Overview

Forget to bookmark that great site you can't live without? Well, look no further—we've compiled some of our favorite sites as a quick reference for you.

You'll find a smattering of everything here, from general writing advice to the details of running a freelance business. You can click on a category and jump directly to its related sites, or scroll casually through all of the categories and links below.

If you can't find what you're looking for, or if you have any favorites that should be added, please contact the Resourcesgrrl.

Career Guidance

The Contract Employee's Handbook
A veritable gold mine of information on contract employment.

Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United States
(Requires Adobe Acrobat) At-a-glance explanation of copyright terms and conditions.

Craigslist - Writing Gigs
Craigslist - Writing/Editing jobs
Seattle-area free classifieds listing writing and editing jobs. Take 'em with a grain of salt.

Editorial Freelancers Association - Rates
Some common rates for editorial services.

Freelance Online
This directory and resource center for freelancers includes "jobs, message boards, a searchable directory of over 700 freelancers, frequently asked questions, resources, and networking for today's freelance professional."

Mediabistro.com
"Mediabistro.com is dedicated to anyone who creates or works with content, or who is a non-creative professional working in a content/creative industry… Our mission is to provide opportunities (both online and offline) for you to meet each other, share resources, become informed of job opportunities and interesting projects, improve your career skills, and showcase your work."

Monster.com
Browse a bulletin board of national job postings, post your resume, chat about careers, and research potential employers.

News Jobs Network
Large portal site for editorial job postings in the US, Canada and UK.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Writers and Editors
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics provides data for this occupation including: nature of the work, working conditions, training, other qualifications, and advancement, job outlook, earnings and related occupations.

Sunoasis
"Since 1997, Sunoasis Jobs has been the friendly source of job openings for journalists, journalism students, freelance writers, editors, copywriters, and those who want to write for a living."

Washington Lawyers for the Arts (WLA)
Local non-profit that offers legal resources to artists and writers. WLA also hosts a brown bag lecture series on issues such as copyright, contracts and taxes.

Writerfind
"Founded in 1998 in New Zealand, Writerfind.com is an online source of writing and communications-related services. (This site is) frequented by individuals in writing and communications-related industries who are seeking work -- including journalists, editors and copyeditors, technical writers, copywriters, and PR / communications people."

The Writer Gazette
Free weekly newsletter of articles, paying call for submission and freelance job postings, contests, resources, tips, and more.

Writersmarket.com - How Much Should I Charge?
Rate guidelines for services associated with book publishing.

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Children's Writing

ALA Awards for Children's and YA Literature
The American Library Association annual awards for children's literature, including the Caldecott Medal and Newbery Medal.

The Purple Crayon
Personal site of the author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books."

Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)
Formed in 1971, this international organization offers "a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people."

Write4Kids.com
Everything you need to know about writing for children. Offers a monthly newsletter, "Children's Book Insider" with a paid subscription.

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Compensation/Price Fixing

Antitrust Guidelines for Collaboration Among Competitors
(requires Adobe Acrobat) Issued in April 2000 by the Federal Trade Commission.

Editorial Freelancers Association - Rates
Some common rates for editorial services.

Fast Company Salary Guide
Provides local and national average salary information for selected job titles.

Federal Trade Commission: Antitrust/Competition
Publicly available documents to help consumers make sense of antitrust legal issues.

Funds for Writers
Newsletter and web site focusing on funds and grants available to writers. Subscription to newsletter is $12/year (26 issues).

U.S. Department of Justice: Antitrust Division
Official site which includes press releases, public documents, and antitrust case filings.

Writersmarket.com - How Much Should I Charge?
Rate guidelines for services associated with book publishing.

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Conferences/Events/Groups

Burning Word
Annual celebration of poetry, music, performance, and workshops sponsored by the Washington Poets Association.

Eastside Writers Association
Eastside Writers Association Group serving writers in the greater Seattle area for twenty-seven years. Monthly meetings in Kirkland. Annual membership dues are $25.00.

Ink Spot
Bumbershoot showcase of the underground press and of "what happens when the worlds of literary and visual art collide."

Murder in the Grove
Annual conference for mystery readers sponsored by the Popular Fiction Association of Idaho.

PNWA Summer Conference
The Pacific Northwest Writer's Association's annual conference includes literary contests in many genres.

