Preditors and Editors ™
A guide to publishers and publishing services for serious writers since 1997.
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Weblications: Writers' resources.
WebSideStory's World Top 1000 List: Not actually a resource. However, their categorized lists of HitBox users can be used to find publishers, magazines, and resources.
Wednesday Links: Recommended. Excellent resource site for writers.
Welcome to the Dark Side: This site contains links to self-publishing sites. Link broken.
WikiDiction: An online dictionary whose content is determined by the users. Link broken.
wikilawnet.org: A law site that may prove useful to writers wanting information about some aspects of the law.
Wikipedia: A free online encyclopedia.
Winning Writers: Highly recommended. "Expert Poetry Contest Guide, Resources for Poets and Writers."
Wooden Horse Publishing: Recommended. "A news and market resource site for non-fiction periodicals writers."
"The website posts up-to-date news and information about the industry, lists resources and features a searchable Magazines Database with over 2,000 US and Canadian consumer and trade magazines. Yes, the Database is for-pay. We have to pay the bills while we search for data found in no other resource (editorial calendars, reader demographics, writer's guidelines) - and writers can have 24-hour access for only $1.99." Contributed by Meg Weaver.
Word Museum: Recommended. A site for readers and writers of many genres, including: Mainstream, Horror, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Teens/YA, Children's, Western, Paranormal, Screenplays, and Songwriting. Interviews, Reviews, Previews, Contests, Research, How-to Articles, Online Mystery Parties and Classes. Contributed by Lori Soard.
World Building: How to build worlds in science fiction. Contributed by Jo Taylor. Link broken.
World Building, More: How to build worlds in science fiction. Contributed by Jo Taylor.
World of Words: South African ezine. I believe that it is important to encourage and support other writers, and to that end I accept a wide range of submissions, including fiction, travel, non-fiction, poetry and photographs. I also have a "Young Writers" page for under 16's. A writing tips article is published each month, and I have a resource called "The Ideas Pool" for the use of other writers. Contributed by Christine James. Link broken.
World Species List: A resource site. Link broken.
World Wide Arts Resources: An excellent resource for artists and others. The largest gateway to the arts in the world.
World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Electronic Journals, The: An excellent resource. Link broken.
Worlds of Fantasy, The: Excellent resource site. Link broken.
Write Away: Features some good articles.
Write Connection, The: Reported as dead. The place writers come to for latest information about literary agents today. We are dedicated to helping all writers negotiate the landmines which can derail a promising career--fradulent agents and publishers! We welcome contributions for all our pages from writers wishing to share their successes, tell their stories and comment about the business of getting into print!
Write Edge, The: Online magazine for the writing community. Link broken.
WRITE ON!!: Excellent links to resources for journalists in particular. Link broken.
Write Page, The: On-line newsletter featuring information for readers and writers of genre fiction. Link broken.
Write Room, The: "A journal and compilation of notes on organizing, planning, and writing fiction ... from the perspective of a new writer. Includes samples, articles, regularly updated notes, research, practice content editors, and a newsletter." Link broken.
WriteGallery Creative Writing Web Site, The: Worth visiting.
WriteLinks: A nice, well organized site. Links and more. Contributed by Karen Hertzberg.
Writer Online: The site features how-tos, fiction, poetry, tips, interviews, markets, and more. 6/23/03: An Associate Editor with the site assures us that it is under completely new management. Link broken.
Writer's Block - The Creative Reference for Today's Writers: Information for technical, scientific, and business writers. Link broken.
Writer's ChatLinks: Locations of chat areas where writers congregate. Link broken.
Writer's Den, The: A web site featuring resources for writers (primarily science fiction, fantasy, and horror). Sponsored in part by Eternity Online Magazine. Nerd World may also be a sponsor. Link broken.
Writer’s Dreamtools: Highly recommended. Features Today in History, History by Decades, Collection of Lists, Slang Thesaurus, Clichés and Catch Phrases, and Humorous Quotations.
Writer's Edge, The: 6/30/03: reported closed.
Writer's First Stop: An excellent writer's resource. Link broken.
Writer's Getaway, The: Well-organized resource site. Also features services for hire. Link broken.
Writer’s Herald: Unknown as yet
Writer's Market: Recommended. "the freelance writer's "bible" for getting published."
Writer's Market Webzine: Formerly the Virtual Sample Copy, this well-designed web page features guidelines and links to many magazines and publishers in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror markets. An excellent resource. Link broken.
Writer's Refuge, The: A fabulous website for information for writers. Link broken.
Writer's Resource Center: An excellent writer's resource. One of the best I've found. Indications are that the site will move soon. Link broken.
Writer's Resources: Does more need to be said? Link reported broken.
Writer's Showcase, The: A free publication from On Q. Site is expected to move to a new web address soon. Link broken.
Writer's Way: Well organized writer's site. Link broken.
writerpage.com: "We're a free information and resource gateway set up by professionals for their own use and that of the writing community." Link broken.
Writers and Editors: A well-organized guide for writers about writing and publishing.
Writers Place: "Writing books and supplies, web directory, forums, email, current book news, word games, author homepages and more for fiction writers." Contributed by Kathy Marks.
writers portal: Part of Denyse "domynoe" Loeb's site listing resources that could prove useful to other writers.
Writers Wall: Appealing site featuring writing and publishing information. Link broken.
Writers Write (TM): Resource and reference site. Contributed by Greg Knollenberg.
writersdigest.com: the online version of Writer's Digest.
WritersNet: Recommended. Interesting resource for writers, editors, publishers, and agents.
Writing Center, The: A Prodigy Internet site featuring basics and advanced writing information. Link broken.
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For Children: Links to internet resources about writing for children.
Writing for the Web: "Devoted to helping professional writers promote, publish, and sell their writing on the Web, this newly launched site offers independent analysis of the e-publishing industry, tips for online self-promotion/self-publishing, and more." Link broken.
Writing Now: Is a monthly e-zine that is dedicated to helping writers to market their works. It features useful hints for writers, answers writing questions, highlights writers around the world, and, of course, includes links to other writing sites.
Writing Road: an email writing community. Features "Weekly list of links to markets and resouces. Exercises to stir the muse."
Writing tips from science fiction writer Algis Budrys: Contributed by Jo Taylor. Link broken.
Writing 2 Sell: "offers lots of free advice from Stephen King's first editor, Michael Garrett, including links to important sites for writers and ways to get in touch with other writers in your area."
Writingwise.com: Site appears to lack suitable content. P&E wonders how a site can be trusted when it's operated by someone who pulled the plug on one of the best writing resources on the Internet? Evidently, many writers already don't for that reason and have stated their opinions publicly elsewhere.
Writing.Com: "We're an online community for writers of all ages, interests and skill levels. Anyone may create a free portfolio and exchange feedback with other writers. We were amongst Writer's Digest's 101 "Best Websites For Writers, 2005" and have thousands of writers within our community."
Writing-World.com: Recommended. An excellent writers' resource well worth visiting.
