Penwomanship Writer's Resources

Welcome to the Writer's Resources page. This page offers information and links to websites where writers can connect, learn and write!

If you are aware of a website or publication not listed here, please feel free to contact
Penny White at editor@penwomanship.com with contact information about a resource for writers.

Keep on writing!

Dick Blick Art Materials
P.O. Box 1267
Galesburg, IL 61402-1267
Customer Service
(800) 723-2787
Call between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am and 4:00 pm CST, Saturday.
Product Information
(800) 933-2542
Call between 8:00 am and 5:30 pm CST, Monday through Friday.
To Place an Order
(800) 828-4548
(309) 343-6181 (International)
Dick Blick's Order Department is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Colored Pencil Society of America
http://cpsa.org/

Art Daily
www.artdaily.com
This is an internet news paper about art

Art Schools
www.artschools.com

How Design
www.howdesign.com

Artcyclopedia
www.artcyclopedia.com

Cranbrook Art Museum
www.cranbrook.edu/art/museum/

The Detroit Institute of Arts
www.dia.org
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Telephone 313.833.7900
Main Line: 313.833.7900
TDD: 313.833.1454
Membership: 313.833.7971
Box Office: 313.833.4005
Film Theater: 313.833.2323
Regular Hours
CLOSED Monday and Tuesday
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Silence Speaks- A collection of works by Inspirational Artist & Author, Heather J. Tait, featuring over 160 pieces of her original artwork with inspirational sayings. Also enjoy a collection of personal development articles and books by the author, plus free ecards, screensavers, and more. Silence Speaks International Artist Association- We represent an eclectic group of artists and writers from all over the world. We strive to provide our members with an array of opportunities to display their works through free member journals, personal galleries, free content article section, and digital magazine. We also provide a forum to help artists and writers network and share business strategies along with other discussions.

The Mom Writer's Literary Magazine

Paula Schmitt will be launching a magazine for mom writers with something to say. Look for website details coming soon or visit www.paulaschmitt.com for more information. Paula can be reached by email.

STUDENTS PUBLISH AND WIN AWARDS Creative writing program praised by The NY TIMES. Reach your potential as a writer: Alumni include Jennifer Egan, Walter Mosley, and Martha Mc Phee. 10-week Workshops in Fiction & Poetry taught in NYC and Online. Private tutorials available. (212) 255-7075 http://www.writerstudio.com/

Releasing Times
www.releasingtimes.com
Julie Gallagher is starting a magazine for women in their 50's and 60's. Visit the website for more information

Writer's BBS
http://www.writersbbs.com/

Writer's BBS was named one of Writer's Digest best sites for 2001- 2002. Meet other writers for critique, workshops, challenges, fiction, non-fiction, Memoir Writing, Mystery writing, poetry, Romance, Mystery, Science Fiction, and much more. Writer's BBS is about writers and lending a helping hand up the publishing ladder. Or just to chat and enjoy the company of our writers in our more than 50 active forums.

WritersNet
http://www.writers.net/

WritersNet is the Internet directory of writers, editors, publishers and literary agents. We bring together the elements of literary success in one place. Search our directory for the help you need or tell us, and our visitors, what you have to offer the writing world. Add yourself to our ever-growing directories of talent and services.

Writers Digest
www.writersdigest.com

In my humble writer's opinion, this is the most valuable tool any writer can invest in. Both print and internet versions include helpful hints, a list of Writer's Conferences (too lengthy to list them all here), and writing leads.

The Writer Magazine
www.thewritermagazine.com
An informative, helpful and long-standing writer's resourc

Lexicon Symposia
www.lexiconsymposia.com

Lexicon Symposia is a 100% women-owned writers' conferencing organization. We offer writers an exceptional opportunity for improving their craft, and we're located in Friday Harbor, on beautiful San Juan Island in Washington state. LEXICON SYMPOSIA 685 Spring Street, PMB 217 Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 370-5787, art@cindasue.com, susanwingate@centurytel.net.

Dance with Words
www.dance-with-words.com

The First International Dance With Words Poetry Contest, which has already drawn television and newspaper coverage, offers an opportunity to showcase your work. A diverse culture of writers with a wide range of experience and savvy participate in this group. Unlike other writing groups, www.dance-with-words.com is a free writers community, where you can find affordable resources for self-publishing, printing, and on-line courses that can inspire you to tap into your creative spirit. For more information contact: info@margotvansluytman.com.

Creativity Advocate
www.creativityadvocate.com

Offers online classes that combine with an online writer's group to provide inspiration and support to all who want to express themselves creatively.

Ashlar Productions
www.ashlar.org

For women writers, Ashlar Productions offers the first in a series of memoir writing workshops, Writing your Life, January 27th - February 2, 2005 in Tlaxcala, Mexico. Visit this website and if you decide to attend the workshop, tell Ms. Steffen that Penny White sent you.

A Writer's Retreat
www.awritersretreat.com

Annual retreat for women. Open doorways to new stories, characters, techniques and friendships. Explore the deeper passions behind your writing, what drives you to write and what stops you from being creative.

