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Recommended Writing Associations

West Virginia Writers, Inc: The state's largest writing organization, offering an annual conference, annual competition and much more.

Tennessee Mountain Writers

Tennessee Writers Alliance

Appalachian Writers Association

Whisper from the Heart Poetry Club: A people-oriented poetry club, based in South Africa.

Recommended Writing Conferences

Tired of expensive writer conferences with crowded workshops and unavailable presenters? Consider a June 12 - 14 trip to the rolling hills of West Virginia for a quality conference with an outstanding cast of nationally known presenters that includes literary agent Scott Hoffman. Visit www.WVWriters.org for updated information.

The Alabama Writers' Conclave annual conference will be July 20 - 22 in Tuscaloosa, AL. This intensive workshop features poetry and fiction workshops, including workshop leader Sandy Tritt. For further details on the conference and contests, please visit Alabama Writers' Conclave or contact Jimmy Carl Harris.

Recommended Publishers

The Beckham Publications Group: Unique book publishing company that offers joint venture self-publishing projects to promote the works of young and budding writers.

Recommended Resources

Eden's Gallery: A shop for writers and editors. Get marketing apparel and products to promote your novel or book.

Ladder Writers: Enter writing contests, get critiqued, earn points and climb up the ladder to becomea paid critter and finally a paid contest judge.

Online Contest Index

Writer's Sanctuary: A great source for information about the writing world.

Explore Writing: Devised as a unique reference for anyone who is interested in creative writing. Whether you're a beginner or professional, there is something for you.

WOW! Women On Writing This e-zine provides great resources for women.

R.H. Summers' Writing Resources

Recommended Book Sellers

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Used Books, Discounted Books, Best Sellers and Much More!

Recommended Books

Ghosts on Buffalo Creek: Joy Lackey's Appalachian novel about the 1970s tragic dam break in Logan County, West Virginia.

Complete Book of the Zodiac: This book provides star and moon signs that can help you add dimension to your characters.

The Writer's Guide to Character Traits: Linda N. Edelstein, Ph.D provides excellent suggestions and examples on character traits. Her work includes suggestions that can help you build your characters. One such suggestion is that alcoholics often possess irrational fears and suspicions.