Authors-Writers Resouces

May 25, 2016

Authors-Writers Resouces

"ACO Authors Club Organizations orWriters.com: Groups

ACO RESOURCE LINKS for Members who write. (1 0f 2)

Reference Works

The Elements of Style – the classic, must-have reference for writers
Chicago Manual of Style – a classic guide used by publishers, editors, and writers
Guide to Proper Manuscript Format by William Shunn

Copyright Law

Copyright Basics by Leslie Ann Budewitz
US Copyright Office

Publications

Writer’s Digest – Magazine devoted to begining and established writers
Writer’s Market – Online literary market reference (fee-based)

Websites & Blogs

Predators & Editors – Guide to publishers and publishing services
AAR – Association of Authors’ Representatives
Pitch-University.com – Learn how to pitch your book or novel from literary agents and editors
FundsforWriters.com - An online resource to help writers find markets for their work
WriterUnboxed.com – A blog about the craft and business of fiction
TheRenegardWriter.com – A blog for freelance writers
StoryFix.com - A blog for novelists
WordPlay – A blog designed to help writers become authors
How To Start A Blog - A step-by-step guide on starting a personal or business blog.

Reference Works

The Elements of Style – the classic, must-have reference for writers
Chicago Manual of Style – a classic guide used by publishers, editors, and writers
Guide to Proper Manuscript Format by William Shunn

Copyright Law

Copyright Basics by Leslie Ann Budewitz
US Copyright Office

Publications

Writer’s Digest – Magazine devoted to begining and established writers
Writer’s Market – Online literary market reference (fee-based)

Websites & Blogs

Predators & Editors – Guide to publishers and publishing services
AAR – Association of Authors’ Representatives
Pitch-University.com – Learn how to pitch your book or novel from literary agents and editors
FundsforWriters.com - An online resource to help writers find markets for their work
WriterUnboxed.com – A blog about the craft and business of fiction
TheRenegardWriter.com – A blog for freelance writers
StoryFix.com - A blog for novelists
WordPlay – A blog designed to help writers become authors
How To Start A Blog - A step-by-step guide on starting a personal or business blog.

Tools

Blogger.com – Free online blogging tool
WordPress.com – Free online blogging tool
Scrivener - story development tool for all types of writing; designed for Windows and Mac environments; free trial available
Storiest - story development tool for novelists and screenwriters; designed for Mac OS
Contour - a top-rated script-writing software for Windows and Mac operating systems
AutoCrit - online editing tool

Local Writers Groups

Writers MeetUp - find local writers groups in your area

Research Helps

Library of Congress - online digital collections from print, pictorial, and audio-visual sources
Project Gutenberg - online library of thousands of free books
Bartleby - literature references and quotes
Encyclopedia.com - consolidated reference site of more than 100 sources including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauruses
The Internet Public Library - a public service organization which provides a searchable database and access to periodicals and reference materials

General Organizations · Children's Writing · Christian · Editing, Business, and Tech Writing · Genres · Ghostwriting · Journalism · Nonfiction - Topical ·Poetry & Greeting Cards · Publishing/Publishers · Scripts & Screenwriting · Travel Writing · International Organizations

Writer's Groups and Author Associations

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http://www.forwriters.com/groups.html
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General Organizations

