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The following is a list of writing websites that provide resources for writers on a broad range of writing-related topics. You can find more specific writing resources in the writing resources section, such as genre resources, sites with markets, writing forums and more. You can also visit the articles page for advice on many different writing topics.



Articles
Our collection fo writing articles covering a number of writing topics.

Authors on Twitter
Writers often provide advice on Twitter. They can also be entertaining. This list provides links to the Twitter accounts of some well-known authors.

Daily Writing Tips
The Daily Writing Tips size has hundreds of articles covering writing, style, grammar, vocabulary and more. New articles are added frequently.

Eclectic Writer, The
Online resource for writers providing articles, resource links, webring and message board.

Forwriters.com
Online resource for writers with numerous links to a wide variety of writing resources.

Grammarly on Writing
Grammarly offers a section of advice on writing including how to start a morning routine and how to finish anything you start.

Internet Writing Journal, The
Award-winning online magazine for writers with how-to articles, author interviews, book reviews, events calendar and more. Monthly publication.

Internet-Resources.com
An extensive and well-organized collection of writing-related links. Maintained by Sal Towse.

Library of Congress
Online home of the Library of Congress. The content rich site includes information on literature and conducting research.

List of University Writing Centers
A comprehensive list of University writing resources and OWL sites. These are great resources that are often overlooked when writers are looking for advice.

Newsgroup: alt.writing
Newsgroup for discussion of writing-related subjects. The archives can still be found on Google Groups.

Newsgroup: misc.writing
Popular newsgroup for writers.. The archives can still be found on Google Groups.

Poets & Writers Online
Online resource for the print publication Poets & Writers. Site provides news, resources, links and speakeasy, a discussion area for poets and writers.

Poewar
A writing resource from John Hewitt that contains articles on freelance writing, novel writing, poetry, editing, characters and more.

Purdue Online Writing Lab
This resource from Purdue University provides information for beginning writers including instructional handouts online and links to numerous writing resources.

The Burry Man Writer's Center
Contains a comprehensive collection of writing links, including international resources.

The Creative Penn
A writing resource by author Joanna Penn with advice on writing, self-publishing, marketing and more.

The NanNoWriMo Blog
The official National Novel Writing Month blog provides novel writing advice and motivational articles.

The Write Jobs
Find the latest job listings for freelancers, journalists, writers and technical writers.

The Write Life
The Write Life offers articles on freelancing, marketing, blogging, publishing and the craft of writing. They also publish ebooks for writers with additional advice.

The Writer
The Writer is an indispensable resource for writers. Each month The Writer provides inspirational articles by leading writers and valuable information on how and where to submit manuscripts.

U.S. Copyright Office
Home of the U.S. Copyright Office. In addition to providing information on copyright law the site also includes links to related resources.

U.S. Postal Service
Sometimes writers have to mail things. At USPS.com you can buy stamps and mailers online, figure out your postage, find zip codes and other information.

Word Museum
Online resource for writers providing author interviews, classes and articles.

Wow - Women on Writing
A writing website geared toward women professionals. It includes articles, a frequently updated blog, resources and more.

Writer Beware
An important resource from the SFWA providing warnings and cautions for writers on subjects such as agents, book doctors, electronic publishers and vanity presses.

Writer Unboxed
Writer Unboxed is a site covering the craft and business of fiction. It has over 50 contributors.

Writer's Almanac, The
The Writer's Almanac is a daily program of poetry and history hosted by Garrison Keillor on public radio stations throughout the country.

Writers & Artists
Writers & Artists is a site from Bloomsbury Publishing that offers free advice articles on the writing and publishing process as well as a subscription to listings data from the annual yearbook.

Writers Online
Writers Online features writing advice, writing groups, resources and more. It is the online home of Writing Magazine.

Writers Write
You are here. We are a professional resource for editors, publishers and writers. Our content includes articles, job listings, writing markets, resource links, advice and more.

Writersdigest.com
An online resource for writers containing articles, blogs, competitions, forums, resources and more. The site also contains information about Writer's Digest books and other products.

WritersWeekly
A writing website and newsletter covering freelance writing, job opportunities print on demand and other topics.

Writing Corner
WC is an online writing site featuring articles, tips, chat, conferences and resource links.

Writing Excuses
Writing Excuses is a podcast covering a wide variety of writing topics. Each podcast is fifteen minutes long and covers a different writing topic.

Writing-World
An online resource for writers from Moira Allen with articles, links, classes and other resources.

Writing.ie
A resource based in Ireland without advice and resources for writers everywhere.