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     book     We hope that you find these links helpful to you and your writing career.

 General Resources
Grammar Book     In addition to the breakdown of basic grammar and punctuation rules, this site offers fun interactive quizzes with answer keys and explanations.
Bartleby.com     The preeminent Internet publisher of literature, reference and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the web, free of charge.
Red Room     Red Room is a social media site for the literary world.
Preditors & Editors     A huge listing of agents and editors that you should be cautious about.  If an agent or editor has a bad reputation you will probably find it here.
Writers Market     A fee-based service which offers significant amounts of information on hundreds of literary agents and publishers of all genres.

 

Publishing Resources
The Write News     Read up-to-the-minute news for writers regarding the publishing industry.
AAR     Search the Association of Authors' Representatives database vetted agents and their contact info.
Author MBA     Book marketing, career planning, and business training for writers. 
Writer's Edge      A screening service for Christian publishers and related book industry personnel.  Writer's submit a summary description of their book proposal, plus sample chapters.  The Writer's Edge evaluates it, and if it looks promising, the publishers get a report about it's availability.
U.S. Copyright Office     Everything you need to know about copyright law is right here.  We highly recommend the FAQ section.
 
 

Fun For Writers
Armchair Interviews     Plug in your headphones and let these author interviews inspire you as you write.
Cool Stuff 4 Writers     This site offers ideas on book titles, word choices, and ghostwriting.     
Creative Writing Contests     Information about creative writing contests.
Book Mooch     Earn points on this site for giving books away, and redeem them to get books you want.
Writer's Fun Zone     Is a service for all writers to help make writing fun and adventurous.


Writing Clubs
Academic Writing Club     This club helps you write more consistently and productively.
ACFN    To promote Christian Fiction writers through developing the skills of its authors, educating them in the market, and serving as an advocate in the industry.
Willamette Writers     Williamette Writers' goal is to provide and encourage a creative environment and support system for current and aspiring writers.
The Memoir Writing Club  Will provide you with ongoing support as you write your memoir.
IWWG    The International Writing Women's Guild is a network for the personal and professional empowerment of women through writing.


Writing Jobs & Markets
iFreelance     The most effective and affordable way for talented freelance professionals and businesses to connect.
Absolute Write     This site contains more than a 1,000 pages of useful content, including international listings.
Helium    Search Helium's marketplace for freelance gigs.
Suite 101     The web's leading online writers' network that offers emerging and veteran freelance writers a new       avenue to further their careers.
The Market List     This database of markets and contests that pay have been going strong for over a decade. 



Writing Blogs
Copy blogger     Great educational articles.
Men With Pens     James Chartrand and Harry McLeod are the dynamic duo who continue to deliver rich content and community discussion.
Write To Done     This blog delivers a steady stream of excellent articles for all writers.
Writing Journey     Looking for a great stop on your writing journey?  Bob Younce's blog will refresh and energize you.
Nathan Bransford     Nathan Bransford knows a lot about publishing, and his blog is wide in scope.