Rainbow Bookfest
Rainbow Bookfest celebrates authors of color by providing a much needed place for many under-served cultural and ethnic writers in terms of publishing, inspiration and networking. Features include workshops, panels, dramatic readings and a poetry slam.

Seattle Poetry Slam
Weekly poetry extravaganza at the The Mirabeau Room in Queen Anne every Tuesday at 8:00pm. The show usually consists of music, an open mike, and a featured poet followed by the slam.

Shaw Guide to Writers Conferences and Workshops
Online directory of over a thousand conferences and workshops. Searchable by date, genre and location.

Surrey International Writers' Conference
Located in Surrey, BC, this annual conference features contests, a trade show, workshops, master classes - even "night owl" workshops.

Williamette Writer's Conference
The largest writers' organization in Oregon with an active program of monthly meetings, special seminars, workshops and an annual writing conference. Both published and aspiring writers are invited to join. Annual membership dues are $36.00.

Writers Weekend
Eastside conference featuring authors, editors and agents.

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Creative Writing

Field's End
Founded in 2002, Field’s End is a writers’ community on Bainbridge Island offering workshops, lectures, and courses for literary writers.

Forwriters.com
General interest site with a personal touch for writers.

Hugo House
This Capitol Hill creative haven provides writing groups, classes by writers-in-residence, spoken word events, and a cafe.

Poets & Writers Online
An online companion to the newsstand favorite, this site includes everything from publishing advice, contests and grants to literary links, news from the writing world, and a directory of writers.

PoetsWest
On-line information about poets and poetry in the Pacific Northwest including "a directory of Who's Who in Northwest poetry, rotating selections of poetry, reviews of poetry, information on special public poetry performances, venues with regularly scheduled poetry readings, poetry books and CDs, and links to selected poetry resources."

Seattle Live Literature
Check out this great online calendar of public readings, open mics, book signings and other organized celebrations of the power of words.

Washington Poets Association
"For over 30 years, the Washington Poets Association has been dedicated to serving poets and poetry."

Write Habit
With the tagline, "sit down and write," this site supports writers on paths to greater productivity. Poke around for tips, practice, and links to help sustain a writing habit. Read the quarterly column or check out classes in the Seattle area.

Writer's Resource Center
With an emphasis on poetry, but with content for all writers, the Writer's Resource Center offers job listings, freelance opportunities and a Q&A column.

Writing-World.com
Moira Allen's site contains an extensive collection of articles on starting your writing career, writing non-fiction and fiction, publishing and more.

See also Genre Writing

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Desktop Publishing

Desktop Publisher's Journal
This online version of the printed journal includes reviews of hardware and software used by professionals.

Desktop Publishing - About.com
About.com's comprehensive guide of desktop publishing links includes clip art, fonts, template and software information.

FrameUsers.com
The largest and most comprehensive FrameMaker® reference site on the Internet. This is the mother of all locally-based Frame User Network (FUN) groups.

InFrame
An independent electronic magazine devoted to Adobe FrameMaker®.

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Editing

Citation and Writing Guides
Terrific collection of citation samples (APA, CBE, Chicago, MLA and others) and guidelines.

The Editorial Eye
A resource for writers, editors, designers, project managers, communications specialists, and everyone else who cares about contemporary publishing practices.

Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
Headquartered in New York City, this national organization serves to promote the professional status of freelancers in the publishing and communications industries. Members include editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers and translators. Be sure to check out their section on rates.

Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) - SeaTac Chapter
Local chapter of the Editorial Freelancers Association. Check web site for local events.

The Elements of Style
Every writer’s dream: the online version of this grammar classic by William Strunk.

Guide to Grammar and Writing
Comprehensive site of grammar and writing information, which is maintained by Professor of English/Humanities, Charles Darling.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus
This online dictionary and thesaurus makes it easy to find word meanings and synonyms.

Northwest Independent Editors Guild
An alliance of professional freelance editors, including developmental editors, copy editors and proofreaders, in the Pacific Northwest.

Preditors and Editors
Popular listing of recommendations that will be of interest to anybody involved in publishing.

Professional Editors Network (PEN)
PEN is a network of Minnesota editors, writers, proofreaders, and allied professionals. Check out their online article about finding the right editor.

Webopedia
A dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology. See also Whatis?com

WebGrammar
An expansive and impressive list of online grammar, style, and other writing resources.

