This list of websites has been suggested by NWG members who have used them and found them useful. Members are urged to send any further recommendations to the presiding president.
sallyjwalker@cox.net .
Disclaimer: The Nebraska Writers Guild does not endorse or promote any of the organizations or their services on these websites. This listing is merely offered as a resource of points of interest for writers to investigate and draw their own conclusions.
Basic Concepts of Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction (sometimes spelled Nonfiction) makes up a huge category of books that are generally (but not always) about true things. Non-fiction can be broken down or organized into various sub-categories or genres, such as biography/autobiography, memoirs (also journals and diaries), genealogy and family history, history, travel, politics, science, psychology, philosophy, sociology, diet and health, true crime, textbooks, how-to books, business, grant-writing, technical writing, self publishing, investment, and many other kinds of books. (Poetry, plays, scriptwriting, and great literature are also sometimes put in the category of Non-fiction.)
A few websites of non-fiction writing interest are organized and listed below in general and by genre, but many, many more can be found by searching the internet or your local bookstore using those specific genre headings. Note: Websites are copyrighted and protected by law just as books are. Also, websites are subject to unexpected changes by their own authors, so while these linked websites appear to be good and helpful sites as they are listed, the Guild can not be responsible for their content or their availability at any particular time.
Non-Fiction General
Bellevue Literary Press
This press features original authoritative and literary works, both fiction and nonfiction, in the sciences, social sciences and arts. It is the natural outgrowth of theBellevue Literary Review.
Dan Poynter’s Para Publishing
A site where writers can find advice on writing and self-publishing any kind of book.
George Mason University
Has an excellent Nonfiction Resource center through the GMU English Department.
Graywolf Press
Graywolf Press publishes all kinds of writing, but is a leading publisher in Nonfiction. They have a Nonfiction writing contest every year.
LaChance Publishing
Publishes both fiction and non-fiction titles, dealing with the challenges faced by trauma, caregiving, and health-related subjects. Check out “The Healing Project” and story submission opportunities.
Plain View Press
Publishes poems, stories, essays, non-fiction that explores the major issues of our time: peace, justice, the environment, education and gender. This is a humane and highly creative group of people committed to art and social change.
Poets and Writers
Poets & Writers magazine and website is an excellent resource for writers, with a large resource section that includes deadlines for contests, conferences and residencies, and classifieds for where to submit. Lots of Nonfiction opportunities.
Seven Reasons Fiction Writers Should Sell Nonfiction
Article on rationale for writing Nonfiction.
Suite 101
Multiple listings and tips for Nonfiction writing in general, and tabs leading to various genres and even more links at those sites.
Writing For Non-fiction Genres at Suite 101
Website listing good articles on writing different kinds of non-fiction
Non-Fiction for Children
Five Reasons to Write Nonfiction for Children on Writing-World.com
Article about children’s nonfiction on an eclectic writing advice website.
Writing Nonfiction for Children
Article about children’s nonfiction on an educational resource website.
Memoirs, Biographies, Autobiographies, and More
Writing Memoirs (and more) on Suite 101
Site listing links to many articles on Memoir Writing.
Travel Writing Resources
Yahoo Directory for Travel Writing
Listing compiled by Yahoo with links to various sites discussing travel writing.
True Crime Resources
Clews, Your Home for True Crime
Website written by a True Crime Historian with advice and links.
How to Write True Crime on Associated Content
Brief article on True Crime on an eclectic writing website with many links
Lee Lofland, Crime Scene Investigation & Police Procedure Expert
Personal website of author-expert offering information and services.
PoliceFiction.com
http://home.earthlink.net/~guidewords/police/index.html
NWG member Laura L. Cooper’s website with commentary and research links