Counseling and Management

Unwin's Writing Centre - Articles, quotes, author interviews and a list of links.

A Successful Writer's Resource Site - Writing - all about writing, from fiction to nonfiction writing, from copywriting to resume writing, from screenplay writing to writing software. All the tools, resources, and knowledge for a successful writing experience.

A Writer's Tool Kit - A learning resource for both aspiring and established writers; a companion forum to the book of the same name by author/teacher Carroll Dale Short.
Meta Description: [ Writer's Tool Kit ]

500 A Writers' Community - Free information and software tools.
Meta Description: [ A.E.Housman, A New Writers Development Community With Great Free Valuable Information & Software ]

An Editor's Advice on Writing for Teen Literary Magazines - Interview with Deborah Vetter, editor of Cicada magazine, about writing for the teen reader.

An Insider's Tips about Writing Your Book - Thoughtful questions that book authors need to ask themselves before they put pen to paper.
Meta Description: [ If you've got an idea that needs a writer, or if you're a writer in search of a credible partner, find out how to make your book a reality. ]

Betsie's Literary Page - A place for everyone who loves to write and read stories in book form. Directory of links and articles.
Meta Description: [ This site offers resources for publishers, authors, writers, librarians, booksellers, and book clubs, booklovers of all ages and interests, as well as movie reviews and a free weekly newsletter. ]

BookZonePro: Info and Insights - How-to articles that cover a wide variety of issues relevant to writers including book publishing, writing, marketing, and legal issues.
Meta Description: [ Print-on-demand (POD) and short run book publisher offering personalized publishing services, including design, editing, distribution and self-publishing ]

C. Johnson Enterprises Ltd. - Tips on how to write, publish, sell, and market a book. Products and marketing services are also available from C. Johnson, for a fee.
Meta Description: [ Book buffs flock here to submit their Bios, reviews, and lists; and learn how to Write, Publish, Sell and Market their books. ]

Chronicles Writers' Resource Center - Helpful articles and links from an internet writer about writing and promoting ebooks.

CIO Bookmark - Page of links to electronic and print resources for journalists and other writers.
Meta Description: [ The CIO Bookmark is a handy one-stop Web guide. We've combed the Internet to find the best career, reference tools, and lifestyle resources - for the busy CIO. ]

Common Mistakes in Manuscripts - Tips by Gerald Gross, a book doctor whose clients are primarily agents and publishers.

Dissertation Workshop - Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties.

Eire Fury's Sanctuary - A writer's website offering tips and resources for writers. Site is also accepting writer's submissions in all genres and types.

Erica Jong's Tips for Writers - Weekly bits of advice.
Meta Description: [ Erica Jong Website. The author of Fear of Flying, Fear of Fifty, other novels, nonfiction, and poetry. ]

Free Articles for Writers - Most are available as .PDF files which need Adobe Acrobat. Subjects include writing online, query letters, bios, literary agents, and editors.

Funds for Writers - Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners.

Get Into It - Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises.

Getting Published - Creating manuscripts that sell. Definable characteristics that capture an editor's attention.
Meta Description: [ 7 powerful tips for getting your manuscripts published. Bestselling Simon and Schuster novelist shares writing advice from a well known literary agent ]

Getting Published in America - Inspirational article for the new millennium.
Meta Description: [ What will happen to your 20 submissions? If you're lucky you'll garner one acceptance (chances are very slim that you will be accepted in two places and thus have to disappoint or anger one of the editors). You may end up with 20 rejections, but if you find one responsive magazine, then you're ... ]

Getting the Right Agent - Informational article from Sarah Smith, Sisters in Crime.

Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica - Includes basic rules and advice on grammar, usage, and mechanics. Informative tips regarding perspective and style. Explains the differences between erotica vs. pornography.
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Harold Underdown's Frequently Asked Questions File - General questions about children's books, writing, and publishing. Copyright 1996-2000 Harold D. Underdown.
Meta Description: [ The FAQ file for a children's book editor's site, containing answers to frequently asked questions by writers, illustrators, librarians, teachers, and others involved in the publishing of children's books. ]

Hot Text: Web Writing That Works - Articles from trainer-writer team Jonathan and Lisa Price. Incorporating research on usability, readability, reading comprehension, and writing methods.