Web Style Guide (formerly Yale Style Guide)
This online guide approaches Web site design as a challenge that combines traditional editorial approaches to documents with graphic design, UI design, information design, and technical authoring skills.

Whatis?com
Online IT-specific encyclopedia. See also Webopedia

Wired Style: Principles of English Usage in the Digital Age
An online style manual by Wired that offers help for writing fluently and colloquially about the digital world.

Writersmarket.com - How Much Should I Charge?
Rate guidelines for services associated with book publishing.

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Education

Bellevue Community College: Technical Communications Programs
Non-credit continuing education certificate programs for anyone wanting to enter the field of technical communications. BCC also offers free or low cost sessions to those attempting to make a career transition.

Clarion West Writers Workshop
Clarion West is an intensive six-week workshop for writers preparing for professional careers in science fiction and fantasy, held annually in Seattle, Washington, USA.

EEI Communications: Technical Writing Courses
EEI Communications, based in Virginia, offers day-long courses on the challenges technical writers face. Some courses are available online.

Field's End
Founded in 2002, Field’s End is a writers’ community on Bainbridge Island offering workshops, lectures, and courses for literary writers.

School of Visual Concepts (SVC)
This school specializes in design, Web, and writing classes for the advertising professional. Classes are small, taught by local professionals (providing a great way to network), and affordable. Since most classes are held in the evening, you can build your portfolio and keep your day job.

University of Washington: Editing, English and Writing Certificate Programs
The University of Washington offers seven certificate programs in writing, including: Editing, Playwriting, Technical Writing and Editing. See the web site for other program details.

Washington State University: Professional Writing Certificate Program
Students develop a knowledge base in effective communication, editorial, and electronic skills and gain a broader understanding of analysis and synthesis useful to entering or progressing in professional worlds.

Whidbey Writers Workshop: Low Residency MFA
The Whidbey Writers Workshop Low-Residency MFA Program is the first in the nation to be sponsored by a writers association rather than a by a college or university. Be sure to check out their online library.

The Writer's Workshop
Nicholas O'Connell’s on-campus and online writing program based in Seattle specializes in creative nonfiction. Introductory courses provide a detailed look at the essentials of this genre, including scene, dialogue, character sketches and scene by scene construction. Later courses build on this foundation, adding point of view, scene by scene construction and in medias res openings. All classes include a discussion of how and where to publish.

WritingClasses.com
Serving more than 4,000 students a year, this online division of the "Gotham Writer's Workshop" private creative writing school in NYC now offers online classes. Check out their site to view a sample online class.

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Freelancing

Authorlink
"The award-winning marketplace for the publishing industry, where editors and agents buy and sell unpublished and published properties and serious writers get exposure to publishing professionals. Plus news, searchable databases, and other essential tools for publishers, editors, agents, and writers."

Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
Headquartered in New York City, this national organization serves to promote the professional status of freelancers in the publishing and communications industries. Members include editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers and translators.

Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) - SeaTac Chapter
Local chapter of the Editorial Freelancers Association. Check web site for local events.

Freelance Online
This directory and resource center for freelancers includes "jobs, message boards, a searchable directory of over 700 freelancers, frequently asked questions, resources, and networking for today's freelance professional."

Freelance-Seattle
An e-mail discussion list for Seattle-area freelancers. Check out the link for more details on the group and how to subscribe.

Freelance Success
For $89 a year, Freelance Success offers a weekly newsletter that includes market guides, feature articles and editor interviews.

FreelanceWriting.com
A portal for freelance writers that includes the Writers' Black Book of Deadbeats, a message board for writers who haven't been paid by online or print publications.

Funds for Writers
Site and newsletter ($12/26 issues) about funds and grants available to writers.

Gila Queen's Guide to Markets
Market research resource with many links to author sites. Site and newsletter ($20/12 issues).

Longer Lunches
Longer Lunches provides freelance writers with a chance to connect over lunch and a compelling professional speaker.

Mediabistro.com
"Mediabistro.com is dedicated to anyone who creates or works with content, or who is a non-creative professional working in a content/creative industry… Our mission is to provide opportunities (both online and offline) for you to meet each other, share resources, become informed of job opportunities and interesting projects, improve your career skills, and showcase your work."

Ralan's Webstravaganza
Quirky site featuring market listings, including a list of "dead" markets.

Seattle Free Lances
Longtime Seattle association for nationally published writers. Membership by application.

