This page contains links to general writing sites.  There are thousands of general sites, and it is really not possible to list them all (at least not yet).  But this list will be added to at every opportunity.  Like the other 'Lit Links' pages, if the link you are looking for is not here, then one of the resources below will defiantly have.  If you want to add some links, just click the ADD LINK button at the bottom of the page.

Aesthetica is a literary magazine based in York, UK. The magazine was initially started in order to promote creativity, equality and diversity within the literary arts in and around the York area, but its focus - and intended audience - have since become much wider.

Book Munch  Nicely in-your-face coverage of the literary scene

Cyberoasis Literary writing at its finest.  Check out some excellent work at the cyberoasis.

Defenestrationmag is an online literary magazine that publishes anything and everything in the humor genre.  It accepts submissions for poetry, fiction, non-fiction, art and essay. Please go to our website to view the full set of submission guidelines.
 

DimSun An Asian site run by writers for readers and writers worldwide.  Contains some good works and interesting links.

Free Stories Centre was created for all levels of writers and readers. You can be a professional writer or just a beginner and still submit your work here. Your work doesn't even have to be complete. Your work will then be available to anyone on the internet. This is especially great for writers that are seeking exposure. If you are lucky, a publisher may contact you and pay you for your work! Keep writing and your hard work may just pay off!

Fiction Writer  The Fiction Writer web site will launch October 1, 1999. We are looking for writers to fill our pages with article, short stories, and essays. Submission guidelines and payment information can be found on the site.

Fire and Water  Easy to use site with five sections; News, words, books, authors and imprints. Great site, check it out.

Free Style Literature  A website for writers, thinkers, dreamers, and their writing. A place for inspiration and expression. A place to share ideas, thoughts, and moods. A place to escape. A place with no boundaries. ????

Frustrated writers Socity Another UK site aiming at those yet to be published.  Again, some good info, market tips and helpful links are available, along with an informative newsletter.

Fictech Inner Circle  The Inner Circle is an on-line community of over 500 writers in 30+ countries who share writing advice, critiques, and research assistance by email. Membership is free for novice, intermediate and professional writers in all genres.

For Writers Only  For Writers Only is a excellent site with an extensive list of resources for writers. It is well organized and is easy to navigate.

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Inkspot One of the top writing sites on the net.  Resources. tips, links and classes on all aspects of writing, especially the children's market with info on workshops, agents, books and clipart.

Magazine Writers' Net  This site offers information for magazine writers on the Internet such as news sources, lists beneficial to writers, humorous takes on rejects, and other writers' sites.  A few magazine guidelines, too.

Novel Workshop  The Novel Workshop provides an email discussion and critique group, the "Newbie Novelists" workshop for beginning novelists, and "Fiction Fix" newsletter, on the art of better fiction writing. All services are currently free.

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Pif Magazine Here's an excellent on-line magazine with a high standard of writing.  Check them out.

Police Writers Club  A site designed to assist law enforcement officerx, active or retired, in their quest to market police-related articles and stories. Guidance for the actual mechanics of writing, publishing info and newsletter are available. A great place of support for police story writers.

Proof Positive  Proof Positive is a meeting place for freelance writers and photographers. You will find contests, events, market listings, links, articles, software, books and a free E-zine. 

Quantum Muse   An excellent site whose goals are 'to provide the discriminating reader with the best fantasy and science fiction literature and art obtainable without spending most of our beer money.  Committed to providing aspiring writers and artists with a free and open forum for expression, and do their best to run a respectable site'.

The Quill  An extensive resource centre for beginning writers. Includes associations, publishers, articles, contests, interviews, market info, and more. The site features its own monthly writing contest and a regular column entitled Writer/Author, a light-hearted look at the writing life.

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Robins Nest  Here's a delightful sight I recently found, full of goodies and well laid out.  Pay him a visit.

Rejection Collection.  So you think you're the only one who has piles of rejection letters? Rejection Collection is a place for artists and writers to share their rejections and misery online.

Scrivenery  Interesting site with some good tips and links. Obviously a labour of love.

Scribe & Quill  Offers articles, links, yearly writing contest , online workshops, and free mailing list for writers of all genres. Beginners, intermediates and professionals welcome

Scribal Tales is A fantasy, science fiction, horror and hybrid e-zine featuring short stories, artwork and more. E-mail: webmaster@scribaltales.com
 

The Shallow End  E-zine of Fiction, poetry, essay and art.  Some writing, painting and literature at its best.

U.K. Writers  Here's a new site that has some informative work.  Run by Kye Vanglow from Writing News, British Writing trade magazine.

Writers in Touch is the replacement site for the excellent Thought Cafe (sad to see you go fellas').  I have checked it out, and it seems to be carrying on the good work.  Let's wish it luck and hope it's as popular as its predecessor.

Writing Now  One of the best for what's happening in the writing world, good articles, good tips and an impressive links page.

Writers Digest  Wide range of information with some brilliant links. 

Writers Write  "Writers guidelines to online publications, writing and publishing news updated on weekdays, message boards, job listings and more."

Write Connection. Short stories, poetry, essays and fan fiction, all await the reader inside.

Whacky Writers World  Here's a new one I've just located and in their own word "The purpose of this page is to share links and tips related to writing -  the craft of writing, the business of writing, and other topics of interest to writers and the writing process."

Writer's Haven  Offering critiques, chats, resources, and a online community . Writer's Haven is proud to have new and established writers from around the world. 

New Writers World  If you have a novel on paper or disc, you hope to be published, you have never been published, you've been rejected elsewhere, or have been shoved into some editor's slush pile waiting for a reading; Then NEW WRITER'S WORLD may be for you

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