CHILDREN’S WRITING

kidmagwriters.com
Get a better understanding of the ins and outs of writing for children’s magazines.

FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION

sfwa.org
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s website houses news, notes and writing tips for all who love these genres. Just be aware that some of its functions (including the forum) are for members only.

FICTION

fictionfactor.com
Everything you want to know about fiction—how to write better fiction, how to get your fiction published, how to promote and market your fiction—is here on this fun and useful website. You’ll also find genre-specific links.

FREELANCE

freelance-zone.com
Two editors share freelance tips and post frequently on topics such as career resources, media and getaways for writers.

HORROR

horror.org/writetips.htm
Mort Castle, Tim Waggoner and others chime in on the art, craft and business of writing horror.

POETRY

jpicforum.info
Give and receive feedback on your poetry. Be aware that The Poetry in Color forum is a “non-censoring community”—meaning there are some R-rated posts.

moontowncafe.com
This site wears several hats, including social networker and publisher. We also like MoonTown’s YouTube channel, where you can upload videos of your poetry readings.

wildpoetryforum.com
“Wild Poetry Forum is an online, interactive community of writers and poets striving to improve their writing skills and to share their creative thoughts with others.” Yes it is.

ROMANCE

coffeetimeromance.com
These romance writers feature live chats and interviews with authors and maintain an active forum.

romancedivas.com
For the fifth year in a row, the Romance Divas make the list. The site is useful, inspiring and easy to navigate.

romancejunkies.com
Get a romance-writing fix of interviews, contests and chats.

SCRIPTWRITING

moviebytes.com
Find screenwriting contests, markets or software that suits your needs in this site’s giant database.

scriptwritersnetwork.org
Check out this nonprofit’s articles on feature script and TV script formatting, as well as its lengthy free newsletter.

SPIRITUAL

christianstoryteller.com
While a little hard to navigate, this nonprofit site is dedicated to showcasing Christian authors, helping them to network, support and market their books.

host-a-jewish-book-author.com
Need a Jewish book author to speak at your conference or to your writing group? This site has all the info you need, along with author interviews and podcasts.

muslimwriters.blogspot.com
Read up on items of interest to Muslim writers, including scholarships, writing competitions, jobs and more.

THRILLER

murderby4.blogspot.com Murder by 4 follows four thriller/suspense authors who share their unique styles and diverse experiences, along with articles, author interviews and reviews.

WOMEN’S WRITING

literarymama.com
This site publishes fiction, poetry, nonfiction and so on—all centered around mothers writing about motherhood.

momwriterslitmag.com
Paula Schmitt’s literary magazine for moms is a great read. We really enjoy the “Ideas that Spark” section.

wow-womenonwriting.com
WOW! Women on Writing is designed to support women throughout all stages of the writing process.


The 2009 Categories:
Agent Blogs
Writing Communities
Publishing Resources
Jobs and Markets
Creativity and Challenges
Genres/Niches
General Resources
Fun for Writers

Don’t see your favorite site? Send comments and nominations for next year’s list to writersdigest@fwmedia.com with “101 Websites” in the subject line (deadline is Jan. 1, 2010).

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