Setting Rates as a Freelance Writer
Debra Jason includes this article, "Putting A Price On Your Capabilities: How To Set Your Rates As A Freelance Writer," on her professional Web site.

Sunoasis
"Since 1997, Sunoasis Jobs has been the friendly source of job openings for journalists, journalism students, freelance writers, editors, copywriters, and those who want to write for a living."

Writerfind
"Founded in 1998 in New Zealand, Writerfind.com is an online source of writing and communications-related services. (This site is) frequented by individuals in writing and communications-related industries who are seeking work -- including journalists, editors and copyeditors, technical writers, copywriters, and PR / communications people."

The Writer's Place - Guidelines Database
The Writer's Place is an online database for submission guidelines of publications and the home site of Writing for DOLLARS!, a newsletter for writers.

Writer's Weekly (formerly The Write Market)
Sign up for this e-mail newsletter and receive information on 50+ paying markets each week. New subscribers also receive a free e-book: How to Be a Freelance Writer.

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General Reference

dmoz - Open Directory Project - Literature
Directory of all things literature: authors, genres, awards, reviews and much more. This is a great resource to browse for inspiration.

dmoz - Open Directory Project - Writers Resources
Directory of resources for all writers. Includes links for freelance information, style guides, agents, contests, publishers and much more. Also includes some genre-specific resources.

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Genre Writing

Find a virtual potpourri of specialized writers groups you never knew existed.

American Christian Writers

American Night Writers Association (LDS women)

Cat Writers' Association, Inc.

Construction Writers Association

Disabled Writers Group

Dog Writers Association

Education Writers Association

Erotica Readers & Writers Association

*New* Fiction Factor

*New* Fiction Writers’ Connection

Garden Writers Association

Golf Writers Association of America

*New* Guide Book Writers

Horror Writers Association

International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association

Internet Entertainment Writers Association

Italian American Writers Association

Korean American Women Artists & Writers Association

Mystery Writers of America, Inc.

National Association of Science Writers

National Education Technology Writers Association

National Résumé Writers' Association

Outdoor Writers Association of America

Police Writers Association

QueerWriters.com

Religion Newswriters Association

Renaissance Artists & Writers Association

Romance Writers of America

    *New* Greater Seattle Romance Writers of America

*New* Sci Fi Editor

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.

*New* Sisters in Crime

Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Inc.

Sports Writers

The Writers' Corner (seniors 50+)

Young Writer (youth 5-18)

See also Creative Writing

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Government and Politics

Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United States
(Requires Adobe Acrobat) At-a-glance explanation of copyright terms and conditions.

FedWorld
An online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal Government.

Library of Congress: Copyright FAQ
An excellent resource for quick information on copyright issues.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Writers and Editors
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics provides data for this occupation including: nature of the work, working conditions, training, other qualifications, and advancement, job outlook, earnings and related occupations.

Proposal Writing and Government Contracting
Deborah Kluge provides a wealth of links to proposal development resources.

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Grantwriting

Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
The Puget Sound Grantwriters Association promotes responsible, effective grantseeking and fosters connections among grantseekers, non-profits and funders.

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Journalism

American Society of Journalists and Authors
A national organization of independent nonfiction writers. ASJA offers extensive benefits and services focusing on professional development.

The Associated Press
Breaking news, press releases and more from the Associated Press.

Editor & Publisher Online
Online companion to Editor & Publisher, the oldest magazine covering all aspects of the newspaper industry in North America.

Northwest Journalism Conference
Hosted by Portland State University, this journalism conference is dedicated to the advancement of education and knowledge among staff journalists, freelance journalists, editors and journalism students.

Journalism.org
Joint Internet presence of the Project for Excellence in Journalism and the Committee of Concerned Journalists. This site offers a catalog of tools, techniques and ideas, lists of principles, empirical research, links to other journalism sites, job links, compilations of ethics codes and many other resources for journalists and citizens alike.

Journalism and Women Symposium
Check out this organization dedicated to the personal growth and professional empowerment of women in newsrooms.

Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association
Trade association of daily newspapers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and British Columbia.

Reporters Without Borders
International organization dedicated to the worldwide freedom of the press.

Society for Professional Journalists
Professional association for anyone who thinks of themselves as a journalist. This link takes you to the Web site for the Western Washington Pro Chapter.

