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The 16th Annual
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he phrase Sweet 16 conjures up images
of celebration, and we are reveling in a
Sweet 16 of our own: WDs 16th annual
101 Best Websites for Writersour most
festive list yet.
Each year we scour the Web and comb through a bevy of
nominations submitted by the writing community to spot-
light the best websites catering to writers. Weve narrowed
down the list to a carefully chosen mix of sites that have
earned a place in our rankings because of their abundance
of useful resources. Some sites have regained their spots
afer time away, while newcomers (whose numbers are cir-
cled in dark gray) make their grand debuts. All are meant
to provide you with excellent information, inspiration and
adviceso you can spend less time hunting online and
more time doing what you love: writing.
For easy reference, the list is divided into nine sec-
tions: Creativity, Writing Advice, Everything Agents,
General Resources, Publishing/Marketing Resources,
Jobs and Markets, Online Writing Communities, Genres/
Niches and Just for Fun. Weve also included symbols
for a glimpse at what each site ofers: advice for writers,
classes/workshops/conferences, contests, critique sections,
Key to Symbols & Abbreviations
Advice for Writers
Classes/Workshops/Conferences
Contests
Critiques
Forums
For Young Writers
E-Newsletter/RSS
Jobs
Markets
On Twitter
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for Writers
Help us celebrate our most
denitive annual list yet
a breadth of resources for
scribes of all types.
BY TIFFANY LUCKEY,
WITH LAURA WOOFFITT
e-newsletters/RSS feeds, forums, content for young writers,
job listings that pay, markets for your work and a Twitter
feed. To continue the fte, weve highlighted a Best of the
Best in each categorya site thats deserving of a closer
look from virtually every writer.
Join us in the festivities with this essential roundup of
useful resources to keep your career moving forward. To
help us celebrate, all you have to do is look on the next page.
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1. Creativity Portal

creativity-portal.com
Spark your imagination with the
Creativity Portal. Alongside how-to
articles and exercises focused on brain-
storming ideas for your work, check out
this sites Imagination Prompt Generator,
Travel Adventure Writing Prompts and
100 Creativity Interviews sections.
2. Six-Word Memoirs
sixwordmemoirs.com
Everyone has a story to telland some-
times it only takes six words to do it.
Register for free and submit your pint-
sized tale for a chance to be featured on
the sites homepage.
3. The Story Starter
thestorystarter.com
Now with more than 100 billion (!) ran-
dom opening lines packed into this data-
base, Te Story Starter renders enough
ideas to jump-start your short stories,
novels, scripts and more. Kids can try
Te Story Starter, Jr. (thestorystarter.
com/jr.htm), which generates more than
170,000 additional story openers.
4.
The Writers Journey
Roadmap with author
Laura Davis
lauradavis.net/roadmap
Bestselling nonfction author Laura Davis
posts a weekly prompt on her site based
on quotes by well-known scribes. Writers
can post their responses in the com-
ment section of each prompt or just get
inspired to continue their writing journey
on their own time.
5.
Writing Prompts
writingprompts.tumblr.com
If your imagination runs on visual fuel,
head over to Writing Prompts on the
popular Tumblr platform. Here, youll
fnd writing prompts alongside stunning
graphic images and photos to ignite your
creativity.
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6. Daily Writing Tips
dailywritingtips.com
Get tips on fction, freelance writing,
grammar, style and more online, or
become a Pro Member ($9.90 monthly)
to receive these tips plus daily exercises,
courses and info on online writing jobs.
7. Evil Editor
evileditor.blogspot.com
Tis humorous site dishes out tough-love
advice on crafing queries, synopses and
the beginning chapters of a book.
8. Grammar Girl
quickanddirtytips.com/
grammar-girl
Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty takes on
dif cult grammar dilemmas that trip up
even the most seasoned experts. Check
out her podcasts, or read her tips on
punctuation, word usage and develop-
ments on the English language.
9.
Helping Writers
Become Authors
helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com
Historical and speculative fction
author K.M. Weiland uses her blog to
mentor other authors on novel writing.
Navigate the site to explore hundreds
of posts divided among fve sections:
Characters, Writing Life, Writing
Inspiration, Structuring Your Novel
and Editing Your Novel.
10. Inkygirl
inkygirl.com
Childrens author and illustrator Debbie
Ridpath Ohi ofers tips and inspiration
for writers of all levels through how-to
articles, author interviews and humorous
comics on the writing life. Be sure to also
follow Ohis highly active Twitter feed.
11. Jane Friedman

