The Online Writer's Resource Guide: Tips and Links For Every Writer and Blogger

1. Self Publishing: Article Writing and Blogging
2. The Creative Writer
3. Writing Jobs and Markets
4. Resources & Advice for Writers and Authors
5. Information About Agents
6. Writing Genres and Niche Writing

This Guide is for Today's Online Published Author. Here you will find the best websites available to Freelance Writers, Bloggers, and anyone else who writes content and publishes it online. This includes Poets, Creative Writers, Novelists, Scholars, and all other areas of Online Writing and Publishing. This guide will contain an overview of the best sites online related to writing in all areas and genres.

Blogging and Article Writing have become very popular in recent years. Basically, authors produce and publish articles/blogs through a site. There is no need to create your own website and this is a very easy way to get published online for free. Authors are paid a revenue share from the Ads that are displayed within their content. This is often the best way to get started writing online.

HubPages has been live since its launch in August 2006 and has been growing ever since. HubPages has an interesting History as the team started off in a garage in Berkeley,Ca.

HubPages experiences more than 25 million visitors per month! As the company's online presence expanded, so did its team. What began with just 3 guys in a garage has now expanded to nearly 30 employees and is expected to continue to grow in the future.

Earning money on HubPages is generated through several ad programs including the eBay Partner Network, Google Adsense, Amazon Associates Program, and the HubPages Earnings Program. Refer to the links in the right margin to learn more about each Affiliate Program in greater detail, including how to sign-up as an Affiliate. HubPages offers several contests each year and selected authors receive cash prizes.

When Google updated its search algorithmin 2011, many writers on HubPages experienced a drastic change in traffic patterns and there was a lot of hysteria. HubPages responded quickly by making many changes on its own site including switching users to their own sub-domains so that each author and article stood alone instead of collectively as a group. They also tweaked a few other things and made sure to bring in quality writers by setting a higher set of standards for joining the community.

With all said and done, HubPages bounced back tremendously and actually fared better than before Panda. That's the kind of people that operate HubPages. I know because I had the opportunity to meet some of the staff personally at a HubCamp in Boston, MA. HubCamps are meetings that take place with members of the HubPages staff and are a fun, instructional experience for those who are able to attend.

The Community on HubPages is like no other online community on the web. HubPages has strict guidelines to ensure the quality of authors. Users must be at least 18 years of age, and violence, excessive profanity, nudity and other undesirable topics are all prohibited from HubPages. HubPages is a safe online community of writers that share similar interests.

HubPages has a Questions area where users can post questions and get answers from the community. Many community members are experts and provide detailed answers to the question. If an answer is wrong or misleading, users can vote the answer down or flag it and it will be removed insuring the most accurate results.

HubPages also has an extensive library of articles in the help section called the HubPages Learning Center. There is a lot of information to help the author get started on how to set-up your account, getting started, and making money.

Site Features:

• An in-depth Learning Center filled with useful "Official" Articles
• An Awesome Community of writers with similar interests
• Multiple Ad Programs with great Residual Income Opportunities
• Site Search Capabilities
• Forums
• Contests
• A great site to start as a new Freelance Writer
• Easy to use and edit Interface

Squidoo is another popular place online for people who like to write articles. Squidoo is similar to HubPages in that you write quality content articles and get paid through a designated ad program when people find your site.

Squidoo calls their articles "Lenses" making reference to the focusing of a camera lens. Squidoo was launched in 2005 and saw early success. Squidoo uses Amazon and eBay Affiliate Programs to monetize their site. Squidoo is know for making large donations to charity. Squidoo is a close competitor to HubPages.

Blogger is a Self-Publishing site that is owned by Google. Blogspot.com is the sub-domain used to host the blogs. You can get to the main page by using either web address. Blogger was launched in 1999 by Pyra Labs and was sold to Google in 2003. There have many many changes to the site since. Blogger.com is considered the "Grandfather" site of the blogging world.

WordPress is the most popular Content Management System (CMS) and is different from other blogging sites in that it allows users to create their own background template for a more personalized look. WordPress was released in 2003.

There is some confusion between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. WordPress.com is a site that hosts blogs and WordPress.org provides software (free) that allows plug-ins and themes that the .com site doesn't. Click Here for an in-depth comparison.

WordPress does not allow ads in the same way that the other sites mentioned do but there are ways to add them through plug-ins.

YouTubeis a Video Publishing site where you post videos and can earn loyalties from Google Adsense. This is a great tool for an online writer. If you make "How-To" articles you can use the YouTube service to literally "show" what you know. Many online authors make videos and add them to their webpage or blog. It is a great way to show what you can't tell!