The American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA): http://www.asja.org
Arts Council of England: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk
Authors Guild: http://www.authorsguild.org; Criteria for full membership: a book or three short stories or articles. Member benefits: Authors Guild Bulletin, the Author's Registry, contract advice, legal information, member weblinks, health insurance, etc.
Association of Authors' Representatives: http://aaronline.org/; The primary organization of literary agents, with FAQs, a "canon of ethics," and a list of members.
Canadian Authors' Association: http://canadianauthors.org/national/
Freelancers Union: http://www.freelancersunion.org/
International Association of Aspiring Authors: http://www.associationofaspiringauthors.com/
International Women's Writing Guild: http://www.iwwg.org/
National Association of Independent Writers and Editors: http://naiwe.com/
National League of American Pen Women: http://www.nlapw.org/; "The NLAPW offers a place for women artists, writers, composers and choreographers to and enrich their professional lives through networking, professional development, exhibits, concerts, publications and service to the community." Not limited to writers!
National Writers' Association: http://www.nationalwriters.com/page/page/1963103.htm
National Writers Union: http://www.nwu.org; Criteria for full membership: a book, a play, three articles, five poems, a short story, or an equal amount of nonfiction. Member benefits: American Writer, job hotline, grievance committee, libel and health insurance, press pass, local chapters, member weblinks, publication rights and contract advice, etc.
Novelists Inc.: http://www.ninc.com/; "Ninc is the only writers organization devoted exclusively to the needs of multi-published novelists."
Poets & Writers: http://www.pw.org/; "The nation's largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers."
Professional Writers Association of Canada: http://www.pwac.ca/
Women's National Book Association: http://www.wnba-books.org/
The Writer's Union of Canada: http://www.writersunion.ca

Children's Writing

CANSCAIP: http://www.canscaip.org; Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers
Children's Book Council (CBC): http://www.cbcbooks.org; Information on writing children's books, submission guidelines, tips for writers and illustrators, and links to authors' and illustrators' home pages.
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI): http://www.scbwi.org; The only professional organization dedicated to serving people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature.

Christian Writers

American Christian Fiction Writers: http://www.acfw.com/
Heart of America Christian Writers Network: http://www.hacwn.org/HACWN/Welcome.html
Inscribe Christian Writers Fellowship: http://www.inscribe.org
Word Guild: http://www.thewordguild.com; Canadian organization of Christian authors.

Editing, Business, and Technical Writing

American Medical Writers Association: http://www.amwa.org/; Provides conferences, certificate programs, and a freelance directory of medical communication services.
American Society of Business Publication Editors: http://www.asbpe.org/
Association for Business Communication: http://businesscommunication.org/
Editorial Freelancers Association: http://www.the-efa.org/
Editors Association of Canada: http://www.editors.ca
National Resume Writers' Association: http://www.nraweb.com
Professional Association of Resume Writers: http://www.parw.com/index.html
Professional Editors' Group (South Africa): http://www.editors.org.za/
Professional Editors' Network: http://www.pensite.org/
Society for Technical Communication (STC): http://www.stctoronto.org/

Genre Organizations

American Crime Writers League: http://www.acwl.org/index.html; "A professional organization restricted to currently active writers published in the United States in the field of crime fiction and true crime."
British Science Fiction Association: http://www.bsfa.co.uk/
Carl Brandon Society: http://www.carlbrandon.org; "The mission of the Carl Brandon Society is to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the production of and audience for speculative fiction."
Crime Writers Association: http://www.thecwa.co.uk/; British mystery writers' organization; includes extensive list of author-member websites.
Crime Writers of Canada: http://www.crimewriterscanada.com
Erotica Readers & Writers Association: http://erotica-readers.com/ERA/AR/Erotica_Authors_Resources.htm
Horror Writers Association: http://www.horror.org/blog/; Criteria for full membership: a novel or three short stories sold to professional markets. Member benefits: monthly market newsletter, member only anthologies, meetings at World Horror Conventions, regional meetings, chat rooms, newsgroups, etc.
International Association of Crime Writers: http://www.crimewritersna.org/
Mystery Writers of America: http://mysterywriters.org; Awards: Edgars. Criteria for full membership: a novel, several short stories or screenplay. Member benefits: The Third Degree newsletter, local chapters, regional meetings, national conference (Bouchercon), grievance committee, member weblinks, etc.
Romance Writers of America: http://www.rwa.org; Awards given: RITA and Golden Heart. Criteria for full membership - a published novel. Benefits: Romance Writers Report, chat rooms, newsgroups, member weblinks, local chapters, national convention, health and life insurance, etc.
Romance Writers of Australia: http://www.romanceaustralia.com/p/1/Home
Romantic Novelists Association (UK): http://www.rna-uk.org/
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA): http://www.sfwa.org; Awards given: Nebula and Andre Norton. Criteria for full membership: a novel or three short stories sold to professional markets. Member benefits: The Bulletin magazine and The Forum newsletter, chat rooms, newsgroups, member links, emergency medical fund, legal fund, grievance committee, meetings at WorldCon and regional conventions, etc.
SF Canada: http://www.sfcanada.org/
Sisters in Crime: http://www.sistersincrime.org; Membership: writers, fans, editors, booksellers, etc. Working to "combat discrimination against women in the mystery field." Benefits: writers' resources, member links, bookseller information, local chapters, a catalogue of member's writing, etc.
Western Writers of America: http://westernwriters.org; Awards: Spurs. Criteria for full membership: three books, thirty articles or a screenplay. Member benefits: Roundup Magazine, national convention, member weblinks, etc.
Women Writing the West: http://www.womenwritingthewest.org; Membership: writers, fans and others promoting the Women's West, one "that speaks to the diversity of women of all cultures and all time periods." Benefits: writers' resources, a national conference, a newsletter, the Willa awards, a catalogue of member's writing, etc.

