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WEBSITES FOR AUTHORS

There are so many resources today on the web. We have come a long way. It amazes me, when I think that my first internet experience was dial-up. I would sit and wait to hear it dial and then buzz as it connects and then a familiar voice said, "You've Got Mail!" I loved it.

Now, I have Wi Fi through Cable and would never want to go back to dial-up. Technology is amazing.

Below, you will see a list of "some" of the possible usefull resources on the web. Pick and choose and use what helps you. There is no way to include everything. (If you find a really usefull sight, or have one, send me the info and I will check it out and maybe include it here.)

***Some of the websites have not been updated in a while, but I still listed them because of the good information they display.

Every author needs a web site. If you want a FREE website, try www.weebly.com and feel free to message me, if you have any questions.


BOOKDWARF
http://www.bookdwarf.com/ 
The blog of Megan Sullivan. She writes about books, reading, publishing, and lots more.

BOOKENDS, LLC
http://www.bookendslitagency.blogspot.com/
A literary agency that focuses on fiction and non fiction for adults. Their blog has a lot to say about publishing, views from the agent, industry, and lots of other good stuff.

BOOKNINJA
http://www.bookninja.com/
By Canadian George Murry. He often features unusual publishing-related stories.

THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL
http://www.cbcbooks.org/
The website for the Children's Book Council. If you are interested in the Children's Book Field, check it out.

CHILDREN'S BOOK INSIDER
http://www.write4kids.com/
Here, you will find a lot of informaton about Children's books and writing them. This site also features links to award winning books. There are lots of "free stuff" for writers.

THE SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
http://www.scbwi.org/
This site is for members and non members. It features a list of events, awards, grants, publications, and other great information.

VERLA KAY'S WEBSITE FOR CHILDREN'S WRITERS
http://www.verlakay.com/
This is a jam-packed-exciting site full of all kinds of ideas and resources for writers. If you are a beginner, go here. If you are a seasoned veteran, go here.

HORROR RESOURCES

www.darkecho.com

www.horror.org

www.horrorworld.org

MYSTERY RESOURCES

http://www.mysterywriters.org/

www.shortmystery.net


POETRY RESOURCES

http://www.poets.org/index.php

www.wings.buffalo.edu/epc/

www.poetrysociety.org/

www.pw.org/

www.poetry.com

ROMANCE RESOURCES

www.rwanational.org

SCIENCE FICTION RESOURCES

www.critters.org

www.sff.onlinewritingworkshop.com

www.sfwa.org

www.sfnovelist.com/index.htm

WESTERN RESOURCES

www.westernwriters.org

GENERAL RESOURCES

www.bookmarket.com/1001bio.html

www.3ammagazine.com

www.absolutewrite.com

www.agentquery.com

www.bookweb.org

www.asja.org

www.author-network.com

www.authorlink.com

www.booktalk.com

www.bookwire.com

www.hollylisle.com

www.sharpwriter.com

www.writefromhome.com

www.youcanwrite.com







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