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Resources in This Category

• Alternate History Fiction

  http://www.alternate-history-fiction.com/
  Provides articles on writing alternate history fiction, historical resources, some of Grey Wolf's fictional writings, books and blog.

• Angle on Writing

  http://www.ninetydegreesmedia.com/category/angleonwriting/
  Lisa Angle provides creative writing tips and techniques, and internet marketing strategies for writers.

• Behind the Name: Random Name Generator

  http://www.behindthename.com/random/
  Choose a random name by group, nationality, and sex.

• BellaOnline: Fiction Writing

  http://www.bellaonline.com/site/fictionwriting
  Val Kovalin writes topics for fiction writers.

• Better Storytelling

  http://www.betterstorytelling.net/
  Learn techniques used by professional writers. Site by Mark O’Bannon.

• Cool Last Names HQ

  http://coollastnameshq.com/
  Choose surnames from a huge variety of last names.

• Creativity Writing

  http://creativitywriting.com/
  Dedicated to creative writing, reading, and language. Help for fiction authors.

• Critique.org Workshops

  http://critique.org/
  Offers on-line workshops and critique groups for writers of all genres.

• E-Novel Advisor

  http://www.e-novel-advisor.com/
  Weblog about publishing a fiction novel. Site by James Campion Conway.

• Eclectics.com

  http://www.eclectics.com/
  Includes a newsletter, message board and writing tips for the fiction and non-fiction writer.

• Fiction Factor

  http://www.fictionfactor.com/
  Resources for fiction writers. Market posts and guides to writing fiction.

• Fiction Writer's Mentor

  http://www.fiction-writers-mentor.com/
  About fiction writing and novel writing. Site by Tracy Culleton.

• Fiction Writer's Tips

  http://fictionwriterstips.org/
  A first time author shares writing knowledge to help beginner writers create fictional works.

• FictionAddiction.NET

  http://fictionaddiction.net/
  Offers writing workshops via email, including on creativity, writing press releases and query letters.

• Get Scribbling

  http://get-scribbling.com/
  Creative writing blog that inspires young writers with prompts, quotes, advice.

• Hatrack River Writers Workshop

  http://www.hatrack.com/writers/index.shtml
  Forum is for writers 18 years of age and older. Includes discussion, writing assignments and feedback.

• How to Get a Short Story Published

  http://www.ehow.com/how-to_4845462_short-story-published.html
  Article by Jason Belasco on the process of getting short stories published, from picking a journal to writing a cover letter.

• International Thriller Writers, Inc.

  http://www.thrillerwriters.org/
  Information and news about reading, writing and publishing thrillers from an honorary society of authors, fiction and nonfiction, who write books classified as “thrillers,” inclujding murder mystery, detective, suspense, horror, supernatural, action, espionage, true crime, war, and adventure.

• Random Name Generator

  http://random-name-generator.info/
  A simple name generator tool that can be useful for fiction writers when creating characters.

• Stephie Smith's Resources for Writers

  http://stephiesmith.com/resources.html
  General and historical resources.

• Story in Literary Fiction

  http://www.storyinliteraryfiction.com/
  A literary site for writers of literary fiction featuring essays, interviews with authors and editors, suggestions for reading and how to write, and original short stories by William H. Coles.

• The Balance - Fiction Writing

  https://www.thebalance.com/fiction-writing-4074026
  Advice and help for beginning and experienced fiction writers on writing fiction and getting published, including contests, competitions, exercises, and articles on improving your writing.

• The Craft of Writing Fiction

  http://www.craftingfiction.com/
  Discusses writing, fiction and non-fiction, the writer's life, and freelancing.

• The Editor's Blog

  http://theeditorsblog.net/
  Fiction editor Beth Hill shares suggestions for the elements of fiction, rules for grammar and punctuation, and encouragement for writers. Resources suitable for writers, editors, and students.

• The Passable Gatsby

  http://www.thepassablegatsby.com/
  A fiction writer's resource full of tips to enhance your craft and write a more compelling story.

• The UnNovelist

  http://theunnovelist.com/
  Supports fiction writers throughout the process of novel writing, from idea to final draft to publication.

• The Word

  http://www.andrecruz.net/
  Advice, tips and experiences on creative writing. Andre Cruz.

• TV Tropes

  http://tvtropes.org/
  A wiki dedicated to cataloguing tropes, the ingredients of fiction writing.

• Western Writers of America

  http://www.westernwriters.org/
  The official website of the Western Writers of America, home of the Spur Award.

• WorldCrafters Guild Writing School

  http://www.simegen.com/school/
  Offers a free writing school.

• Worlds Without End

  https://www.worldswithoutend.com/
  Resources for science fiction, fantasy, and horror readers and writers.

• Write and Publish Fiction

  http://www.write-and-publish-fiction.com/
  Includes writer's resources and information dedicated to helping new and experienced fiction writers get the most out from their writing.

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