Useful Websites for Writers
AllExperts
Free Q&A archive on broad range of topics; writers can send e-mail questions to experts they choose.
Amazon.com
Information about books in print and upcoming books; publisher information; book descriptions; sometimes provides excerpts.
American Booksellers Association
Information about the bookselling industry; research and statistics; lists of book reviews and other features.
Association of Author's Representatives
Information about literary agents; canon of ethics for members; member database.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
B. J. Doyen
Information for writers seeking representation or publication; FAQs; information about seminars, speaking engagements, etc.
Book Industry Study Group
Information on the publishing industry, including market research and buying trends.
Fiction Factor
Online magazine for fiction writers; articles about the craft and business of writing; interviews; book reviews; contests; market listings.
How Stuff Works
Useful information on broad range of topics, from the mundane (changing a tire) to the exotic (how hypnosis works).
Ipsos Book Trends
Information and research about the book industry.
Meg Schneider
Q&A and information for aspiring writers; sample proposal elements; information about seminars, speaking engagements, etc.
ProfNet
Service of PR Newswire, connecting reporters and writers with experts in all fields; includes scholarly experts and sources from business, government, and not-for-profits.
Publish Lawyer
Legal information for writers and artists.
Publishers Weekly
Information and articles about the publishing industry.
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Information and articles about the children's book market.
Truth or Fiction
Identifies hoaxes and urban legends.
U.S. Copyright Office
Searchable database of copyright status for books, music, movies, and computer software.
Writer's Digest
Articles from
Writer's Resource Center
Writing-World.com
Tips on writing; avoiding scams; contests; links.
