Fiction (Subscribe)
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A Story is a Promise
Site explores the craft of writing through reviews of popular movies, books and plays.
About: Fiction Writing
http://fictionwriting.about.com/
Advice and help for beginning and experienced fiction writers on writing fiction and getting published, including contests, competitions, exercises, and articles on improving your writing.
Advice to Aspiring Writers
http://www.starrigger.net/advice.htm
Practical advice to new writers of science fiction and other genres as well.
Angle on Writing
http://www.ninetydegreesmedia.com/angleonwriting/index.html
Character development for fiction writers.
BellaOnline: Fiction Writing
http://www.bellaonline.com/site/fictionwriting
Apryl Duncan's articles, reviewed links, email newsletter and discussion forum for fiction writers.
Broad Universe
An international organization promoting science fiction, fantasy, and horror written by women. Includes descriptions and reviews, online newsletter, and advice for new writers.
Creating Convincing Characters
http://groups.msn.com/CreatingConvincingCharacters
For writers interested in creating living, breathing and dynamic characters.
Critters Workshop
An on-line workshop and critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction and Fantasy, or Horror.
Debbie Lee Wesselmann: Tips for Fiction Writers
http://www.trutor.net/Writing%20Tips.html
Instruction on characterization, plot, structure, language, dialogue, how to get published, and other topics of interest to fiction writers. Includes recommended reading and links to other sites.
Eclectics.com
Includes a newsletter, message board and writing tips for the fiction and non-fiction writer.
Everyone Who's Anyone in Adult Trade Publishing
A free, annotated directory of 1300 literary agents, editors and publishers in the US, UK and Canada.
Fiction Factor
Tips and advice on getting published, articles on the craft and business of writing, current paying market listings, free ebook downloads, author interviews, lots of writer's resources.
Fiction Writer's Connection
http://www.fictionwriters.com/
A membership-based service featuring newsletters, a mentoring program and critiques. Also public writer's chat and message board.
Fiction Writers Anonymous
http://members.aol.com/lmikulski/fwa.html
Fiction Writers Anonymous provides news and information for writers at all stages of their careers. Newsletter or free email list.
Fiction Writers Resource Page
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Nook/9082/writersresources.html
This page contains valuable articles for beginning writers, along with good advice on publishing and links to literary agents. A no-nonsense, nuts-and-bolts guide, easily navigable.
Fiction-Writing Articles
http://www.angelfire.com/va/storyguide/
Directory to fiction writing articles.
FictionAddiction.NET
Post your writing in the showcase, read book reviews, write your favorite author, take a writing workshop. Two free newsletters, one for writers and one for readers.
FictionFanatic.com
http://www.fictionfanatic.com/
For fiction writers covering news on fiction books, writing events, and jobs for creative writers.
First Writer
Small press directory, writing tips, competition listings, literary agents, editorial services, writers' forum, writing links, geared to fiction and poetry writers.
Flash Fiction Writing Workshop
For serious writers of flash fiction (sudden, fast, micro, postcard fiction). Submit one manuscript each month and critique 4 to stay active.
Imaginaries
Cooperative of WWW writers in science fiction, horror, and fantasy works. Online workshop.
Indian Novel
Indian novel after Arundhathi Roy's 'The God of Small Things.' Synopsis and sample chapters.
Infography about Writing Fiction
http://www.infography.com/content/525692954438.html
Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of fiction writing.
Inspiration for Writers Tip Series
http://tritt.wirefire.com/tip6.html
Describes the life cycle of a character and how writers can make characters live and breathe.