Welcome to the Writers In Touch links page. Feel free to visit any of the links listed below.
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| General Reference |
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» Encyclopedia Brittanica
The original, and the still the best. The online version provides links to other websites to continue the research. |
| Other Sites |
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» Amazon.co.uk
My favourite bookshop - doesn't really need much description |
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» Amazon.com
My favorite bookshop - if I were American. |
| Poetry Resources |
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» Aha Poetry
A good site with sections for most forms of poetry. Post your own poems, "How to Guides" for various poetic forms. |
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» Haiku Cupboard
Examples of haiku and other related forms, classical and modern. |
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» History of Haiku
Another Japanese site providing a history of 10 haiku poets from the 15th century to the present day along with examples of their work. |
| Publishing (Online) |
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» ABC Tales
Online archive of stories with the possiblity that your work may be picked for inclusion in the published magazine. Also lots of competitions, discussions etc... |
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» Easley Literary Agency
Established in March 2004, currently accepting submission in fiction and nonfiction. E-queries accepted. Unpublished writers considered |
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» Winamop
A site where writers can showcase their work |
| Publishing (Self) |
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» Beckham Publications Group
Unique book publishing company offers joint venture self publishing project to promote the works of young and budding writers |
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» How To Publish Yourself
A great guide to getting yourself into print. The site is biased towards the UK markets, but is very informative. |
| Writers Groups |
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» Authoretica
Site for writers to share their science fiction and fantasy writing |
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» Writers Circles
A directory of over 1,000 UK writers circles, lots of tips,links and details of literary events in the UK. |
| Writers Resources |
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» Author.co.uk
Information and news for writers |
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» Bloomsbury
Publishing house. Has detailed information about preparing scripts and getting published, as well as a list of UK and US literary agents. |
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» Creativity Portal
Helpful links and advice |
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» Fictionette.com
The Portal for enthusiasts of Short Fiction. Keep abreast of all the latest news and views from the short story scene: events, competitions, interviews, reviews and much more. |
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» Litdotorg
ePublishing and Writers Community - A portal for aspiring writers, reviews, interviews, forums, links, columns and more. |
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» One of Us
A British site aiming to help writers from all over the world to find and use resources to help them with their creative writing.
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» SC Beginnings
An online magazine for amateur writers. Features a messageboard, chat, guidelines, and editors to look at your work. |
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» Small Spiral Notebook
An online literary and arts venture showcasing evocative poetry, prose and art. Small Spiral features a global arts events calender, online writing and chat forums and book recommendations and plans for a reading series are in the works |
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» The Business of Writing
The Business of Writing is here to help writers succeed in their career as a writer. |
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» The Easy Life Site
A place where aspiring writers, or anyone interested in the written word can find useful information. |
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» The New Writer
The New Writer, the writing magazine which publishes the best in fact, fiction and poetry. More publishing opportunities for subscribers than other creative writing magazines and packed full of market information, news, views, reviews. |
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» UK Authors
Instead of a website designed to appeal to a general writing audience, UKAuthors is divided into areas of specific genre and interest. Each section is collated by a volunteer staff editor (VSE) and placed in its own area on the site. |
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» Words Mag
Voluntarily run website for worldwide writers and readers of short stories. New and unpublished authors encouraged. Publishes quarterly hard copy magazine - free gift for all subscribers.Website has lots of resources, competitions (many free to enter), et |
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» WOW - Women on Writing
A unqiue web community catering to women writers is like nothing else on the World Wide Web today. W.O.W offers something for women in every stage of their writing careers. |
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» Write 101
Write101.com has over a hundred articles on ways to improve your writing. There are tips for business people, students and those who want to write fiction.
There's also a monthly contest and you can subscribe to FREE, weekly Writing Tips. |
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» Writelink
Writers? Resource site for creative & freelance writers, linking to paying markets, competitions, reference sites, software, and much more! |
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» Writers Arena
An international website for aspiring writers. Offering information, advice and showcasing |
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» Writers Digest
"The Insiders Guide to the Writing Life" - includes a "Hot List" of magazines looking for content, issues a tips newsletter, has a bookclub and many other features. |
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» WriteWords
A website (much like ThoughtCafe) for writers to display their work and to give and receive feedback. Covers all genres, has forums, and offers professional writing services. |
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» Writing World
Useful collection of writing tips |
