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English: Program - Creative Writing: Websites

Here you'll find resources for Creative Writing

Creative Writing Websites/Blogs

Scope: This collection of links provides access to resources that are published by individuals and or organizations within this discipline. However, this list is not intended to be a directory for academic departments. These can be found by searching online by the name of the academic institution and/or department. If you are unable to locate such listing, please feel free to email me.


  • Creative Writing - a general site that offers tips, marketing ideas, and much more for creative writers.
  • Creative Writing Contests - information about creative writing contests, literary magazines theme issues, writing residencies, etc.. 120,000 views since June 2006.
  • Editorial Freelance Association - The free online freelancer directory offers clients instant access to the diverse assortment of highly skilled publishing professionals who make up EFA membership. The free EFA job listing service offers clients another way to find the right freelancer for the job. As a subscription service, it offers EFA members access to a wide variety of project opportunities.
  • Narrative Magazine - A free online magazine that publishes first-rank fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. It contains an online library of new literature by celebrated authors and by the best new and emerging writers.