If you are a Poet, Novelist or Creative Writer, the websites mentioned in this section may be of interest to you. Whether you are looking for Writing Prompts or places to share your Poems, these sites will get your creative juices flowing!

The Teacher's Corner gives a different topic suggestion every day to inspire writers. This site also integrates History Lessons along with the topic. The idea is to read, be inspired, and write about what inspired you.

The site includes:

• Daily Warm-up Activities
• Daily and Weekly Writing Prompts
• A Student Work Center
• Substitute Teacher Activities
• Networking within Facebook and Twitter

The site is designed with Teaching Professionals in mind and allows for the Daily Writing Prompt to be displayed through an LCD Projector in the classroom. All prompts are written for individual grade levels. This is a great tool for teachers.

Another Prompt site, Easy Street Prompts Uses Pictures and Video to make writing suggestions. They often start the story with pictures and video and allow for the user to finish the story.

This site is not limited to Writers and is intended to inspire all forms of Artists, Crafting Enthusiasts, Musicians, virtually any creative person. The prompts are displayed in a Feed Format and the user can easily scroll through them.

The site offers:

• RSS Feeds
• Facebook and Twitter Connection

The Creativity Portal website is another Prompt site. The site offers Photo Prompts, Creative Writing Tips, and How-To Advice for being a Creative Writer.

The site offers:

• RSS Feeds
• A Newsletter
• Inspires Younger Writers
• Connected to Twitter

Six Sentences website is a site that challenges the writer to write a story in six sentences. Writers have a chance to be featured on the website if their work is chosen.

This site offers:

• Contests
• RSS Feeds
• Newsletter
• Connection to Facebook and Twitter and other Social Networking Plugins

“WWW” =

“Wretched Writers Welcome"

The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest site is different; it is a contest designed for the writer to come up with the Worst terrible opening line for a novel. This is a fun website designed to inspire writers to think outside of the box.

Six-Word Memoirs is another fun site. This site challenges the writer to write a summary of an important time in your life; in just six words.

The site offers:

• Contests
• RSS Feeds
• Newsletter
• Integrated with Twitter

The Best American Poetry is a site where poets gather and share and discuss their poetry. If you are a poet this is a great site to get feedback and discuss the art of writing poetry.

Site Features:

• Poetry Contests
• Newsletter
• Connected to Twitter
• Social Media Integration
• Great Community of Poets!

The Wild Poetry Forum is a site that offers forums on different topics, all related to poetry. You can search the site for topics, post to the forums, ask for advice and much more! If you are a poet and enjoy forums, this is a great site for you!

The Writing Academy of American Poets presents the Poets.Org website. Included in the site are thousands of original poems, Author Biographies, Essays, Interviews with Authors, and you can listen to Recordings of Poems.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Newsletter
• Store
• Section for Educators
• Search for Local Poets
• Social Media Integration

If you are interested in Freelance Writing take a look at the opportunities listed in this section. There are thousands of sites on the web that claim they have high paying jobs for writers and many of them are scams. I have done the research for you! These sites are trusted and have proven to be effective on the Freelance Writing Platform.

Writer's Digest is a great site with many resources within itself. It offers free advice articles, tips and writing career advice, prompts, manuscript critiques, and more. Writer's Digest also has a Publishing division called Abbott Press.

This site also includes:

• Facebook and Twitter Integration
• Education Section
• Store
• A Blog
• RSS Feeds
• Newsletter
• Contests and Competitions
• Webinars and Tutorials
• Much More!

Writer's Digest University is another section of Writer's Digest that offers users one-on-one instruction from qualified professional authors. This is a paid service that requires signing up. You can start any time and they can help you with Grammar, Writing a Novel, and Marketing.

Writer's Digest Blogs is another section of the site that offers advice on Grammar, Getting an Agent, Poetry Prompts, and more.

The Writer's Market is one of the oldest resources for writers looking for work. The first Book edition of the Writer's Market was published in 1921 and is a very complete resource for writers.

The Writer's Market is still available in book form and is annually released around June. In recent years, Writer's Digest Publications has added this "Writer's Bible" to electronic format. I recommend every author take a look at this site.

This site offers:

• Places to sell your work
• Agent Lists
• Current News from the World of Publishing
• Standards for charging fees for your work
• Covers multiple genres including Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Children's Books
• Pay Rate Chart
• Q and A from Successful Authors
• Much, much more!

