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Science & Science Fiction Writing Organizations
- Association of British Science Writers – We are a membership organisation for media professionals who cover science, medicine, environment, mathematics, engineering and technology. We provide professional training, development and networking for journalists and writers at all career stages.
- CASW-Council for the Advancement of Science Writing – The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing is committed to improving the quantity and quality of science news reaching the public.
- Canadian Science Writers’ Association: A National Alliance of Science Communicators in All Media – Science Writers & Communicators of Canada (SWCC) was founded in 1970 as the Canadian Science Writers’ Association by a small group of science and medical reporters who recognized their role in helping other Canadians better understand rapid changes occurring in our world.
- Locus Magazine – Locus magazine was founded in 1968 in New York by Charles N. Brown, Ed Meskys, and Dave Vanderwerf as a one-page newszine to promote the “Boston in ’71” Worldcon bid. Two trial issues were sent to various fans and professionals to drum up subscriptions before issue #1 was mailed. Vanderwerf left after issue #4, and Meskys after #11, but Charles decided to keep the ‘zine going with the help of first wife Marsha Brown (who was co-editor from 1968-69), and later second wife Dena Brown (who co-edited from 1970-77). Issues were published once or twice a month, as the news merited.
- National Association of Science Writers – The National Association of Science Writers is a community of journalists, authors, editors, producers, institutional communicators, students and people who write and produce material intended to inform the public about science, health, engineering, and technology. NASW promotes the professional interests of science writers nationally and globally, plays an active role in supporting efforts to ensure writers are paid for their work, and advocates for copyright protections for writers.
- Society for Technical Communication Home Page
- The D.C. Science Writers Association – With around 400 members, DCSWA is the largest independent regional science writing association in the country. Founded in 1987, its members include writers and editors from nearly all the major news outlets in the Washington, D.C. area, public information officers from agencies and institutions, and freelancers.
AGENTS & EDITORS
- Agents: Knowing When To Hold One and When To Fold
- Copyright Primer, Know Your Rights
- Getting Offers from Multiple Literary Agents
- Landing An Agent Elements Of A Winning Query
- Literary Agents List
- Preditors and Editors
- Publishing, Writing Terms, Acronyms
- Tips for a Successful Editor Appointment
- Want More? Here’s How to Get It
- What NOT to Do When Beginning Your Novel
- Windup for the (Story) Pitch
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS MAIN PAGE
- 2026 OCT Calls For Submission
- 2026 SEP Calls For Submission
- 2026 AUG Calls For Submission
- 2026 JUL Calls for Submissions
- 2026 JUN Calls for Submissions
- 2026 MAY Calls for Submissions
- 2026 APR Calls for Submissions
- 2026 MAR Calls for Submissions
- 2026 FEB Calls for Submissions
- 2026 JAN Calls for Submissions
- 2025 DEC Calls for Submissions
- 2025 NOV Calls for Submissions
- 2025 OCT Calls for Submissions
CHARACTERIZATION
CONFLICT
DIALOGUE
GRAMMAR & FORMATTING
GRAMMAR & FORMATTING MAIN PAGE
- Achieving 250 Words / 25 Lines Per Page
- And Sammy, Too? Oh, No!
- Changing Double Hyphens to EM Dashes in Word
- Edit Easier
- High Hopes–Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Misused Words
- Navigating In Your Novel
- Proofreaders Marks
- Research Links
- Rules for Writers
- Slang and Jargon Souces
- Tightening Your Manuscript and Trimming the Word Count
JOBS / MARKETS
- 3 Ways to Make Your Non-Fiction Article Pitch Stand Out
- 35 Online Work Ideas to Earn Good Money Whilst Studying
- An Interview with Holly Ambrose
- Beyond the Basics
- Copyright Primer, Know Your Rights
- Finding Markets Fiction and Nonfiction
- Freelance Writing 101
- Getting Offers from Multiple Literary Agents
- How To Market Your Book After You’ve Written It
- How to Write a Novel Synopsis
- How To Write Your Own Press Releases
- Magazine Links
- Making Money As a Corporate Freelancer
- Market News–All Genres
- Need a Clip? Open a Newspaper
- Newspaper Writing Resources
- Publisher’s Websites
- Selling to Children’s Markets
- Submitting to UK Markets
- Syndication 101
- the Power of the Press
- To Specialize, or Not to Specialize?
