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DOROTHYL (Mystery Writers List): DorothyL is an unmoderated discussion and idea list in digest form for the lovers of the mystery genre. Everyone is welcome. Those who wish to adopt the name of a mystery character, may use that name in messages. The list owners are Kara L. Robinson (AKA Danger Mouse) and Diane K. Kovacs (AKA Harriet Vane). New subscribers can find more information about DorothyL at http://marsquadra.tamu.edu/staff_pages/dorothyl.html. To join this list, send the message: "sub DOROTHYL your full name" to listserv@listserv.kent.edu.
WRITE - Writer's Internet Exchange: This mailing list was developed for advanced or published authors with the purpose of helping them share their work, offer and receive criticism, and pass along useful and timely information on the craft. There are no fees or costs associated with joining WRITE. Those writers wishing to join this list should email a human readable message to Janet Kent (jkent@writelinks.com), or send the completed agreement form found on the WRITE Web site. WRITE is not a list for beginning writers.
REWRITE: REWRITE is a private, moderated mailing list for writers of all levels of experience and all forms of writing. We particularly welcome new emerging writers who are sincerely interested in developing their writing skills. REWRITE members may be new writers, but they are sincere about their writing efforts. Writing may not be bringing in the major portion of their earnings yet, but REWRITErs do consider their writing as work, not playtime. It is closed to nonmembers. Those writers wishing to join this list should send the completed agreement form found on the REWRITE Web site.
TECHNICAL WRITERS LIST: To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "sub TECHWR-L your full name" to listserv@vm1.ucc.okstate.edu. To send mail to the group, write to: techwr-l@vm1.ucc.okstate.edu. The human administrator can be reached at: techwr-l-request@vm1.ucc.okstate.edu. The Technical Writers List is based at Oklahoma State University, USA; anyone can join.
ROMANCE WRITERS LIST (RW-L): To subscribe to the Romance Writers List, send the following message: "subscribe RW-L your full name" to LISTSERV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU. The list administrators and owners are Beverly Morgan and Gabrielle Luthy.
WRITE-L: "A list for writing groups in cyberspace." To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "sub WRITE-L your full name" to listserv%ualtavm.bitnet@listserv.net. To send mail to the group, write to: write-l%ualtavm.bitnet@listserv.net. The human administrator can be reached at: write-l-request%ualtavm.bitnet@listserv.net. The Write-L mailing list is based at the University of Alberta, Canada; subscription is subject to approval.
WRITERS: To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "sub WRITERS your full name" to listserv@mitvma.mit.edu. To send mail to the group, write to: writers@mitvma.mit.edu. The human administrator can be reached at: writers-request@mitvma.mit.edu. The Writers mailing list is based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; anyone can join.
FICTION WRITERS WORKSHOP: The Fiction list is for submission and critiques of short fiction. No discussion is permitted on this list. Members are encouraged to maintain membership on the Writing list in order to discuss issues and share experiences. To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "sub FICTION your full name" to listserv@lists.psu.edu. To send mail to the group, write to: fiction@lists.psu.edu. The human administrator can be reached at: fiction-request@lists.psu.edu. The Fiction Writers Workshop mailing list is based at Pennsylvania State University, USA; subscription is subject to approval.
NON-FICTION WRITERS WORKSHOP: The Non-Fiction list (NFiction) is for submission and critiques of all forms of non-fiction. To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "sub NFICTION your full name" to listserv@lists.psu.edu. To send mail to the group, write to: nfiction@lists.psu.edu. The human administrator can be reached at: nfiction-request@lists.psu.edu. The Non-Fiction Writers Workshop mailing list is based at Pennsylvania State University, USA; subscription is subject to approval.
NOVEL WRITERS WORKSHOP: The Novels list (Novels-L) is for submission and critiques of novel-length fiction. Novels are posted in parts: no more than 4000 words per post - and no more than 3 chapters at a time. The author should provide a synopsis with the first submission in order to help readers write their critiques. To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "sub NOVELS-L your full name" to listserv@lists.psu.edu. To send mail to the group, write to: novels-l@lists.psu.edu. The human administrator can be reached at: novels-l-request@lists.psu.edu. The Novel Writers Workshop mailing list is based at Pennsylvania State University, USA; subscription is subject to approval.
CHILDREN'S WRITING LIST: A list for children's writers and illustrators. To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "subscribe childrens-writing" to majordomo@lists.mindspring.com. To subscribe in digest mode (one big message each day instead of lots of little ones), send the following message: "subscribe childrens-writing-digest" to majordomo@lists.mindspring.com. The list is open to anyone with an interest in writing or drawing for children.
