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Eratosphere
Provides crtique, discussion and prose on poetry.
www.ablemuse.com
ACT Writers Centre
Non-profit organization that promotes writing-based culture and supporting the professional rights and interests of writers in the Canberra region.
www.actwriters.org.au
Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS)
British collecting society for all writers to ensure that hard-to-collect revenues due to authors are efficiently collected and speedily distributed to ALCS members.
www.alcs.co.uk
Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
Australian union which covers everyone in the media, entertainment, sports and arts industries. Its members include people working in TV, radio, theatre & film, entertainment venues, recreation grounds, journalists, actors, dancers sportspeople...
www.alliance.aust.com
International Journalists' Associations
Listing of professional journalism associations worldwide with contact information.
www.alliance.org.au
American Communication Association (ACA)
Arkansas based professional organization in the field of communication studies, providing information about computer-mediated communication, communication law and First Amendment issues, as well as resources and references for teaching and resea...
www.americancomm.org
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
Maryland based association promoting excellence in writing, editing and producing printed and electronic biomedical communications. AMWA enables its members to extend their professional expertise through educational programs, various publication...
www.amwa.org
American Medical Writers Association on Northern California (AMWA)
Is a leading international professional organization for biomedical communicators.
www.amwancal.org
Associated Press (AP)
AP and AP Wire member news bureau. The Associated Press, information about and from the world's oldest and largest news organization.
www.ap.org
Association of Publishing Agencies UK
Representing the consumer magazine industry. Formed in 1993, the association is run from offices in central London under the umbrella of the Periodical Publishers Association (PPA). Activities include research, events, training courses and press...
www.apa.co.uk
American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
ASJA offers benefits and services focusing on professional development, including market information, meetings with editors and others in the field, a referral service, seminars and workshops, discount services and the opportunity for members to...
www.asja.org
B
The Burry Man's Writers' Resources
Provides resources for fiction and nonfiction writers, working professionals and beginners with particular support for writing about Scotland.
www.burryman.com
C
California Chicano News Media Association (CCNMA)
Has over 400 members nationwide and six chapters in California. Since 1972, CCNMA has worked to promote diversity in the news media and news coverage by ensuring that Latinos and other people of color have careers and become decision makers in p...
www.ccnma.org
Chicana Writers
Resource center for chicana writers, Chicana artists and Chicanas.
www.chicanawriter.com
Association of Christian Writers
Designed for all levels of writers.
www.christianwriters.org.uk
Communication Institute for Online Scholarship (CIOS)
The CIOS is an organization supported primarily through individual and institutional memberships, through publication of The Electronic Journal of Communication, and through sales of software products to assist communication scholarship (e.g., C...
www.cios.org
Canadian Magazine Publishers Association (CMPA)
A Canadian media guide and magazine publishing industry news.
www.cmpa.ca
Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)
International student press association aimed at uniting student journalists and faculty advisers through educational conferences, idea exchanges and award programs.
www.columbia.edu
National Society of Newspaper Columnists
Professional association located in Farmville, Virginia providing conference information, hall of fame, member newsletter and related resources for newspaper professionals.
www.columnists.com
Construction Writers Association
Is a non-profit, non-partisan, international organization for professional journalists, writers, editors and publicists serving the information needs of the construction industry.
www.constructionwriters.org
American Copy Editors Society
This page is a site for those journalists, editors and others interested in copy editing and its related topics.
www.copydesk.org
The Committee to Protect Journalists
Is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting journalists and press freedom throughout the world.
www.cpj.org
Nebraska Center for Writers
Online resource for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, providing information, advice and links of interest to writers and readers across Nebraska.
mockingbird.creighton.edu
6' Ferrets Writers' Group
Developed in 1989 to foster the development of local authors' work.
pages.cthome.net
Communications Workers of America (CWA)
Based in Washington DC, CWA is a telecommunications union in North America, representing workers in public and private employment. CWA members are employed in telecommunications, printing and news media, public service, health care, cable tele...
www.cwa-union.org
D
Democracy Forum USA
Focuses on civic journalism: what it is, who's doing it and how you can get involved. This is a resource for journalists, and a place for everyone to learn about involving citizens in reporting the news.
