Links: Publications for Writers

Publications for Writers

AbsoluteWrite: http://www.absolutewrite.com; This site offers at least two newsletters, including a weekly markets newsletter.
Advanced Fiction Writing: http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/html/afwezine.html; A newsletter by Randy Ingermanson covering various aspects of fiction plotting and marketing; definitely an interesting read. Issues are archived in PDF files.
Byline: http://www.bylinemag.com; Monthly print magazine, with website.
Children's Book Insider: http://www.write4kids.com/aboutcbi.html; Monthly print newsletter for children's writers.
Contentious: http://www.contentious.com; An excellent, highly professional e-zine covering electronic writing and content issues.
Contracts Watch: http://www.asja.org/cw/cw.php; A free e-mail publication from the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) that covers publishing contract issues, including ASJA efforts to fight "greedy" contracts. To subscribe, go to http://www.asja.org/cw/cwjoin.php.
Creative Screenwriting Magazine: http://www.creativescreenwriting.com; Interviews with screenwriters, plus other resources.
Creativity Newsletter: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/creativitynewsletter/; Newsletter by creativity coach Eric Maisel.
Cross and Quill: http://www.cwfi-online.org/crossquill.html; Newsletter for Christian writers.
Fiction Factor: http://www.fictionfactor.com; Lots of interesting features and markets, including interviews, book reviews, alerts, more.
Fiction Flyer: http://www.TRI-Studio.com/ezine.html
Flash Fiction Flash: Newsletter for Flash Fiction Writers: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlashFictionFlash/
ForeWord: http://www.forewordmagazine.com/; A publication for small presses and self-publishers.
Holly Lisle's Vision: http://www.lazette.net/vision/; A massive e-zine available in HTML or as a PDF download, offering a collection of excellent articles on sf/fantasy and other genres.
Ideas4Writers.com: http://www.ideas4writers.co.uk; This site offers a free monthly e-mail newsletter with story-starter ideas and intriguing "anniversaries" of historical events that can be good article topics.
The Internet Writing Journal (from Writers Write): http://www.internetwritingjournal.com/
JustMarkets: http://www.justmarkets.com/; This site offers a paid daily e-mail market newsletter and a free biweekly newsletter. The trouble is, it's a bit hard to find out what the actual cost of the daily newsletter is -- it mentions $9.95 plus discounts for longer subscriptions, but you can't seem to find out the price unless you actually start filling out the subscription form. However, I've seen a sample and it looks good.
Literary Times, The: http://www.tlt.com; A Journal for Lovers of Romantic Fiction, featuring reviews, author profiles, research and reference links, and a place for writers to post upcoming events.
Locus: http://www.locusmag.com; The SF publishing industry's trade magazine.
NAWW Weekly: http://www.naww.org; Publication of the National Association of Women Writers
Now Playing: http://www.wga.org/subpage.aspx?id=98; Newsletter produced by the Writers Guild of America for screenwriters.
Publishing Poynters: http://ParaPub.com/sites/para/resources/newsletter.cfm; Dan Poynter's Book Marketing Newsletter, available free by e-mail.
ResearchBuzz: http://www.researchbuzz.com; A huge listing of all types of research resources; click "All Categories" in the left column for an idea of the types of topics covered. Free newsletter. Warning: It's easy to get lost in this site!
Romantically Yours: http://www.theromancewriterslife.com/romanticallyyours/; A free monthly newsletter with interviews, market news, romance events (such as conferences), and more.
Science Fiction Weekly: http://www.scifi.com/sfw/; Hosted by the SciFi Channel site, this e-zine offers articles, looks at upcoming media releases, news briefs, games, and stories; also a paying fiction market.
Screen Daily: http://www.screendaily.com; UK's screenwriting trade magazine.
Scriptologist: http://www.scriptologist.com; A new how-to magazine for screenwriters.
SpecFicWorld.com: http://www.specficworld.com/; "SpecFicWorld.com is an online resource guide for speculative fiction fans and writers. Inside you'll find thousands of helpful links to several publications and resources from around the globe."
Working Writer: http://www.workingwriter1.com/; Bimonthly publication available in print and electronic formats, with how-to articles on freelancing, publishing, agents, genres, promotion, etc. Paid subscription.
WorldWide Freelance Writer: http://www.worldwidefreelance.com; Articles and information on international markets.
The Write Way: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WritingTips; To read back issues, go to http://www.write101.com
The Write Markets Report: http://www.writersweekly.com/books/677.html; Monthly electronic (PDF) guide to markets (paid subscription)
Writer Gazette, The: http://www.writergazette.com/articlelist.shtml; Free newsletter and huge collection of articles.
WriterOnline: http://www.writer-on-line.com; This excellent e-zine has been saved from the brink of extinction, and offers a number of useful articles and columns each month; it's also a market for fiction and poetry.
Writer, The: http://www.writermag.com/wrt/; Monthly print magazine, available by subscription.
Writer's Digest: http://www.writersdigest.com; Monthly print magazine, with website.
Writers' Forum: http://www.writers-forum.com; Monthly UK print magazine for writers; paid subscription.
Writers' Journal: http://www.writersjournal.com; A print publication with a limited online presence.
Writers Weekly: http://www.writersweekly.com; A weekly e-mail newsletter listing markets and jobs for writers, plus links to online articles and columns.
WriteWhatYouKnow.com: http://www.writewhatyouknow.com/newsletter.php; This site offers a very encouraging newsletter to help motivate writers to actually WRITE!
Writing for DOLLARS!: http://www.writingfordollars.com; A free monthly email newsletter offering tips and markets.
Writing World: http://www.writing-world.com/newsletter/index.shtml; Writing-World.com's free monthly e-mail newsletter, offering feature articles, market listings, contest information, publishing industry news and more.
Written By: http://www.wga.org/writtenby/writtenby.aspx; The publication of the Writers Guild of America (the trade association for screenwriters); selected articles from back issues are posted online.

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