Writer Gazette is a site that features:

• Writing Jobs
• Articles
• Contests
• Writer's Resources
• Classified Ads
• User Friendly site
• Forums
• Writing Services
• Polls

All Freelance Writing is a directory of jobs that pay in the freelance market. The site allows you to browse and search for what you are looking for.

This site offers:

• Advice for Writers
• Markets for Writers
• Integrated with Twitter
• Blog
• Forums
• Books and e-books
• Podcasts
• Free Tools

Freelance Writing Jobs is a site that offers Daily Job Assignment Updates and Job Leads.

Also Offered:

• Twitter and Facebook Integration
• Job Listings
• Writing Advice and Tips

Journalism Jobs is a site that lists hundreds of job opportunities for writers all across the United States. You can create an account and Post a Resume. Employers and those seeking work can interact. The site offers Classes, Workshops and Conferences.

Job Listings Include:

• Newspaper
• Wire Services
• TV and Radio
• Magazines
• Online Media
• Trade Publications
• Newsletters
• Communications
• Non-profit
• Academia
• Government
• Financial
• Technology

Funds For Writers is a very popular site. This site has a lot of information for writers who are looking for Grants, Contests, Awards, Fellowships and Markets. C. Hope Clark is the editor and is focused on sharing real opportunities with real results. You wont find any "$1 per-post" jobs here.

Site Features:

• Grants
• Contests
• Markets
• Several Targeted Newsletters
• Annual Contest
• Resources
• Facebook, Twitter and Social Integration
• RSS Feeds
• Section for Young Writers

The Market List is a site for Fiction Writers since 1994. This site offers hundreds of market listings for writers.

This site focuses on:

• Magazine Markets
• Writer's Markets
• Book Markets
• Screen Writing Markets
• Science Fiction Markets
• Fantasy Markets
• Horror Markets
• Savings for Writers
• Ezines
• Contests
• Press
• Blog
• More!

Duotrope's Digest is an aggressive site that is growing as we read. Duotrope has added over 400 markets to its site in the last year. This site is aimed at Fiction and Poetry and allows users to browse 3,000 plus listings, freely.

This site features:

• Markets
• Newsletters
• RSS Feeds
• Interviews
• Calender
• Statistics

Mediabistro is a site that is geared towards Freelance Writers and contains Updated Writing Industry News.

Site Features:

• News
• Jobs
• Blogs
• Advice
• Classes
• Workshops
• Conferences
• Contests
• RSS Feeds
• Newsletter
• Forums
• Integration with Facebook and Twitter Social Media
• Online Courses

Ed 2010 Is an awesome advice site that is run by Magazine Editors and have Local Meet-ups. This is a great place to exchange ideas and learn from professionals.

Site Highlights:

• Advice fro Professional Magazine Editors
• Resource for writers interested in writing for Magazines
• Classes
• Workshops
• Conferences
• Forums
• Jobs

Freelance Writing Organization-Int'l is a great Search Resource. Users can search thousands of jobs and offers. The site also offers answers on how to qualify for Grants. You can register and download a Free Writing Source Toolbar.

Site Highlights:

• Advice for Writers
• Classes
• Workshops
• Conferences
• Contests
• Forums
• Jobs
• Markets
• Social Media Integration
• Easy Search
• Reference Library
• Free e-books
• Much More!

Editor and Publisher has an awesome Classified Section for writers looking for jobs and gigs in the Editing and Publishing fields.

Site Features:

• RSS Feeds
• Job Opportunities
• Social Integration
• Resources
• News
• Columns
• Resume Posting
• Search
• More!

If you are looking for Advice as a writer, check out the sites listed below. Whether its advice on Career Moves, Grammar, Publishing Help and Guidelines, or virtually any other areas of writing, these sites can help you find the answers.

The Creative Writing MFA Blog is designed for writers who are working towards a Master of Fine Arts in Writing. It is a selection of Articles and Questions and Answers and helps the user to evaluate what direction to go in regarding their career.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Blog
• Social Network Integration
• RSS Feeds

InkyGirl is a great site for those who write and draw Children's Books. Professional Author Debbie Ridpath Ohi inspires, gives tools and tips for all kinds of writers. This writer is a popular one on Twitter.

Site Features:

• Social Media Integration
• Comics Section
• Search Site
• Videos
• Reviews
• Advice
• Links
• Twitter!

Grammar Girl is a must bookmark site for those who are looking for help with Grammar. Writer Mignon Fogarty is excellent at explaining the rules of Grammar. You can also download Adio Files so you can memorize the rules on the road!