Software Wire
Distributes and posts news and company press releases on behalf of software companies worldwide.

Washington Newspaper Publishers Association
Consortium of Pacific Northwest community newspapers. Includes links to online versions of many community newspapers.

The Write News
The latest news in the publishing and writing worlds. It provides an extensive news media database with over 1000 links.

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Online Content

Contentious: E-zine for Online Content Providers
An e-zine for writers, editors and others who create content for online media. Features some of the best and worst content on business websites today.

Making It In Online Media
An outline of Amy Gahran's presentation on online writing at the National Writers Workshop (Seattle -- April 8, 2000).

Mediabistro.com
"Mediabistro.com is dedicated to anyone who creates or works with content, or who is a non-creative professional working in a content/creative industry… Our mission is to provide opportunities (both online and offline) for you to meet each other, share resources, become informed of job opportunities and interesting projects, improve your career skills, and showcase your work."

Writing for the Web
About.com's compilation of links, which point you to resources for writing great Web content.

See also Editing for resources on writing for the web

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Professional Organizations

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
Professional association that promotes excellence in writing, editing and producing printed and electronic biomedical communications. Offers medical writing education and certification programs to members.

American Medical Writers Association - Northwest Chapter (AMWA-NW)
This Seattle-based chapter of AMWA offers educational meetings, job postings and a network of medical writers.

American Screenwriters Association
This nonprofit organization produces an annual conference on selling screenplays and runs a number of screenplay competitions.

American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
A national organization of independent nonfiction writers. ASJA offers extensive benefits and services focusing on professional development.

Association for Women in Communication (AWC)
The Seattle Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) provides networking and professional development for its members, who work in a wide variety of communication fields.

The Authors Guild
"From 1919 on, the Guild has worked on behalf of its members to lobby for free speech, copyrights and other issues of concern to authors and bring authors the latest news in the publishing industry via the Guild Bulletin."

Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
Headquartered in New York City, this national organization serves to promote the professional status of freelancers in the publishing and communications industries. Members include editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers and translators.

Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) - SeaTac Chapter
Local chapter of the Editorial Freelancers Association. Check web site for local events.

National Association of Science Writers (NASW)
NASW fosters the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all mainstream news media.

National Association of Women Writers (NAWW)
With one of Writers Digest's Top Ten Best Sites and other resources, The National Association of Women Writers (NAWW) supports women writers throughout the United States. Subscribing to their free, online NAWW Weekly, provides access to their free e-booklet, Resources for Writers.

National Writers Union (NWU)
The NWU is the trade union for freelance writers of all genres who work for American publishers or employers.

Northwest Screenwriters Guild
Bringing agents, managers, and producers to Seattle, this organization is dedicated to helping screenwriters in the Northwest.

Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA)
Established in 1956, Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA) was founded by a group of writers who wanted to connect to other writers, as well as publishers, agents, and editors across the country.

PEN American Center
"A fellowship of writers working for more than eighty years to advance literature, to promote a culture of reading, and to defend free expression."

Puget Sound Science Writers Association (PSSWA)
PSSWA is a Seattle-based forum for professional writers and communicators to discuss issues relating to science and technology, including health and the environment.

Screenwriters Guild of America
This proactive confederation aims to educate and incubate screenwriters. Find practical advice about the craft and the business.

Seattle Writers Association (SWA)
"SWA serves as a writers' resource and information bank, providing opportunities for you to meet fellow writers and professionals in the writing world. Monthly meetings include open announcements by members about achievements and information about other writing groups, conferences, contests, markets, and publishing trends.

Society for Professional Journalists
Professional association for anyone who thinks of themselves as a journalist. This link takes you to the Web site for the Western Washington Pro Chapter.

Society for Technical Communication (STC)
The STC has a diverse membership that includes writers, editors, illustrators, printers, publishers, educators, students, engineers and scientists employed in a variety of technological fields.

Society for Technical Communication - Puget Sound Chapter (STC-PSC)
This Seattle-based chapter of STC offers educational meetings, job postings and a network of technical communicators.

Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)
Formed in 1971, this international organization offers "a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people."

Washington Poets Association
"For over 30 years, the Washington Poets Association has been dedicated to serving poets and poetry."

Women's National Book Association - Washington Chapter (WNBA/Washington)
Local chapter of the national nonprofit professional association of women and men who work with and value books. Promotes reading and supports the role of women in the community of the book.

