Open Directory - Arts: Writers Resources: Fiction
See also: - Site explores the craft of writing through reviews of popular movies, books and plays. - Advice and help for beginning and experienced fiction writers on writing fiction and getting published, including contests, competitions, exercises, and articles on improving your writing. - Practical advice to new writers of science fiction and other genres as well. - Apryl Duncan's articles, reviewed links, email newsletter and discussion forum for fiction writers. - An on-line workshop and critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction and Fantasy, or Horror. - 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. - Includes a newsletter, message board and writing tips for the fiction and non-fiction writer. - A 30-part short story writing course. - A free, annotated directory of 1300 literary agents, editors and publishers in the US, UK and Canada. - 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. - A membership-based service featuring newsletters, a mentoring program and critiques. Also public writer's chat and message board. - Directory to fiction writing articles. - 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. - Small press directory, writing tips, competition listings, literary agents, editorial services, writers' forum, writing links, geared to fiction and poetry writers. - Article by Jason Belasco on the process of getting short stories published, from picking a journal to writing a cover letter. - Indian novel after Arundhathi Roy's "The God of Small Things." Synopsis and sample chapters. - Describes the life cycle of a character and how writers can make characters live and breathe. - Information and news about reading, writing and publishing thrillers from the professional thriller writers' association. - A community of poets and friends. Post poems, stories, recipes, and books. Give and receive helpful comments, and enter and create contests. - 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. - Publishes fiction and non-fiction for speculative fiction fans and writers and includes listings of resources, markets and literary agents. - An online community for writers and readers of speculative fiction. Mailing lists, forums and other resources for various genre of fiction writers. - Included here are sections for a beginning writer, working on a novel, and developing character and plot, writing exercises and an email list. - Offers resources (including links and a free monthly newsletter) to help with the practice of creative writing. - Articles, discussion and a directory of links for fiction writers. - For fiction writers. Professional help for short stories and novels; how-to's on the basics; answers to submitting, agent, and publishing questions; discussion; good books, short story feature. - Talking about writing and getting novels and short stories published. Serious writers only. - Forum for fiction writers, any genre, any style, any subject. - The official website of the Western Writers of America, home of the Spur Award. - A worldwide group of professional, mostly-published, fiction writers with good connections to publishers and the writing world. Workshops and community. - Includes writer's resources and information dedicated to helping new and experienced fiction writers get the most out from their writing. - A tandem story is a story written by more than one author, and it is usually difficult and fun to write. On our site people can view, comment on, and write tandem stories, and they can also view tips on writing and interact with others.