janefriedman.com
WD contributing editor Jane Friedman
helps writers build their platforms with
informative interviews, guest blog posts
and more. Search the Free Advice For
Writers segment for archived tips on
everything from writing basics to pitch-
ing your novel to agents.
12.
Jason Allen Ashlock

jasonashlock.tumblr.com
Movable Type Management president
and Te Rogue Reader co-founder Jason
Allen Ashlock helps authors and organi-
zations fnd fresh approaches to publish-
ing. His blog ofers the latest news and
trends in the industry as well as his over-
all take on publishing, focusing mainly
on multimedia prospects.
13.
McCarthy Digital

mccarthy-digital.com
Book marketer Peter McCarthy shares
his expertise on how publishers and writ-
ers can stay ahead of the game by incor-
porating strategic innovation through
online advertising and social media.
14. Nathan Bransford

blog.nathanbransford.com
Both a published author and a former
literary agent, Nathan Bransford ofers
a balanced position on publishing. Join
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the sites forum and get direct feedback
from Bransford on various facets of
the industry.
15. A Newbies Guide
to Publishing
jakonrath.blogspot.com
If youre wondering how to break in
and become a successful genre writer,
bestselling thriller author J.A. Konrath
ofers his brutally honest opinion on
how to do just thatwhether by tradi-
tional publishing or self-publishing. His
end-of-the-year Konraths Publishing
Predictions are usually eerily accurate.
16.
No Rules, Just Write!
norulesjustwrite.com
New York Times bestselling writer CJ
Lyons shares her experience as a hybrid
author (one who both traditionally and
self-publishes). Check out her popu-
lar Frequently Asked Questions About
Publishing section (norulesjustwrite.
com/category/faq) to begin your journey
on the path to publishing success.
17. Plot Whisperer for
Writers and Readers
plotwhisperer.blogspot.com
Writing instructor Martha Alderson
helps you tackle your biggest plot prob-
lems with useful and practical advice.
Sign up for her e-zine and receive free
monthly plot tips in your inbox.
18. Preditors & Editors
pred-ed.com
Protect yourself against scams.
Preditors & Editors ofers the help you
need to bypass publishing scams and
fraudulent organizations.
19.
The Shatzkin Files

idealog.com
For the past 50 years, Mike Shatzkin
has worked in many roles in the pub-
lishing industry: author, agent, book-
seller and marketing director. On Te
Shatzkin Files, he presents his vast
knowledge of the industry to authors
in clear, easy-to-follow posts.
20. Storyx
storyfx.com
Get the scoop on what it takes to get
your book published with instructor
Larry Brooks no-nonsense guide to
character development, story structure
and other writing topics.
21. terribleminds
terribleminds.com/ramble/blog
Easily ofended? Ten this probably isnt
the site for you. Author Chuck Wendig
doles out unadulterated advice on the ins
and outs of publishing.
22. WordServe Water
Cooler
wordservewatercooler.com
Tis community of agented authors (all
represented by WordServe Literary)
shares tips and tricks of the trade to
help other authors reach their publish-
ing goals.
23. WOW! Women on
Writing
wow-womenonwriting.com
Helping to stimulate creativity through-
out all the stages of the writing process,
WOW! is an e-zine devoted to raising the
standards of the writing community. Be
sure to click on the Resources tab for a
collection of handy author sites, books
for writers, critique groups and more.
24. Writer Beware

accrispin.blogspot.com
Tough co-founder A.C. Crispin
passed away in 2013, Writer Beware
lives on with co-founder and author
Victoria Strauss and contributor
Michael Capobianco. Tis watchdog
group tracks and exposes scammers,
keeping writers up to date on the latest
schemes and hoaxes in publishing.
25. Writer Unboxed
writerunboxed.com
A staple on the 101 list, Writer Unboxed
enlists top experts in the feld, includ-
ing journalists and bestselling fction
authors, to dole out business and craf
advice to aspiring writers.
26.
Writers In the Storm

