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Absolute Write
Absolute Write is a moderated, free, online community of writers, agents, editors, and publishers. Absolute Write provides information about writing as well as editing, publishing, and agents. We welcome writers of all levels of experience and ambition.
https://absolutewrite.com/forums/index.php
Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP)
Our mission is to amplify the voices of writers and the academic programs and organizations that serve them while championing diversity and excellence in creative writing.
https://www.awpwriter.org/
Book Writing Software by Kindlepreneur
An up to date list of different writing software to help authors organize and publish.
https://kindlepreneur.com/best-book-writing-software/
Children's Publishing - Harold Underdown - The Purple Crayon
Harold is a children's book editor, now working at Kane Press as Executive Editor after a mini-career as a consulting or independent editor, writing and revision teacher, and workshop/retreat and online class presenter (mostly via my partnership with Eileen Robinson, Kid's Book Revisions). His Website has a lot of information regarding publishing for kids.
https://www.underdown.org/
Children's Publishing - SCBWI
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throughout their careers.
https://www.scbwi.org/
Children's Publishing - Writing in Rhythm and Rhyme, by Dori Chaconas
Guidance for writing rhyme in children's books
http://www.dorichaconas.com/Icing%20the%20Cake%20page.htm
Grammar
All the grammar you need to succeed in life™
https://www.grammar.com/
Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman has 25 years of experience in the media and publishing industry, with expertise in business strategy for authors and publishers.
https://janefriedman.com/
Manuscript Wish List®
A website for agents and publishers where they list what they are looking for.
https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/
Nathan Bransford
Nathan's site has everything you need to know to write, edit, and publish a book. If you can’t find what you need or want personalized help? Reach out. He also offers monthly office hours where he answers questions live.
https://nathanbransford.com/blog
QueryManager
Query Management Tools for Agents and Publishers
https://querymanager.com/
QueryTracker
Search for Literary Agents, New & Updated Agents, Who Reps Whom, Top 10 Literary Agents
https://querytracker.net/
Reedsy - Online courses
Explore their courses. Select a topic and enroll in a course taught by publishing professionals
https://reedsy.com/learning/courses
The Muse Writing Center
Hampton Roads’ very own literary center since the early 2000s
https://the-muse.org/
The Poetry Society of VA
We uplift poetry as a powerful means of connection, a living chronicle of the human experience, and a vehicle for expanding language.
https://www.poetrysocietyofvirginia.org/
The Virginia Writers Club (Our Parent Organization)
An Organization of seasoned and aspiring writers who are dedicated to fostering the art, craft, business and advocacy of the literary arts throughout the Commonwealth.
https://www.virginiawritersclub.org/
The Write Life
Website by selfpublishing.com with blog posts about all aspects of writing.
https://thewritelife.com/category/craft/
Writers Rumpus
We have so much to share beyond our critiques, and so little time in our meetings! Our blog is a place to share ideas, tips, news, and information of interest with each other and with the wider children’s publishing community.
https://writersrumpus.com/
Chesapeake Bay Writers
A 501c3 Non Profit 
CBWreply@gmail.com
Founded in 1991, Chesapeake Bay Writers is a chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. CBW serves writers from the Middle Peninsula, the Northern Neck and Williamsburg and adjacent areas. 
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