Site Features:

• Writing and Education Tips and Advice
• Financial and Money Tips
• Career and Work Advice
• Health Advice
• Lifestyle Section
• Experts
• Blog
• Podcasts
• Newsletter
• RSS Feeds
• Social media Integration
• Much More!

Dictionary.com is an online Dictionary. It offers a menu of useful tools such as a Thesaurus, Quotes, Translator and more.

Site Features:

• "Word of The Day" to increase your vocabulary
• Audio Pronunciation
• Tools
• Games
• Reference
• Multiple Definitions from Different Dictionaries (Science, Legal, etc.)

Grammar Bytes is another great site for those who struggle with Grammar, are Learning English as a Second Language, or Seasoned Writers who want to brush up on their skills. Also, this site serves as a resource for teachers to use in the classroom.

Site Features:

• Assignments
• Exercises
• Quizzes
• Lessons
• Projector Presentations for the Classroom
• Printable Handouts for the Classroom
• Videos
• Tips and Rules
• Blog
• Social Media Integration
• More!

Plot Whisperer for Writers and Readers is a resource for writers who need help with a Plot. The Author Martha Alderson provides help and suggestions for plot related isseus. She also answers some questions from Twitter and adds them to her site.

Site Features:

• Information
• Online eZine
• Pro Tips
• Tools
• Blog
• Social Media Integration

Editorial Anonymous is a site hosted by an Anonymous Professional Children's Book Editor. The Editor offers honest advice and criticism on submissions sent in by writers.

Site Features:

• Reference Section
• "Be Aware" Section
• Honest and Real Responses
• Blog
• Social Media integration

A Newbie's Guide To Publishing is a site hosted by Thriller Writer J.A. Konrath. A Professional "Traditional" Published and Self-published Author, he offers opinions and tips on how to navigate the publishing field.

Site Features:

• Great Resources
• Blog
• RSS Feeds
• Bookstore
• Social Media Integration

Donald Miller is a Best Selling Author and is a motivational blogger. He offers advice on becoming a more creative writer.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Newsletter
• RSS Feeds
• Social Media Integration
• Resources
• Store

Nathan Bransford is a writer and former Agent. He is a light to the field of publishing among the generally cynical environement. He explains the industry and offers sound Writing Advice.

Site Features:

• Advice for Writers
• Contests
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed
• Social Media Integration
• Forums
• Blog
• Publishing Essentials Library

Preditors & Editors is a place that helps Authors be aware of potential Scams and Fraudulent Enterprises. This site provides a lot of useful information that is organized in Lists.

Site Features:

• List of Agents and Attorneys
• Art
• Awards
• Contests
• Publishers
• List of Bookstores
• Conventions
• Festivals
• Definitions
• Editing
• Software
• Jobs
• Resources
• Submissions
• Workshops
• Even More!

Are you new to the World Wide Web? Are all those tech thingies hard to understand? If so you may want to check out Author Tech Tips a great resource for people who want to learn about the Technology of the Internet.

Site Features:

• Advice and Explanations on things like:
• e-mail
• Social Media
• Web Sites
• Web Design
• Making Money
• Posting Help
• Syncing Files
• So Much More!

Check out the site! Anyone can learn something from this Sea of Information!

Wealthy Web Writer is a site that offers information and suggestions for monetizing your work. The site boasts itself as being "The Writer's Roadmap To Making Money Online".

Site Features:

• Advice
• Training Center
• Jobs
• News
• Forum
• Social Media Integration
• Much More!

The United States Copyright Office is a Government run website that tells you everything you need to know about Copyrights and the Law.

Site Features:

• Official Government Website
• Advice
• Explains Copyright Law and Information
• Frequently Asked Questions Section
• Basics of Copyright Tutorial
• List of Copyright Fees
• Everything Copyright!

Writer Beware! Blog is a Watchdog Site dedicated to shedding light to scams aimed at Online Writers. This group is sponsored by Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and Mystery Writers of America.

Site Features:

• Watches and Shares information on Scams and Scammers that Target Online Writers
• Resources
• Blogs
• Social Media Integration

Coalition of Independent Authors is maintained by a group of Self-Published Authors working at gaining exposure to their work. If you are a Published Author, you can join them. After all, Power In Numbers!

