Magazines and Writing Sites
The African Review of Books
Ambitious and impressive new site which sets out to be a 'place in
which the books, literature and scholarship of Africa can be discussed and
debated'. For a general readership, mostly reviews and book sales, but
also deals with many issues relating to writers and publishing in
Africa.
www.africanreviewofbooks.com
Agenda Poetry
Highly-regarded international literary journal founded by William Cookson
and Ezra Pound as long ago as 1959. Poetry and fiction.
http://www.agendapoetry.co.uk/
Authors on the Web
A professionally put-together American site for and about writers
offering book and author news, but focusing on published
- and often bestselling – authors. Part of The Book Report
Network, this has features such as 75 Authors’ advice for
aspiring writers (which can be summarised as: read, keep writing and
don’t give up).
http://www.authorsontheweb.com
All About Romance
Lively romance book site for readers and writers of the genre. Quite
interactive and includes historical articles, interviews with authors and
articles such as 8 Male Stereotypes. http://www.likesbooks.com/
Bloomsbury Magazine
The famous Bloomsbury name is now applied to a web literary magazine, a
writers' centre which gives advice to aspiring writers, a literary
calendar of festivals and competitions plus a range of reading
courses. Bloomsbury
Magazine
Book Magazine
Highly recommended American books magazine with excellent website and
bimonthly paper version. Ranges from popular to literary and covers
English language books worldwide. Reviews, interviews with authors,
some web exclusives. Library Journal said it was; 'well-focused,
skilfully edited'. http://www.bookmagazine.com/
Conjunctions
Online magazine publishing innovative fiction, poetry, criticism, drama
and interviews, with the selection (including work by Peter Straub and M
John Harrison) 'based on the literary excellence, originality and vision
of the writing.' http://www.conjunctions.com/
Crime Time
High quality site linked to Crime Time
magazine, which has thoughtful reviews, features and interviews with Crime
authors: www.crimetime.co.uk
Guardian Unlimited
Not just for writers, but a must for anyone interested in books, this
is quite simply one of the best places for keeping up with the literary
world on the net.
http://books.guardian.co.uk
Identity Theory
American web magazine of literature and culture, which publishes
interesting original work donated by 'creative minds' from all over the
world, interviews with authors and a number of public domain classics.
www.identitytheory.com/
The Internet, a Writer's Guide
Online version of Jane Dorner's excellent book (available from WritersBookstall),
with much useful advice and over a thousand links. www.internetwriter.co.uk
January Magazine
Interesting magazine with collection of book reviews and
interviews with authors with an international flavour.
www.januarymagazine.com
'Our mandate is to bring you interviews with authors from around the world
as well as reviews of books written in all countries.' This includes an
article on books about self-publishing.
www.januarymagazine.com/nonfiction/selfpub.html
La Ronde
Subtitled 'the Playwright's Ring', this unusual site links playwrights'
own sites and is worth a look if you want to join the ring. Focus on
stage plays. www.pipeline.com
Laystar Magazine
Although not strictly a writers' magazine, this site allows writers to
hone their article-writing skills and get their work published on the web.
There are no submission fees but also no fees paid. Clear guidelines
enable writers to work on writing to a commercial brief for online
publication. http://www.laystar.co.uk/
Lit Net
Virtual literary centre for writers coming from the West Midlands in
the UK. From a fairly opinionated and individual point of view
offers an inclusive approach to literature.
www.lit-net.org
The Lost Club
If you pine for Baron Corvo, Frances Brett Young or Richmal Crompton,
this site will put you in touch with other like-minded readers and enable
you to help rediscover lost authors.
www.lost-club.co.uk
Mediabistro
US site for media professionals, particularly
journalists, but also of general interest. Links to US media's coverage of
itself. www.mediabistro.com
Moving Stories
Idiosyncratic website from the (British) National Railway Museum
offering a accounts of rail journeys for all train buffs or fans of travel
writing. The stories are thematically arranged into carriages, with
each passenger having their own tale to tell.
www.moving-stories.org.uk/index.php
Mslexia
Stylish and lively site for quarterly UK literary magazine read by
12,000 'committed' women writers. Good range of quality writing,
information and advice with news, reviews, competitions and interviews,
all presented in a friendly fashion. Praised by Helen Dunmore as 'astute,
invigorating and above all an excellent read.' www.mslexia.co.uk
The Mystery Reader
Site for mystery readers, featuring interviews, news and reviews, rated
from 'outstanding' to 'don't bother'. http://www.themysteryreader.com/
The New Writer
This well-regarded magazine comes out six times a year and publishes
the best in fact, fiction and poetry, including top stories from the Fish
Prize and Real Writers annual competitions. Runs annual Prose and Poetry
prizes, including short stories, novellas and essays, material to be
submitted by end November. The magazine is towards the more literary end
of the spectrum, but offers more publishing opportunities and market
information for subscribers than other UK-based creative writing
magazines.
http://www.thenewwriter.com/
New Zealand Writers Website
With competitions, an email newsletter and book reviews this site
supports writers in New Zealand. www.nzwriters.co.nz/index.shtml
Parenting Express
Parentingexpress.com is for parents (and people who care for
children) writing creative non-fiction, memoir, poetry or anecdote about
their experiences of giving birth and raising children. They can send in
material for the site.
The Poetry Society
Lively and well-presented UK site supporting poetry with 4,000 members
internationally and some thoughtful content. www.poetrysociety.org.uk
The Reader
New website launched by magazine for readers which provides readers'
reviews, mostly of classics, and reading rooms for online discussions.
www.thereader.co.uk
Richmond Review
Online UK literary magazine with an excellent
selection of stories, poetry, articles, essays and reviews: www.richmondreview.co.uk
The Romance Reader
Site directed at romance readers which carries interviews and reviews
and is frequently updated. http://www.theromancereader.com
Teen Ink
An online American teen magazine, book series, and website devoted
entirely to teenage writing and art, and supported by a non-profit
organisation. Much encouragement and lots of samples of teen writing.
View Askew Productions
Zany site which offers daily news updates of film-making and comics,
including Kevin Smith's Movie Poop Shoot and a mass of other information
in a lively way. www.viewaskew.com
Web del Sol
Network promoting contemporary literature in electronic media,
described as 'literary arts new media complex which pushes the envelope of
both definitions'. Publishes and also hosts of 25 literary arts
publications. www.webdelsol.com
Words Magazine
Online magazine for writers which supports a breast cancer charity.
It runs a number of competitions.
http://www.wordsmag.com/index.htm
Worlds without Borders
Online magazine for international literature which highlights writing
in translation from around the world. Important since highlights fact that
50% of all books in translation published worldwide are translated from
English - and only 6% into English.
http://www.wordswithoutborders.org/
Writers' Forum
British writers' magazine which is highly recommended for all writers.
It features wide range of news and articles which help writers to improve
their work and get published:
www.writers-forum.com
Writers-Network
Free writers community website where you can publish your poetry and
get peer review, which also has 'PRO' section for $3 (£1.50) a month.
http://www.writers-network.com/
