Fiction Writing

This page contains links that pertain to fiction writing. Click here if you're looking for sites on English grammar. I do not vouch for the accuracy, validity, moral leanings or artistic taste of any of these sites. I've casually browsed through all of them, but I have only looked at a few of them in any depth. I have made an effort to include only links that seemed helpful. I could be wrong. If there's a link I haven't included, send me an email and I'll include it!

Links are divided into the following groups:

General Information	Discussion Groups, Forums and Listservers
Hints, Tips and Tutorials	Organizations

General Information

MLA - Modern Language Associations home page.
All the Write Moves - "Provides freelance writers with all the resources they need, all in one place."
Ardeon - Community for fantasy writers, artists and poets.
Blackhole - A web site that reports on the response time from markets.
Center for the Study of Science Fiction - Science fiction resources by James Gunn, author and teacher at the University of Kansas.
Copyright Clearance and Fair Use - Links to regulations regarding copyright and fair use.
Eclectic.com - Features articles, newsletter, message board and author's ring. The articles are great!
Fiction Writing Articles on the Internet - Collection of articles about fiction writing.
Freelance Online - A web site for freelance writers.
Glossary of Writing Terms - Another obvious one.
Home Page of Science Fiction and Fantasy - A good page devoted to science fiction and fantasy.
Indian Science Fiction and Fantasy - "India's First Science Fiction Portal! Offering you Stories, Audio Stories, eGreetings, insults, Discussion Forum, Links to Great Sites, Make Pals, Great Graphics, Downloads & Audio Insults!"
Internet Resources - A massive links repository to a variety of research resources.
Library of Congress Copyright Office - Useful copyright information from the source. If you feel like you need to copyright your work before you submit, check out how copyrighting works first.
Market List - Links to markets to submit your work to.
New Zealand Writer's Web Site, the - This site is still under construction, but it looks pretty good. There's book reviews, guidelines and help for writers.
Online Resources for Writers - A page with good info for writers.
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant - Articles on writing from Paradigm.
Poynter.org - Resources for journalists.
Ralan.com - Speculative fiction and humor with lots of resources for writers. Voted Writer's Digest top 101 sites for writers on the web.
Research and Documentation Online - Tips, hints and resources for conducting online research in a variety of subjects.
Resources for Writers - A collection of writer's resources from the University of Kansas.
School for Champions - "E-Learning site that provides free online lessons, character-building messages, and techniques to excel in school, work and life. You pay for the lessons by becoming successful and by helping others."
Short Fiction Roundup - Posts tons of short stories.
SpecFicWorld.com - Resource site for writers of speculative fiction.
World Builders - Online resources, tips and examples for building worlds.
Writer's Digest - The magazine for fiction writers.
Writer's Digest Free Issue - Get a free issue of writer's digest.
Writer's Internet Resource Guide - A massive collection of links.
WriteLink - Online zine with tips, tutorials, reviews, monthly newsletters and links.
Writers Manual - "Tips, techniques, resources, articles, job postings, and more to help induce, improve, and promote your writing career."
Writer's Online Workshop - Workshop sponsored by Writer's Digest.
Writing.org - "Durant Imboden's articles and links for writers."
Writer's Resource Center - Another useful page with information for writers.
Writer's Weekly - Online e-zine with a weekly market lists, market listings, articles and advice all geared towards freelance writers.
Writers Write - Another page with resources for writers.
Zuzu's Petals Literary Links - Links for literary magazines and e-zines.

Hints, Tips and Tutorials

Manuscript Preparation - A short run-down of manuscript format from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. It's a great last minute check to make sure you are submitting your manuscript in the proper format. Please read it carefully before your submit a manuscript.
Writer's Center Scam Kit - Some tips every writer should know when it comes to sniffing out a scam.
Literary and Poetry Contest Scams - Site that keeps up to date on scams writers need to be aware of.

Discussion Groups, Forums and Listservers

Ars Verbum - A fledgling web community for writers. It looks promising.
Authors Anonymous - A article board/workshop for writers.
Bruce's Writing Forum - A fiction writing forum.
Clarion - The biggest science fiction writers workshop in the US, or so I've heard. :)
Page One - A web site and online newsletter for writers.
The Publishing Law Center - A web site with useful articles on publishing and law.
World Building Home Page - "Intended to serve as a public forum for article of topics concerning the writing of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Topics discussed range from anthropological questions about creating a fictional culture, to historical questions about model cultures, to practical concerns facing every writer."

Fiction Writing

General Information

Hints, Tips and Tutorials

Discussion Groups, Forums and Listservers

Organizations