Writers Guild of America
Must read material for screenwriters! This labor union represents professional writers working for film and television. Content about rights, tools of the trade, sample contracts and much more are available at this deep site.

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Publishing

Authorlink
"The award-winning marketplace for the publishing industry, where editors and agents buy and sell unpublished and published properties and serious writers get exposure to publishing professionals. Plus news, searchable databases, and other essential tools for publishers, editors, agents, and writers."

Books A to Z
A local business run out of the Wit's End bookstore in Fremont that provides a wealth of information and services for publishing. Specializes in helping self and small publishers.

Book Publishers Northwest
Professional trade organization representing the Northwest book publishing community since 1975. Membership ranges from large national companies to small local presses. Associate members include booksellers, printers, distributors, publicists, book packagers, designers, editors, book reviewers, and other related publishing professionals.

Dan Poynter's Para Publishing Web Site
From the author of The Self-Publishing Manual comes this comprehensive site on the business of publishing your own book.

Independent Publishing Resource Center
Located in Portland, Oregon, the IPRC provides individual access to the resources and tools for the creation of independently published media and art.

LiteratiNorthwest
This clearinghouse and marketing support tool for the Northwest literary industry helps authors, publishers and independent booksellers work together to create a virtual literary community and define and promote Northwest literature.

NetRead: The Publishing Portal
A self-described portal for publishers, contractors, writers, printers and booksellers. Provides business tools for publishing: marketing tools, a publishing job board, business listings, news and information.

Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association
Trade association representing the interests of booksellers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Members include independent and chain bookstores, publishers, publishers' sales representatives, distributors and producers of other bookstore goods.

Whidbey Island Writers Association (WIWA)
The mission of this group is "to actively provide the best possible combination of literary resources to meet the needs of established and aspiring writers, creating a cultural haven that nourishes opportunity, communication, connection and creativity as well as encouraging literacy and enthusiasm for the written word."

Women's National Book Association - Washington Chapter (WNBA/Washington)
Local chapter of the national nonprofit professional association of women and men who work with and value books. Promotes reading and supports the role of women in the community of the book.

Writers Write
Self-proclaimed "one-stop resource for information about books, writing and publishing," this is the home site for "The Internet Writing Journal" and "The Write News."

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Science and Medicine

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
Professional association that promotes excellence in writing, editing and producing printed and electronic biomedical communications. Offers medical writing education and certification programs to members.

American Medical Writers Association - Northwest Chapter (AMWA-NW)
This Seattle-based chapter of AMWA offers educational meetings, job postings and a network of medical writers.

National Association of Science Writers (NASW)
NASW fosters the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all mainstream news media.

National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)
The Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lets you search a collection of women's health publications as well as read the daily health news.

Puget Sound Science Writers Association (PSSWA)
PSSWA is a Seattle-based forum for professional writers and communicators to discuss issues relating to science and technology, including health and the environment.

WebMD.com
A whole lot of health information in one place... online.

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Screenwriting

American Screenwriters Association
This nonprofit organization produces an annual conference on selling screenplays and runs a number of screenplay competitions.

Hollywoodlitsales
This web site sponsored by two major Hollywood production companies is a great resource for newbie screenwriters.

Northwest Screenwriters Guild
Bringing agents, managers, and producers to Seattle, this organization is dedicated to helping screenwriters in the Northwest.

Screenwriters Guild of America
This proactive confederation aims to educate and incubate screenwriters. Find practical advice about the craft and the business.

Screenwriters Utopia
An excellent resource for industry news and downloading scripts.

See Max Run
Author of "The Screenwriter's Survival Guide or Guerrilla Meeting Tactics and Other Acts of War" built this site.

The Warren Report
Film lovers and screenwriters alike will find information about upcoming events at this site owned by Warren Etheridge, a writer/actor/director.

Writers Guild of America
Must read material for screenwriters! This labor union represents professional writers working for film and television. Content about rights, tools of the trade, sample contracts and much more are available at this deep site.

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Technical Communications

Association for Women in Communication (AWC)
The Seattle Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) provides networking and professional development for its members, who work in a wide variety of communication fields.

Newbie Tech Writer
This site is a compilation of advice and resources for those who are new to technical communication and want to know what it takes to break into the field. It's a good resource for newbies with helpful information on job searching, tools, resumes, and portfolios. 

