USEFUL RESOURCES FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS
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If you run a website
which you think would be useful to writers or artists, please send me the URL
of your website and a 10-20 word description of what you have to offer. Please note, that
as of September 2008, I ask that you make a one off donation
of £2.50 for inclusion. Also, I can
offer a larger entry with a 100 word description for a one off payment of
£10. Your donations will help to
ensure the survival of this website as a resource for writers and
artists. Thank you. Author.co.uk
- A very useful site for UK writers with all sorts of information, including
contact details for writer's circles and loads of links Authors' Coalition -
A group of writers helping writers
Blusterhead
- A good collection of links for writers with some commentary and small
articles. Budding HTML
Gurus - If you want to build a web-site and are fed up with the
limitations of programmes like Front Page etc, then this is the ideal place
to learn basic HTML coding. As an online resource you can't beat it. It's
simple and it's free.
CafePress.com
- Sell your artwork on t-shirts, posters, fridge magnets etc in individually
tailored internet shops
The
Fiction Writer's Journey - Writing coach, Emily Hanlon demystifies the writing
process, unleashes creative passion and supports and inspires her students.
She is the author of seven works of fiction, a book on writing and has been
coaching writers for 25 years.
Guardian
Unlimited - Free online access to today's news, provided by The Guardian,
one of the UK's top broadsheets.
International
Women's Writing Guild - a network for the personal and professional
empowerment of women through writing. It has established a remarkable record
of achievement in the publishing world, as well as in circles where lifelong
learning and personal transformation are valued for their own sake. The Guild
nurtures and supports holistic thinking by recognizing the logic of the
heart---the ability to perceive the subtle interconnections between people,
events and emotions---alongside conventional logic. No portfolio necessary. -
Laura Hird's
Official Website - Laura Hird is one of the rising, young stars of the alternative
lit scene in Scotland. She also runs one of the most interesting web-site's
going, jam-packed with articles, features, writer's showcases, reviews,
links, you name it. Lavender
Mist - A poetic haven, created and designed by my son over 4 years ago.
Poets from all around the globe post and respond to poetry. It is an
interactive web site. Membership is totally free, letting the author post up
to 30 poems. Many authors have been with me since the day Lavendar Mist was
launched, it is a peaceful haven for the written word.
Long
Story Short School of Writing - Write Like A Lover! workshop makes your
writing spritzing with juice, lively and kicking. Louie Crew's List Of
Poetry Publishers Who Accept Electronic Submissions: A very useful
website for those of you who wish to submit poetry without incurring the
costs of postage and SAE's (and you get the feelgood glow of knowing that you
haven't wasted trees in the process) Multimap.com
- Online access to maps for everywhere. National Association of Writers in Education - a membership organization offering publications, events and online resources, supporting the development of creative writing of all genres and in all educational and community settings throughout the UK
Nebraska
Centre For Writers - an award-winning online resource for poets, fiction and
creative non-fiction writers, providing information, advice, and links
of interest to writers across Nebraska and beyond. NorthernPros.com
- Offers an extensive variety of helpful tools for beginning and seasoned
writers. Whether you're writing a novel, a book of poems, or your first
screenplay, NorthernPros can help perfect your writing and get it noticed!
Oldham
Libraries - Readers & Writers - Information on what is going on in
local, regional and national writing and reading circles, including news of
events, courses, competitions; links to useful web sites and recommendations
of contemporary reads from all around the world. Paypal -
Useful and safe way of transferring money and paying for stuff over the
internet.
Poetry
Doctor - Dr. David B. Axelrod provides poets with free lessons, links,
publishing advice, a kids' poetry outlet and an international poets' page.
Content up-dates regularly. Bookmark and visit often.
Poetry Kit
- A major poetry writers resource site with an average of over 3000 unique
visitors each day. Numerous listings including publishers, competitions,
courses, funding, events, festivals and magazine listings. It also holds a
Who's Who in Poetry and a listing of significant poets on the internet.
Ravenshead
Services - sells the novel writing software 'WriteItNow', which has been developed over the years through
ideas and feedback from writers. Their website has hosts a large, categorized
set of links aimed at writers.
Scottish Art
Galleries List - Lists over 260 Scottish art galleries, with all relevant
contact information. Scottish
Publishers - List of Scottish publishers.
Scots Cafe Directory - Scottish websites directory
Selby's List
- Spencer Selby's extensive list of avant-garde/ experimental poetry
magazines.
Short
Fiction - A fresh new showcase for authors to join and post their short
stories, and for readers to enjoy and contribute feedback. Includes forum and
writers resources Society of Civil
& Public Service Writers - Open to serving and retired members of the
armed forces, civil service and local government. Quarterly magazine “Author”
contains articles, short stories and poetry. We also run annual competitions The South
- Focussed on poetry, fiction and documentary writing, The South develops
talent, audiences, readers and communities through innovative projects
including events, special commissions and community and educational projects.
Our new friendship scheme, The South A.L.N. - the active literature
network, helps individuals, organisations and local authorities stay in touch
with new developments and make new contacts.
Spread
The Word - Spread the Word works
with London writers at every stage of their development to enable them to
achieve their full potential. We provide showcase events, professional career
advice, workshops ,
Todays-Woman
Writing Community - A supportive online writing community for both men
and women over 18. We have many features, such as a poetry and story board ,
authors interviews , calls for submission , interactive forums, dictionary ,
classifieds, regular columns , writing lessons , book store , book reviews
and many more features. We Are
Writers - A community for writers; regular competitions are to be held
and within the forum people are able to talk about writing and have access to
many other writers' resources. Winning
Writers - Comprehensive
online resource for creative writers. Searchable database with
complete rules for 750+ contests. Free email newsletter with poetry
critiques, markets, contests and resources. Named one of Writer's Digest
"101 Best Web Sites" 2005-07. The Write
Coach - One to one coaching and workshops to build confidence, increase
motivation,release blocks, increase creativity and assist writers to become
more successful. Free competitions, free ezine and free introductory
consultaion available. Write Buzz
- a show-case for writing, of all genres, by
amateur and professional writers.
Poetry, short-stories, lyrics, features, words of wisdom Writers'
Arena - An international website for aspiring writers. Offering
information, advice and showcasing. Writers'
Circles - Comprehensive directory of UK Writers' Circles Writers
Unlimited - Advice for writers, editorial services, publishing hints,
small press books distributed by a not-for-profit writers service.
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