This is the page where you can get tons of help with writing, from authors advice and critiques, literary agents, copyright info, writing tips, workshops and more. Chapter One Promotions tell me they “offer exciting opportunities to aspiring and established writers. Our workshops are led by experienced facilitators and we provide a story critique service analysed by our prolific authors and industry based story readers. We also run the annual International Open Short Story Competition and the Open Poetry Competition, both of which offer substantial prizes.” Go to www.chapteronepromotions.com Writers Digest is the online home of the magazine of the same name. Sections include: Fiction, Non-fiction, Children's, Poetry, Personal Writing, Script writing, Marketplace. www.writersdigest.com/ Writing Corner has a wealth of information on contests, market news, links to other resources, as well as a great how-to section called Tips and Tricks. "Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter," they say, "and get inspired to write more, write better and conquer those doubt demons. Find your favourite writers, learn valuable writing tips, stay abreast of the industry...it will all be here on Writing Corner." Visit them at: www.writingcorner.com/ Screenwriters, here’s a web site just for you: writersstore.com. Lots of articles on the craft. Can this be true? An agency actively touting for new writers? Seems like it from what I hear. The Wade and Doherty Literary Agency is interested in manuscripts in any field except plays, poetry and short stories. This includes fiction and non-fiction for both adults and children. They are happy to be contacted by e-mail. Check out their website: rwla.com for full details. Seventh Quark is a new A4 bimonthly literary fiction magazine with a difference. An invaluable resource for learning or improving craft, Seventh Quark will feature top-end literary shorts and at least one genre piece each issue, as well as reprints of winning fiction, guest authors, a quality craft article every issue aimed at intermediates, a detailed critique of one story every issue, reviews, letters and a slot for unpublished or little-published authors. The editorial board led by Alex Keegan has more than 500 publications and over 20 first prizes. There will be three regular competitions. Please email seventhquark or see subscription details on the website: www.7thquarkmagazine.com FetchBook.Info is a free service aimed to provide the best shopping tools for book buyers. FetchBook.Info is completely independent, and does not contain any promotional material or ads. Every book price comparison is done in real time and scans 103 book stores. Using this service, you can find any book you want, see information about it and compare its total cost, including the shipping costs to your destination, to find the deal that's best for you. The results link you directly to the book page at the book store site, where you can easily order the book. In addition, you can find selected book reviews sites on the book resources page. Askaboutwriting is a bright and cheerful site of news, views and a host of other interesting stuff. They say, “we publish general writing news and news of events, competitions, and what's on where, in addition to a growing list of reviewed writer-relevant websites. We update on Saturdays.” Well worth a look. Recommended. Click here to visit. eliteskills.com is a site that will appeal to the younger writer. There's a forum where you can post your work and get and give comments, plus articles, Shoutbox, meet friends, and such. Signup is free. eliteskills.com literaturetraining.com An informative site where writers and all those involved in creating or supporting new writing and literature can find out about the wealth of training and professional development opportunities available in the UK. They have a searchable database of training, events and opportunities, Creative writing courses and a heap of other stuff. Click here and take a look. WiseWordsOnWriting is the web site of Donna-Lane Nelson offering editing, analysis and a shove in the right direction if you’ve got a bit lost. Sign up for her excellent newsletter with better than most articles on the writing craft. Send an email to [email protected] putting Subscribe in the subject line. You won’t be sorry. Mslexia. Now, being a bloke I feel a little out of my depth here, not to say even slightly intimidated by all the girl power oozing from this site. So best let them speak for themselves: “Mslexia tells you all you need to know about exploring your creativity and getting into print. No other magazine provides Mslexia's unique mix of debate and analysis, advice and inspiration; news, reviews, interviews; competitions, events, courses, grants. All served up with a challenging selection of new poetry and prose. Mslexia is read by top authors and absolute beginners. A quarterly masterclass in the business and psychology of writing, it's the essential magazine for women who write.” See