Backspace.org
A good resource with articles on writing, getting and agent, marketing, etc. Forum access is $30 per year and well worth it. Admins Karen and Chris have been able to score some Really Big Name authors, editors, agents, and publishers to do question and answer sessions. Other threads include Marketing, Editing & Publishing, and Writing Craft.
Ralan.com
A great resource for the scifi, fantasy and horror genre writer. Hosts a regularly updated calls for submissions sections, links to the Black Hole, a response-time database, and is generally regarded as THE source for genre writers.
Speculations Rumor Mill
is the forums section where calls for subs are posted, response times are reported, other professional and newbies post questions and answers about scifi, fantasy and horror fiction.
Poets & Writers
calls for subs section. More oriented towards literary fiction and literary narrative non-fiction.
J.A. Konrath
Lots of information in his writing tips section. Joe is an uber-self-marketer and his methods probably won’t work for every writer. His blog is worthwhile, too.
Miss Snark
A thorough review of her archives and current postings and you’ll have a clear picture of the state of Big New York publishing today.
Kristin Nelson’s blog
Another agent blog. Ms. Nelson also answers questions at the Backspace.org site.
Maggie Estep
Author, editor, performer, Maggie writes the Ruby Murphy mystery series, tagged by the marketing types as horse-noir. Bloodlines, a horse-racing anthology she co-edited, is due out in Fall, 2006. She’s also a kind editor, a generous teacher, and loves horses.
Daphne Gottlieb
Another multi-talented writer, editor, poet, performer, Daphne writes edgy, out-of-the-mainstream fiction, non-fiction and poetry. If you ever get the chance to see her perform live- GO! She’s a fabulous performer with a rich voice, stunning visuals, and Something to Say.
Story Pilot’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Market Engine
- a terrific FREE search engine where you can plug in your story’s parameters and get a listing of possible markets, both print and online. Customize it for pay rates, willingness to accept reprints, and genre. I use this site regularly.
Duotrope’s Digest of Fiction Fields
Another FREE search engine I use. Search by pay rate, genre, themes and length. A great resource and updated weekly.
The Author’s Guild website
A writer’s organization that assists authors with contracts, offers insurance plans, and is currently suing Google on behalf of writer’s whose copyrights are being affected. I’m a member.
Atlantic Center for the Arts
ACA is a multi-disciplinary artist’s community that provides gallery space, recitals, showings, readings, and an incredible variety of artistic support to all types of creative endeavors. They are generous with financial support to artists and their residency fees are incredibly low.
Marlys Pearson
Author of “Price of Temptation”, this Regency romance author has a very informative website. And a great attitude!
Sara Gruen.com
A mass-market women’s fic author who has transitioned to hardback mainstream fiction. I met her at Tampa’s Inkwood Book and she’s charming.
Souls of Aredyrah
Tracy Akers is releasing her first in her Souls of Aredyrah series. The Fire and the Light will be officially available for sale in October, 2006.
absolutewrite.com. A free site with tons of worthwhile articles, forums and information for writers.