Links for Writers
A selection of useful links for both professional and aspiring writers.
UK writing / journalism websites
Great site primarily aimed at journalists in the UK, providing useful features on all aspects of the job.
As the name aptly suggests, this website's about journalism in the UK. Their free job mailing list is well worth signing up for, plus there's a directory of freelancers and an active email list.
Very useful site produced by journalist and author Linda Jones, packed full of informative tips, interviews, help and advice.
Useful guide to typical rates for magazines, newspapers and online media.
Find out if you're being paid enough!
UK regional journalism site. Useful directory of freelancers and a regularly updated job section.
Worldwide writing / journalism websites
Website containing a wide range of articles covering the main genres, tips, advice, plus a free e-newsletter. The getting started section is particularly useful for newbies.
Comprehensive website packed with useful articles and tips. There are also two weekly email newsletters to subscribe to, plus active discussion boards.
Site featuring paying markets for freelance writers and photographers. Free weekly email newsletter available.
Designed for international writers, it contains details of worldwide markets, articles and a free newsletter.
Designed for international writers, it contains details of worldwide markets, articles and a free newsletter.
A great collection of resources for writers worldwide.
Hope C. Clark publishes a couple of weekly newsletters detailing various funds available for writers.
US-based site for writers specialising in travel. The forum is particularly worth a look.
Forums
Busy online journalism forum.
Online forum and email list for UK journalists and PR people.
Forum for travel writers.
Useful resources
Extremely useful service for getting in touch with PR people / experts in the UK.
Blog featuring requests for case studies, experts and information from journalists. A great place to post a request - and to browse if you're interested in helping out journalists or being featured in publications.
Useful service if you're in need of an expert in North America or Europe.
Online directory of magazines, mostly US-based. Requires a subscription, but the 24 hour access option is handy.
Useful travel writing site that, "Unites journalists and tourism professionals worldwide."
Useful site for selling reprints for articles.
Graham Kendall responds to the typical questions asked by aspiring writers.
So You Want to Be a Science Writer?
A guide to the ins and outs of becoming a science writer, from the Association of British Science Writers.
Other writers
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