The Write Haven
www.thewritehaven.com

The Write Haven was conceived to fill the need of writers to connect with other writers. It’s a safe haven to share, learn and participate in. Our goal is to offer a non-judgmental environment for every voice to be nurtured and heard. The Write Haven encourages all genres of writing. Welcome, pull up a chair! Every voice has a place at The Write Haven table. Email

Boomer Women Speak
www.boomerwomenspeak.com

Join Dotsie in the forums at www.boomerwomenspeak.com and see how wise, warm, and witty baby boomer women are connecting, encouraging, and supporting one another every day.

National Association of Women Writers
www.naww.org

International Women Writers Guild
www.iwwg.org

Judith Niemi
www.judithniemi.com

Judith Niemi offers writing workshops in Minnesota, online courses, and cultural travel for writers: 2005 trips include Mayan culture/Yucatan-January; Amazon Rainforest -March, Iceland, May 26-June 3; northern Minnesota-summer. judith@womeninthewilderness.com 651-227-2284

Iceland Workshops
www.icelandworkshops.com

Bill Holm, Judith Niemi, and others offer workshops in nonfiction and poetry (for both published writers and beginners) in Hofsos, north Iceland, late May and early June. Enthusiastic teaching, recreation, and an insider's view of Iceland.

Living Adventure
www.livingadventure.com

January-May each year, workshops combining Mayan culture, recreation (beachcombing, birding, easy sea kayaking) and arts. 2005 writing and storytelling workshop January 22-29.

Writing Retreats
www.writingretreats.org

Offering writing & yoga retreats & workshops at Patchwork Farm in western MA and sacred sites around the world: Mexico, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Guatemala, Texas.

Spring Time Writers
www.springtimewriters.com

Spring Time Writing Workshops for the Mind & Spirit
P. O. Box 512, Lyons, CO 80540 (near Estes Park)
303-823-0997 (10am - 7pm MST)

Serene Rocky Mts. writing workshop retreat. Professional, personal writing instruction by award-winning writer. (1-3 students; offered monthly). Stressfree, safe environment to grow in. E-mail: writers@springtimewriters.com

Blockbuster Plots
www.blockbusterplots.com

5-Hour SCENE TRACKER Writers Workshop -- 7 Elements of Scene
Time to develop a Scene Tracker for your individual project, lunch and a private consultation are included.

5-Hour PLOT PLANNER WORKSHOP -- Develop a Multi-layered Plot Line
Time to develop a Plot Planner for your individual project, lunch and a private consultation are included.
For more info: www.blockbusterplots.com

Places for Writers
www.placesforwriters.com

Briz.com with Yvette Nielson
www.www.brizcomm.com.au

Zebra Communications
www.zebraeditor.com
230 Deerchase Drive, Suite B
Woodstock, GA 30188
770/924-0528

The Fiction Writer's Journey
www.thefictionwritersjourney.com

A website for the creative writer from novelist and writing coach, Emily Hanlon. Exercises, prompts, articles, book, tapes and blog pages. Split Rock Arts Program, University of Minnesota. Weeklong workshops in creative writing, visual art, design, and creativity enhancement. June to August.
612-625-8100

Pen and Brush
www.penandbrush.org

The Pen and Brush, Inc. is a 110-year old not-for-profit organization for professional women artists in the visual, literary and performing arts. We have an active literary section of poets, prose writers and playwrights. We have staged readings of plays, workshops for our writers, a two and a half day conference (bi-annually) and are considering the publication of an anthology of our writers' award-winning work. We also have annual contests open to any woman artist and offer cash prizes. Memberships are available.

The Pen and Brush, Inc.
16 East Tenth Street
New York, New York 10003
E-Mail: penbrush99@aol.com

Sisters In Crime - Internet Chapter
www.sinc-ic.org

Death Warmed Over Mysteries
www.deathwarmedovermysteries.com

USA Deep South
www.usadeepsouth.com

Fiction Writers Connection
www.fictionwriters.com

Fiction Writer's Connection (FWC), an organization for new and seasoned writers, offers help with novel and nonfiction writing, information on agents and editors, a newsletter, courses on query and synopsis writing, free critiquing and free consultation. FWC director Blythe Camenson also offers a one-on-one mentoring program. E-Mail: Bcamenson@aol.com

Writing World
www.writing-world.com

Writing-World.com: More than 600 articles and columns for writers of every level of expertise. Free biweekly e-mail newsletter with market and contest information. Database of writing contests with over 900 listings.

Story Circle Network
www.storycircle.org

The Story Circle Network is dedicated to helping women share the stories of their lives and to raising public awareness of the importance of women's personal histories. We carry out our mission through publications, a web site, classes, workshops, writing and reading circles, and woman-focused programs. Our activities empower women to tell their stories, discover their identities through their stories, and choose to be the authors of their own lives.

Byline Magazine
www.bylinemag.com

A paying market for freelance work. Guidelines appear on the website.

NSWWC Of Australia
www.nswwriterscentre.org.au

The NSW Writers' Centre is the largest writers’ organisation in Australia, with close to 4,000 members in NSW, interstate and overseas. Membership of the Centre is $55 per annum (or $40 for full-time students and pensioners) and runs for 12 months from the time you join. If you send us your postal address we’ll forward a complimentary copy of our monthly magazine Newswrite which contains a list of our upcoming workshops as well as three pages of literary competitions each month, a full list of our brochures and how to get them, and much more!