writersinthestorm.wordpress.com
Writers must weather every storm in the
writing process, from deadlines to rejec-
tion to self-doubt. Tis blog helps you
do just that with inspiring, encouraging
articles and guest posts to support you
on your journey.
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27. Adventures in
Agentland
adventuresinagentland.blogspot.com
Bradford Literary Agencys Natalie M.
Lakosil runs this fun, energetic blog and
answers writers questions about queries
and submissions.
28. Babbles from Scott
Eagan
scotteagan.blogspot.com
Scott Eagan, founder of Greyhaus
Literary Agency, cranks out a bevy of
posts each week on subjects ranging
from query revision to building your
social media presence.
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29.
The Blabbermouth
Blog
theblabbermouthblog.com
Headed by agent Linda Epstein of Te
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency, this
blog is a great frst stop for writers who
want advice on tried-and-true topics
such as crafing the frst pages of a book
and agent preferences on submissions.
30. Carly Watters, Literary
Agent
carlywatters.com
Carly Watters of P.S. Literary Agency
instructs readers on important subjects
such as synopsis writing and how to ofer
a critique, and also keeps readers abreast
of her own clients successes.
31. Dystel & Goderich
Literary Management

dystel.com
Dystel & Goderich is a large agency with
a great number of agents writing for
their blog. Not only do they share insight
and opinions on the industry, they also
frequently link to excellent articles writ-
ers can enjoy.
32.
Literary Carrie
literarycarrie.blogspot.com
Carrie Pestritto of Prospect Agency
addresses unusual but helpful subjects
on publishing and writing and loops in
the opinions of others. Pestritto works
with many new writers and explains
the process from her endwhich can
help scribes understand what it takes
to be a good client.
33. QueryTracker
querytracker.net
As far as free online resources for writers
go, QueryTracker is among the best. Te
site helps you seek agents and publishers
and tracks your submissions progress.
Be sure to also check out the accompany-
ing blog for publishing tips.
34. Rachelle Gardner
rachellegardner.com
A mainstay on our annual list, agent
Rachelle Gardner of Books & Such
Literary Management shares helpful
advice on all facets of writingfrom
craf to business to the future of
the industry.
35.
Rapid-Progressive:
The Blog
victoriamarini.com/rapid-
progressive-the-blog.html
Were not sure Victoria Marini ever takes
a break. An agent at Gelfman Schneider
Literary Agency/ICM Partners, she
speaks at conferences, sells books and
runs an instructive blog on writing
Rapid-Progressive. Soak up her enthusi-
asm and words of wisdom.
36. SlushPile Hell
slushpilehell.tumblr.com
A self-proclaimed grumpy literary
agent vents about query mistakes and
submission pet peeves on this blog. If
nothing else, it teaches you everything
not to do when querying.
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37. Author Media
authormedia.com/blog
Author Media is all about helping
authors promote themselves online,
ofering easy, step-by-step tutorials.
Visit its blog for tips on blogging, plat-
form building and more.
38.
BabyNames.com

babynames.com
Coming up with names for your char-
acters is no simple task, but BabyNames.
com makes it a little easier. Te site not
only provides a comprehensive resource
of thousands of names with origins and
meanings, it also has a Tips for Writers
section dedicated to character naming.
39. The Review Review
thereviewreview.net
If youre looking for literary venues
for your work but are intimidated by
the vast number of journals available,
then head to Te Review Review. Read
reviews of the latest issues of a wide
selection of mags before submitting
your work.
40. ShawGuides
writing.shawguides.com
Attending a writing conference or
retreat is a great way to meet industry
experts and other writers to broaden
your circle of connections. With
ShawGuides, search thousands of
domestic and international confer-
ences to help you travel to your writ-
ing destination.
41. United States
Copyright Ofce
copyright.gov
Protect yourself and your work by
learning everything about copyrights.
Look up defnitions, search frequently
asked questions and stay up to date
on fees.
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42. The Book Designer

