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WRITERS' ONLINE FORUMS

Animation-Writers

A discussion list for professional and aspiring animation writers. Digest version available.

AskSal

An ongoing discussion among screenwriters who are committed to improving their craft. Our moderator, Sal Litvak, is a working writer-director. He is also a screenwriting professor, script consultant and sometime reader for Creative Artists Agency (CAA). If he can't answer your question, he probably knows someone who can. Digest version available.

Carmel's Loop

This free research listserve (which grew out of the fomrer Painted Rock Research List following list founder Carmel Thomaston's untimely demise) is for writers, researchers and others needing questions answered. It has topics for seeking information, posting found information, receiving articles and discussing materials, books, CDs and other research media. Comments are not screened before they are posted. Members are expected to be courteous. No harassment, foul language, or flaming are allowed. Carmel's Loop reserves the right to remove anyone from a list whose actions injure others or reduce the enjoyment of the other list members. Digest version available.

CritPal

CritPal is a free service for novelists who want to find critique partners. You do your own "matchmaking" by placing an ad in The CritPal Post and by checking the ads others have placed. To facilitate the process of selection, a sample chapter from each writer is archived in the CritPal Files. (Only members have access to The CritPal Post and to the chapters in Files. (See Privacy/Rights.) Membership is open to novelists working at any level of experience--in literary, mainstream, or any genre. Each time a new member joins CritPal, The CritPal Post is updated and the membership notified. CritPal members may advertise their books on this site (page to be developed) and/or provide links to their own Web site.

Editors

Discuss the editing process. Whether you are a writer wanting insight into the role of editors or an editor with an insight to offer, here is the place to be.

Greatscripts

GreatScripts is a discussion list designed for screenwriters to discuss methods of creating great scripts and doing a great job of marketing them. We'll discuss screenwriting, including how to write great characters, scenes, dialogue, description, acts, etc. Also, we can discuss any aspect of marketing scripts, which could include pitching, writing log lines, creating posters, networking, making the deal, etc. Our primary objective: Turn any screenplay into a great screenplay. Join us if you'd like to have serious discussions about screenwriting and how to advance all of our careers. Digest version available.

Historical Research

An online community to offer support and research ideas for authors of historical novels. All genres welcome. Digest version available.

Hollyscript

The Hollywood Scriptwriter welcomes you to our weekly email bulletin. Each week, we'll send you bits of news and info about the screenwriting business and what's coming up in the next issue of Hollywood Scriptwriter.

Hollyscripttalk

A place for Hollyscript members and all screenwriters to post about the art, craft and business of screenwriting. Digest version available. Digest version available.

Horror Authors

A list for writers in the horror and dark fantasy genre. Digest version available. Members are eligible to participate in an online critique group. The Rules: 1.You must review two stories for every one story you post. 2.You must be a member of the mailing list to be a member of the writers group. 3.You may post your story on a special site with password protection or post it on your own site and send the home page administrator a link. 4.Reviews must be professional; any "flaming" or excessively derogatory comments will not be tolerated. 5.Enjoy! Digest version available.

Inkies

Word Spinner's Ink (Inkies) Fiction Writers is a 15-year-old group of professional, mostly-published, fiction writers with good connections to publishers and the writing world. Membership is free and open to published and non-published writers. Published writers are admitted automatically. Unpublished writers may submit a very brief writing sample. Membership includes access to a private web site and a group of private discussion lists corresponding to areas of special interests. Also included is an optional writer's workshop. Digest version available.

Inksplatters

For writers and publishers online. Paying markets, online writing (telecommuting) jobs, articles, websites, contests, tips and other resources will be posted to the list. Resources for e-zine publishers and online community builders. Subscribers are welcome to post about their own online projects, within reason. This list is to help writers find success and discuss better ways of publishing and being published online. Digest version available.

Literary Agents

How do I get an agent? What should an agent do? Who is legit and who isn't? This is the place to discuss literary agents.

Litfict

To promote and discuss issues related to the writing of literary fiction. This is not a group to bash other kinds of fiction; bashers will be removed. Those serious about literary fiction writing (whether short stories, novels, or indie screenplays or plays) are invited to join. (Published or not yet pubbed.) Topics for discussion will be posted occasionally. No critiquing on-list, but if you want to critique off-list with other members that's okay. Digest version available.

Logline

The discussion group for serious, professional screenwriters. Digest version available.

The Novelists

A place for very, very serious writers to gather in order to talk about the process of writing novels. Some of us are published, others are soon to be published, some are still working on their manuscripts, some have written screenplays and had them optioned and are here because they want to explore a new form. We'll talk about the craft, our books, books on writing, agents, self publishing options and anything else related to the art of writing a novel. This is not a list for the person who is just starting out as a writer, but for someone for whom it is a way of life. This list is moderated by MJ Rose whose novel "Lip Service" (Pocket Books - Sept 1999 - Hardcover) was the first online discovery by the Doubleday Book Club and Literary Guild. Digest version available.