THE GARRET: "The Garret," The Enclave Writers' Network and Support Group forum, is a moderated Internet mailing list for the posting of articles announcing writing contacts and opportunities, group meetings, events, etc., for writers in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas. To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "JOIN GARRET" to server@nocturne.boulder-creek.ca.us. All types and genres of writing are acceptable as the subject of posts, but purely commercial announcements are discouraged. Articles announcing writers' seminars and events are acceptable. A digest of the posted articles and announcements is mailed to all subscribers several times each week. Users at other sites may also post local writers' meetings and events -- without subscribing to the mailing list -- by sending e-mail announcements to: garret@nocturne.boulder-creek.ca.us, or to: garret@nocturne.sbay.org.
GIANT PEACH: GIANT PEACH is the UK mailing list for writers and book illustrators. The main emphasis is on children's books, but writers of all genres and age groups are welcome. To subscribe to this list, send an email message with "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject field to: giantpeach-request@boffin.beyond2000.co.uk. To subscribe in digest mode (one big message each day instead of lots of little ones), send an email message with "SUBSCRIBE" in the subject field to: giantpeach-drequest@boffin.beyond2000.co.uk. The list owner, Sybille Sterk, can be reached at: Sybille@boffin.beyond2000.co.uk.
SCRIPT WRITERS WORKSHOP: Script-W is for all forms of writing intended for performance (theatre, screenplays, radio or television scripts). To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "sub SCRIPT-W your full name" to listserv@lists.psu.edu. To send mail to the group, write to: script-w@lists.psu.edu. The human administrator can be reached at: script-w-request@lists.psu.edu . The Script Writers Workshop mailing list is based at Pennsylvania State University, USA; subscription is subject to approval.
NATURE WRITERS WORKSHOP: Nature-W is for writers of environmental literature, fiction or nonfiction. Members will participate in a critique workshop for submissions and writing exercises, and discuss research, writing, markets, and anything else pertaining to nature writing. To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "sub NATURE-W your full name" to listserv@lists.psu.edu. To send mail to the group, write to: nature-w@lists.psu.edu. The human administrator can be reached at: nature-w-request@lists.psu.edu. The Nature Writers Workshop mailing list is based at Pennsylvania State University, USA; subscription is subject to approval.
COPYEDITING-L: When you subscribe to Copyediting-L, all the postings to the list will be sent to you by email. You will also receive instructions on how to post your own messages and how to cancel. To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "SUBSCRIBE COPYEDITING-L yourfirstname yourlastname" to listserv@listserv.indiana.edu. Do not add your e-mail address or any other text. Further information is available on the CopyEditing-L Web site.
POETRY-W: Poetry-W (for Poetry Workshop) is open to poetry in all its forms: classical, free verse, concrete poetry, prose poems. To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "sub POETRY-W your full name" to listserv@lists.psu.edu. The human administrator can be reached at: poetry-w-request@lists.psu.edu. The Poetry Writers mailing list is based at Pennsylvania State University, USA; subscription is subject to approval.
MAGWRITE: MAGWRITE is a discussion list for those interested in writing for magazines. This is a high-volume list, but it can be received in digest format, if preferred. The keeper of the list, Maggie Heeger, can be reached at: mheeger@bigfoot.com. To subscribe to this list, send the following message: "Subscribe MAGWRITE" to LISTSERV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU.
WRITER ON LINE: Writer On Line is a newsletter/ezine that offers articles, columns, news, marketing tips, and key resources for writers of all kinds. Subscription is free and you may unsubscribe at any time. To subscribe, go to the Writer On Line Web site.
NOVELDOC: An online workshop in which novelists critique and revise their completed drafts of 60,000 words or more. Also tips, primers and talk on technique and marketing. Guidelines and an application form are available on the NovelDoc web site or contact J. R. Lankford via email at jilla1@wt.net.
WORLD-BUILDING: An email-based discussion group with more than 150 subscribers from around the globe. The group discusses World-building, the process by which someone creates a fictional world -- a place that exists, but only in the imagination. The list is available in both normal and digest versions; instructions for subscribing can be found in the Membersip Area of the World-Building Email List web site or contact the List Administrator via email: Chad Ryan Thomas.
TILE.NET LISTSERV DATABASE: Tile.Net hosts a searchable database of Internet Mailing Lists. Visit the Tile.Net Web Site if you would like to see more writing-related lists.




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