thebookdesigner.com
Need help with self-publishing your
work? Visit this site for a slew of
resources including articles on book
planning and marketing and helpful
information for indie authors on the
importance of creating great designs for
their books.
43. Bosacks
bosacks.com
For more than four decades, media
guru Bob Sacks has been sharing poi-
gnant industry news alongside his
fair-minded com mentary through his
e-newsletters. Sign up for his popular
mailings, and dont forget to check his
daily blog posts on book and maga-
zine publishing.
44. The Coalition of
Independent Authors
and Publishers
coalition-independent-authors.com
Created by a group of self-published
writers, Te Coalition of Independent
Authors and Publishers ofers a place
for independent authors to promote
their books (fees range from free to $30
a year). Join this supportive commu-
nity of writers and get the exposure you
need for your work.
45. The Creative Penn

thecreativepenn.com
Tough fairly new to publishing, inde-
pendent author Joanna Penn has a keen
perspective on the industry. Visit her site
for her blog posts on the writing life and
podcast interviews with agents, authors,
publishers and book marketers.
46. The Independent
Publishing Magazine

theindependentpublishing
magazine.com
With the constant changes in the indus-
try, this online magazine has narrowed
its focus to independent and self-
publishing. Founder and Editor Mick
Rooney ofers an excellent source of
news and developments in the industry,
as well as his consulting services (check
site for pricing).
47. Marian Schembari

marianlibrarian.com
Marian Schembari, who successfully
used a Facebook ad to land a job as
an associate publicist at Jane Wesman
Public Relations in 2009, gives advice on
publicizing your work via social media.
48. Mashable
mashable.com
Read Mashable daily to stay ahead of the
curve on social and digital media, tech-
nology and the Web.
49. Publetariat
publetariat.com
Run by self-publisher April L.
Hamilton (author of Te Indie Author
Guide, from WD Books), this online
news hub is specifcally for small, inde-
pendent presses and self-published
authors. Check out the Write and Sell
sections for tips on craf and platform
building, respectively.
50. Seths Blog
sethgodin.typepad.com
Bestselling author and entrepreneur
Seth Godin has mastered the skill of
self-marketing and promotion. He
shares his expertise and insight with
daily blog posts.
51.
WriterCube
bookmarketingdb.com
Search this free database of more than
20,000 listings of marketing resources
for writers, including bloggers, book
designers, literary magazines and
other media contacts.
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52. All Indie Writers

allindiewriters.com
Formerly All Freelance Writing, this site
allows you to browse its writing directo-
ries for free to fnd leads on new paying
freelance jobs. Search by category or
specifc markets.
53. Ed2010
ed2010.com
Learn the secrets of the trade from these
young magazine editors who ofer writ-
ing advice as well as opportunities to
meet other magazine professionals in
your area. Be sure to scope the Whisper
Jobs section, too, for both freelance
and full-time magazine jobs as well as
internship postings.
54. Freelance Writing Jobs

freelancewritinggigs.com
Check out the latest freelance gigs
including those originally appearing on
Craigslist, Dice and other online venues
daily on this useful site.
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55. Freelance Writing
Organization-Intl

fwointl.com
For easy access, download this sites
free writing resources toolbar and get
instant access to thousands of job list-
ings and resources, as well as info on
writing grants.
56. Funds For Writers

fundsforwriters.com
Author C. Hope Clark supplies informa-
tion on fellowships, grants, contests and
other monetary opportunities for writers.
57. JournalismJobs.com
journalismjobs.com
Journalists and reporters, unite! As one
of the largest and most-visited resources
for journalism jobs, this site is your one-
stop shop for full-time, part-time and
freelance job listings. Filter your search
by specifc industry, position, location or
status to fnd your next gig.
58. The Market List
marketlist.com
If youre looking to publish genre fc-
tion, this site is for you. Te Market
List specializes in magazine and book
listings, agents and other resources for
writers of young adult, mysteries, sci-
ence fction and more.
59. Mediabistro
mediabistro.com
Mediabistro remains a top resource for
freelancers, keeping them up to date
with the latest scoop on industry news,
workshops, contests and job oferings.
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60. Absolute Write

