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A Story is a Promise - http://www.storyispromise.com
Site explores the craft of writing through reviews of popular movies, books and plays.

About: Fiction Writing - http://fictionwriting.about.com/
Advice and help for beginning and experienced fiction writers on writing fiction and getting published, including contests, competitions, exercises, and articles on improving your writing.

Advice to Aspiring Writers - http://www.starrigger.net/advice.htm
Practical advice to new writers of science fiction and other genres as well.

Angle on Writing - http://www.ninetydegreesmedia.com/angleonwriting/index.html
Character development for fiction writers.

BellaOnline: Fiction Writing - http://www.bellaonline.com/site/fictionwriting
Apryl Duncan's articles, reviewed links, email newsletter and discussion forum for fiction writers.

Broad Universe - http://www.broaduniverse.org/
An international organization promoting science fiction, fantasy, and horror written by women. Includes descriptions and reviews, online newsletter, and advice for new writers.

Critters Workshop - http://www.critique.org
An on-line workshop and critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction and Fantasy, or Horror.

Debbie Lee Wesselmann: Tips for Fiction Writers - http://www.trutor.net/Writing%20Tips.html
Instruction on characterization, plot, structure, language, dialogue, how to get published, and other topics of interest to fiction writers. Includes recommended reading and links to other sites.

Eclectics.com - http://www.eclectics.com/
Includes a newsletter, message board and writing tips for the fiction and non-fiction writer.

Everybody Scribbles - http://www.everybodyscribbles.com
A 30 part short story writing course.

Everyone Who's Anyone in Adult Trade Publishing - http://everyonewhosanyone.com
A free, annotated directory of 1300 literary agents, editors and publishers in the US, UK and Canada.

Fiction Factor - http://www.fictionfactor.com/
Tips and advice on getting published, articles on the craft and business of writing, current paying market listings, free ebook downloads, author interviews, lots of writer's resources.

Fiction Writer's Connection - http://www.fictionwriters.com/
A membership-based service featuring newsletters, a mentoring program and critiques. Also public writer's chat and message board.

Fiction-Writing Articles - http://www.angelfire.com/va/storyguide/
Directory to fiction writing articles.

FictionAddiction.NET - http://fictionaddiction.net
Post your writing in the showcase, read book reviews, write your favorite author, take a writing workshop. Two free newsletters, one for writers and one for readers.

FictionFanatic.com - http://www.fictionfanatic.com/
For fiction writers covering news on fiction books, writing events, and jobs for creative writers.

First Writer - http://www.firstwriter.com/
Small press directory, writing tips, competition listings, literary agents, editorial services, writers' forum, writing links, geared to fiction and poetry writers.

Flash Fiction Writing Workshop - http://home.att.net/~p.casto
For serious writers of flash fiction (sudden, fast, micro, postcard fiction). Submit one manuscript each month and critique 4 to stay active.

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~write21/ - http://home.vicnet.net.au/~write21/
Various articles provide new writers with an insight into the world of fiction writing.

Imaginaries - http://www.imaginaries.org/
Cooperative of WWW writers in science fiction, horror, and fantasy works. Online workshop.

Indian Novel - http://novel.bizhat.com
Indian novel after Arundhathi Roy's "The God of Small Things." Synopsis and sample chapters.

Infography about Writing Fiction - http://www.infography.com/content/525692954438.html
Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of fiction writing.

Inspiration for Writers Tip Series - http://tritt.wirefire.com/tip6.html
Describes the life cycle of a character and how writers can make characters live and breathe.

Official Website of International Thriller Writers, Inc. - http://www.thrillerwriters.org/
Information and news about reading, writing and publishing thrillers from the professional thriller writers' association.

Prose-n-poetry - http://www.prose-n-poetry.com
A community of poets and friends. Post poems, stories, recipes, and books. Give and receive helpful comments, and enter and create contests.

Publish Your Short Fiction - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/publish_your_short_fiction
Archived articles dealing with the subject of getting your short genre fiction published.

Short Story Writers Group - http://www.shortstorygroup.com
The Short Story Group is a free, friendly critique group for dedicated writers, ranging from beginners to advanced professionals. Short Story Group is based in Uk though there are members from all over the world.

Small Press Insider - http://p088.ezboard.com/bsmallpressinsider
Provides insight into horror and fantasy in the small press. It is a gathering place for publishers, writers, and artists.

So you Wanna Get a Short Story Published - http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/shortstory/shortstory.html
Article on the process of getting short stories published, from picking a journal to writing a cover letter.

SpecFicWorld - http://www.specficworld.com/
Publishes fiction and non-fiction for speculative fiction fans and writers and includes listings of resources, markets and literary agents.

Stumble Upon: Sci-Fi & Horror Writers - http://scifi-horror-writers.group.stumbleupon.com/
Discuss science fiction and horror writing. Refer helpful websites and resources for everyone in the group. You may post and ask other members to critic your writing.

The Alternative Reality Writers' Zone - http://www.arwz.com/
An online community for writers and readers of speculative fiction. Mailing lists, forums and other resources for various genre of fiction writers.

The Fiction Writer's Journey - http://www.thefictionwritersjourney.com/index.html
Included here are sections for a beginning writer, working on a novel, and developing character and plot, writing exercises and an email list.

The Practicing Writer - http://www.practicing-writer.com/
Offers resources (including links and a free monthly newsletter) to help with the practice of creative writing.

The Writer's Web - http://www.angelfire.com/ab/writersweb/new.html
Articles, discussion and a directory of links for fiction writers.

The Writing Site - http://www.writingsite.com
For fiction writers. Professional help for short stories and novels; how-to's on the basics; answers to submitting, agent, and publishing questions; discussion; good books, short story feature.

Tribe: Fiction Writing - http://fictionwriting.tribe.net/
Talking about writing and getting novels and short stories published. Serious writers only.

Tribe: Writing Fiction - http://writingfiction.tribe.net/
Forum for fiction writers, any genre, any style, any subject.

WebWeaving - http://members.shaw.ca/velchuk/ww/
How-to guide with tutorials and essays on writing, producing, and publishing online series or soap operas.

Western Writers of America Official Website - http://www.westernwriters.org/
The official website of the Western Writers of America, home of the Spur Award.

Word Spinner's Ink - http://www.wordspinnersink.com/
A worldwide group of professional, mostly-published, fiction writers with good connections to publishers and the writing world. Workshops and community.

Write and Publish Fiction - http://www.write-and-publish-fiction.com
Includes writer's resources and information dedicated to helping new and experienced fiction writers get the most out from their writing.

Writer Support - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/writersupport/
Email list for fiction writers.

Writers of Tandem Fiction - http://www.freewebs.com/tandemwriter/
A tandem story is a story written by more than one author, and it is usually difficult and fun to write. On our site people can view, comment on, and write tandem stories, and they can also view tips on writing and interact with others.

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