Writing fiction is an ever-evolving challenge. Here are a few of the ones I use.
Professional Associations
Professional Associations are a great way to meet other writers. They offer conferences and classes to improve your writing and opportunities to hear best selling authors. You can find critique groups, writing contests, meet agents and editors.
International Thriller Writers Their annual conference ‘The Big Thrill’ can be found at Thrillerfest.
Mystery Writers of America Check out the Florida chapter too: MWAFlorida.org and the annual writing conference: Sleuthfest.
Romance Writers of America promotes networking and advocacy of romance writers. Find Florida chapter at www.frwriters.org.
Sisters in Crime supports the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers.
The National League of American Pen Women Promoting creative excellence in women who have published since 1897.
Florida Writers Association Networking, education, and support for Florida writers in all genres.
SCBWI: The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Serving the people who write and illustrate children’s literature.
American Library Association largest library association in the world. Includes association information, news, events, and advocacy
Teachers, bookstores and other great resources
Angela Ackerman Writing coach and author of The Emotional Thesaurus.
Martha Alderson Writing coach and author of The Plot Whisperer.
Goodreads Book reviews, discussions and suggestions.
Writer’s Digest Online and hard copy magazine on writing.
Rhyme Weaver A site for writing poetry.
Books and Books Miami Beach independent bookstore that hosts many authors.
Book Bound Bookstore An independent bookstore in North Georgia that really promotes local authors.
Oxford English Dictionary Dictionary
Urban Dictionary Helps with current vernacular
Thesaurus A good online resource for that elusive perfect word
