Writer's Digest 27th Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers

For the 27th year, Writer's Digest is shining a light on 101 websites with a goal of helping writers in a variety of ways.

- BY AMY JONES, MORIAH RICHARD, AND MICHAEL WOODSON

From getting a boost of creativity when you need it to specific writing advice, from finding an agent to query to pinpointing the trusted resources that weed out scams, this list offers the best places for you to start, no matter your experience level or writing goals. This year, you'll also find 15 listings new to this feature.

As always, we try to ensure the resources are accessible, no matter your financial situation. So, while many of the listings here do have a paid version, you'll also find that the majority of these sites have ample free resources as well. This way, you can give them a try to see if what they offer is right for you and your writing goals before committing.

EDITOR'S NOTE: As with all of our recommendations, we do our best to make sure the details in the listings are accurate at the time the issue goes to the printer, but inevitably something will change. So, be sure to check the websites themselves for the most up-to-date information.

A means this is the website's first appearance on the WD list. All listings within each category are alphabetically arranged.

CREATIVITY

1. Author Magazine AuthorMagazine.org

Teamed with the Pacific Northwest Writers Association, this online magazine is dedicated to all aspects of the creative process. From video and audio interviews with authors and other industry professionals to the daily inspiration on the editor's blog and newsletter, this site offers everything from how-to articles and up-to-date publishing news.

2. Electric Literature ElectricLiterature.com

Electric Literature continues to be a one-stop shop for writers of all backgrounds. A nonprofit since 2009, it features author interviews, essays, and craft articles—as well as two online literary magazines: The Commuter for short work and Recommended Reading for contemporary fiction.