Resources for Writers

New: Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) https://www.clmp.org: Around since 1967, CLMP offers the annual Firecracker Awards and Literary Writers Conference, small press and literary magazine fairs, news on literary magazine and small press publishing, and a free online directory of independent literary publishers.

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NEW: Writing Contests, Grants & Awards | Poets & Writers

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WritersWeekly.com: In continuous publication since 1997, WritersWeekly.com is among the longest-running and most respected freelance writing websites. It provides relevant free information for writers, including a newsletter, success stories, how-to articles, watches and warnings, paying markets, and other industry information https://writersweekly.com.

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This year AWP is pleased to offer the AWP Community Scholarship aimed to increase conference access for low-income attendees and attendees of color.

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Association of Authors’ Representatives (AAR): A professional organization of literary agents who work with authors and playwrights. AAR offers a free, searchable database of literary agents representing a variety of genres.

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NewPages: Offers free news, database information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more.

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Poets & Writers (P&W): The country’s largest nonprofit for creative writers, to foster professional development, promote communication, and help create an environment in which literature can be appreciated by the widest possible public. P&W offers free databases under the Publishing Your Writing Tab.

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Additional Resources:

• T.S. Eliot on Writing: His Warm and Wry Letter of Advice to a Sixteen Year Old Girl Aspiring to Become a Writer 

• The Effortless Effort of Creativity: Jane Hirshfield on Story Telling, the Art of Concentration, and Difficulty as a Consecrating Force of Creative Attention

• Jeanette Winterson’s 10 Tips on Writing 

• Rachel Carson on Writing and the Loneliness of Creative Work 

• In Her Own Words: Toni Morrison on Writing, Editing, and Teaching 

• Anton Chekhov’s 6 Rules for a Great Story 

• Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing 

• Resources for Writers: The Writing Process 

• Dare to Disturb the Universe: Madeleine L’Engle on Creativity, Censorship, Writing, and the Duty of Children’s Books