RESOURCES
WRITING/EDITINGBethesda Writers Center
DC area/online. Workshops in fiction, poetry, non-fiction, marketing, publication Crescent Editorial Proofreading, copy and developmental editing Chrysalis Editorial Services Queries, editing, synopses, agent search Gotham Writers Workshops Online classes from premiere writing instructors |
SUBMITTINGDuotrope
Searchable database of publishers' response times, acceptance-rejection ratios, etc. Newpages.com News, information and guides to independent bookstores, publishers, magazines, and more Poets and Writers Resources for writing contests, residencies, grants, submitting to literary journals Writer's Relief Targets submissions to magazines, agents |
NAVIGATING THE AGENT MAZEQuerytracker.com
Site to search for agents and track agent queries Agent Query Largest, most current searchable database of literary agents on the web Poets & Writers Literary Agents List Comprehensive listing of agents and literary agencies |
PUBLISHING |
MARKETING |
MAKING THE FULL TIME LEAP |
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Is Self-Publishing Great for Writers Now?
Hugh Howey on self-publishing work Is Amazon Good for Books? Amazon's role in publishing |
Lucinda Literary Agency
Advice on promotion and marketing. Building your Web Presence (Without Offending Family and Friends) |
Ten Questions to Ask Before Quitting the Day Job
Some reasonable things to consider, from Writers Digest |
PLACES I GO TO WRITE
The Porches Historic 19th century farmhouse outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. Wonderful atmosphere.
Casa Massa Beautifully restored farmhouse in the foothills of the Catalan Pyrennes. Amazing hosts.
Vermont Studio Center. Gorgeous writing studios, comfy accommodations. Johnson, Vt.
My Friends' Kitchens (Sorry, you'll have to find your own).
Casa Massa Beautifully restored farmhouse in the foothills of the Catalan Pyrennes. Amazing hosts.
Vermont Studio Center. Gorgeous writing studios, comfy accommodations. Johnson, Vt.
My Friends' Kitchens (Sorry, you'll have to find your own).