Links For Writers

Below is a collection of web resources published and aspiring writers may find useful to their craft:

Writers Beware: http://www.sfwa.org/beware/
An advocacy site hosted by Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (but relevant to all writers) and maintained by published author Victoria Strauss. Writers Beware alerts visitors of scams and dishonorable practices by agents, publishers, and internet predators that seek to take advantage of writers.

Articles For Writers And Publishers: http://www.ivanhoffman.com/helpful.html
An invaluable collection of legal articles written by intellectual property attorney Ivan Hoffman.

The Association of Author Representatives: http://www.aar-online.org/mc/page.do
AAR is a not-for-profit organization of independent literary and dramatic agents that seek to maintain ethical standards among literary agents and author representatives. If you are seeking an agent or would like to check if an agent is a member of AAR, this web site can meet your needs.

Absolute Write: http://www.absolutewrite.com/
A very rich web source that attempts to provide a writer's every need. You can find forums, literary reviews, industry alerts, and writing guides amongst other useful services at Absolute Write.

Writing.com: http://www.Writing.Com/
A very large online community (344,000 + members) for writers of all levels and interest.

Readerville.com: http://www.readerville.com/
This site encourages thoughtful, intelligent conversation amongst readers and writers on all aspects of the craft of writing. Registration is required to read the forums.

Romance Writers of America: http://www.rwanational.org/
This large association with 9,500 members provides networking opportunities and support to serious writers of romantic fiction.

Author-Network.com: http://www.author-network.com/
A UK based interactive collection of resources for authors.

RoadToRomance.ca: http://www.roadtoromance.ca/
A Canadian portal for readers and writers of romantic fiction.