Writing Communities, Blogs, Forums, Conferences and Other Groups

All writers need camaraderie and training, and a writer association is one way to find that. But what writer association is the right one for you? Here is a list of writer's associations.

This series of interviews of active freelance writers provides an interesting cross-section of writers from different experience levels, media outlets and even age groups. Take a look at their diverse answers to some classic getting-started questions.

Blogs are an informative medium through which to learn about all aspects of writing. Here's a list of writing blogs to get you started.

This space is a show and tell area for freelance writing blogs. Freelance writers can upload a screen shot of their blog/theme/logo and tell a little about their freelance writing blog. See submissions

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Interview with master freelance writer and blogger Leo Babauta

Part of a series on meeting your fellow freelance writers. Meet Freelance Writer Hollee J. Chadwick, freelance writer of 30 years.

Part of a series of freelance wrier profiles Freelance Writer - Meet Freelance Writer Jessi de la Cruz, a freelance writer with 10 years of experience.

From a series of profiles of freelance writers. Meet Freelance Writer Lorna Doone Brewer, who is half of a partnership and has about 2 years under her belt.

Part of a series of freelance writer profiles, meet new freelance writer Mary Lewis.

Before you spread your wings (or gas up your car) and head to that local conference, make sure you read this interview with a Random House editor.

Biography of Guest Blogger Laura Cross.

Yet another way to connect with your fellow writer, About's Guide to Classic Lit has composed a listing of writer's listservs and emails.

Offering benefits such as contract help, mediation and job listings, this is the main page of the National Writer's Union.

Freelance Writer's Jobs is one of the best resources out there, not only for it's great job relisting, but also for the cohesive, helpful community of writers that it draws.

Searchable by state, destination, month and/or genre, this is a comprehensive listing of upcoming writing conferences.

WAHM Magazine Editor Erika-Marie Geiss chats about editorial management, freelance writers and WAH.

bio of guest Erika-Marie Geiss

Bio of guest writer

Angela England kindly provided a guest post on residual income here at About.com. View her experience and credits here.

JR Hafer contributed a guest blog on the Writers Network.

Melissa Walker kindly contributed "How To Break Into Major Magazines." She is a published author and freelance writer. Take a look at her credentials here

Continuing our series of freelance writer profiles, which allows new writers to learn by example.