Site Features:

• Genre Specific Listings
• Advice
• Website Builder
• Blogs
• Social Media Integration

Terribleminds is a site hosted by Chuck Wendig a quite outspoken writer (He often swears. Don't visit site if you get offended by profanity.) Wendig tells it like it is and shares his opinions freely. Many believe him to be inspiring.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Book Store
• Free Stuff
• Photos
• Blog
• Social Media Integration
• RSS Feed

ShawGuides is a site that lists Conferences and Workshops on a variety of Writing Topics and Genres. This site boasts over 1,000 listings for Conferences and Workshops from all over the world.

Site Features:

• Searchable Site
• Listing of Conferences and Workshops
• Listed by State or Genre
• More!

StoryFix is a site that aims at telling users what it takes to Get Published. Straight to the point.

Site Features:

• Advice for Writers
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed
• More Advice!

Stephie Smith's Writer's Resources is a site that contains Links to Resources for Writers. The site is organized into categories.

Site Features:

• Very Organized Link Lists
• Organized by Subject and Genre
• Agents
• Contests
• Writing Craft
• Advice
• So Much More!

If you are considering hiring an Agent you should do your research. In today's online world there are many scams out there. Understanding Agents and the Publishing field is a must for anyone who wants to be published through an Agent.

Do your research. Don't get burned by programs that promise a lot of money with little effort. You will have to Work Hard to Reach your Dreams and Financial Goals as an Online Writer and Publisher. This Industry takes Time, Learning, Patience, and A Lot of Work! Research is your Best Friend in the Writing Industry!

Writer Unboxed is geared to Specific Genres. From the Makers of Reader Unboxed, there is lots of useful information including Business and Craft Advice.

Site Features:

• Advice
• RSS Feed
• Best Selling Author Contributors
• Newsletter
• Tons of Information!

BookEnds is an Agency run by Jessica Faust and Kim Lionetti. The site is very comfortable to browse and give Advice on topics such as Contracts, Proposals, Editing, Story Conflict, Pitching and More!

Site Features:

• Blog
• Advice
• "Workshop Wednesday"
• "Must Read Posts"
• Social Media Integration
• More!

Query Shark is a site for writers who need help with Writing Query Letters. Janet Reid is a successful Literary Agent and offers honest advice on writing and revising Query Letters. Using real-life examples from actual submissions, you can learn what to write-and what not to write in a Query Letter!

Site Features:

• Advice
• Critiques
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed
• Social Media Integration

Kidlit.com is a resource for those who write for Children and Young Adults. Basically a Question and Answers Forum, Agent Mary Kole explains and advises on a variety of writing topics.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Conferences
• Contests
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed

Agent Query is a Free Agent Search Database. Search Tons of Agents for free! The search tool can be edited to filter for a specific search.

Site Features:

• Thousands of Agents
• Free Search with Results Displaying Contact Information
• Blog
• Search By Agent, Genre, Keyword
• Covers All Areas of Agencies (Magazine, Book, etc.)
• Advice and Information on Agencies

Pub Rants is a site that is hosted by Seasoned Agent Kristin Nelson. Nelson offers advice through "Rants" about the World of Publishing, Agencies, and Writers.

Site Features:

• Blog
• 11-Part Workshop
• Covers Multiple Writing Genres
• RSS Feed
• Much More!

Association of Authors' Representatives is a Not-For-Profit organization with a lot of information regarding Industry Standards and Law that Agencies have to abide by. This is a great place to start if you want to research a potential Agent.

Site Features:

• Very Well Organized and Easy To Browse
• Help With Finding an Agent
• Helpful Links
• Advice
• Much, Much More!

Hartline Literary Agency is a Blog Site run by 4 Agents. This is a great source of Advice for Writers. Although the focus is on Christian and Inspirational Writing, there is Diversity among Guest Contributors.

Site Features:

• Pleasant Atmosphere
• Experienced Agents
• Advice
• Allows Writers To Submit Work

Babbles From Scott Eagan is a site maintained by Agent Scott Eagan who is the founder of Greyhaus Literary. Scott offers Advice on Defining your Niche and Genre, Query Tips, Social Media and Writing, and a lot more. He is dedicated to helping Authors get Published.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed
• Connected to Twitter
• Much More!

Michael Larsen: San Francisco Writers Conference is a blog written by Michael Larsen that gives advice on Non-Fiction and submissions to Agents.

Site Features:

• Great Advice
• Classes
• Workshops
• Conferences
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed
• Social Media Integration
• More!

Query Tracker is a great site that allows you to Track your Queries on over 1,200 Agents within the Listings of this Free Directory.

