Writing Websites

Two websites for writers that have come to my attention recently are theNextBigWriter and Writers.com. "What? Only two?" some wag wings. Well, yes, I receive emails promoting all sorts of sites, but don't pass along any unless I've explored it a bit and feel there's something positive to offer you, Dear Reader. For example, last week someone suggested I'd be interested in a new site/service whereon authors and publishers can list their books for free and readers can search and purchase. How is this different from Amazon, B&N, Powells, Abes, etc., I ask?

Writers.com, subtitled Writers on the Net, is actually quite old in web years. The site is a simple, no nonsense design, literally black and white, with classes the mainstay. I haven't taken any, so I can't vouch for their efficacy, but I'm impressed with the group's business-like approach. The site also issues a nice monthly newsletter with useful advice. Watch for a guest post here by the editor coming up soon.

The NextBigWriter site is completely different -- slick, hip, contemporary and very interactive with forums and critique groups, a ranking system for work posted, awards and competitions. It's password protected and costs to be able to post work, and it sports a credit system I hadn't the patience to study. Must be geared more for the younger audience.

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