absolutewrite.com
With nearly 60,000 members (and
counting), the Absolute Write Water
Cooler is a terrifc forum where advice
and dis cussion fow freely. And many of
the members have experience in free-
lancing, book publishing and editing
so youll be in good company.
61. Critique Circle
critiquecircle.com
All ages and experience levels are wel-
come to this highly active online com-
munity. Here youll fnd writers of all
genres and tools to track submissions,
measure manuscript progress, generate
characters and more.
62. Critters Workshop
critters.org
Andrew Burt, a former vice president of
the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of
America, founded this site as a critique
group for serious writers in the genre.
Still focused mainly on sci-f, fantasy
and horror, Critters Workshop is now
a hub where almost any writer in any
genre can beneft and improve his craf.
63. MoonTownCafe.com
moontowncafe.com
Billed as a social networking
site that caters mostly to poets,
MoonTownCafe.com allows you
to create your own free My Caf
account to connect with other writ-
ers and share your poetry. The site is
Beyond the 101:
The Writers Digest
Family of Sites
WritersDigest.com
For everything writing-related,
check out WDs online hub of
free articles and downloads.
Make it your virtual writing home
for useful craft tips, practical
career advice, creativity-sparking
prompts and more.
WritersMarket.com
Along with 9,000-plus market
listings updated daily, subscrib-
ers receive submission trackers,
articles, industry updates and
more. Annual, six-month and
monthly paid subscriptions
are available.
WritersDigestUniversity.com
Get one-on-one instruction from
professional authors in the com-
fort of your own home. WDU
classes start year-round and
cover everything from grammar
to novel writing to marketing.
WritersDigest.com/editor-blogs
Get the writing advice you need
with a friendly, authoritative
voice. Our family of WD blog-
gers has you covered, ranging
from staff-led discussions of
writing and publishing to poetry,
agent news and more.
DigitalBookWorld.com
DBW offers year-round educa-
tion, networking and resources,
online and off, for publishing
professionals and their partners.
ScriptMag.com
Script Magazine is a vital online
resource in the screenwriting
worlddelivering essential
advice and must-read news on
craft, spec-scripts, lm festivals,
how to make it in Hollywood
and more.
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also filled with contests, free poems,
YouTube videos and more.
64. My Writers Circle
mywriterscircle.com
Join My Writers Circle, and submit
your material to the workshop section
to receive straightforward and helpful
feedback from fellow scribes.
65. National Novel Writing
Month
nanowrimo.org
Take part in the annual NaNoWriMo
challenge in November by churning
out a 50,000-word novel, or partake in
Camp NaNoWriMo (campnanowrimo.
org)lighter versions of the challenge
held in April and July. Use these sites
to connect with other participants and
to track your books progress with the
online word counters.
66. Review Fuse
reviewfuse.com
Give and you shall receive: For every
four reviews of others works you com-
plete, you get three back. And no one
but those with a free membership to
the site can access those reviews, as all
critiques are done behind the privacy
of a wall.
67.
Scribophile
scribophile.com
Scribophile is a free writing group
that works on a karma points system.
Members earn points by critiquing the
works of others; they can then spend
those points to post their own work to
garner feedback. Be sure to also check
out the forums and blog for writing
tips and tricks.
68. The Young Writers
Society
youngwriterssociety.com
Te Young Writers Society is a free
online community for scribes in their
pre-teens to early 20s, with the mis-
sion to promote creative writing as a
pastime. Five new works that receive
the most likes within 24 hours are
displayed on the sites homepagea
nice incentive.
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CHILDRENS/YA
69. Adventures in YA
Publishing
childrenspublishing.blogspot.com
Tis group of YA authors helps make
the trek to publishing success easier
with advice for writers in the genre.
Posts cover fnding an agent, landing
book deals and more.
70. Rachelle Burks
Resources for Childrens
Writers
resourcesforchildrenswriters.
blogspot.com
Famed childrens author Rachelle Burk
shares hundreds of links to articles for
childrens writers. Find resources on
everything from publishing tips to tech-
niques for networking with other authors.
71. Society of Childrens
Book Writers &
Illustrators
scbwi.org
If you write childrens books, then this
site is a must, with information on
grants, awards, conferences and more
specifc to the genre. While most of the
info is available to nonmembers, sign-
ing up for an SCBWI membership ($95
for the frst year, $80 per year afer that)
grants access to the bimonthly maga-
zine Te SCBWI Bulletin, discussion
forums and info on the genres markets,
publishers and agents.
72.
YA Highway
www.yahighway.com
Take a drive on the YA Highway and
join this union of young adult authors
on a road trip to writing success.
Make a pit stop on the sites Publishing
Road Map for tips on setting and
world building, choosing the right
point of view, landing book deals and
much more.
FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION
73. Science Fiction &
Fantasy Writers of
America
sfwa.org
A paid membership to this organiza-
tion ($70110, with the requirement
of being published in the genre) grants
access to the sites forums and personal
support from SFWA. But content on
the latest sci-f news, book releases,
writing tips and more is available for
free to nonmembers.
FREELANCE
74. FreelanceWriting
freelancewriting.com
Founded in 1997, FreelanceWriting
helps writers become proftable free-
lancers by showcasing more than a
thousand articles on perfecting the craf,
from business writing to copywriting to
querying magazines.
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75.
Make a Living Writing

