HELPS FOR WRITERS

Abilene Writers Guild- This energetic group offers information on contest guidelines and workshop information. (Newsletter carries "Demystifying Writers' Demons) http://abilenewritersguild.org/

Begin Writing: A categorized resource directory for everything about writing. http://www.beginwriting.com

By Line Magazine - Giving $4,700 in prizes through their 50 contests each year, this magazine encourages writers with how-to and motivational articles as well as publishing opportunities. (As North Texas rep, Joy Nord is available to bring free samples and explanations to your writers' workshop or conference. Email: Rnord@austin.rr.com ; www.bylinemag.com

Fort Bend Writers Guild - Roger Paulding keeps us posted about the writers' group he leads and other Houston happenings. The newsletter, "Footnotes," is highly informative (also carries "Demystifying Writers' Demons"). fortbendwritersguild.tripod.com

Helen Ginger Doing It Write! - Former president of the Austin chapter of Sisters in Crime, plus many other offices, Helen furnishes a wealth of information about writers and for writers as well as entertaining and informative articles. www.helenginger.com

Mitch Whitington's World of Writing - His many tips include press kit information as well as other links for writers. See what books Mitch has published, and who knows what else! It's a fun AND informative site. www.whitington.com

Script Muse - Bonnie Orr gives tips for pitching your scripts and offers services to help screen writers present their scripts effectively. www.scriptmuse.com

Texas Coalition of Authors - Organizations and authors work together to help authors sell more books. www.texasauthors.org

Writers' League Of Texas (formerly the Austin Writers' League) - The second largest regional writers' organization in the United States, WLT nurtures the most tender new pen pusher to the well-published author. (Newsletter carries "Demystifying Writers' Demons) www.writersleague.org

WRITER WEBSITES

Linda Bingham - Wearing many hats, this author shows her books, offers web designing services, and heads area Texas Coalition of Writers. www.flamewriter.com

Susie Kelly Flatau - Freelance author, editor, and presenter, Susie showcases her books and accomplishments. www.wordsbysusie.com

Rick Hauenstein - Engineer, technical writer and web designer, Rick also dabbles in other fiction writing. www.lricks.com

Nancy Robinson Masters - Writer, motivational speaker, and pilot, Nancy links to her Ups and Down Abilene Reporter-News Sunday Column, information about her books, and speaking engagements. www.nancyrobinsonmasters.com

Don Webb - Sci Fi & mystery writer regularly teaches classes at the Writers' League of Texas. His site includes articles, stories, poems, reviews of various works, and more links. www.euro.net/mark-space/DonWebb2.html

Linda Lipscomb - Childrens author, speaker, and workshop producer, Linda showcases her writing and events - www.lindalipscomb.biz

PUBLISHERS & PUBLICISTS

Phenix & Phenix - Book publicists who have now added publishing to their line of services. www.bookpros.com

Jo-Ann Power - Marketing specialist for authors as well as an author herself. www.powerontheweb.com

Timberwolf Press - In addition to traditional print books, the publisher provides new media innovations in entertainment, dramatic series, and internet broadcasting. www.timberwolfpress.com

Wordwright.biz - Joan and Steve Neubauer offer ghostwriting, editing, book design, and publishing. Real books for real people. Also check out the books Joan has written. www.wordwright.biz