Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Tuesday's Thoughts: More Best Websites for Writers

Two apologies due, the first because I didn't post last Thursday as I said I would, and the second because I didn't post the websites as links, as my daughter said I should. I'll try to remedy at least the second this time.

JOBS AND MARKETS FOR WRITERS:

All Freelance Writing
http://allfreelancewriting.com
You can browse by category or search for specific paying freelance jobs.

Editor & Publisher
http://editorand publisher.com
Classified section for the latest in writing, editing, and publishing job offers.

The Market List
http://marketlist.com
This site specializes in market listings and resources for writers of children's books, science fiction, mysteries, and more.

Writer Gazette
http://writergazette.com
This site offers easy access to contests, markets, advice, and job listings. Extensive offerings of free articles on virtually everything writing-related.

GENRES/NICHES:

Resources for Children's Writers
http://resourcesforchildrenswriters.com
Hundreds of links to helpful resources offering advice on crafting, publishing, and marketing books for young readers.

Quantum Muse
http://quantummuse.com
User-created site: SF and fantasy stories and artwork for others to read and admire.

Mystery Writing Is Murder
http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com
Blog brings insightful posts on what makes a successful mystery novel.

Murder By 4
http://murderby4.blogspot.com
Four suspense writers join forces and open up their writing lives on a blog, which is a must for all aspiring thriller writers.

ORGANIZATIONS:

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
http://scbwi.org

Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America
http://sfwa.org

Horror Writers Association
http://horror.org

Mystery Writers of America
http://mysterywriters.org

Poetry Society of America
http://PoetrySociety.org

Romance Writers of America
http://rwa.org

JUST FOR FUN:

Brainy Quotes:
http://brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/writing.html
Hundreds of quotes from famous sources speaking to the risk, struggle, and rewards of writing.

Daily Writing Tips:
http://dailywritingtips.com
Helpful hints on grammar, punctuation, word choice, style, and more will come in handy when you least expect it.

Merrian-Webster Word of the Day:
http://merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day
Expand your vocabulary one day at a time.

Squidoo
http://squidoo.com
Share information about nonfiction topics, or just scour the site for valuable information on all sorts of miscellanea. It's almost as addictive as reading Wikipedia!

I hope some of the sites will be helpful, informative, or maybe just fun to go to.

Until next time,
That's a wrap.