- Literary Centers CLMP Rating: +9
http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/NCW/litcen.htm
- Gives a listing of literary centers in and beyond Nebraska. Also, there are links to writers' colonies, writers' conferences, creative writing programs, readings and writers.
added June 16, 2000
- The Literacy Cafe CLMP Rating: +9
http://www.icomm.ca/ifoa/cafe.html
- The Literacy Cafe is your starting point for finding other sites of literacy interest on the web. It includes lists of Organizations for Writers, Publisher and Bookseller Associations, Online Booksellers and Reading Series.
added June 12, 2000
- The ZuZu's Petals Literacy Source CLMP Rating: +9
http://www.zuzu.com/
- An information center for the literary arts world. In addition to poems, news, quotes, and arts events, the site contains 10,000+ well organized links for writers and artists. An excellent starting point for your web search/surf efforts.
added June 12, 2000
- John Kremer's Bookmarketing Update CLMP Rating: +8
http://www.bookmarket.com/
- Beneficial for both publishers and authors, this site provides marketing tips and different lists such as 101 Best Independent Publishers, Top 101 Book Printers, Review media lists, lists of independent distributors, and various Publisher's Associations.
added June 9, 2000
- About.com Poetry
http://poetry.about.com/
- Links to poetry stuff, reviews, essays by the guides, Bob Holman and Margery Snyder.
added May 30, 2000
- Academy of American Poets
http://www.poets.org/
- The Academy of American Poets supports awards, prizes, and fellowships for distinguished poets, as well as for those who are just beginning to make their mark. The Academy sponsors National Poetry Month, poetry readings, high school workshops, and other programs designed to promote poetry nationally.
added March 31, 2000
- ACLU: American Civil Liberties Union
http://www.aclu.org/
- Free speech is one of their causes.
added June 27, 2000
- Amherst College Creative Writing Center
http://www.amherst.edu/~cwc/
- This site includes literary events, creative writing courses nd various resources of interest to writers at Amherst College.
added June 23, 2000
- ArtsWire
http://www.artswire.org/
- An on-line communication network for the arts. This service lists numerous links to regional and national arts organizations. ArtsWire provides the browser with up to date news on happenings throughout the art world. Essentially, this site gives users a solid starting point from which culturally related information can be easily researched.
added March 31, 2000
- Associated Writing Programs
http://awpwriter.org/
- Associated Writing Programs (AWP) is a national, nonprofit literary organization for teachers and writers.
added April 6, 2000
- Chapbooks.com
http://www.chapbooks.com/
- Publish your own books via an easy online interface. Marketed specifically toward teachers, but available to anybody.
added April 6, 2000
- Dustbooks
http://www.dustbooks.com/
- Publishers of Small Press Review, Small Press Books in Print, AWP Guide to Writing Programs, and various directories of small presses. Site basically offers ordering of these publications -- no online versions.
added June 13, 2000
- Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown
http://www.fawc.org/
- The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emerging writers and visual artists with time and space in which to pursue independent work in a community of peers. Sponsors a 7 month writing fellowship from October to May every year. Also has a summer workshop.
added July 20, 2000
- Fulbright Scholarships
http://www.iie.org/cies/
- The Council for International Exchange of Scholars sponsors Fulbright Scholarships. American literature is one of many disciplines in which Fulbrights are awarded.
added July 18, 2000
- Getty Scholar and Visiting Scholar Grants
http://www.getty.edu/research/programs/scholars/
- Recipients are in residence at the Getty Research Institute. There they pursue their own projects free from academic obligations, make use of Getty collections, join their colleagues in a weekly seminar devoted to the theme Frames of Viewing: Perception, Experience, Judgment, and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty Center. Getty Scholars are in residence for the entire academic year. Visiting Scholars are in residence for one to three months.
added August 24, 2001
- Glossary of Poetic Terms
http://shoga.wwa.com/~rgs/glossary.html
- A Unique Guide for the Study of Poetry featuring: Phonetic pronunciation; Cross references; Broad range of definitions; Hyper-linked keywords & cross references; Poetic quotations; Writers' guidelines.
added July 20, 2000
- Guggenheim Fellowships
http://www.gf.org/
- added April 6, 2000
- Gwynne Forster's Page
http://www.infokart.com/gwynneforster/index.html
- Home page for this African American romance writer. Gives useful info on bookstores and reading groups, as well as details on her books and reading appearances.
added June 6, 2000
- Harlem Overheard
http://www.harlemoverheard.org/
- Harlem Overheard , published by Rheedlen Centers for Children and Families, is New York City's fastest growing youth-produced newspaper. With a circulation of 25,000, Harlem Overheard is a community newspaper with a city-wide distribution. Have a poetry section and is starting a book review section. Also sponsors playwriting workshops for youth.
added June 20, 2000
- How to Tell If a New or Small Press Is Legitimate
http://www.write4kids.com/legit.html
- Geared toward children's book authors, but common sense advice for all writers.
added April 6, 2000
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