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An informative site covering a wide gamut of writing from business, technical and grant writing to e- publishing and journalism. Explore new writers' issues, queries, research, taxes and training. Join in a forum or chat room. Utilize the research center or glance at the job board.

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BEST WRITERS' e-ZINE
Writer's Digest
Like its printed namesake, this online magazine is a valuable resource. There are links to "The 101 Best Web Sites for Writers" including search engines, media and general references, writers organizations and more. Research is easy. Just click and explore. A unique feature is "The Writing Clinic Online" which allows you to critique a poem or manuscript that is currently online or submit your own for consideration.

BEST REFERENCE - PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Government Printing Office Access
Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Regulatory and Administrative documents are available through this site. Advanced searches are available through Specialized Search Pages. Search the Federal Register, Congressional Record or Code of Federal Regulations by date or section. Helpful Hints provides instructions for searching a myriad of databases.

BEST CHILDREN'S WRITER SITE
The Children's Writing Resource Center
If you want to get started as a children's writer, this site takes you through the steps, provides a bulletin board on which you can post your questions and have them answered by professional writers. There are also "virtual" writer's groups, information about existing critique groups, articles and market tips.

BEST SCIENCE-FICTION SITE
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
This site provides articles on perfecting the craft of sci-fi writing, information about awards, market lists and links to other resources. Of interest to any writer is the "Beware" section, which warns of current publishing scams at www.sfwa.org/beware.