- Ultimate Guide to Being a Freelancer 2026 Update
- What Are Your Chances of Getting Published?
- Why Article Writing Should Be A Part Of Your Career Development Strategy
- Why E-Books?
- Write Your Way to $1000 a Month
- Youth Writing Markets
PLOTTING
- 3 Ways to Know When to End Your Chapters
- 7 Excellent Plotting Tips from Agatha Christie
- 7 Ways to Add Great Subplots to Your Novel
- 8 Best Writing Tips to Become a Best Storyteller
- Does Your Plot Need a Subplot?
- Love to Write: Here Is How You Can Build Your Career
- Slang and Jargon Souces
- The All Purpose Plot
- Turning Points and Plot Points in Storytelling
- What NOT to Do When Beginning Your Novel
- Writing the Novel by the Numbers
POINT OF VIEW
QUERIES & PROPOSALS
- Agents: Knowing When To Hold One and When To Fold
- Getting Offers from Multiple Literary Agents
- How to Write a Novel Synopsis
- Landing An Agent Elements Of A Winning Query
- Path to Self-Publishing Success
- Publisher’s Websites
- Publishing, Writing Terms, Acronyms
- Science & Science Fiction Writing Organizations
- Submission Tracking
- Surviving a Book Proposal
- Windup for the (Story) Pitch
- Writing a Synopsis & Query Letter
SUBMISSIONS
- Agents: Knowing When To Hold One and When To Fold
- An Interview with Jack Fisher
- Copyright Primer, Know Your Rights
- EBooks-Fears to Possibilities
- How to Write a Novel Synopsis
- Literary Agents List
- Path to Self-Publishing Success
- Publisher’s Websites
- Publishing, Writing Terms, Acronyms
- Science & Science Fiction Writing Organizations
- Selling to Children’s Markets
- Submission Tracking
- Surviving a Book Proposal
- What Are Your Chances of Getting Published?
- Write Your Way to $1000 a Month
- Writing a Synopsis & Query Letter
- Youth Writing Markets
SYNOPSIS
TIP SHEETS & GUIDELINES
TIP SHEETS & GUIDELINES MAIN PAGE
- Achieving 250 Words / 25 Lines Per Page
- Changing Double Hyphens to EM Dashes in Word
- Copyright Primer, Know Your Rights
- How To Write Your Own Press Releases
- Knowing and Finding Your Voice
- Plan for Success
- Publisher’s Websites
- Science & Science Fiction Writing Organizations
- What NOT to Do When Beginning Your Novel
- Why E-Books?
- Working with a Critique Group
WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES
WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES MAIN PAGE
- 2026 APR Workshops & Conferences
- 2026 AUG Workshops & Conferences
- 2026 FEB Workshops & Conferences
- 2026 JAN Workshops & Conferences
- 2026 JUL Workshops & Conferences
- 2026 JUN Workshops & Conferences
- 2026 MAR Workshops & Conferences
- 2026 MAY Workshops & Conferences
- 2026 OCT Workshops & Conferences
- 2026 SEP Workshops & Conferences
WRITING CONTESTS
ABOUT WRITING CONTESTS
- A Guide to Assessing Writing Contests
- Writer’s Conferences Do You Really Need To Attend?
- Writing Groups List
- 2026 OCT Writing Contests
- 2026 SEP Writing Contests
- 2026 AUG Writing Contests
- 2026 JUL Writing Contests
- 2026 JUN Writing Contests
- 2026 MAY Writing Contests
- 2026 APR Writing Contests
- 2026 MAR Writing Contests
- 2026 FEB Writing Contests
- 2026 JAN Writing Contests
- 2025 DEC Writing Contests
- 2025 NOV Writing Contests
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