www.democracyplace.org
E
Bay Area Editors' Forum
Association of freelance and in-house editors, proofreaders, and indexers for book publishing and technical fields.
www.editorsforum.org
Electronic Frontier Foundation
A non-profit, non-partisan organization working in the public interest to protect fundamental civil liberties, including privacy and freedom of expression in the arena of computers and the Internet.
www.eff.org
Eguild
An Internatioanl Electronic Author's Guild.
www.eguild.org
Getting the Connections Right
A nonprofit and nonpartisan research foundation that undertakes timely and critical analyses of major economic, political, and social institutions and issues.
epn.org
International Science Writers Association
An organization of individual membership, was formed in 1967 in response to the increasingly international scope of science popularization and technical communications. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
www.eurekalert.org
F
Foundation for American Communications (FACSNET)
Educates journalists about news content through Journalism Education Programs.
www.facsnet.org
Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR)
New York based FAIR, the national media watch group, offers well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship. FAIR works to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices...
www.fair.org
The Fund for Investigative Journalism
Based in Washington D.C. the fund gives grants, ranging from $500 to $10,000, to reporters working outside the protection and backing of major news organizations. These grants are limited to journalists seeking help for investigative pieces invo...
fij.org
Fishtrap
Non-profit organization that meets on a monthly basis and sends out an email newsletter.
www.fishtrap.org
Florida Press Association
A non-profit association of daily and weekly newspapers and newspaper related businesses.
www.flpress.com
Freedom Forum
Conducts national and international initiatives to promote its priorities. The foundation is dedicated to media and First Amendment issues.
www.freedomforum.org
Freedom House
Non-partisan and broad-based, this organization is led by a Board of Trustees composed of leading Democrats, Republicans, and independents; business and labor leaders; former senior government officials; scholars; writers; and journalists. All a...
www.freedomhouse.org
Front Porch Forum
Mission is to examine the challenging problems of a trans-millennial era in a way that actively involves listeners and readers along with journalists.
www.frontporch.org
G
Gulf Coast Writers Association
Strives to encourage and inspire local writers throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast regional area.
gcwriters.org
American Medical Writers Association, Northwest Chapter
Create and edit biomedical information for organizations, corporations, universities and government agencies.
www.geocities.com
DreamWeavers Web Writers Union
Informal union of genre fiction writers on the web whose aim is the exchange of ideas, work habits and resources mutual support for mutual advancement.
www.geocities.com
Green City Network
Contains resources, links and contacts for writers.
www.greencity.com
Garden Writers Association of America
An organization of over 1500 professional communicators in the lawn and garden industry.
www.gwaa.org
H
Horror Writers Association
Worldwide organization of writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting the interests of writers of Horror and Dark Fantasy.
www.horror.org
Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Organization dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world.
www.hrw.org
I
International Center for Journalists (ICJ)
Aims to improve the quality of journalism in nations where there is little or no tradition of independent journalism. A Washington D.C. organization.
www.icfj.org
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
Promotes international action to defend press freedom and social justice through strong, free and independent trade unions of journalists. The IFJ does not subscribe to any given political viewpoint, but promotes human rights, democracy and plur...
www.ifj.org
International Journalists' Network
Providing media/assistance news and professional development for journalists.
www.ijnet.org
Independent Newspapers
New Zealand international publisher of various magazines and national, regional, and international newspapers.
www.inl.co.nz
International Newspaper Marketing Association (INMA)
Dallas, Texas-based non-profit member organization dedicated to recognizing and extending marketing activities of newspapers.
www.inma.org
About Independent Publishers Group - Book Distributors
Created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade.
www.ipgbook.com
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. (IRE)
Based at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, IRE provides educational services to reporters, editors and others interested in investigative journalism and works to maintain high professional standards.
www.ire.org
The International Women's Media Foundation
Promoting the role of women in the news media worldwide.
www.iwmf.org
Illinois Woman's Press Association (IWPA)
IWPA (since 1885) is an organization of communications professionals working in newspaper, radio, television, public relations, marketing, advertising, freelance writing, magazines, books, and other fields. Divisional office located in Schaumbur...
www.iwpa.org
J
Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS)
Supports the personal growth and professional empowerment of women in newsrooms and works toward a more accurate portrayal of the women in society.