Novel Writer

An on-topic novel writers list for lively discussion, debates on craft, real-world information, career talk and support. Welcomes all points on the spectrum of experience, from new people whose questions poke up discussion, to working professionals who provide a hard-headed, experienced view. Digest version available.

Published Writers

So, you've made it past the first hurdle? How do you go about turning a breakthrough into sustained success? Your fellow published writers may be able to help.

Publishers

Publishers' desks are bending with the weight of slush piles. How do you graduate from slush pile wannabe to prospective publishing phenomenon? Discuss publishing here.

Realitys_Edge is a community for writers pursuing a career writing commercial fiction, mostly novels. Our motto is "Writers mentor writers." Writing workshops given by multi-published authors are held to teach fiction writing basics. In between workshops, members discuss various writing topics in an effort to widen their knowledge about writing commercial fiction.Digest version available. Website: Reallity's Edge Community for Genre Fiction Writers

Screentalk

Want to discuss the craft and business of screenwriting with fellow writers? Want to discuss any aspect of marketing scripts, writing loglines, creating characters, networking, making the deal, etc.? The ScreenTalk E-mail Discussion List is where you can do just that! Hosted by ScreenTalk -- The Magazine of International Screenwriting, this is a list for any serious screenwriter. Digest version available.

Screenwriters Group

An online central location for screenwriters to post their scripts for mutual critique and betterment of craft. A cyberwriters group that "meets" via email exchange at the mutual time, place and convenience of each of it's members. Digest version available.

Screenwriters Online

Screenwriters Online provides an opportunity for writers to interact with well-known professional screenwriters and learn the secrets of the trade.

Screenwriting

A gathering place for professional and "new" screenwriters to discuss the industry, and network. Anyone in the film industry is welcome. Host is a professional screenwriter and screenplay consultant (former agent). Digest version available.

SCRNWRiT

A longstanding discussion list for screenwriters of all levels of experience. In case you are wondering what to expect from this list and are shocked at the volume mail you receive, (as much as 100 + per day -- not always, but it does happen) let me assure you that this is normal. We have a very active list -- and that's one of its major strong points. Digest version available.

Short Mystery

The purpose of this list is to promote the growing short mystery genre for both readers and writers. Communication takes place through the ShortMystery mailing list.

Unpublished Writers

Your writing hasn't found acceptance yet? Keep writing. Keep submitting your writing. And share your experiences with fellow unpublished writers and published writers here.

Webcinema

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the independent filmmaker using internet new media technologies to finance, create, produce, co-produce, distribute, and market independent film. The Webcinema list is an unmoderated discussion list of hundreds professional filmmakers, producers, agents, entertainment lawyers, studio executives worldwide. It's the largest online film community of its kind and increases by 20% a month, becoming a cultural phenomena for net savvy filmmakers, the de facto standard in wired filmmaking.

Subscribers discuss the latest digital film technologies, make direct contact with distributors and agents, buy and sell film equipment, promote their films and projects, do business, get money for film, produce and co-produce with partners from all over the network, and it's free. The local lists are devoted to discussion and postings of a local nature, such as request for cast and crew, for sale notices, location and production request, and local film related events. Webcinema suggests that you sign on to the main Webcinema list and a local list in your area. If you are interested in starting a local list, email webcinema-local@webcinema.org.

For more information, visit the Webcinema list home pages.

Working Novelists

This is a forum for working fiction writers (published and unpublished)to discuss craft, business and writer's blather. Beginning writers are welcome and encouraged, but only if their emphasis is on doing the work of writing, rather than the imagined glory and fame of publication. As a core of the membership are published, discussions reflect the reality of the writing life. All genres and interests -- no politics. No false identities. Digest version available.

Write Here Write Now

A small, fiction-focused group that rose up from the ashes of a failed writing site. Respectful, in-depth critiques and useful comments in a friendly, community atmosphere. Prompts writing once a month, but the rest of the time, anything goes. Posts information-packed newsletters, and provides guidance and encouragement to writers of all genres. All members are experienced, and are actively seeking others to participate in the group.

Writing Craft

Discuss the craft of writing. Questions about how to string words, sentences and stories together? Ask them here.

Writing for TV

These days, seems like everyone's trying to write a screenplay, yet there's another market out there that has a vast and unending hunger for creative material...Television. Whether you're a TV scriptwriter wannabe or seasoned pro, you now have a place to share creative thought, hone your skills, test out ideas, find links and resources, or just chew the fat. Digest version available.

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