How to Get Happily Published - Sensible solutions to get books into the hands of readers.
Meta Description: [ Sensible Solutions: Book marketing for happily published authors & publishers ]

How To Get Published And Get Paid For It - The craft of writing and the skill of getting published demystified by a writer with over 15 years' experience in the industry.

How to Reach Writing Success - Collection of links to articles that give free advice on getting published and making a living as a writer. From Marcia Yudkin, author, syndicated columnist, public radio commentator, and writing coach.

How to Tell if a New or Small Press is Legitimate - Ways to check out a publisher before signing a contract.

How to Write a Book and Get it Published in Record Time - ETA Online Review resources for authors and writers, tips from one of the Education and Training Academy's writers.
Meta Description: [ How To Write A Book And Get It Published In Record Time, ETA Online Review ]

How to Write a Research Paper: Research Paper Topics, Help, Ideas - LibrarySpot.com Feature - Step-by-step help for writing a research paper from LibrarySpot.com.
Meta Description: [ Step-by-step help for writing a research paper from LibrarySpot.com. ]

IbizWriters - Archive of resources, advice and commentary aimed at those who write as part of their job, whether journalism, business publications, advertising copy or website content. No longer actively publishing.
Meta Description: [ ibizWriters - Offers guidance and advice for writers, tips on article writing, as well as reviews of writing books and ebooks about the business of writing both offline and online. ]

Ink - Lists, articles, tips, and links to tips for ink-on-paper writing, vs. e-writing. Opinions are those of The Fontayne Group's writers.
Meta Description: [ Ink, The Fontayne Group's on-line homage to the written word and its various applications. We work with words -- inky and not-so-inky -- most of every day on the job. You might say, we Think Ink. If you do too, there are interesting things on this site for you. ]

Internet Resources for Writers - Focuses on additional ways for writers to earn money; ideas are not specific only to writers, however.
Meta Description: [ The website of the author and biographer, Virginia Rounding; also featuring a selection of original clerihews ]

Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law - Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net.

Ivan Hoffman: Articles for Writers and Publishers - Articles concerning the law, geared to writers and publishers. By Ivan Hoffman, B.A., J.D. Attorney at Law.

Judy Reeves - Free writing prompts, how to work in a writing group, writing practice importance, writer inspiration, senses, attracting the muse, revisions, writers' guidelines, taking risks, help for the writer.
Meta Description: [ Judy Reeves San Diego and Barcelona-based a writer, teacher and writing practice provocateur who believes everyone has a story to tell and Judy Reeves will help you tell it with her writing tips, writing prompts and info on writing groups... ]

Karen Mitura - FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer.
Meta Description: [ Mitura is an award-winning dramatist, screenwriter, and ghostwriter. She works for and with those who have a story to tell but need some degree of assistance in telling it. This may range from her creating and writing a book, script, or shorter work from the kernel of an idea to rewriting a sub... ]

Linda Acaster Writer, Tutor, Coach - Published UK writer, Linda Acaster, offers tutorials and coaching in short or novel-length fiction and autobiographical life stories. On-site instructional articles and FAQs.
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Make Yourself Irresistible to any Agent or Publisher - Essay about getting an agent or publisher; for new writers.
Meta Description: [ 3 Ways to Make Yourself Irresistible to Any Agent or Publisher ]

Margot's Writers' Resources - Links to resources/information for writers and publishers, free-to-use articles by Margot B, writers' and publishers' forum, guest writers.

Marketing and Self-Promotion - Twilight Times - Astrid Cooper.
Meta Description: [ Twilight Times - a digital journal of speculative fiction. ]

Meghan McCarthy - articles page - A section devoted to authors and illustrators - with publishing advice, writing tips, and author interviews.

