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Links These links are provided for the convenience of writers and others. Their inclusion here does not imply our endorsement of specific services or products. Book Reviews (also see under “Publishing-Industry Information”) New York Times. Book reviews, author interviews, bestseller lists, and other information. A top resource. After signing in, go to “Books.” www.nytimes.com Women’s Review of Books. Reviews books by and about women; highly recommended. The online version includes highlights of the print version. www.wellesley.edu/womensreview Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Association of Writers and Writing Programs. Provides information on writing programs and conferences. www.awpwriter.org Maui Writers’ Conference. A major writers’ conference, held annually in Hawaii in late summer or early fall. Also offers other services, including a “Manuscript Marketplace,” in which you can simultaneously submit a manuscript resume to dozens of agents and editors. www.mauiwriters.com ShawGuides: Writers Conferences and Workshops. Has many conference and workshop listings. You can also search for conferences and workshops by month, topic or location. www.shawguides.com Gotham Writers’ Workshop. Gotham Writers’ Workshop runs the largest creative writing school in the U.S. Ten-week classes in everything from memoir writing to stand-up comedy are offered at multiple locations in New York City and online at WritingClasses.com. Visit their website as Gotham is currently updating and expanding their writer’s resource page to include articles, tips, a discussion board, and more. www.writingclasses.com Directories LMP (Literary Market Place). The “worldwide resource for the book publishing industry.” Provides comprehensive information on agents, publishers, and industry services. www.literarymarketplace.com WritersMarket.com. Online version of Writer’s Market. Important source of information on book and magazine markets as well as on many other topics of special interest to writers. www.writersmarket.com Sally Stuart’s Christian Writer’s Market Guide. Sally’s book is an excellent resource for information about book and periodical publishers. Included in the most recent issue are over 680 Periodical Markets - 86 New; over 280 Book Markets - 33 New; 110 Greeting Card/specialty markets; 121 Topical/Subject Listings for Periodicals; 109 Topical/Subject Listings for Books; Ethnic Book and Periodical Markets; Award-winning Publications Identified; 28 Christian Literary Agents; and Groups, Conferences, Editorial Services Nationwide. www.stuartmarket.com Intellectual Property Rights Copyright Clearance Center. Offers useful copyright-related services and information. www.copyright.com Copyright: An Overview. Information provided by the Legal Information Institute; includes basic definitions and useful links. www.law.cornell.edu/topics/copyright.html U.S. Copyright Office. Offers relevant news, FAQs, forms, and many useful resources. www.lcweb.loc.gov/copyright Organizations American Booksellers Association. The national trade association for independent booksellers — since 1900. ABA offers education, services and products, advocacy, and relevant business information. Provides useful information and links to other relevant sites. A resource for the general marketplace and bookstores. Look to it for industry news and trends. www.bookweb.org Association of American Publishers. The Association’s “core” programs deal with matters of general interest: Intellectual property; new technology and digital issues of concern to publishers; freedom to read, censorship and libel; international freedom to publish; funding for education and libraries; postal rates and regulations; tax and trade policy; international copyright enforcement. www.publishers.org Association of American University Presses (AAUP). A consortium of nonprofit scholarly publishers. The “Resources” section of the site includes an extensive bibliography of publishing-related items, a description of electronic publishing projects, and useful links. www.aaupnet.org Association of Authors’ Agents (United Kingdom). An association of British literary agents. www.agentsassoc.co.uk Association of Authors’ Representatives (United States). A “not-for-profit organization of independent literary and dramatic agents.” Site includes guidelines for dealing with agents. www.aar-online.org Authors and Publishers Association. A nonprofit association based in Houston, TX, composed of authors and anyone associated with the production, developing, marketing, and distribution of books. A good place to find resources and for networking. www.authorsandpublishers.org Authors Guild (United States). An important advocacy organization for writers’ interests in effective copyright protection, fair contracts and free expression. It provides legal assistance and a broad range of web services to its members. Many features of the website are also accessible to nonmembers. www.authorsguild.org Canadian Authors Association. The organization’s motto is “Writers Helping Writers.” Provides services for both beginning and established writers. www.canauthors.org CLASS Services. Christian Leaders, Authors and Speakers Services Since 1981, CLASS has grown into a complete service agency for the established and aspiring Christian speaker, author and publisher. CLASS is more than just a speakers’ bureau, more than just a training seminar and more than just a book and tape catalog. They are the only organization of its kind. Focusing on the Christian community, CLASS finds the raw talent, trains it, develops it, educates it, and nurtures it, and when it is ready, launches it through the speakers service and publishing assistance. They also have a great publicity service that can help you get your book on radio and TV. www.classervices.com PEN American Center. “An association of writers working to advance literature, defend free expression, and foster international literary fellowship. www.pen.org Poets and Writers. “The nations’s largest nonprofit organization providing information, support and guidance to creative writers. www.pw.org Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Describes itself as “the only interna- tional organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature.” www.scbwi.org Writers’ Union of Canada. Membership is limited to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who have published trade books, but various services are also available to nonmembers. www.writersunion.ca Publishing-Industry Information, Book Reviews, Job Ads, Other Resources Authorlink. An “award-winning marketplace for the publishing industry, where editors and agents buy and sell unpublished and published manuscripts and screenplays.” Offers wide-ranging services. www.authorlink.com The Book Standard. Another comprehensive site on the publishing industry; offers news, book reviews, market analysis, job boards, and more. www.thebookstandard.com Booktalk. “Book buzz” (industry news), agents’ and publishers’ listings, articles on publishing, and links. www.booktalk.com BookWire. A comprehensive website, providing publishing news, reviews, and statistics. www.bookwire.com