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Below are links to web sites that are related to writing and other subjects that interest me. Check back every once in a while -- I will be adding new sites on an irregular, but not infrequent, basis.
writers' resourcesSociety for Technical Communication, Arlington, VA For 50 years, STC has been the premier organization for technical writers, illustrators, editors, and designers. The membership also includes representatives of allied disciplines such as usability and human factors, instructional design, academe, and information architecture. STC encourages professional development through publications and meetings of both the national organization and local chapters. Editorial Freelancers Association, New York, NY Founded in New York City, EFA has expanded nationally and internationally to become one of the most highly-respected associations of professional freelance editors and writers, indexers and proofreaders, researchers and desktop publishers, and translators. Maryland Writers' Association, Baltimore, MD MWA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to "promoting the art, business, and craft of writing." By sponsoring regional chapters, critique groups, and public events, MWA provides a valuable support infrastructure for vocational and avocational writers of all skill levels and disciplines throughout Maryland. National Coalition of Independent Scholars, St. Helena, CA Founded in 1989, NCIS strives to connect independent scholars to share their scholarly interests and expertise, advocates for improved independent scholar access to research libraries, distribute information about funding and publishing opportunities, among other activities that support scholars who pursue scholarship outside of academia. The Writer's Center, Bethesda, Maryland The Writer's Center is both a haven and a resource for writers of all genres. It offers classes and conferences, provides space for readings and performances, maintains a gallery of periodicals and books, publishes two in-house journals, and provides a variety of support services.
essential readingRead Street (The Baltimore Sun)
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