LINKS

Literary Organizations
Online Directories, Search Engines and Other Special Sites for Writers
Retreats, Colonies, Places to Write
Independent Booksellers
Associations, Information and Other Resources
Online Reference Books and Other Materials

 

Literary Organizations

Academy of American Poets
This is the Web site of the Academy of American Poets

Dia Center for the Arts
Features an audio archive of Dia's poetry readings from the last few years

PEN American Center
Membership association of prominent literary writers and editors

Poetry Society of America
The Poetry Society of America is the nation's oldest poetry organization

Poets House
Poets House is a comfortable, accessible place for poetry‹a 35,000 volume poetry library and a meeting place that invites poets and the public to step into the living tradition of poetry

Poets & Writers
P&W assists authors in their search for career-related information, outlets for their work, opportunities for professional advancement and community with other writers

Teachers & Writers Collaborative
T&W brings writers and educators together in collaborations that explore the connections between writing and reading literature and that generate new ideas and materials

The Writer's Center
The Writer's Center is a literary crossroads designed to encourage the creation and distribution of contemporary literature

 

Online Directories, Search Engines and Other Special Sites for Writers

Poetry Central
The "Ultimate New York City Poetry Calendar" and directory to New York poets.

Loads of Odes
Loads of odes is a place for real life poetry,where biographical and cynical rhyme and verse poems can be posted and read. It's also a place with a wealth of information about poetry around the globe.

Brady Magazines
Many websites and publications advise writers, but they do not offer the tools needed so the writer can use the advice. That's where Brady Magazine has found its unique contribution to the writing community by providing a number of services to writers to personally help them to succeed.

ArtsWire
ArtsWire is a program of the NYFA

Poetry Super Highway
An extensive directory of poetry/writing related websites which strives to expose as many people's poetry as possible.

Electronic Poetry Center's Links List
This is the site index for the Electronic Poetry Center's Web ring.

Writer's Universe
Writer's Universe is a free resource site created by The Write Touch to provide links to extensive articles, resources, and tips helpful to writers.

Nebraska Center for Writers
On-line resource for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, providing information, advice, and links of interest to writers

Web del Sol

Every Poet

Big Bridge

Authorlink
The award-winning rights marketplace where editors and agents buy and sell unpublished and published manuscripts and screenplays. Providing the serious writer with access and exposure to the broadest range of legitimate publishing professionals. Plus industry news, information, and marketing services. Also visit our new BOOK REVIEW section.

Writing-world.com
A world of writing tips for writers from around the world.

Booktalk

Coverscript.com
Resources for writers. Specializing in adapting novels, novellas, short stories, and manuscripts into screenplays. Other services include screenwriting tips.

 

Retreats, Colonies, Places to Write

Casa Libre en la Solana
A not-for-profit community resource center and inn for professional and novice writers in Tucson, AZ

Dorland Mountain Arts Colony
A primitive retreat for creative people in Temecula, CA

The MacDowell Colony
The MacDowell Colony is the oldest and largest artist colony in the United States

Paragraph
A membership organization in NYC providing an affordable and tranquil working environment for writers of all genres.

Poets House
A poetry resource in Soho, NYC.

Vermont Studio Center
Vermont Studio Center is an ideal international creative community dedicated to serving the fundamental needs of serious independent visual artists and writers

Wildacres Writers Retreat

The Writers Room
A nonprofit "urban writers' colony in NYC." Provides affordable working space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Independent Booksellers

Bibliofind
Find almost any out-of-print, collectible, or hard-to-find book.

Cody's Books
Used and rare books.

Labyrinth Books
Specializing in scholarly works and university presses.

Posman Books

Powell's Books

Small Press Distribution

Tattered Cover Internet Book Store

bookbook
Our choice for a neighborhood bookstore. They carry all the Craft Class books and give discounts to Writers Studio students. Visit them at 267 Bleecker Street. 212-807-8655.

 

Associations, Information and Other Resources for Writers

Longstoryshort
A monthly e-zine that encourages new and emerging women writers by showcasing their best work.

Editorial Freelancers Association
Professional resource for editorial freelancers

Foundation Center
Publishes both a hard copy and online version of The Foundation Directory, a grant-seeking guide for both individuals and organizations. Site also includes "User Aids" for writers, artists and students needing information and funding.

New York State Council on the Arts

New York Foundation for the Arts

The Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network
This site offers you information on writing and publishing. It also offers links to research sources, publishers, printers, and the media

WritersNet

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Online Reference Books and Other Materials

WWWebster Dictionary
Merriam-Webster's online dictionary.

WWWebster Thesaurus
Merriam-Webster's online thesaurus.