GENERAL RESOURCES:
Scribophile – an online writing community for critiques and networking (find me there as Leah Kent)
FictionHub – a collection of resources for beginning writers
Literary Hub – short stories and poetry, craft and criticism, podcasts, and more
Narrative Magazine -publishes fiction, poetry, essays
Online Resources for Writers – links to sites on organizing, editing, proofreading, thesis, dictionaries/thesauri, ESL resources
Poets & Writers – Literary news, writing prompts, jobs and programs for writers, publishing, promotion, and more
Poetry Foundation – archive of well-known poets and poems, poetry magazine, and more
The Purdue Online Writing Lab – help with grammar and mechanics, workplace writing, MLA, APA
Writer’s Digest – agents, competitions, conventions, webinars, and more
Theater Seat Store Blog – a furniture store with a blog that features theater history and writing tips? Sign me up! Shout out to this page, with some beginner advice on screenwriting advice and links.
DIVERSITY
Writing With Color – dedicated to writing and resources centered on racial, ethnic and religious diversity.
Writing Diversely – dedicated to helping writers tell diverse and inclusive stories.
CREATIVE RESISTANCE
Creative Resistance: A Helpful Guide – ideas for how to “employ theatricality in your protest/outreach event”
Writing Through the Lens of Social Justice – an article for non-fic/freelance writers, but good lessons to keep in mind for fiction as well
QUEER WRITERS
Lambda Literary – championing LGBTQ+ books and writers. Book reviews, writing retreats, and more.