Writer’s Digest’s Best Publishing News and Resource Websites 2022
Here are the top publishing news and resource websites as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer’s Digest.
Here are the top publishing news and resource websites as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
Authors Guild
AuthorsGuild.org
The Authors Guild was founded in 1912 to protect writers’ free speech, copyright, and ensure fair contracts and wages. Visit the website to see where AG stands concerning hot topics of the day (e.g. controlled digital lending, the PRO act, Amazon, etc.). Membership includes access to writing resources, legal protections, exclusive discounts, and learning opportunities.
Author Media
AuthorMedia.com
Author Media helps authors build their platform and sell more books. Broken into six categories, they offer free resources—engage with their podcast, sign up for their newsletter, and find other writers through their exclusive social network—or become a member and enjoy writing courses, small group coaching, and a directory of over 100,000 podcast hosts.
Jane Friedman
JaneFriedman.com
Jane Friedman is one of, if not the, most trusted publishing industry experts in the field today. WD’s former publisher (and frequent WDU speaker), Friedman’s “The Hot Sheet” newsletter was named Digital Book World’s Media Outlet of the Year. Her website is the hub for her blog, free and paid courses, her newsletters, and more.
Publishers Marketplace
PublishersMarketplace.com
Accountholders gain access to a massive database of almost every editor, agent, merger, and deal in the mainstream publishing world, as well as a detailed job board and three newsletters. Membership comes in three tiers: $25/month, $140/6 months, and $275/year.
Publishers Weekly
PublishersWeekly.com
Now in its 150th year, this platform has expanded its focus to include feature articles and news on all aspects of the international publishing business, including bestseller lists in all genres and categories and, perhaps most famously, book reviews, of which it features almost 9,000 per year. You can either subscribe to the Print + Online + Digital Library package or the Online + Digital Library package; both include the PW digital edition.
Winning Writers
WinningWriters.com
Winning Writers should be your go-to resource for reputable, free writing competitions. Sign up for their free newsletter to stay up to date on which contests are open. The website also has an extensive of free resources for writers and a list of scam contests to avoid.