Ghostwriting

Association of Ghostwriters: http://associationofghostwriters.org

Journalism

American Society of Newspaper Editors: http://asne.org/
Association of Food Journalists: http://www.afjonline.com; This organization includes both freelance food journalists and those on staff at newspapers, magazines, and internet services.
Association of Opinion Journalists: https://aoj.wildapricot.org/; "A nonprofit professional organization that exists to improve the quality of opinion writing in newspapers, for broadcast editorials and online, and to promote high standards among opinion writers and editors."
Criminal Justice Journalists: http://crimjj.wordpress.com/
National Press Photographers Association: https://nppa.org/
National Society of Newspaper Columnists: http://www.columnists.com
Society of Environmental Journalists: http://www.sej.org/
Society of Professional Journalists: http://www.spj.org/

Nonfiction - Topical

Association of Food Journalists: http://www.afjonline.com; This organization includes both freelance food journalists and those on staff at newspapers, magazines, and internet services.
Association of Personal Historians: http://www.personalhistorians.org; A site dedicated to those who want to preserve personal history (including life stories, oral histories, genealogy, etc.)
Cat Writer's Association: http://catwriters.com/wp_meow/; For writers in any field relating to cats: fiction, nonfiction, scripts, audio, etc.
Dog Writers Association of America: http://www.dwaa.org/; For writers in any field relating to dogs: fiction, nonfiction, scripts, audio, etc.
Garden Writers' Association: http://www.gwaa.org/gwa.php?p=index.html
International Association of Culinary Professionals: http://www.iacp.com; This organization includes food writers, cookbook authors, cooking school owners, chefs, caterers, teachers, food stylists and photographers; one section is devoted to Food Writers and Editors.
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association: http://ifwtwa.org/; This organization consists of professional food, wine and travel journalists in 28 countries; travel and hospitality industry organizations are associate members.
The National Association of Science Writers: https://www.nasw.org
Outdoor Writers of America: http://owaa.org/
Public Safety Writers Association: http://policewriter.com/wordpress/; The organization is open to writers who are members of the public safety family -- police officers, civilian police personnel, firefighters, fire support personnel, emergency personnel, security personnel, others in the public safety field as well as those who write about public safety issues.

Poetry & Greeting Cards

Academy of American Poets: http://www.poets.org/; A membership site for poets, including contests, publicity, and advertising.
Canadian Poetry Association: http://canadianpoetryassociation.webs.com/
League of Canadian Poets: http://poets.ca/
Poetry Society of America: http://www.poetrysociety.org/psa/
Poets & Writers: http://www.pw.org/; "The nation's largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers."
Young Poets Canada: http://www.youngpoets.ca/; The youth division of the League of Canadian Poets.