makealivingwriting.com
Award-winning writer Carol Tice shares
her expertise on the best ways to make a
successful career as a freelancer. Have a
specifc question? Ask it in the Answers
to 100 Freelance QuestionsIncluding
Yours section, and Tice will answer
directly in the comments section.
76. The Renegade Writer

therenegadewriter.com
Take the calculated risk of throwing out
the rulebook of freelance writing and
do whats best for you with help from
renegades Linda Formichelli (author of
WDs Conference Scene column) and
Diana Burrell.
HORROR
77. Dark Markets

darkmarkets.com
Write horror, but fnd it dif cult to
track down markets in your genre?
Dark Markets makes that task much
easier: Te online hub features literary
magazines, e-zines, book publishers,
anthologies and contests exclusively
for horror writers.
78. Horror Writers
Association
horror.org/writetips.htm
Get tips on boosting your craf with
the bounty of helpful articles and links
from the Horror Writers Association.
Consider a paid membership ($21115,
open to writers at all levels) and get
special access to members-only markets,
the discussion forums and the twice-
monthly newsletter.
MYSTERY/CRIME
79. Jungle Red Writers

jungleredwriters.com
Described as Te View with bod-
ies, seven crime fction authors (many
of them bestselling) serve up all things
writing relatedand do it with a side
of sass.
80. Mystery Writers of
America
mysterywriters.org
Join this community of mystery authors
($95 yearly) and get special access to the
organizations Te Tird Degree newslet-
ter, discounts to numerous entertain-
ment venues, admission to the MWA
University one-day conference and
more. Nonmembers can access info on
classes and contests for free.
POETRY
81. Poetry Daily
poems.com
Poetry Daily features a new poem from
recent books and literary journals daily,
with a years worth of previous con tent
archived for easy browsing. Sign up
for the free weekly e-newsletter for the
scoop on up-and-coming poets, special
editorial features and poetry reviews.
82. Poetry Foundation

poetryfoundation.org
Spearheaded by Poetry magazine, this
independent organization celebrates
the best in American poetry, past and
present. Te site ofers an abundance
of resources including craf advice,
podcasts, content for children, and
Harriet, a blog that features special
guest poets on a monthly rotation.
83. Poetry Society of
America
poetrysociety.org
Check out the official site of the
Poetry Society of America to stay
current on annual poetry contests,
awards and fellowships. The organiza-
tion is also behind the poetic initia-
tives Poetry in Motion and Poem in
Your Pocket Day.
84. Poets.org
poets.org
Te Academy of American Poets of cial
website includes a poetry map to help
you fnd poets, events and writing pro-
grams in your surrounding area. Receive
a new poem by a contemporary poet
daily by signing up for the e-newsletter.
85.
THEthe Poetry
thethepoetry.com
Taking its name from a line in Wallace
Stevens poem Te Man on the Dump,
THEthe Poetry blog is a forum for poetic
ideas, exploring poetic aspects in fction,
nonfction, music, flm and visual art.
Te blog is driven by a core community
of friends who see poetry in everyday life.
ROMANCE
86. Romance Divas
romancedivas.com
Romance authors and divas Jax Cassidy
and Kristen Painter are here to help you
get serious about writing and publishing
romanceand to have fun while doing
it. Te forum provides a community of
support to those in the genre, ofering
advice on all aspects of the feld.
87. Romance University

