Writing Communities, Blogs, Forums, Conferences and Other Groups
Share agent horror stories. Or share job leads. Or just talk about your spouses! Connect with other writers through networking both online and in the real world. Here's some of the best places to commiserate and celebrate.
Writing Blogs
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.
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.
Leo Babauta: Master Blogger Targets the Writing World
Interview with master freelance writer and blogger Leo Babauta
Interview with master freelance writer and blogger Leo Babauta
Meet Ezine Editor Erika-Marie Geiss
WAHM Magazine Editor Erika-Marie Geiss chats about editorial management, freelance writers and WAH.
WAHM Magazine Editor Erika-Marie Geiss chats about editorial management, freelance writers and WAH.
Inside a Writer's Conference
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.
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.
Writer's ListServs and Email Groups
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.
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.
National Writer's Union
Offering benefits such as contract help, mediation and job listings, this is the main page of the National Writer's Union.
Offering benefits such as contract help, mediation and job listings, this is the main page of the National Writer's Union.
One of the Most Helpful Writer's Blogs Available
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.
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.
Shawguides Searchable Database of Writer's Conferences
Searchable by state, destination, month and/or genre, this is a comprehensive listing of upcoming writing conferences.
Searchable by state, destination, month and/or genre, this is a comprehensive listing of upcoming writing conferences.
Bio: Erika-Marie Geiss
bio of guest Erika-Marie Geiss
bio of guest Erika-Marie Geiss
Meet Guest Blogger Angela England
Angela England kindly provided a guest post on residual income here at About.com. View her experience and credits here.
Angela England kindly provided a guest post on residual income here at About.com. View her experience and credits here.
Bio of Guest Blogger JR Hafer
JR Hafer contributed a guest blog on the Writers Network.
JR Hafer contributed a guest blog on the Writers Network.
Meet Melissa Walker
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
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