Publishing

The American Book Producers Association: http://abpaonline.org/; A trade group for book packagers. The site includes an extensive membership list.
Association of American Publishers: http://publishers.org/; "We are America's premier publishers of high-quality entertainment, education, scientific and professional content."
AAP PreK-12 Learning Group: http://www.aepweb.org; Formerly an independent organization, now a subdivision of the Association of American Publishers.
APSS - The Association of Publishers for Special Sales: http://community.bookapss.org/; Formerly SPAN. Now run by Brian Jud, "The APSS mission is to become known as the premier source of information, education and help for publishers of high-quality content published in printed, electronic or audio form for sale to consumers, non-bookstore retailers and non-retail buyers.
Council of Literary Magazines and Presses: http://www.clmp.org; Offers an extensive online member directory, and also a larger directory for sale.
Independent Book Publishers Association: https://www.ibpa-online.org/; Organization for self-publishers and small presses.
Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network (SPAWN): http://www.spawn.org; Offers a monthly newsletter, e-book store with writing-related books, and archives of back issues of newsletters with articles on writing, publishing and web topics.

Scripts and Screenwriting

Australian Writers Guild: http://www.awg.com.au/
British Film Institute: http://www.bfi.org.uk/; Information on the UK film industry.
The Dramatists' Guild: http://www.dramatistsguild.com/; "The only professional association which advances the interests of playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists writing for the living stage."
Playwrights Union of Canada: http://www.playwrightsguild.ca/pgc/main.asp
Writers Guild of America: http://www.wga.org; Criteria for full membership: a screenplay sold or film-related literary work done for a Guild signatory. Member benefits: Written By Magazine, member weblinks, insurance, pension, credit union, script registration, strike fund, etc.
Writers Guild of Canada: http://www.writersguildofcanada.com/
Writers' Guild of Great Britain: http://www.writersguild.org.uk/; "The Writers' Guild of Great Britain supports writers across media including books, film, online, radio, theatre, TV and videogames."

Travel Writing

British Guild of Travel Writers: http://www.bgtw.org/
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association: http://ifwtwa.org/; This organization consists of professional food, wine and travel journalists in 28 countries; travel and hospitality industry organizations are associate members.
The Society of American Travel Writers: http://www.satw.org/

International Organizations

Arts Council of England: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk
Australian Writers Guild: http://www.awg.com.au/; Screenwriting guild.
British Film Institute: http://www.bfi.org.uk/; Information on the UK film industry.
British Guild of Travel Writers: http://www.bgtw.org/
British Science Fiction Association: http://www.bsfa.co.uk/
Canadian Authors' Association: http://canadianauthors.org/national/
Canadian Poetry Association: http://canadianpoetryassociation.webs.com/
CANSCAIP: http://www.canscaip.org; Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers
Crime Writers Association: http://www.thecwa.co.uk/; British mystery writers' organization; includes extensive list of author-member websites.
Crime Writers of Canada: http://www.crimewriterscanada.com
Directory of Writers Circles: http://www.writers-circles.com/; A guide to UK writers' circles (not free)
Editors Association of Canada: http://www.editors.ca
League of Canadian Poets: http://poets.ca/
The National Association of Writers' Groups (UK): http://www.nawg.co.uk/
Playwrights Union of Canada: http://www.playwrightsguild.ca/pgc/main.asp
Professional Editors' Group (South Africa): http://www.editors.org.za/
Professional Writers Association of Canada: http://www.pwac.ca/
Romance Writers of Australia: http://www.romanceaustralia.com/p/1/Home
SF Canada: http://www.sfcanada.org/
Society for Technical Communication (STC) (Canada): http://www.stctoronto.org/; Articles, links, and other resources for technical writers and communicators.
Word Guild: http://www.thewordguild.com; Canadian organization of Christian authors.
Writers Guild of Canada: http://www.writersguildofcanada.com/; Screenwriting guild.
Writers' Guild of Great Britain: http://www.writersguild.org.uk/; "The Writers' Guild of Great Britain supports writers across media including books, film, online, radio, theatre, TV and videogames."
The Writer's Union of Canada: http://www.writersunion.ca
Young Poets Canada: http://poets.ca/youngpoets/; The youth division of the League of Canadian Poets.

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