Web Directory

» A Story is a Promise
   Site explores the craft of writing through reviews of popular movies, books and plays.
   http://www.storyispromise.com

» About: Fiction Writing
   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.
   http://fictionwriting.about.com/

» Advice to Aspiring Writers
   Practical advice to new writers of science fiction and other genres as well.
   http://www.starrigger.net/advice.htm

» Angle on Writing
   Character development for fiction writers.
   http://www.ninetydegreesmedia.com/angleonwriting/index.html

» BellaOnline: Fiction Writing
   Apryl Duncan's articles, reviewed links, email newsletter and discussion forum for fiction writers.
   http://www.bellaonline.com/site/fictionwriting

» Critters Workshop
   An on-line workshop and critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction and Fantasy, or Horror.
   http://www.critique.org

» Debbie Lee Wesselmann: 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.
   http://www.trutor.net/Writing%20Tips.html

» Eclectics.com
   Includes a newsletter, message board and writing tips for the fiction and non-fiction writer.
   http://www.eclectics.com/

» Everybody Scribbles
   A 30-part short story writing course.
   http://www.everybodyscribbles.com

» 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.
   http://everyonewhosanyone.com

» 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.
   http://www.fictionfactor.com

» Fiction Writer's Connection
   A membership-based service featuring newsletters, a mentoring program and critiques. Also public writer's chat and message board.
   http://www.fictionwriters.com/

» Fiction-Writing Articles
   Directory to fiction writing articles.
   http://www.angelfire.com/va/storyguide/

» 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.
   http://fictionaddiction.net

» First Writer
   Small press directory, writing tips, competition listings, literary agents, editorial services, writers' forum, writing links, geared to fiction and poetry writers.
   http://www.firstwriter.com

» How to Get a Short Story Published
   Article by Jason Belasco on the process of getting short stories published, from picking a journal to writing a cover letter.
   http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/shortstory/shortstory.html

» Imaginaries
   Cooperative of WWW writers in science fiction, horror, and fantasy works. Online workshop.
   http://www.imaginaries.org/

» Indian Novel
   Indian novel after Arundhathi Roy's "The God of Small Things." Synopsis and sample chapters.
   http://novel.bizhat.com

» Inspiration for Writers Tip Series
   Describes the life cycle of a character and how writers can make characters live and breathe.
   http://tritt.wirefire.com/tip6.html

» International Thriller Writers, Inc.
   Information and news about reading, writing and publishing thrillers from the professional thriller writers' association.
   http://www.thrillerwriters.org/

» Prose-n-poetry
   A community of poets and friends. Post poems, stories, recipes, and books. Give and receive helpful comments, and enter and create contests.
   http://www.prose-n-poetry.com

» 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.
   http://www.shortstorygroup.com

» Small Press Insider
   Provides insight into horror and fantasy in the small press. It is a gathering place for publishers, writers, and artists.
   http://p088.ezboard.com/bsmallpressinsider

» SpecFicWorld
   Publishes fiction and non-fiction for speculative fiction fans and writers and includes listings of resources, markets and literary agents.
   http://www.specficworld.com/

» 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.
   http://www.arwz.com/

» 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.
   http://www.thefictionwritersjourney.com/index.html

» The Practicing Writer
   Offers resources (including links and a free monthly newsletter) to help with the practice of creative writing.
   http://www.practicing-writer.com/

» The Writer's Web
   Articles, discussion and a directory of links for fiction writers.
   http://www.angelfire.com/ab/writersweb/new.html

» The Writing Site
   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.
   http://www.writingsite.com

» Tribe: Fiction Writing
   Talking about writing and getting novels and short stories published. Serious writers only.
   http://fictionwriting.tribe.net/

» Tribe: Writing Fiction
   Forum for fiction writers, any genre, any style, any subject.
   http://writingfiction.tribe.net/

» Western Writers of America Official Website
   The official website of the Western Writers of America, home of the Spur Award.
   http://www.westernwriters.org/

» 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.
   http://www.wordspinnersink.com/

» Write and Publish Fiction
   Includes writer's resources and information dedicated to helping new and experienced fiction writers get the most out from their writing.
   http://www.write-and-publish-fiction.com

» Write21
   Various articles provide new writers with an insight into the world of fiction writing.
   http://home.vicnet.net.au/~write21/

» Writers of Tandem Fiction
   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.
   http://www.freewebs.com/tandemwriter/