Oh So Simpatico!
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Resources for Writers
I'd like to share with visitors to my site some of the services and resources that I have found helpful throughout my writer's journey. If you have additional resources for writers that you would like to share, Oh So Simpatico! would love to hear about them. Feel free to make your suggestions here.
PLEASE NOTE: While I try to stay on top of the links throughout the site, there may come a time when a link will be broken. If you find a broken link, please notify me.g g g g g g g g g
For impeccable line editing, copyediting, and proofreading services, check out Chandra Sparks Taylor. Her expertise proved invaluable to me.
If you're searching for an agent, publisher, etc., might I suggest Literary Market Place. Another great source for information about books, writing and publishing is Writers Write. Additional resources are listed below.
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Bestselling Books Lists
Essence Magazine Best-Selling Books
New York Times Bestseller List
Publishers Weekly Bestsellers List
Agents/Publishing Resources
Agent Research & Evaluation - A free service that can give you the low-down on an agent with an established public record.
Written Word Resources
Strunk & White: Elements of Style
The Alternative Dictionaries - Slang, profanities, insults and vulgarisms from all the world
Bartleby.com – Unlimited access to books and info on the web – free of charge
On-Line Magazines
WritersWeekly - Touts themselves as "the highest-circulation freelance writing ezine in the world."
Organizations
American Society of Journalists and Authors
National Association of Women Writers
Additional Resources
Literary Law Guide - A legal reference site for writers
Duotrope's Digest - Database of over 1400 current markets for short fiction and poetry
Booking Matters - Dedicated to Celebrating the Wonderful Literary Accomplishments of African American Authors
Glimmer Train Press, Inc. - A literary journal that accepts well-written works from established and up-and-coming writers
Black Issues Book Review - The African-American book publishing authority
Shaw Guides – An internet guide to writer’s workshops and conferences
Spicy Green Iguana - For writers of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy
The Book Sistah - Sophfronia Scott's website offers a wealth of resources for writers
Additional sources
Writers' Dock - Great advice for a multitude of genres
PlaywritingOpportunities.com - Playwriting opportunities for the e-merging writer
Poets and Writers Online Grants and Awards – This is an excellent source for those wishing to receive recognition for their work. Info on over 350 grants and awards for poets and writers
FundsforWriters – A website that offers information on numerous grants, awards, fellowships, and contests for freelance writers
National Endowment for the Arts – Fellowships for individuals in the areas of prose and poetry
Freelance Writer.com – This website also lists various contests
