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WRITERS' RESOURCES Writerís Digest - a must-have for any serious writer. This magazine not only keeps you updated on marketing strategies, but it also includes great articles written by well-established and prestigious writers that give advice on the craft of writing itself. 101 best websites for writers - put together by the Writer's Digest,this is a comprehensive list of great resources for writers. Freelancers - advice for freelancers (many links, networking opportunities). Shawguides for Writers Conferences and Workshops - a comprehensive guide to writers' conferences and workshops. Since networking is so important, this is a handy guide. Search by location, month conference is held, and/or genre. Great place for beginning writers - includes critique groups, copyright information, contests, freelancing resources. Networking, Writing communities, Freelancing Resources - writer and market literary search. Authorlink - wealth of marketing information. Preditors and Editors - guide to publishers and publishing. Writerís Guild of America - union representing screenwriters. Writers on the Internet - a guide specifically catering to writers looking to publish online. @Writers-Official Website - many links to writers' resources. The Inkspot - a great writers' resource to information about marketing and publishing
JOBS
Freelancers - for freelancers! Monster Board - a popular job seekers' site. Use keyword "writer." Publishers Weekly - their classifieds section has listings for writers and editors. Especially for Writers - more jobs for writers!
GRAMMAR, MECHANICS MLA - If you'd like a quick tutorial on MLA style and mechanics, here's what you're looking for. On-Line English Grammar - practical and easy-to-use guide on grammar rules. American Heritage Book of English Usage - a useful guide for mechanics. Guide to Grammar and Writing - a comprehensive guide for your grammar questions. On-line
Thesaurus, Dictionary, and Grammar Guide - this has everything in one:
a thesaurus, dictionary, and guide to grammar. Search for all the
answers here!
CONTESTS (for short story writers) what you win, entry fee, and submission deadline. William Faulkner Competition in Fiction - money,$25, Jan 1-Apr 1. New Century Writer Awards - money, $30, Jan 31. AWP Award Series in Short Fiction - money, publication with a university press, $10 (members), $20 (non-members), Jan 1- Feb 28. Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction - money, publication, $20, Apr 20. Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction - money, publication, $20, Jan 1-Feb 15. Writer's Digest Short Story Competition- money, $10, Dec 1. Editors' Prize in Fiction and Essay - money, publication, $15, Oct 15. Boston Review Short Story Contest - money, publication, $15, Sept 1. Crossing Boundaries Writing Award - money, publication, $10 (non-members), $5 (members), Mar 1. Mid-List Press First Series Award for Short Fiction - money, publication, $20, Apr 1- Jul 1. New Letters Literary Award - money, publication, $10, May 15. Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction- money, publication, $15, Apr 1-May 31. Pagitica Annual International Literary Competition - money, publication, autographed book, $15 (includes 1-year subscription), Aug 1. Pockets Fiction Writing Contest - money, publication, free, Mar 1-Aug 15. Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize - money, $7, Aug 31. National Steinbeck Annual Short Story Competition - money, stipend for trabel to attend Steinbeck Festival in Salina, CA, $15, June 15. Zoetrope Short Story Contest- money, $10, Oct 1. Long
Fiction Contest International - money, publication as chapbook, press
kits sent to agents and book publishers, $15, Dec 15.
MAGAZINES WITH WEBSITES Check these sites out to see if these magazines are for you... The
Atlantic Monthly
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