PublishersLunch.com. The book industry’s “daily essential read.” Features stories “of interest to the professional trade book community, along with original reporting, plus a little perspective and the occasional wisecrack added in.” www.caderbooks.com Publishers Marketplace. A service of PublishersLunch.com. There’s a membership fee, but some areas of the site are available free—including profiles of agents and writers and infor- mation on book deals. www.publishersmarketplace.com Publishing-Related Services BookFlash. Offers a number of publicity services for the book publishing community. www.bookflash.com BookMarket.com. Emphasizes book marketing, publicity and other related topics. www.bookmarket.com BooksJustBooks.com. Provides a wide range of book printing and self-publishing services; offers useful resources for authors who are exploring the self-publishing option. www.booksjustbooks.com EcoSpeakers. A speakers bureau specializing in environmental and sustainability speakers. A useful source of information and services for those interested in environmental and related issues. www.ecospeakers.com Larsen-Pomada Literary Agency. The website of literary agents Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada. Offers valuable suggestions on how to prepare a book proposal. www.larsen-pomada.com Para Publishing. Dan Poynter’s site offers an incredible amount of information for self- published authors. Dan is the author of The Self-Publishing Manual and if you’re looking for information about self-publishing, this site is a must-visit. Along with offering advice on everything from choosing the right title for your book to running your own publishing business. Also included are self-publishing success stories, articles and a free information kit. www.parapublishing.com Book Marketing Update. Lots of useful information from John Kremer, author of a number of books on marketing and publishing including 1001 Ways to Market Your Book. Includes articles, links and resources. John also offers telephone consulting services and a book cover and press release critiquing service. Self-published authors should make it a point to stop by this site. www.bookmarket.com Reference Answers.com. A one-stop reference tool that offers efficient, integrated search results. www.answers.com Bartleby.com. Mission statement: “The preeminent Internet publisher of literature, reference and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the web, free of charge.” www.bartleby.com Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, Columbia World of Quotations, Strunks Manual of Style, etc. www.bartleby.com/99 Bibliomania. Free online literature. www.bibliomania.com British Library. One of the world’s preeminent libraries, with more than 150 million items. The site describes the library’s collections and services; copies of some documents can be ordered online. www.bl.uk British Museum. One of the top museums in the world. The site provides information on exhibits as well as on lectures and other special events. www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk Encyclopaedia Britannica. Online version of the encyclopedia. www.britannica.com FactChasers. A research service. www.factchasers.com Grammar Lady. Another comprehensive site. She maintains the Grammar Hotline at 1-800-279-9708 (9-5 EST). www.grammarlady.com Internet Public Library. A comprehensive reference site sponsored by the University of Michigan. Genealogy, biographies, magazines, encyclopedias, and much more. www.ipl.org Library and Archives Canada. Preserves material by, about, and/or of interest to Canadians. The site describes services, research tools, and publications; it also offers many informative articles on Canadian history and culture. www.nlc-bnc.ca Library of Congress. The research arm of the U.S. Congress; one of the biggest libraries in the world. The site features many interesting historical and cultural articles as well as information on the library’s holdings and services. www.lcweb.loc.gov Merriam-Webster Online. Free, online dictionary, thesaurus, and word-of-the-day. www.merriam-webster.com New York Public Library. A top research institution. www.nypl.org OneLook Dictionaries. Consult a thousand or so dictionaries in English and other languages. www.onelook.com The Online Bible. A free Bible Program for the cost of downloading time. It has excellent search capabilities, many excellent resources, and it is very easy to use. The Bible texts also have the Strong’s Concordance numerical keys included right inside the program. www.onlinebible.net Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). Great resource for authors and editors. Online tutoring, free e-newsletter, and labs. www.owl.english.purdue.edu Project Gutenberg. Offers downloadable texts of literary works. www.promo.net/pg Quotations Page. A quotations website that offers an extensive searchable database. www.quotationspage.com Refdesk.com. Excellent source of factual information. Great set of links to online dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, plus an index of information by category. www.refdesk.com RefTools. Allows you to run searches on a wide variety of topics. www.nksd.net/Schools/dms/library/reftools.htm Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases. Written in 1911, it organizes English words and phrases by abstract concepts. poets.notredame.ac.jp/Roget YourDictionary.com. Portal for language-related services; has more than 2,500 dictionaries and grammars in several hundred languages, as well as games that enhance language skills and a forum on language-related issues. www.yourdictionary.com Writers’ Resources Artslynx International Writing Resources. Provides an extensive number of writing-related links. www.artslynx.org/writing Children’s Writing Resource Center. Superb resource. An absolute must for the children’s writer. Offers message board, chat area, how-to section, and more. www.write4kids.com/index.html The Writer Magazine. Lists writers’ markets; offers writing tips and a calendar of upcoming writers’ conferences. www.writermag.com Writers.com. Writing classes and tips, writers’ groups, a newsletter, and other services of interest to writers. www.writers.com WritersDigest.com. Each month Writer’s Digest helps thousands of writers hone their skills and find the best-paying markets for their work. You’ll find page after page of solid advice for writing stories, articles, poems, screenplays, and suspense novels. The website is sub- titled “The Online Guide to the Writing Life.” Included are tips and other useful resources. An especially useful feature is their “101 Best Websites for Writers” page. www.writersdigest.com The Writer’s Resource Center. Created in 1994 to serve the needs of writers on the Internet. This site started out as a single page with a few dozen links. Now there are many pages and thousands of links, along with articles, job opportunities, and a number of book reviews. www.poewar.com Writing-World.com. A comprehensive site featuring tips, classes, author services, marketing information, and other useful resources. Run by the former managing editor of Inkspot. www.writing-world.com
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