Online Technical Writing: Online Textbook
This online textbook is used by students in online technical-communication courses taught by David A. McMurrey at the Austin Community College in Texas. 

Society for Technical Communication (STC)
The STC has a diverse membership that includes writers, editors, illustrators, printers, publishers, educators, students, engineers and scientists employed in a variety of technological fields.

Society for Technical Communication - Puget Sound Chapter (STC-PSC)
This Seattle-based chapter of STC offers educational meetings, job postings and a network of technical communicators.

Technical Writers Code of Professional Practice Hardware & Software Industries
The National Writers Union's code of conduct for technical writers.

The User-Friendly Manuals' Website
Source of news and tips on how to make user-friendly instruction manuals and how to control the quality of instruction manuals.

The WinHelp Survival Kit
Information for Windows Help writers. WinHelp is the online help delivery platform for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.

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Whistleblowers

Absolute Write - Bewares and Background Check forum
Check this forum for information about - or to share your own experiences with - publishers, agents, and producers.
Fiction Factor Alerts & Warnings
A handful of articles recounting personal experiences and offering advice for others to avoid the same situations.

Fiction Writer's Connection - Storm Warnings
Resource for warnings about agents and editors dealing with fiction writers. Website offers a small amount of information and in invitation to join FWC and have access to free consultation with FWC's director.

National Writers Union
Listings of complaints filed by NWU members.

Preditors & Editors
Excellent resource that provides writers with information and contacts for the purpose of seeking publication of their work.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Writer Beware website
Website documenting the latest literary schemes and frauds, and the most up-to-date information on what writers can do to protect themselves. SFWA maintains an extensive database of more than 600 questionable agents, publishers and independent editors.

Writers Weekly - "Whispers and Warnings"
Weekly listings of recent activity including lawsuits, news articles and posts to the Writers Weekly "Whispers and Warnings" forum.

Writers' Retreats

BookMountain
Located in Okanogan County, BookMountain provides a place for writers and other artists to meet and work. BookMountain is connected with "a full line of publishing resources including electronic, print-on-demand and short-run printers, editors and book-designers and wide-ranging Internet and conventional promotion. We can publish your work or help you publish it yourself or connect you with agents and publishers around the world."

Field's End
Founded in 2002, Field’s End is a writers’ community on Bainbridge Island offering workshops, lectures, and courses for literary writers.

Hedgebrook
"Hedgebrook is a publicly funded, not-for-profit retreat for women writers of all ages and from all cultural backgrounds… We believe our world needs to hear from women, to see through their eyes and learn from their experiences. We exist for women writers of all races, classes, ages, ethnicities, and ranges of writing experience."

Oregon Writers Colony - Colonyhouse
Writer's house available for use by current members of Oregon Writers Colony. Four bedrooms to accommodate up to eight guests. Located just north of Rockaway Beach, OR overlooking the Pacific Ocean to the west and Lake Lytle to the east.

Soapstone
For women writers of all genres, located in the wilds of Oregon.

Willard R. Espy Literary Foundation - Writers Residency Program
Offers month-long residencies for emerging and established poets, fiction writers, creative non-fiction writers, playwrights, and screenwriters. Located in Oysterville, WA on the Long Beach peninsula.

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Zines

The Book of Zines
A collection of offbeat articles culled from a variety of great zines.

Independent Publishing Resource Center
Located in Portland, Oregon, the IPRC provides individual access to the resources and tools for the creation of independently published media and art.

Ink Spot
Bumbershoot showcase of the underground press and of "what happens when the worlds of literary and visual art collide."

Writer's Block
An e-zine that connects professional writers and editors and reveals the secrets that have made them among the best in their field.

Writers On The Rise
Free monthly e-zine offering inspiration, insight and ideas for emerging writers.

Xerography Debt
A review zine for zine readers by zine writers. A hybrid of review zine and personal zine.

The Zine Archives & Publishing Project (ZAPP)
Located at Seattle's Richard Hugo House, ZAPP exists to validate independent publications (extant and defunct, past and present), to promote the perpetuation of the art form, and to champion freedom of speech and creative cultural evolution.

Zine World
A reader's guide to the underground press covering culture outside the corporate confines. Includes reviews of zines, books, comics, newsletters, one-shots, videos, posters, spoken word recordings, or anything else in almost any media on any subject -- except music.

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