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LINKS: Business, Scientific & Technical Writing Resources
- American Medical Writers Association
- https://www.amwa.org/
- Provides conferences, certificate programs, and a freelance directory of medical communication services.
- American Society of Business Publication Editors
- https://asbpe.org/
- Association for Business Communication
- https://www.businesscommunication.org/
- Business Writer's Free Library
- https://management.org/businesswriting/index.htm
- Extensive collection of links, including sample memos and documents, basic writing skills, correspondence writing, and reference materials.
- CopyEditor: Language News for the Publishing Profession
- https://www.copyediting.com
- Includes an extensive job board for copyeditors.
- CopywritingSite.com
- https://noriainternational.com/copywritingsite/
- Tips on becoming a successful copywriter.
- Editorial Freelancers Association
- https://www.the-efa.org/
- Events, links, articles, and benefits for editorial freelancers.
- Editors Association of Canada
- https://www.editors.ca
- MarketCopywriterBlog
- https://marketcopywriterblog.com/
- A great source of information on copywriting and business writing skills.
- Professional Association of Resume Writers
- https://parwcc.com/
- Professional Editors' Group (South Africa)
- https://editors.org.za/
- Professional Editors' Network
- https://www.pensite.org/
- Society for Technical Communication (STC) - Canada
- https://stctoronto.org/
- Articles, links, and other resources for technical writers and communicators.
- That White Paper Guy
- https://thatwhitepaperguy.com/
- A number of useful articles and a FAQ on how to write a white paper (including what it is, who needs/reads them, etc.). Also info on writing case studies.
- The Write Direction
- https://writedirection.com/
- Though primarily aimed at copywriters, this blog has lots of good
tips for all writers. A recent post on social media, for example,
explains how to "get comfortable" with social media in less than 15
minutes per day.
- The Writers-Editors Network
- https://www.writers-editors.com
- A membership organization of writers and editors. The Web site offers a good selection of free tips on marketing and business writing.
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