USEFUL SITES FOR WRITERS:

  • Preditors and Editors - where you can check the latest information on editors and agencies. It provides advice and warnings about who’s good and who’s bad. https://pred-ed.com

  • Writer Beware – is basically a watchdog blog for writers to avoid scammers and bad eggs. (Sponsored by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, it shines a bright light into the shadow-world of literary schemes, scams, and pitfalls.) https://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/

  • Query Tracker – it helps authors find agents and publishers. You can also organize and track your queries. https://querytracker.ne

  • Editorial Freelancers Association - The online EFA member directory offers clients free and instant access to the diverse assortment of highly skilled publishing professionals (editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, translators, and others who offer a broad range of skills and specialties. The free EFA job listing service offers clients another way to find the right freelancer for the job. https://www.the-efa.org

  • Reedsy -Meet the editor, designer or marketer who can help bring your book to life. (Funded by the European Union) https://reedsy.com

  • Wordcounter - Apart from counting words and characters, this online editor can help you to improve word choice and writing style, detect overused words, and, optionally, help you to detect grammar mistakes and plagiarism. https://wordcounter.net

  • Duotrope – it has an extensive database of publications w/data and helps you find publishers or literary agents. It also offers submission trackers, custom searches, deadline calendars, statistical reports, extensive interviews, and a weekly email of market news. (subscription required) https://duotrope.co

  • Grammarly - It helps you compose bold, clear, mistake-free writing with its new AI-powered desktop app. The free version, which I use, provides basic writing suggestions and tone detection as you work. There is also a paid premium version if you need more help. https://www.grammarly.com