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Here are some of our favourite
links, organized by category. If you would like to suggest a link, or if
any of these links no longer work, please send an email to our
webmistress.
These links are provided as a convenience and are not
to be interpreted as acceptance or endorsement of any web site,
individual, organization, or business by GVC.
Agents
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Associations &
Organizations for Writers
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Alberta Romance Writers' Association
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American Society of Journalists & Authors
- the U.S.'s leading organization of freelance writers
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Canadian Association of Journalists
- the national voice of Canadian journalists
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Canadian Authors Association (CAA)
- Canada's national writing association
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Editors' Association of Canada
- a bilingual organization representing both in-house and freelance
editors working in print and other written media across Canada
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Federation of British Columbia Writers
- a non-profit organization of professional & emerging writers,
writing in all genres from every region of the province
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Mystery Writers of America
- the premier organization for mystery writers & other professionals
in the mystery field
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National Writers Union
- the union for freelance writers working in U.S. markets
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Novelists, Inc.
- dedicated to serving the needs of multi-published writers of
popular fiction
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Pacific Northwest Writers Association
- an organization dedicated to helping writers in the Pacific
Northwest connect to other writers, publishers, agents, and editors
across the country
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Professional Writers Association of Canada
- a national organization representing freelance writers and
journalists across the country
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Romance Writers of America® (RWA®)
- the professional association for 8,600 published & aspiring
romance writers
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RWA® - Eastside Chapter (Washington)
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RWA® - Greater Seattle Chapter (Washington)
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RWA® - Inland Empire Chapter (Spokane,
Washington)
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RWA® - Olympia Chapter (Washington)
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RWA® - Peninsula Chapter (Washington)
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RWA® - Vancouver Island Chapter (British
Columbia)
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America
- an organization of over 1200 science fiction & fantasy writers,
artists, editors, & allied professionals
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Writers Guild of America
- for writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable, & new media
industries
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Writers Guild of Canada
- for screenwriters and members of the production community
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The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC)
- a national organization of professional writers of books for the
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Romance Authors' Web Sites
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Bookstores
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Abebooks -
the world's largest online marketplace for used, rare, &
out-of-print books
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AllBookstores.com
- helps you find the lowest book prices on new & used books by
comparing prices at more than 2 dozen online bookstores
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Amazon.ca -
the Canadian version of the Internet superstore
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Autographed by Author
- a bookstore where every book is autographed
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Chapters.indigo.ca
- Canada's own online bookseller
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Powell's -
huge selection of new & used books (featuring free North American
shipping on orders over $50 USD)
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Characterization Tools
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Dictionaries
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Grammar & Style
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Just for Fun
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BrainyQuote -
searchable database of famous quotations
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Google Fight
- a great time-waster
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NotWriting.com
- stuff one writer does when he should be writing
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Phone Spell -
what does your phone number spell?
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Quotations for Authors
- a growing list of quotes for authors, by authors, or about authors
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Rejection Collection
- the writer's & artist's online source for misery, commiseration, &
inspiration
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UniversityofLife.com
- all kinds of tests: IQ, personality, career, emotional, love,
health, typing, love, fun
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Kissing
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Marketing & Publicity
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Book Marketing Update
- if you're into book marketing, book promotion, free publicity,
self-publishing, e-publishing, print-on-demand, or selling your
books, this site is for you
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Book Promotion Newsletter-
articles on topics such as marketing tips, publicity from a
publicist's point of view, and self-publishing
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Hiring A Personal Publicist
- what to do, where to go for help, & what to consider, by Nancy
Berland
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Press Release Expert Paul Hartunian's Free
Publicity Information Center
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Self-Promotion Tips for the New Author
- from paranormal romance author Patricia Simpson
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Spotlight: Authors for Authors
- includes promotion philosophies of some romance authors, questions
you should ask your publisher or in-house publicist, & info on
ordering An Author's Guide to
Budget Promotion
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Naming Characters
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Pitching
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Publishing Industry
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Book Industry Study Group
- a key resource for every facet of the book industry
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Bookmouth -
featuring author interviews, interviews with people making cool
things happen in the publishing scene, & biting commentary on the
book industry
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Holt Uncensored
- a candid look at books & the book industry
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Mediabistro -
dedicated to anyone who creates or works with content (editors,
writers, television producers, graphic designers, book publishers,
people in production, circulation departments) or who is a
non-creative professional working in a content/creative industry
(magazines, television, radio, newspapers, book publishing, online
media, advertising, PR, and graphic design)
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Publishers Lunch
- the industry's daily essential read
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Publishers Weekly
- the international news source of book publishing & bookselling
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Publishing Trends
- news & opinions on the changing world of book publishing
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Research
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The American West
- a presentation of the history & development of the American West
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Ask a Librarian (Library of Congress)
