Ottawa at night.

Links

Fiction writers reach across international borders with their work and with the multitudes of sites and connections out there in the e-world it's always a challenge as to whom you include on the list. As a website is an ever-changing presence in cyber-space, there will continue to be additions to those links noted below.

Organizations for mystery and crime writers

Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) (www.crimewriterscanada.com) is a national non-profit organization for Canadian mystery and crime writers. It has sponsored Canada's Arthur Ellis Awards for Crime and Mystery Writing since 1984.

The Mystery Writers of America (www.mysterywriters.org) is a professional organization for professional mystery and crime writers in the United States. It hosts the prestigious Edgar Awards annually.

The Crime Writers' Association (www.thecwa.co.uk) is an organization in Great Britain open to resident writers of crime fiction or non-fiction who are published by a bona fide publisher. Overseas members are welcomed and Associate membership is available for editors, agents and booksellers who meet certain criteria.

Sisters in Crime (www.sistersincrime.org) is an international organization originally created for female mystery writers. Open to both readers and writers it's a place to meet like-minded people interested in mysteries and thrillers.

International Thriller Writers (www.thrillerwriters.org) is a professional organization for thriller writers and hosts the annual Thrillerfest conference.

Deadly Ink (www.deadlyink.com) features information on contests, conferences, retreats, and other resources for aspiring and professional mystery writers.


Other resources for writers

www.writing.com is an online writing community and forum for writers of all interests, ages and skill levels.

www.anotherrealm.com features information on writing contests, conventions, workshops, agents, education, and other useful tips for writers. Its "Predators and Editors" section shares information about scams and how to avoid them.

www.writersweekly.com offers articles, a free newsletter, and information about markets, publishers, and agents for writers.

www.writergazette.com has job listings, articles, markets, contest information, and a free newsletter for writers.

www.absolutewrite.com features articles for writers and comprehensive forums that allow you to meet other writers to share ideas, experiences, and expertise.

www.refdesk.com is a free website that has links to almanacs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, major online newspapers, thousands of international and community newspapers and more than 50 search engines.

www.fundsforwriters.com lists markets for writers as well as provides steers to grants and contests.

www.opencollegesgroup.com.au offers courses (at www.opencolleges.edu.au/careers/writing-and-communication ) for writers that lead to certificates in specific genres and disciplines of fiction including Crime, Mystery & Suspense Writing; Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Writing; Romance Writing and Professional Scriptwriting. Courses on non-fiction writing are also offered.

www.jobhero.com/freelance-writing-guide/ provides a collection of resources for writers to help them look for work and markets, build their experience network with other writers and find helpful tools.