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There are now countless book- and writing-related sites offering all kinds of information and resources for readers and writers. The purpose of this page is to offer a selection of sites chosen for the breadth and reliability of their content and for their suitability to the needs of my clients, students, and other authors seeking publication.

101 Best Web Sites for Writers
Selected by Writer's Digest, this is a useful compilation of quality sites whose coverage collectively takes in the writing life, genre, organizations, general reference resources, specialized reference, and more.
Absolute Authority
The "place to go. . . to plug into the writing community." A comprehensive directory of information and authorities on writing and publishing, organizations, news, and educational opportunities.
Association of Authors' Agents A
The professional association of British literary agents. The AAA provides a forum for member agents to discuss industry matters, to represent the interests of agents and their clients, and to uphold a code of good practice. Site includes a directory of member agents. Cross-check this directory with guides listed in Information Sources to find out each agent's requirements and preferred genres.
Association of Authors' Representatives A
The professional association of American literary agents. Like its British counterpart, the AAR is the professional association for established agents who operate according to a high standard of professional ethics. Site includes a directory of member agents. Cross-check this directory with guides listed in Information Sources to find out each agent's requirements and preferred genres.
AudiobooksToday.com
Centers on the audiobook industry and includes reviews, interviews, articles, discussions, and even sales of audiobooks. Also has links to audiobook publishers.
Authorlink
Award-winning news, information, and marketing service for editors, literary agents, writers, and readers.
The Authors Guild (U.S.)
"The oldest and largest association of published authors in the United States." Membership is limited to freelance journalists and book authors published by established (not vanity) American publishers within the past seven years. Offers assistance and associate membership to authors who are not yet published but have contracts with established publishers.
Authors on the Highway
Part of the Publisher's Weekly site, this is where you can list your upcoming book-signings or talks--or check on upcoming readings and other literary events and news.
Book Lovers
Book news and information for readers and writers, with links to reviews, lists of publishers, and other sites on books and literature.
BookMarket.com
"The right site"--if you are into book marketing, book promotion, free publicity, or selling your books.
BookPleasures.com
Reviews, interviews and more--this is the editor and reviewer Norm Goldman's unique world of book reviews, author interviews, and links to information on writing, publishing, book reviewing, promotion, and many related topics . . .
BookSense.com
A family of independent-bookseller websites. This is the e-commerce arm of the American Booksellers Association's Book Sense program--a national marketing campaign on behalf of the independent bookstores of America. Offers a for-fee service to help authors promote their books to independent booksellers. Contact the staff and ask about the Advance Access Program.

Book Web
Sponsored by the American Booksellers Association, this is the place to go for trade news. Site includes up-to-the moment press releases, a media guide, bookstore classifieds, notices of book fairs, trade shows, and conventions, a bookstore data base and links to home pages, bookselling statistics, and book-related web sites.
Bookwire
A guide to book trade and writing information, with lists of trade and specialty publishers, booksellers, and libraries, as well as links to writer's resources and organizations, news and reading groups, authors' web sites, and book reviews.
Bookzone
Another comprehensive site for readers and writers featuring book and publishing news and information.
Bookzone's Publishing Resources
A great list of hand-picked resources for self-publishers.
Brady Magazine
This broad-coverage Ezine is dedicated to "putting writers on the map" by offering current information on markets, contests, workshops, and other resources for authors.
Canadian Authors Association
An association of writers formed to help one another at all stages of the writing and publication process. Membership is open to both published and unpublished writers.
Canadian Booksellers Association
Membership information, news of the annual convention and trade show, calendar of book fairs, and links to bookstore home pages providing news, reviews, and listings of local interest.
Contests for Writers
A current guide to Canadian writing contests with links to comparable American and British sites.
Creative Writing @ Writing.Com
An online community for writers and readers of all interests and skill levels. Store and display your writing online or read the creative writing of other authors.
Ebook Architect: How to write and profit from Ebooks
"Learn how to earn money with knowledge" is the motto of this site, which offers news, resources, and instruction on writing and promoting ebooks--among today's increasingly attractive alternatives to the traditionally published book.
Elements of Style
The online version of William Strunk's classic on correct grammar and clear style.
January Magazine
For author profiles, interviews, book news, and reviews, this ezine is right up there with the New York Times Book Review.
Literature Resources
A directory of literature-related websites and discussion groups.
The Market List
Wide-ranging list of markets for genre writers in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Includes articles, interviews, and reviews.
National Writers Union (U.S)
The union for freelance writers of all kinds working in U.S. markets. Admits unpublished authors who are "actively writing and attempting to publish."
New York Times Book Review
This is my all-time favorite site. Not only can you read reviews of the latest and the best in both fiction and nonfiction, but you can get acquainted with featured authors, check out some of the most important bestseller lists, read first chapters of selected books, and more . . . The NYTBR is a weekly guided tour of the world of noteworthy books.
Page One Literary Newsletter
"A free newsletter and website about writers and for writers . . . in search of news, interviews, and writing tips."
Para Publishing
Step-by-step guide to the self-publishing process, as well as other resources, some free, others on order.
Publishers Lunch
The industry's "daily essential read," with stories from all over the web and print that are of interest to the professional trade book community.
Publishers Weekly
The online version of the principal trade periodical of the U.S. publishing industry.
Quill & Quire
The online version of the monthly magazine of the Canadian book trade. An excellent resource for writers aiming at the Canadian market.
ReAuthor.com
This online resource for authors is an eclectic directory of writing and publishing information and general topics of potential interest to authors. Directory includes author bios and free link exchange to your own author home page.
SFWA's About Writing
Part of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' site, here's a list of articles on writing, ranked from beginning to advanced.
Text and Academic Authors
An organization for academic authors; contains an extensive collection of articles on contracts and related issues.
The Times Literary Supplement
The online version of the London Times' famous weekly book review paper. A personal favorite!
Trafford Publishing
A well-organized site and popular representative of print-on-demand (POD) publishing services for authors.
Writers Conferences & Workshops
The ShawGuides listing of upcoming writers conferences--where you can attend workshops on the business and craft of writing, network with other writers, and meet one-on-one with editors and agents.
Writer's Digest
"The Insider's Guide to the Writing Life" has articles, writer's guidelines, and current news about contests, conferences, and markets.
Writer's Digest Guidelines
Excellent source of information on submission requirements. Both publishing houses and consumer magazines are well-represented in the listing. Search by publishing category (eg--Book Publishers, Fiction/Poetry; Consumer Magazines, Home & Garden) or by keywords (eg--historical romance).
Writer's Guideline Database
"Over 500 Guidelines." Lists consumer magazines focusing on nonfiction. Search by category (eg--Family & Parenting).
The Writers' Union of Canada
"To qualify for membership, you must have had a trade book published by a commercial or university press. You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant." Though membership is restricted to published writers the union and its site also offer services and information to nonmembers.
The Writing Place
A data base of guidelines for 650 "markets that pay MONEY"--mostly consumer magazines. Search by title (Psychology Today) or by subject (psychology).
Writing-World.com
A useful replacement for the now-defunct Inkspot. Offers wide-ranging writers' resources and information on markets, publishers, genre writing, copyright, self-publishing, and more.
YourDictionary.com
A web of dictionaries that features Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and includes links to other English language dictionaries, as well as to foreign language and specialty dictionaries.
YoYsearch.com
A convenient interface to ten types of search.

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