Here
are some links to sites that are members and friends have found
useful, entertaining and in some instances, enlightening.
If you find any broken links, please contact our webmaster.
www.specficworld.com:
The best online market guide for writers
of science
fiction, fantasy,
horror and other speculative fiction. Much kudos to the site owner,
Doyle Eldon Wilmoth, for providing such a great site. Even though
he is now forced to charge for the market guide, the small fee is
a pittance for the information contained in each issue. (And it
is delivered to your email box!) If you are serious about writing
for any of these genres, you NEED this publication.
www.writersweekly.com:
The one-stop destination for freelance writers.
Everything from marketing tips, the how-to's of getting an agent,
and a freelance job bank.
www.nwu.org
: Home to the National Writer's Union, a fair-practice union
accessible to most freelancers. Contains market alerts, warnings
to avoid unscrupulous publications, and legal counsel/grievance
advice for union members.
www.hollywoodlitsales.com:
Online writing resource for those interested
in writing screenplays, features writing tips, markets and software.
www.writersdigest.com: The
online resource for writers on the web. Updated daily with resources,
tips, and a featured "Market of the Day."
Preditors
and Editors: An online guide to publishers, publications,
agents and other writing resources. Includes some good articles
on getting published, promoting your book and agencies and publishers
TO AVOID.
www.darkecho.com:
Online guide to topics related to Horror
fiction, writing and history.
www.horror.org:
The official website of the Horror Writers
of America, featuring info. for members and writing tips and conferences.
www.sfwa.org: The
official website of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
featuring info. for members, news, conferences and publishing information.
www.nefilm.com: News
about the film industry in New England, featuring an events listing,
local films in production, a directory of film companies and professionals,
and a section with current job listings.
www.protectrite.com: A
site that allows writers and other artists to obtain copyright protection
for their intellectual property. This is especially important for
screenwriters, actively submitting to production companies an agents.
www.dnapublications.com: The
publisher of Weird Tales, Fantastic Stories, Science Fiction Chronicle,
Mythic Delirium, Dreams of Decadence and Absolute Magnitude.
www.cemetarydance.com:
A influential publisher of horror books, magazines and comics.
www.screenwritersutopia.com:
Resources, contests
and information for those interested in writing screenplays.
www.velvetmafia.com:
Dark, disturbing alternative fiction. The standards are high,
the results, a little unsettling.