romanceuniversity.org
Need hands-on training in crafing
romance? Romance University ofers free
online lectures three days a week: Crafing
Your Career (Monday), Anatomy of the
Mind (Wednesday) and Chaos Teory of
Writing (Friday) to help aspiring romance
writers succeed in the genre.
88. Romance Writers of
America
rwa.org
Join a community of more than
10,200 romance writers and fnd the
latest news and resources on the genre.
Many of the features on the RWA site
are free to browse, but a membership
($95 annually) is required to access the
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forum and info on scholarships and
other funds.
SCREENWRITING
89. John August
johnaugust.com
Screenwriter John August, whos writ-
ten numerous movies (including the
Tim Burton projects Big Fish and
Frankenweenie), shares his expertise on
the craf and business on his minimalist
yet visually stunning blog. He also pro-
duces a podcast series called Scriptnotes
with screenwriter Craig Mazin; the
most recent 20 episodes are available for
free on the site.
90. MovieBytes
moviebytes.com
Get the latest info on screenwriting
markets and contests on MovieBytes.
Subscribe to the e-newsletter to have
those listings sent directly to your inbox.
91. The Script Lab
thescriptlab.com
Te Script Lab is a comprehensive screen-
writing resource, from the basics of the
craf to breaking into the feld. Te site
also provides downloadable links to full
scripts of recent award-winning movies.
SPIRITUAL
92.
Mormon Mommy
Writers
mormonmommywriters.
blogspot.com
Tis group of Mormon authors (many
of them published), who are also
mothers, share their inspiring com-
mentary on the writing life with like-
minded individuals.
93. Seekerville
seekerville.blogspot.com
Seek a spiritual boost and support
from (who else?) Te Seekers, a league
of 13 published Christian writers who
ofer encouragement and information
on the writing process.
THRILLER
94. International Thriller
Writers
thrillerwriters.org
As the premier association for writers
of thrillers, ITW has more than 1,500
members who represent 22 countries,
including New York Times bestselling
authors James Patterson, R.L. Stine and
Catherine Coulter. Sign up to receive its
free monthly e-zine, Te Big Trill, to
get the latest scoop on the genre, author
interviews and more. Be sure to check
out its annual TrillerFest event (see
Conference Scene on Page 64 for details).
95. The Kill Zone
killzoneauthors.blogspot.com
Get insider industry perspectives from 11
of todays hottest thriller writers, includ-
ing James Scott Bell (a regular WD con-
tributor), Jordan Dane and PJ Parrish.
96. Murder By 4
murderby4.blogspot.com
Tese authors (who mostly post about
thrillers but are open to discuss just
about any genre) have joined forces
to share their writing lives openly and
honestly on this forum. Murder By 4
includes the latest industry news, writing
tips, book reviews and more.
JUST FOR FUN
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97. Bos Caf Life
boscafelife.wordpress.com
Get a daily jolt of laughter from Bos Caf
Life, a comic strip by Wayne E. Pollard
(who crafs WDs Furst Draf comic,
Page 12) on the novel writing life.
98. BookMooch
bookmooch.com
Heres how BookMooch, a book swap-
ping program, works: List the books
you want to swap, receive requests from
others for your books, mail those books
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between now and Dec. 1, 2014.
and receive points, then ask for books
from other members with your earned
points. Its a great way to keep your
bookshelf fresh!
99. DailyLit
dailylit.com
Want to read a lengthy book but cant
fnd the time to do it? Ten sign up for
DailyLit to receive free daily install-
ments, via email, of classic and contem-
porary works of literature such as Anna
Karenina and Little Brother.
100.
Literary Rejections on
Display
literaryrejectionsondisplay.
blogspot.com
Literary Rejections on Display posts
anonymous query rejections from
magazines, agents and book publishers
sent by readers. Tis highly entertain-
ing site is for any writer looking for a
better outlet to cope with dismissals
from industry experts.
101. Wordsmith
wordsmith.org
If youre a logophile (that is, a lover
of words), sign up for Wordsmiths
A.Word.A.Day e-newsletter to expand
your vocabulary and discover new
locutions to impress your writerly col-
leagues and friends. WD