www.jaws.org
Journalism Education Association
Is an independent national scholastic journalism organization for teachers and advisers based in Kansas City, Missouri.
www.jea.org
National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA)
Resource for high school and college journalists, home of the National Scholastic Press Association and Associated Collegiate Press. Located in Minneapolis.
studentpress.journ.umn.edu
L
The Hong Kong Writer's Circle
Site offers feedback, public events, workshops, and direct links to publishers and producers.
lawrencegray.com
M
Magazine Publishers of America
Trade resource association with links to industry resources including fact sheets on editorial, advertising impact, circulation and industry news.
www.magazine.org
Momwriters
A community of professional and new writers who are all mothers.
www.momwriters.com
Civic Journalism Initiative
Gathers citizens to talk about public policy issues and amplify what they say via radio, the Internet, and print.
access.mpr.org
Mystery Writers of America
An organization dedicated to bringing together mystery writers.
www.mysterynet.com
N
Newspaper Association of America (NAA)
Vienna, Virginia-based nonprofit association that is the unified voice for both continuity and change in the newspaper industry. NAA focuses on strategic issues of importance to newspapers: marketing, public policy, diversity, operations and in...
www.naa.org
National Association of Minorities in Communications (NAMIC)
California based NAMIC educates, advocates and empowers for the cause of diversity in the telecommunications industry.
www.namic.com
National Association of Real Estate Editors
Professional organization for writers, editors, columnists, authors and communication professionals covering residential and commercial real estate.
www.naree.org
National Communication Association
The purpose of the Association is to promote study, criticism, research, teaching, and application of the artistic, humanistic, and scientific principles of communication.
www.natcom.org
The National Writers Association
A community for readers, writers, film producers, agents and editors.
www.nationalwriters.com
Internet Press Guild
The Internet Press Guild is a nonprofit organization promoting excellence in journalism about the Internet, online services, and bulletin board systems. The Guild's Web site is an information clearinghouse for reporters who wish to know more abo...
www.netpress.org
American Press Institute (API)
Awards fellowships to journalism educators and newspaper employees in the United States and Canada for use in attending API seminars. These fellowships are financed through the generosity of individuals, organizations and trusts. Recipients atte...
www.newspaper.org
National Federation of Press Women (NFPW)
Arlington, Virginia based trade organization of professional journalists and communicators. Group offers professional development opportunities and awards recognition of member achievements. Site offers links to other resources. They are the Pub...
www.nfpw.org
National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR)
Program of Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. Provides training to journalists in the practical skills of finding, uncovering and analyzing electronic information.
www.nicar.org
National Newspaper Association (NNA)
The NNA's mission is to protect, promote and enhance America's community newspapers. Located in Arlington, Virginia.
www.nna.org
National Newspaper Association Foundation
The National Newspaper Association Foundation was founded in 1957 to enhance literacy, print journalism and the role of community newspapers. Based in Arlington, Virginia.
www.nnafoundation.org
National Writers Union
Is the trade union for freelance writers of all genres (journalism, books, poetry, technical, business, instructional, electronic).
www.nwu.org
New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ)
One of the largest and most vibrant local chapters of the National Association of Black Journalists, a group of black media professionals organized to pursue common concerns and goals.
www.nyabj.org
P
Painted Rock Writers and Readers Colony
Classes and seminars offered in romance, mystery, research, plotting, synopsis writing, article writing and inspirational writing.
www.paintedrock.com
PEN American Center
Membership association of prominent literary writers and editors.
www.pen.org
Police Writers Club
Provides police writers with the knowledge, resources and networking capabilities to share their expertise with others.
www.policewriter.com
National Press Club (NPC)
Washington DC based private association providing people who gather and disseminate news a center for the advancement of their professional standards and skills, the promotion of free expression, mutual support and social fellowship.
npc.press.org
Washington Press Club Foundation
Organized to promote the journalistic profession and to enhance the role of women journalists. WPCF's goals are to educate the public on the role of a free press in American society; to pursue the ideals of equality and excellence within the pr...
npc.press.org
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated.