Site Features:

• Find Agents and Publishers
• Track Activity after submitting Query Letters
• View Statistics
• Community of Writers with Similar Interests
• Advice
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed
• Markets
• Social Media Integration

SlushPile Hell is a Forum-like Blog that gives Advice and Answers Questions.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Critiques
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed
• Connected to Twitter
• Check It Out!

Be sure to visit each site as submission rules are specific for each Agent/Agency.

Some Agents focus on a particular genre and have very specific methods for submission.

The Literary Agency Field is a constantly changing platform. Agents often stop taking Queries when they receive to many submissions and often times, they also change what they are looking to publish.

You may want to ask the agent some questions once they accept your Query.

Some things to consider are asking them how long they have been an agent, why they wanted to become an agent, and how do they rate their experience.

If they want to consider getting your book published, ask them what about your writing caught there interest. This will help you keep focused in the future should you maintain a prosperous relationship with the agent.

You may also ask them if they recommend particular Editors and if they have a relationship with them.

You may want to ask the author for suggestions regarding revisions and editing your material.

Being open and honest will alleviate any discomfort in your relationship with an agent. They are there to represent you and you are there to produce quality work.

If you have a good relationship with your agent, you are more likely to get published and keep an on-going relationship and success in the future.

Remember, Agents are people too!

Rants & Ramblings on Life As A Literary Agent is hosted by Rachelle Gardner an experienced Literary Agent with WordServe Literary Group. Gardner shares her expertise on Writing with a specific concentration of the Business aspect of Writing. With over 4 years of archived material, this is a great resource for writers.

Site Features:

• Social Integration
• Advice
• Contests
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed
• How To Get Published Section
• A lot of Information!
• Submissions Made on WordServe Main SIte

Louise Fury is an Agent at L. Perkins Agency which was founded in 1987 and is accepting Queries from new authors that write Young Adult Horror and Teen Sci-Fi. Stories with great Female Leads are favored most. Submissions can be made by e-mail. Visit site for additional details.

Gary Heidt is an Agent at the Signature Literary Agency. Gary is now accepting Queries and is looking for writers of Teen and Young Adult works. He also accepts Queries for Science and History Nonfiction. Submissions may be made via e-mail. See site for more details.

Jessica Alvarez is an Agent with Bookends, LLC and is accepting Queries for Romance, Woman''s Fiction, Erotica and Romantic Suspense. She is the newest member of the team but has a history in the publishing industry. Please visit site for contact information.

April Eberhardt Literary Agency was founded by the Agent with the same name. April is interested in Woman's Literature and books about woman. Unsolicited Queries are not being accepted at this time but that could change. Her site is definitely worth taking a look at!

Debbie Carter is an Agent with Muse Literary Management and is currently seeking authors in the following Genres:

• Literary Novels
• Short Story Collections
• Poetry Collections
• Multicultural and International Fiction
• Nonfiction: Arts, Music, Fashion, US and European History
• Children and Teen Fiction
• Mysteries
• Thrillers
• Historical Fiction
• Fantasy

Visit the site for more information regarding Query Submission and Topic Exclusions.

Jennifer Chiara of Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency which is searching for authors of Children's Literature for all ages, Picture Books, Middle-grade and Young Adult Novels as well as Adult Fiction and Nonfiction in a variety of Genres. Queries can be submitted via e-mail. Check the site for more details.

Weronika Janczuk is an Agent at the Lynn C. Franklin Associates, LTD. and will be accepting Queries as of November 8, 2011. Weronika represents a wide range of Fiction and Nonfiction for Young Adults and Adults alike. Crime Fiction and Suspense Thrillers as well as Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror, Woman's Fiction, and Romance. Visit site for more information.

Sarah LaPolla is an Agent with Curtis Brown LTD which was founded in 1914. LaPolla represents writers of Adult Literary, Magical Realism, Horror, Suspense,Mystery, Sci-Fi, Short Story. She also represents the same genres in the Young Adult area as well as Memoirs and Essay Collections. Visit site for more information.

Sara Megibow is an Agent with Nelson Literary Agency. Sara is accepting the following Genre Inquiries:

• Romance
• Young Adult
• Sci-Fi
• Fantasy
• World-Wide Publisher

Visit site for specific Query Submission information.

Mary Kole is an Agent with the Andrea Brown Literary Agency which is celebrating its 30th year anniversary. Kole accepts queries from the following gengres:

• Young Adult
• Middle-Grade
• Picture Books
• Contemporary Works
• Fantasy
• Adventure
• Thriller
• Paranormal
• Mystery
• Sci-Fi
• Horror
• More!

