Helpful Links
100 Words
The idea is simple: write exactly 100 words a day for a month. Read others’ submissions.
ABC Tales
Explore and develop your creative writing skills, get support from editors and fellow writers, and publish your short stories and poems online.
Bloomsbury
A Publishing house with tips on getting published, and listings of UK and US literary agents.
Comma Press
Comma Press is an independent, not-for-profit collective promoting new fiction and poetry. A new project deals with the translation of short stories into English.
Creativity Portal
Group-based writing portal with information on workshops.
Ladder Writers
International creative writing website where writers earn points to become paid critics, contest judges and coaches.
Litdotorg
Online publishing community.
Literature Training
Information on courses, mentoring, services, events, jobs, commissions, competitions and funding.
The MFA Blog
An information blog about MAs and MFAs in Creative Writing.
The New Writer
A magazine with publishing opportunities for new writers, with information, news and reviews.
One of Us
A UK-based site for international writers with tips, articles and forums.
The Short Story
News, information and advice for writers.
Words Mag
Not-for-profit website and magazine for international short stories, with free competitions.
Write 101
Free writing lessons and tips for different styles of writing.
Writelink
Resources for creative and freelance writers with a focus on getting published.
Writers Digest
Tips and online workshops on writing and getting published, with links to publishers.
Writers Services
Many services for unpublished writers, including editing and publishing help.
WriteWords
Support, competitions, and jobs, with interviews and articles from top writers.
Writing World
Tips for writers of all levels and genres.
Writing.com
Online writing community with portfolio services.
YouWriteOn.com
Upload your work for free critiques for from established authors, publishers and editors.
