The
best Writers Resources
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Language and Arts Centre
A centre for university-level seminars and workshops in literary studies
and the arts.
Anam
Cara Writers' and Artists' Retreat
Be creative in one of the most beautiful places in the world. A week's
stay is one of the prizes in the Fish Short Story Competition.
Allbook Reviews
Provides professional book reviews and author promotion
at very reasonable fees. We also offer editing, advertising and guest
speaking services. Listed in 101 Best Websites for Writers two years
in a row
ABC Writers' Network
An online resource for creative writers. Check out their competition
database.
Arbor Books - Offers self-publishing
information and services for writers, and ghostwriters.
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BLOW , a new print publication,
is now seeking submissions of short stories, poetry, and cartoons. Leading
criterion for acceptance – mass appeal – is likely the most stringent
known. Yet, within that stipulation, content, theme, and style restrictions
are virtually non-existent. Please visit our website. Get to know us.
Contributor guidelines can be found at the bottom right of our home
page
Carve
Magazine
Excellent short story prize and magazine. Sound ideals. Well worth a
look.
Cool Stuff Stay in your write mind with our cool stuff - articles, interviews, merchandise, monthly contest, the CoolNewsletter4Writers and more!
Dublin
Writers Organisation
Information about writers and writing groups in Dublin.
The
Dublin Quarterly
An International Literary Review which searches for the ideal in creative
imagination. It caters for the creative need of those who prefer to
see familiar things with unfamiliar eyes.
Expatairwaves
A unique online website aimed towards expatriate and repatriate writers,
who are interested in sharing their stories and discuss concerns
and themes relevant to expat/repat interests
Glimmer Train
Quarterly US-based short story magazine.
In the Write Light
IN THE WRITE LIGHT is a new creative
writing course offering beginner and intermediate level writers
the chance to spend a fantastic long weekend on the Costa
de la Luz challenging their creative writing
skills in an informal workshop
environment whilst also enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Spain's
last unspoilt coastline.
Formerly Competitions Bulletin , these listings are a convenient way to make use of all the information you need to know, allegedly: current UK writing competitions plus an increasing number of Overseas contests. Also includes news items and information about markets, outlets and opportunities for all kinds of writing.
MsLexia
The magazine for women who write. Advice and inspiration; news, reviews,
interviews; competitions and grants. Submit your work now!
Munster
Literature Centre
Centre for writers. Information on literary events and awards.Writers
Museum.
National Association
of Writers' Groups
See if there is a writing group in your area of the UK. The NAWG has
something for everyone who writes.
A new writing organisation
in the South East of England open to all creative writers, for those
seeking creative writers and for other creative writing agencies including
all producers of dramatic writing.
New Zealand Writers
Information site for New Zealand writers.
WritersNet
Writing resources, news and discussion for authors / writers, editors,
publishers and agents
Wordweavers
Wordweavers is a small group of creative writers, who under the
guidance of their tutor Stephen Yelverton, enjoy meeting to share their
work and expand on their skills.
Poewar
A site about writing and the writing business that features articles,
freelance jobs, and writing employment.
Red
Ink Works
" A great resource for any writer interested in the Short Story
genre."
The Poetry Archive - exists to help make poetry accessible, relevant and enjoyable to a wide audience.
The
UK's Save The Short Story Campaign
For information on all aspects of the short story - reading them, writing
them, listening to them, events, competitions, workshops and projects.
The
New Writer
Britain's premier magazine for writers. Publishes the best of today's
short fiction, poetry, and features. Publishes up to six stories from
the Fish Annual Short Story Prize.
The Next Big Writer TheNextBigWriter Online Writing Workshop
The Poetry Market Ezine A free ezine for poets featuring poetry markets, contests and reviews.
West Cork Literary
Festival
An annual Festival organised by the Fish Publishing team, with literary
readings, workshops, and more. Plus the Fish Anthology Launch.
Write it Now - Writing
Software
E asy to navigate and filled with practical functions - everything from
word processing, manuscript formatting and note organizing to a name
generator and submissions tracker.
The Bridport Prize
The Bridport Prize is another annual international creative writing
competition for poetry and short stories. The Bridport Prize is one
of the top prizes of its kind in terms of both prestige and prize money.
It has been the first step in the careers of many established poets
and novelists.
Links to Some Creative Writing Courses
Online creative writing school
offering courses for all levels. Small groups, weekly writing exercises
and downloadable notes. Communicate with your peers and tutor through
a simple to use and secure conferencing program. Receive weekly peer
reviews and tutor comments.
http://www.du.edu/english/gradcwr_002.html
http://www.uab.edu/english/cwriting/index.html
http://www.usm.maine.edu/stonecoastmfa/
http://www.wcu.edu/as/english/prowrite/index.html
Short Stories to read online
Read online some of the winning entries from previous Fish Anthologies. These are examples of the calibre that win the Fish Short Story Prize. Short Stories to read online
Writing Short Stories
Our new Writing feature provides some suggestions on the art of story writing. The page is designed to provide writers with on-going, constructive information about how other authors achieved success with writing short fiction. For more information visit our Writing Short Stories page.
Online Book Shop
You can buy Fish Publishing's Anthologies of short stories on-line in our online book shop – The Fish Shop.
Online Entry
Our Fish-On-Line online entry system provides a convenient way to enter our contests on the web. Register as an online Fish author and you can enter current and forthcoming Writing Contests. Writers may also enter any of our competitions by post. See our Writing Contests page for full details
Writing Contests - Assistance
Fish Publishing offers an Editorial Consultancy and Critique Service. designed to provide writers thinking of entering writing competitions with constructive feedback on their work, whether it is a complete novel or just the beginnings. The Service is available to writers prior to entering the Fish writing competitions.