Victoria Marini is an Agent with Gelman Schneider Literary Agency and is accepting Queries in the following Genres:

• Young Adult
• Mystery
• Creative Nonfiction
• Memoirs
• Pop Culture
• Humor

Please visit site for restrictions and submission information.

Amanda Luedeke is and Agent with MacGregor Literary and is accepting Queries in the following Genres:

• Post-College Aged, 20-Something stories
• Young Adult
• Sci-Fi
• Fantasy
• Literary
• Paranormal
• Woman's Fiction
• Romance
• Modern Christian
• Memoirs
• Health and Fitness
• Business
• How-To

Visit site for more information on Queries.

Kimberly Perel is an Agent with Wendy Sherman Associates, Inc. Kimberly is accepting Queries for the following Genres:

• Literary
• Young Adult
• Suspense
• Book Club
• Graphic Novels
• Narratives
• Journalistic
• Memoir
• Lifestyle

Visit site for more information on Contacting the Agent for Query Submissions.

Vickie Motter is and agent with the Andrea Hurst Literary Management Company and is accepting Queries for the following:

• Adult
• Paranormal Romance
• Urban Fantasy
• Dystopian
• Post-Apocalyptic
• Young Adult
• Cookbooks
• Memoir
• Humor
• Current Events

Check out the site for more information on submitting a Query. The site also has some resources including Advice, Marketing, Book Development, Classes and Contests.

Kathleen Rushall is an agent with Marsal Lyon Literary Agency and is accepting Queries for the following Genres:

• Young Adult and Middle Age, Most Genres:
• Historical
• Sci-Fi
• Mystery
• Humor
• Fantasy
• Romance
• Thriller
• Horror
• Picture Books
• Business
• Parenting
• How-To
• Woman's Interest
• Health
• Crafts

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Chris Park is an Agent with Foundry Literary and Media and is accepting Queries for the following Genres:

• Woman's Fiction
• Christian Fiction
• Young Adult
• Memoirs
• Narrative Nonfiction
• Sports
• Politics
• Parenting
• Inspiration

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Jennifer Schober is an Agent with Spencerhill Associates, LTD. and is accepting Queries for the following Genres:

• Woman's Fiction
• Historical
• Romance
• Spirituality
• Religion
• Popular Culture

Visit site for more details and information on Query submission.

Dana Newman is an Agent with Publisher's Marketplace and is accepting Queries for the following genres:

• Woman's Fiction
• Narrative
• Lifestyle
• Welness: Health, Mind, Body, Spirit, Fitness
• Memoir
• Parenting
• Pop Culture
• Business
• Technology
• Entertainment Industry
• Woman's Issues
• Current Events

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Tamar Rydzinski is an Agent with Laura Dail Literary and is accepting Queries for the following Genres:

• Woman's Fiction
• Historical
• Sci-Fi
• Fantasy
• Young Adult
• Middle Grade
• Memoirs
• Narrative
• Popular Science

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Shawna Morey is an Agent with Folio Literary Management and is accepting Queries for the following Genres:

• Pop Culture
• Music
• Art
• Illustrated Works
• Cooking
• Health
• Fitness
• Self-Help
• Comedy
• Design
• Advice and Relationships

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Michelle Wolfson founded Wolfson Literary Agency in 2007 and is currently seeking Queries from the following Genres:

• Young Adult Fiction
• Adult Fiction
• Mystery
• Suspense
• Romance
• Practical Advice
• Woman's Issues
• Relationships
• Parenting
• Health
• Medical
• Humor
• Pop Culture

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John Willig is an Agent with Literary Services, Inc. and is accepting Queries for the following Genres:

• Business and Management
• Careers
• Gift Books
• Reference
• Health
• Fitness
• Aging
• History
• Politics
• Mind, Body and Spirit
• Personal Finance
• Investing and Trading
• Personal Growth
• Psychology
• Science
• Sports
• Technology
• Trends

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Roseanne Wells is an Agent with Marianne Strong Literary and is accepting Queries in the following Genres:

• Literary
• Young Adult
• Sci-Fi
• Fantasy
• Detective Novels
• Narrative
• Popular Science
• History
• True Crime
• Religion
• Travel
• Humor
• Food and Cooking

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If you write withing a certain Genre or consider yourself a Niche Writer than the following sites may be valuable to you.

• What Do You Write About?

• What do you Like to Write?

• What Genre(s) Do You Enjoy Writing In?

• What Motivates You? What are Your Interests?

• What Experience or Memory do you think you can put into Written Words?

  
  
  

These are all Questions you have to ask yourself. You have to Find Your Niche.