Monica Wood- Tips for Writers - Monica Wood is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches fiction workshops. This page of her website is updated monthly. The rest of the site is primarily hype for her books.

Nonfiction, Novels, Screenplays, Business Writing - Publishing tips for nonfiction books, novels, screenplays, business writing.
Meta Description: [ Publishing tips for Nonfiction books, Novels, Screenplays, Business writing ]

OrganizedWriter.com provides tools for the business of writing. - Provides tips, tools and resources to help writers get organized and write more.
Meta Description: [ Tools for writers and freelancers ]

Publishing in the Northwest - A collection of resources for publishing non-fiction in the Northwest, with descriptions of small publishers. From Open Spaces Quarterly.

Revising Prose - Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each.

Ruth Vilmi's Web World - Grammar / Language help. These pages are full of comprehensive tips to help the writer, but visitors do need to surf and explore to find everything offered. The time is well spent.

SFWA: Articles on Writing - From Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing.
Meta Description: [ Menu of articles on writing written by professional SF/F writers. ]

Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc. Literary Agency - Represents all areas of non-fiction, and commercial and literary fiction. Offers guidance on the publishing process, book proposals, and finding agents.

Starving Artists Law - Launch pad for artists and writers looking for self help legal information. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Free or low-fee representation for low-income writers, only US lawyers are listed here.
Meta Description: [ Self help legal information for artists and writers ]

Storymind Writer's Web Site - Promoting Dramatica story development software; however, there are some useful tips, advice and tutorials presented by the theory co-creator. Free Real Video and Real Audio writing classes, complete 450 page Dramatica theory book online, Dramatica Dictionary, Q and A, the Lost Theory Book, and classes.
Meta Description: [ Dramatica - The Official Dramatica Theory Web Site! Everything Dramatica presented by the theory co-creator. Free Real Video and Real Audio writing classes, complete 450 page Dramatica theory book online, Dramatica Dictionary, Q & A, the Lost Theory Book, Software Information, Classes & mu... ]

The Creative Cauldron - Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places.
Meta Description: [ The Creative Cauldron - A site for writers, photographers, artists and other creative people. ]

The Editorial Department - Service site that includes writing tips and links to other resources.

The Fearless Publishing Guide - A free overview of the main routes to publication, mainstream and alternative, with many helpful links.
Meta Description: [ A guide to getting published ]

The Fine Line - Occasionally-published author Jenn Thorson shares writing tips, observations, discoveries, online resources, and humor.
Meta Description: [ Writing resources and advice for aspiring writers, and original humor and fiction for anyone who likes to read. ]

The Pen and Sword - A tidy collection of tips, help, quotes, inspiration and advice, beginning with overcoming writer's block.
Meta Description: [ Pen and Sword an aid for the speculative fiction writer; tips, advice, quotes, inspiration and more... ]

The Vocabula Review (TVR) - Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English.
Meta Description: [ Vocabula Communications Company, founded in 1986, offers editing and writing services to business, industry, and government, as well as to publishers, packagers, and authors. Whether you are looking for assistance with textbooks or handbooks, documentation or monographs, reports or summaries, ess... ]

The Write Stuff, Writing Life - Provides resources and features of interest to writers and research professionals. There are sections on grammar and word origins, information about conferences, contests and funding, articles on upgrading a computer and managing the writing life, as well as links to useful sites.

Tips, Tools and Ideas to Improve Writing - Includes tips for writers and students, grammar helps, and a guide to online resources.

Victory Page for Writers of Fiction - Original articles by Victory Crayne. Links to resources, search tools and motivational articles.
Meta Description: [ Victory Page, a source of original articles by Victory Crayne on writing fiction or non-fiction; and on motivation, including issues of 'Victory's Motivational Newsletter'. ]

Wacky Writer's World - A list of links along with a monthly newsletter which provides in-depth feature articles, interviews with publishing professionals and authors, and market tips. Page was last updated 5/5/99.
Meta Description: [ Information of interest to writers, the writing process, creativity,editors, agents, publishers, and the business side of writing. ]

What do Publishers do? - Excerpt from pages 5-29 of Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, by William Germano.
Meta Description: [ An excerpt from Getting It Published. Also available on website: online catalogs, secure online ordering, excerpts from new books. Sign up for email notification of new releases in your field. ]

William Safire's Rules for Writers - Witty tips.

