resources for writers

• AA Independent Press Guide Created by UK writer Dee Rimbaud, the AA Independent Press Guide is a writers' resource with detailed information on over 2,000 print magazines and publishers, links to over 750 internet zines, as well as extensive links to writers' resources and personal websites.
• Academy of American Poets Founded in 1934, the Academy is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry. The Academy administers seven major awards—from a first-book prize through a lifetime-achievement award—and nearly 200 College Prizes at schools across the country. The organization also oversees several programs: Poets.org, which was launched in 1997 and now receives nearly 400,000 unique visitors each month; National Poetry Month (April), established by the Academy in 1996 and now the largest literary celebration in the world; the Online Poetry Classroom, an online resource providing free poetry lesson plans and other tools for teachers; the Poetry Audio Archive, a collection of nearly 500 recordings dating back to the 1960s; and American Poet, a biannual literary journal and magazine for members.
• Agent Query Unlike other sites devoted to agent listings, Agent Query is streamlined and easy to navigate. And these web-savvy folks have a sense of humor. "Agent Query offers the largest most current searchable database of literary agents on the web—a treasure trove of reputable, established literary agents seeking writers just like you. And it's free (not because there's a catch, but simply because not enough things in this world are free)."
• American Literary Translators Association ALTA was founded in 1978 to provide essential services to literary translations from all languages and to create a professional forum for the exchange of ideas on the art and craft of literary translation.
• The Associated Writing Programs Since 1967, AWP has supported writers and writing programs around the world.
• Best New Zealand Poems Published annually by the International Institute of Modern Letters, this anthology aims to introduce readers to leading contemporary New Zealand poets.
• Biblioteca Virtual de Literatura This virtual library, focused on literature, was conceived by Prossiga—a Brazilian Council for Scientific and Technological Development´s projects—and developed by PACC (Advanced Program of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), with support from the Post graduation Program in Literature Science at the UFRJ. The Spanish language-based site is for literature students, teachers and researchers, as well as readers in general, and includes detailed information on writers and essayists, conventional and virtual libraries, literary associations and academies, teaching and research institutions, bookstores and publishing houses, bibliographies, cyber literature, competitions and awards, online periodicals, and much more. Over 2,000 organized, commented and consistently updated sites are included.
• Bookwire An online portal into the book industry, Bookwire's mission is to provide librarians, publishers, booksellers, authors, and general book enthusiasts with the resources they need.
• Council of Literary Magazines and Presses National organization for independent literary publishers of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
• Hecale.com A portal for writers.
• Laurahird.com This Edinburgh-based site casts an international net. Its the official website of short story writer Laura Hird, but Hird doesn't limit herself to self-promotion. She generously shares the spotlight with a new writing showcase (submissions welcome); a guide to the best international literary magazines; information on writing prizes, small publishers, and funding; film/book reviews and profiles; real people's recipes and more. Our favorite: Tynie Talk, Hird's online version of a pub where you can meet Edinburgh's locals.
• LitLine A website for the independent literary community.
• MobyLives.com "That whale is out there, man!" A little cetacean humor mixed with bookish commentary makes for one splashy site. MobyLives started in 1998 as a syndicated newspaper column about books and writers. It appeared in newspapers, alternative news weeklies, and on–line journals across the United States and in Canada. The website started in March 2001.
• The National Book Foundation Presenter of The National Book Awards.
• National Endowment for the Arts National arts organization supporting works of artistic excellence, advancing learning in the arts, and strengthening the arts in communities throughout the country.
• New Pages A Web portal of independent news, information and guides to independent bookstores, independent publishers, literary periodicals, alternative periodicals, independent record labels, alternative newsweeklies and more.
• New York Foundation for the Arts Interactive Resources for artists and arts administrators.
• Ohio Arts Council The Ohio Arts Council was created in 1965 to "foster and encourage the development of the arts and assist the preservation of Ohio's cultural heritage." One of the best state arts councils in the country.
• Ohioana Library Association The Ohioana Library Association is dedicated to: encouraging and recognizing the creative accomplishments of Ohioans; maintaining and preserving a permanent collection of books and music by Ohioans and about Ohio; disseminating information about the work of Ohio writers, musicians and other artists.
• PEN American Center PEN American Center is a membership association of prominent literary writers and editors. As a major voice of the literary community the organization seeks to defend the freedom of expression and promote and encourage the recognition and reading of contemporary literature.
• Poetry Daily Poetry Daily is an anthology of contemporary poetry that each day brings a new poem from books, magazines and journals currently in print.
• Poetry Society of America Readings, seminars, and competitions intended to challenge and inspire.
• Poets & Writers Poets & Writers, Inc. is an important source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. Founded in 1970, it is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization.
• Powell's Books From humble storefront beginnings in 1971 on a derelict corner of northwest Portland, Powell's Books has grown into one of the world's great bookstores, with seven locations in the Portland metropolitan area, and one of the book world's most successful dot-coms, serving customers worldwide.
• The Thurber House Literary center for writers and readers in James Thurber's hometown of Columbus, Ohio—good folks with a great sense of humor.
• Story in Literary Fiction Providing resources for writers of literary fiction.
• United States Copyright Office Copyright publications, including informational circulars; application forms for copyright registration; links to the copyright law and to the homepages of other copyright-related organizations.
• Writer's Digest Site includes: daily market updates, a searchable database of writer's guidelines, an online ranking of the coolest places to get published and complete, searchable information on products for writers.