It may take some time but if you stick with it and keep making forward progress, you will find it!

When you can answer these questions Definitively, you are Ready to Find your Area of Writing where you can Achieve Success!

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America is a site dedicated to providing News in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Genres.

Site Features:

• Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury were members!
• Promotes and Assists Member with Legal Issues
• Great Community of Like-minded Writers
• Check Out The Site!

Resources for Children's Writers is a site maintained by Rachelle Burk, a New Jersey Children's Book Author.

Site Features:

• Improving Your Writing
• Networking with Other Writers
• Getting Published
• Publisher Listings
• Agents
• Editors
• So Much More!

The Renegade Writer Blog is a site that helps Answer Questions that Freelance Writers ask and offers suggestions for writers.

Site Features:

• E-Courses
• E-Books
• Query Critiques
• Free Teleclasses
• Social Media Integration
• A Lot More on the Site!

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is for Writers of Children's Books and for Illustrators alike.

Site Features:

• Events
• Awards
• Grants
• Classes
• Resource Library
• Social Media Integration
• Much More!

Freelance Writing is a site that deals with Article Writing, Business Writing and boasts over 700 Articles that offer advice on being a Successful Freelance Writer.

Site Features:

• Online Since 1997
• Advice
• Articles
• Media
• Contests
• Job Listings
• Much More!

The Writer Underground is a site hosted by Tom Chandler who has over 25 years as a Copywriter. He is now exclusive to Consulting with Writers.

Site Features:

• Explains Writer's Editing Tools and Software
• Linux Explained
• Advice on Writing, Publishing, Copywriting, and more
• A Lot of Great Tools for Writers!

Horror Writers Association is a great site for writers of Horror. The site offers tips and advice on how to improve your writing and offers useful links to other sites.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Classes
• Workshops
• Conferences
• Contests
• Newsletter
• RSS Feed
• Markets
• Social Media Integration
• Much More!

Mystery Writing Is Murder is a site created by Elizabeth Spann Craig, a Published Mystery Writer.

Site Features:

• Over 12,000 links in Custom Search Engine!
• Great Advice
• Newsletter
• Books
• Connected to Twitter
• More!

Mystery Writers of America is a Network of Mystery Writers. Visit this site for up to date information in the Mystery Genre.

Site Features:

• Advice
• News and Press Articles and Releases
• Books
• Publishing Guidelines
• Awards
• Programs
• Blog
• Newsletter
• More!

Romance Writers of America has been around for 30 years and is a community of over 10,000 Romance Authors!

Site Features:

• Advice
• Books
• Contests and Awards
• Conferences
• Classes
• Workshops
• Social Media Integration
• Much More for Members!

WOW (Women On Writing) is a site designed for ladies that are writers. This site offers advice and information on all areas of writing as a woman.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Resources for Women
• Contests
• Classes
• Newsletter
• More Stuff Just For Women!

If you are a Muslim Writer and are looking for a place to share your Faith, this is the site to be on!

Site Features:

• Scholarships
• Competitions and Contests
• Specific for Muslim Writers
• Job Listings for Muslim Professionals
• All Things Muslim!

The Christian Storyteller is a network of Christian Authors. The site also promotes member's books!

Site Features:

• Book Promotion
• Author-Focused
• Seminars and Conferences (On Sea Cruises!)
• Newsletter
• Much More!

ScriptMag is a site for Script Writers. If you are a Script Writer and are looking for information in your Genre, you have to check out this site!

Site Features:

• Advice
• Meetups
• Panels
• Screenings
• Discussions
• Podcasts
• Videos
• Tons More!

Murder By 4 (MB4) is a site that is hosted by 4 popular Published Authors: Marta Stephens, Kim Smith, Aaron Paul Lazar and Ron Adams. The authors share their experiences and there is a lot of information on writing.

Site Features:

• Advice
• Author Interviews
• Interesting Articles
• Contests
• Social Media Integration
• More!

MoonTown Cafe is a great place to Post you Poetry and get Feedback. You can also read other's poetry and comment on theirs as well.

Site Features:

• Contests
• Integrated to YouTube
• Social Media Integration
• Moderated Community
• Awesome Poets!
• More!

International Thriller Writers is hosted by a group of Bestselling Thriller Writers. James Rollins, Sandra Brown, Steve Berry and Lee Child (among others). Join them in this community of Thriller Minded Authors and keep up with what is new in the genre.

Site Features:

• Membership Includes Over 1,300 Authors in over 22 Countries!
• Member Only Community
• Tons of Member Benefits