Tuesday's Thoughts: Best Websites for Writers

Thoughts for Tuesday concern some of the best websites for writers. I can't take credit for doing the research, Writer's Digest did, but I thought I would post some today and again Thursday. I'm hoping that at least some of them will be new to you, and of value.

AGENTS:
Adventures in Agentland:
adventuresinagentland.blogspot.com
This blog fields practical questions about queries and submissions.

Literary Rambles:
caseylmccormick.blogspot.com
Not an agent-run site, but it has a long list of "agent spotlights", comprehensive looks at individual agents seeking new clients in the genre.

Red Sofa Literary:
redsofaliterary.com
Good submission tips and general advice for writers, as well as "Red Sofa Chat" interviews with publishing pros and authors.

ONLINE WRITING COMMUNITIES:
Critique Circle:
critiquecircle.com
Writers of all ages and genres welcome in this active online writing workshop: resources for tracking submissions, generating characters, and measuring progress on manuscripts.

Critters Workshop:
critters.org
Hosts a serious critique group for writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Review Fuse:
reviewfuse.com
If you're willing to review others' work, you will get impartial evaluations of your own: must do four reviews to get three back, need a membership but it's FREE.

WRITING ADVICE:
A Newbie's Guide to Publishing:
jakonrath.blogspot.com
Thriller writer J.A.Konrath offers strong opinions on how to make a living as a genre writer as he blogs abut his ongoing experiments with both traditional and self-publishing.

Plot Whisperer for Writers & Readers:
plotwhisperer.blogspot.com
If you're struggling with plot development, Award-winning writer and writing instruction Martha Alderson knows how to help.

Writer Beware Blog:
accrispin.blogspot.com
An industry watchdog keeps writers and publishing professionals up to date on the lastest scams, hoaxes, and schemes circulating around the industry.

StoryFix:
storyfix.com
Author and writing instructor Larry Brooks offers expert advice on story structure, character development, and other related topics.

Writer Unboxed:
writerunboxed.com
A number of top-notch contributors from leading literary agents to bestselling authors offer valuable business and craft advice for all writers.

There are more to come on Thursday. Check these out and see which one might be of use to you.

Until next time,
That's a wrap.