Useful Websites

On this blog I will list useful websites with a brief description of each site.

Ask About Writing: This is a resource site for writers of all abilities. It includes writing courses, news, contest listings, lots of hints and tips, a writer's showcase, events and much, much more. www.askaboutwriting.net

Cool Stuff 4 Writers: Another site that's packed full of "stuff" - stuff you can buy (like funky gifts for writers), plus loads of articles, tips and features. www.coolstuff4writers.com

Fiction Writing: This is part of the about.com site and is an endless resource for the aspiring fiction writer. Be warned, you could spend hours investigating all the articles and links on this site. http://fictionwriting.about.com

Soul Food Cafe: The Soul Food Cafè is for artists and writers. Soul Food Cafè aims to promote creative pursuits as a daily practice. It’s full of tips, techniques, references and encouragement. www.dailywriting.net

The Purple Crayon: This is a site created by a children's book editor where he could post articles and other materials about children's book publishing. Over the years, the site has grown and now includes articles contributed by other people, covering writing, illustrating, marketing, and editing. www.underdown.org

Once Written: This is an authoritative source for new and emerging authors. www.oncewritten.com/

Writers' Net: This site is for more established writers. Other writers, agents and editors answer questions and give advice. www.writers.net

Writer Gazette: An extremely useful site with articles, advice, book reviews and jobs for writers. www.writergazette.com