Women Writers Block - Selection of articles to be a writers aide.

Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing - Wordwrights Canada also helps with student resources, and links. For the Canadian writer.
Meta Description: [ Wordwrights Canada provides books, student writing contest listings, and links to literary resources. ]

Write101.com - Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter.
Meta Description: [ How to Write Well - Solving your writing problems since 1998 ]

WriteDirections - Online resources and articles by Beth Mende Conny.
Meta Description: [ Writing and publishing classes, all genres, via telephone and online e-mail, taught by published authors and experienced writing instructors. Free newsletters, tutoring, coaching, writing tips, articles, resources and more. ]

Writer Beware - Variety of articles on literary schemes and deceptions, information on how to recognize them, advice on how to avoid them, and links to useful online resources.
Meta Description: [ warnings and cautions for writers about literary frauds, scams, deceptions, and pitfalls ]

Writer's Universe - Newsletter, tips, interactive story.

Writers Heaven - Resource for novelists and scriptwriters.

Writers R Us - Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing.

Writing Advice - From Dan Perez, writer and editor. Articles about agents, short story contracts, writer's groups, and discipline.

Writing for a Book Packager - How to cash in on an under-exploited market. The editor of The Buzz On series reveals how to find work (and lots of it) at book packagers.
Meta Description: [ Writing for a Book Packager: How-to cash in on an often under-exploited market By Rusty Fischer. ]

Writing for the Web - Research on how users read on the Web and how authors should write their Web pages. Mainly based on studies by John Morkes and Jakob Nielsen. Includes links to other resources on the subject.
Meta Description: [ A research project about how users read on the Web and how authors should write their Web pages (a study by John Morkes and Jakob Nielsen): includes downloadable files, tasks, and questionnaires to allow replicated or revised experiments ]

Writing for the Web - Article containing guidelines and tips for writing articles, tutorials, white or green papers, online magazines, corporate and educational Web sites. From Web Developers Virtual Library.
Meta Description: [ The Web Developer's Virtual Library is a resource for web development, including a JavaScript tutorial, html tag info, JavaScript events, html special characters, paint shop pro, database normalization, PHP and more. ]

Writing Guidebook - Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers.
Meta Description: [ Writing Guidebook: Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers. ]

Writing Help Central - Offers tips, advice, and real-life samples on writing business letters and research papers; links.
Meta Description: [ Need some writing help? Getting started writing can be tough. A few practical tips and examples can help you get going. Writinghelp-central.com is the one-stop gateway to help you with personal, business and educational writing. ]

Writing in Flow - Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources.
Meta Description: [ Social psychologist Susan K. Perry and poet Stephen Perry. Excerpts from WRITING IN FLOW, a creative how-to, based on interviews with top novelists and poets. ]

Writing in the Age of the Network - Text of ideas about authoring in an age of multi-media: the computer's effect, the book as a media space, and an invitation to respond.

Writing Tips - A collection of tips on writing (focusing on mysteries and SF) including a simple, mechanical way to develop a plot by Sarah Smith.

Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm - Advice about publishing contracts. Scroll to bottom of page for links to other tips and resources. By Syneca Featherstone.

Writing Tips for Success - Author and success coach, Kathy Sanborn, provides articles with tips and popular author interviews.
Meta Description: [ Writing tips from author and success expert Kathy Sanborn ]

Writing Tips, How-Tos - Knowledge Hound. Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on novels, plot, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, comics, business and research writing.
Meta Description: [ Free writing tutorials & tips. How to write fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays, screenplays and more. ]

500 writingrooms - Tips, articles, how-to, and insight on the novel writing process along links from a published fiction writer.