professional help for short stories and novels; how-tos on the basics; answers to submitting, agent, and publishing questions; discussion; good books, short story feature.

    The Fiction Writer's Journey - Included here are sections for a beginning writer, working on a novel, and developing character and plot, writing exercises and an email list.

    Advice to Aspiring Writers - Practical advice to new writers of science fiction and other genres as well.

    New Leaf Editing - Editing services for writers of fiction (novels and short stories) and literary non-fiction (memoir, autobiography, and biography).

    Visual Thesaurus - Invaluable resource for the writer who knows there's a better word, but can't think of it.

    Debbie Lee Wesselmann's Tips for Fiction Writers - Instruction on characterization, plot, structure, language, dialogue, how to get published, and other topics of interest to fiction writers. Includes recommended reading and links to other sites.

    Everyone Who's Anyone in Adult Trade Publishing - A free, annotated directory of 1300 literary agents, editors and publishers in the US, UK and Canada.

    First Writer - Small press directory, writing tips, competition listings, literary agents, editorial services, writers' forum, writing links, geared to fiction and poetry writers.

    DreamWeavers Web Writers Union - Organization of web-based writers of genre fiction and fan fiction.

    The Fiction Writer's Page - Articles for beginning writers about irony, voice, scenes, character, and dialogue.

    The Alternative Reality Writers' Zone - An online community for writers and readers of speculative fiction. Mailing lists, forums and other resources for various genre of fiction writers.

    Roberta Allen's Fiction Workshops - The fast fiction approach, ongoing classes, Sunday intensives, one-on-one instruction.

    Infography about Writing Fiction - Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of fiction writing.

    List of Random Character Names, Locations, etc. - A list of random character names, random locations, etc. Use this to create a new character for a screenplay, short story, etc.

    Science Fiction Writers Resource Guide - A collection of mainly online references to material which provides useful information for writers - particularly but not exclusively science fiction writers.

    Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA) - Resource for aspiring and published CT authors to network and promote their work at regional book events.

    Adventure and Fantasy Writer's Forum - A forum where writers who enjoy the fantasy and adventure genres can meet, get tips, and have their work critiqued by other lovers of the genres.

    AuthorFactory.com - Resources for readers and authors.

    Indian Novel - Indian novel after Arundhathi Roy's "The God of Small Things." Synopsis and sample chapters.

    SHORT STORIES - AOL's Amazing Instant Novelist's "Write and Win" contest category: SHORT STORIES.

    The Fiction Forum - Welcome to The Fiction Forum for Writers. Author interviews, articles, book reviews, columns, ezine, and PR resources for authors.

    Cloud9ine Character Services - Cloud9ine is a non-profit organisation devoted to providing fictional characters to writers who don't have their own. Send your scene - they will suggest the characters!

    Dash of the Pen - Writer's resource site with discussion as well as articles on: prompts to help kick-start your story, getting past procrastination, and coming up with fresh story ideas.

    Fantastic Queensland Speculative Fiction Writers - A fresh new take on "freelance writing." From "down under," this site unites Brisbane, Australia's civic leaders, universities, and business and industry in "Specfic" - a new term in writing. It stands for "speculative fiction." (Similar to speculative construction in the USA, the idea is to write it/produce it, and then see to it that it sells. - ed.) Fantastic Queensland is an initiative to make Queensland an internationally recognized centre for the creation, commercial development, and celebration of speculative fiction writers.

    The Writer's Weekly - This website publishes short stories and poetry and offers weekly and monthly competitions. On this site, we will have both weekly and monthly winners. Every week, we will select and post one short story and one poem. Then, each month, one of the published stories and poems will win the grand prize, up to $1000, depending on the number of submissions. (Entry fee is $10.)

    WebWeaving - How-to guide with tutorials and essays on writing, producing, and publishing online series or soap operas.



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