For Writers

Every writer loves to read so I thought I’d include some of my favorite books and authors:

  1. Off the Grid by C.J. Box
  2. Harvest by Tess Gerritsen
  3. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
  4. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
  5. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens   (Bet you never thought he’d have a website!)
  6. The Steel Kiss by Jeffery Deaver 
  7. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kid
  8. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Professional Associations

Professional Associations are a great way to meet other writers. They offer conferences and classes to improve your writing and opportunities to hear best selling authors. You can find critique groups, writing contests, meet agents and editors.

International Thriller Writers   Their annual conference ‘The Big Thrill’ can be found at Thrillerfest.

Mystery Writers of America  Check out the Florida chapter too: MWAFlorida.org and the annual writing conference: Sleuthfest.

Romance Writers of America promotes networking and advocacy of romance writers. Find Florida chapter at www.frwriters.org.

Sisters in Crime supports the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers.

The National League of American Pen Women   Promoting creative excellence in women who have published since 1897.

Florida Writers Association  Networking, education, and support for Florida writers in all genres.

SCBWI: The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Serving the people who write and illustrate children’s literature.

American Library Association largest library association in the world. Includes association information, news, events, and advocacy

 

Critique group, teachers, bookstores and other great resources

Tuesday Writers  The workings of my favorite critique group. Check us out and see how a critique group works.

 

Sweeney Writing Coach   Online classes and webinars by well-known writing coach Joyce Sweeney.

Angela Ackerman Writing coach and author of The Emotional Thesaurus.

Martha Alderson  Writing coach and author of The Plot Whisperer.

Predators and Editors  Information and contacts for agents, editors, contests, and awards.

Goodreads Book reviews, discussions and suggestions.

Writer’s Digest Online and hard copy magazine on writing.

Rhyme Weaver A site for writing poetry.

Murder on the Beach Bookstore  My favorite Delray Beach bookstore hosting workshops and talks by local authors.

Books and Books  Miami Beach independent bookstore that hosts many authors.

Oxford English Dictionary Dictionary

Urban Dictionary Helps with current vernacular

Thesaurus A good online resource for that elusive perfect word