what I mean, chaps? Who’s for a pint and a pasty? Inter-Read is described as a not-for-profit writers’ showcase. Submit your short story, poetry or even extracts from your full-length books. Practically every genre you can think of is represented. Take a look. WriteWords is a site that “aims to be a source of inspiration and feedback to writers, offering support, advice, must-read interviews and articles from top writing names, as well as inside info on the latest writing jobs, opportunities, competitions and news.” Lots of good stuff here. The Writer’s Academy Based in Wexford, Republic of Ireland, The Writer’s Academy is offering a new service for budding and established writers. They have both distance learning courses plus critiquing and marketing advice. Email now! ideas4writers Great ideas to make you a better writer. Hundreds of ideas to inspire and improve your writing. 100 new ideas every month, plus what ifs, anniversaries, writing engines, discussion forums, writers' bookshop, computer & word processor help and much more. ideas4writers.co.uk Visit The Writers Room at the BBC website for much useful information on writing for TV, Radio and Film. Download Word templates to help you set out your scripts correctly. The usual BBC quality. everyonewhosanyone.com is a website listing hundreds of top literary agents, editors and publishers in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. It’s an excellent resource, and best of all, it’s free! There’s also a quirky twist to these listings, take a look and you’ll see what I mean. The Writers’ Copyright Association UK The WCA claim to be the leading UK association for protection of literary work. You can register your work on-line in a secure environment and be fully protected in minutes, they say. They also offer legal contracts for film and film templates. The Jenny Haniver Webmaster Kay Fletcher runs The Jenny Hanniver site which is, well, different. Kay has self-published her own book on CD (her account of how she did this is available to download), and offers writers the chance to advertise their own work in the Self-publishers Rockpool, join a self-publishers webring, browse around the Shingle Garden, and more... Literary Agent Get advice from the likes of Victoria Routledge and Claire Calman. Not only are they literary agents, but they also offer a critique service and lots of fascinating stuff for the aspiring writer. Andrea Semple Andrea has just written her first novel and now has her own web site, which, she says “is aimed at writers (as well as my own readers) and includes advice on how to secure a novel deal, interviews with best selling authors, a writing tips newsletter, a tongue-in-cheek guide to understanding literary agents plus much more.” firstwriter.com Find a literary agent, editorial services, markets, competitions, a writers forum and much more. nickfletcher.co.uk is all about crime novelist Nick Fletcher, including snippets from his stories. There’s an excellent page on tips for getting published. It’s worth a visit just for those - and who knows, you could have a web site like his one day! Writers-Circles.com An interesting site which is well worth a visit. They also produce a Directory of Writers’ Circles. They have links to workshops, courses, writing holidays, festivals and a whole lot more. Golgonooza Knowing the market appeal of your manuscript and having a good literary agent are two of the most important steps an aspiring novelist can take when seeking a UK publisher. Golgonooza's unique review and agent exhibition service help you achieve both. The Hilary Johnson Authors’ Advisory Service Hilary Johnson was a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin and established her advisory service over 20 years ago based on her experience as a magazine editor, correspondence course tutor, publishers reader, and much more. If anyone knows, Hilary knows! Also scouts for leading literary agent. Association of Christian Writers The A.C.W. say they bring “many benefits whether you are wanting to write but don’t know how to get started, or whether you are an experienced author looking for new markets and fellowship with other Christian writers”. Jacqui Bennett Writers’ Bureau Lots of info on writers’ markets, writing competitions. Also provide a critique and editorial service. The Literary Consultancy These folk aim to give “First class, market informed, editorial advice to writers at any level of English”. They will provide “assessment of fiction, non-fiction, autobiography, scripts and poetry at all stages of development”. Which just about covers it! StoryTracks StoryTracks claim to offer “honest appraisals of unpublished typescripts - and much more.” They aim to improve your writing style, make comments on content and structure and give constructive guidance. Copyright Vault Copyright Vault offer a secure repository for your work which will provide independent evidence of your copyright in the case of dispute. For all authors, scriptwriters, artists and musicians.