Nonprofit national service organization located in Boston, MA that encourages the professional development and training of public radio journalists.
www.prndi.org
Puget Sound Science Writers Association
Focal organization for writers and communicators, which provides a forum for individuals to discuss science, medicine and technology.
www.psswa.org
CA Readings/Workshops
Provides matching fee money to pay poets, fiction writers, and literary performance artists for giving readings and writing workshops in a wide variety of community settings.
www.pw.org
Poets & Writers Online
Offers publishing advice, classifieds, information resources including grants and awards, literary links and news from the writing world.
www.pw.org
Q
The Queensland Writers' Centre
An organization for writers that deals within the public and private sector .in Queensland
www.qwc.asn.au
R
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
An Arlington, Virginia non-profit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to journalists and news organizations.
www.rcfp.org
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
A Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to journalists and news organizations.
www.rcfp.org
Reporters Network
Founded in October 1995, it promotes the Internet as a research and communications medium for working journalists. It provides a variety of services to the journalism community and the general public it serves.
www.reporters.net
Heartland Romance Authors
Dedicated to covering romance authors.
hera.romance-central.com
On Assignment
Professional organization devoted to electronic journalism. Represents local network and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media internationally.
www.rtnda.org
Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA)
Professional organization devoted to electronic journalism. Represents local network and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media internationally.
www.rtnda.org
S
Official Misc. Writing Web Site
UseNet newsgroup that provides a forum for discussion of writing in all its forms.
www.scalar.com
Scribe & Quill Society
Provides a writer's resource page including articles for writers, writing courses, book reviews and news and information for writers of all genres.
www.scribequill.com
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association (SNPA)
Atlanta, Georgia-based association that promotes the business interests and prosperity of its members. Their members include more than 420 daily newspapers, primarily in the South and Southeast.
www.snpa.org
Southeastern Writers Association
Nonprofit organization that represents writers of all levels.
www.southeasternwriters.com
Southern States Communication (SSCA)
Purpose is to promote the study, criticism, research, teaching, and application of the artistic, humanistic, and scientific principles of communication. SSCA, a not-for-profit organization, exists for educational, scientific, and literary purpos...
www.ssca.net
SWET (Society of Writers, Editors & Translators)
Comprises people engaged in the professions of writing, editing, and translating.
www.swet.jp
T
Coffeehouse for Writers
Offers crtique forums, writing seminars, articles and links.
members.tripod.com
The Writer's Ring
A community environment that offers links, resources and workshops to name a few.
members.tripod.com
Tulane Literary Society
Offers information, links and workshops for New Orleanians.
www.tulane.edu
U
National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)
North Carolina based organization dedicated to the advancement of photographic journalism. Members include: still and television photographers, editors, students and representatives of businesses that serve the photojournalism industry. Facilita...
metalab.unc.edu
Special Libraries Association News Division
An international organization for print and broadcast news librarians, news researchers and others interested in the role information plays in quality journalism.
metalab.unc.edu
Centre for Australian Language and Literature Studies
Established to coordinate and promote the research into and teaching of Australian Language and Literature, and to encourage Australian writing.
www.une.edu.au
One Of Us
Offers short stories, writing tips, news and writing resources.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk
W
Washington Center for Politics & Journalism
Nonprofit educational foundation that operates the Politics & Journalism Semester program for college students. Site provides basic information about the program.
www.wcpj.org
Heartland Writers Guild
Not-for-profit multi-genre organization devoted to helping its members market their writing. Also, sponsors the biennial Heartland Writers Conference.
www.webcurrent.com
Writers Guild of America
Resources and Information for Screenwriters. The WGA represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new technologies industries. Guild members also write news, animation, non-fiction and documentary programming.
www.wga.org
Willamette Writers
Program consists of monthly meetings, special seminars, workshops and conferences.
www.willamettewriters.com
World Science Fiction Society
Chooses the recipients of the annual Hugo Awards (Science Fiction Achievement Awards).
worldcon.org
The Writer's Center
Non-profit literary organization consisting of workshops, events, book gallery and other resources for writers and publishers.
www.writer.org
The Hudson Valley Writers' Center
Not-for-profit organization founded to promote the appreciation of literary excellence in the Hudson Valley area.
www.writerscenter.org
Y
Arts and Humanities Program of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Offers classes in writing, sponsors poetry readings and other literary events, and publishes a monthly Writer's Voice newsletter.
www.ymca-artsdetroit.org
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