- an online reference service from the Library of Congress
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AssociationCentral.com
- searchable database of associations worldwide, including writing
associations
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Authors and Experts
- a searchable directory of speakers, interview subjects, authors, &
experts
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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Research
- learn to avoid the dangerous pitfalls that stymie your writing
productivity
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Biography -
the web's best bios
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Communication
- all about all types of communication
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Convert It -
conversion & calculation centre
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Digging for Treasure: Researching the
Historical - by Barbara Dawson
Smith
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Encyclopedia Britannica
- one of the world's most trusted sources of information on every
topic imaginable
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Expert Central
- thousands of volunteer experts to answer all your questions
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Experts.com -
a "who's who" of experts at the top of their respective fields
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Food Timeline
- including food history & period recipes
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History Channel
- the best search in history
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How Stuff Works
- thousands of topics about how stuff works, from engines to
sunglasses, nuclear reactors to Christmas
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How Things Work
- ask a question about physics or the science of the world around
you & Professor of Physics Lou Bloomfield will answer it for you
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Infoplease -
all the knowledge you need
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iTools -
quick access to the best Internet tools
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Journalist Express
- the busy journalist's interface to the Internet
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Librarians' Index to the Internet
- a searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 10,000
Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their
usefulness to users of public libraries
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Library of Congress
- the largest library in the world
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Library Spot
- bringing the best library and reference sites together with
insightful editorial in one user-friendly spot
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Maps -
featuring international, topographical, & satellite maps, custom
mapping servies, driving directions, & more
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Media Link -
directory of experts for journalists
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News Voyager
- extensive collection of links to American, Canadian, &
international newspapers
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Power Reporting
- thousands of free research tools for journalists (and no ads)
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ProfNet - a
collaborative of news & information officers that gives reporters
free, convenient access to expert sources
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Realms of Research
- a society dedicated to research
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Refdesk - the
single best source for facts on the Net (rumoured to be Tom Clancy's
favourite site)
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Romance Publishers
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Romance Writing
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Scams, Frauds, & Warnings
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Search the Internet
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Web Research Guide
- criteria for evaluating web sites
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Internet Search Strategies
- by choosing the appropriate search engine, controlling the terms
that you search for, and using a few tricks, you can make Internet
searching faster and more efficient
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Research Zone
- become a web research specialist
Search Engines
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Synopsis
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Writing
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101 Best Web Sites for Writers
- Writer's Digest's recommended web sites for writers
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Authors Compensation Survey
- what do writers really earn? contribute to the authors
compensation survey
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The Burry Man Writers Center
- a worldwide community of writers
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The Canadian Writers' Foundation
- giving a helping hand to Canadian writers in need
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The Center for the Book in the Library of
Congress - promoting books,
reading, libraries, & literacy
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The e-Writer’s Place
- the electronic magazine for every writer
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Fiction Factor
- tips for writing better fiction, articles on getting published,
finding the right agent or publisher for your work, promoting your
writing, & more
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Freelance Writing
- web site for today's working writers
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Northwest Writers
- featuring authors from Oregon, Washington state, Idaho, Alaska and
British Columbia
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Novel Advice
- quality support for writers devoted totally to the craft of
writing
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Page One - an
online home for all pageturners and ink scribblers who are in search
of useful, informative, resourceful, insightful, intelligent and
thought-provoking, literary-versed news, original essays,
interviews, tips & monthly contests
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Places for Writers
- a comprehensive resource for Canadian writers, & readers of
Canadian writers
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Preditors & Editors
- a guide to publishers & writing services for artists, composers,
game designers, poets, and writers of all persuasions
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Quill & Quire
- Canada's magazine of book news & reviews
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Scribes World
- where readers & writers get together
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WinningWriters.com
- resources for poets & writers
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Write Directions
- moving writers in the right direction with a free newsletter,
writing & publishing tips, articles, & resources
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Write News -
writing, publishing, & Internet news
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Writer Gazette
- resource site that provides tips, techniques, resources, articles,
job postings, and more to help induce, improve, and promote your
writing career
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Writer's Digest
- the online guide to the writing life
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Writer's Library
- Writers' Aids articles, written by Vicki Hinze, mainly geared to
the beginning writer, though some explore advanced writing
techniques, the business of writing commercial fiction, and the
writing life
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Writers Manual
- the bragging zone for writers worldwide
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Writer's Postage Chart
- helping writers send manuscripts from the United States,
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Great Britain, & Northern Ireland
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Writing Full Time: A User's Guide
- a look at some statistics about publishing & writing for a living,
by Robert Weinberg
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Writing-World
- something for every writer
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You Can Write
- the online reality check for aspiring nonfiction writers
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