Writing Resources: Useful Sites & Tools for Fiction Writers
A hand-picked collection of external resources, tools, and communities that we think are genuinely useful for fiction writers — whether you're just starting out or looking for your next opportunity.
Why We Made This Page
There are thousands of writing resources online, and most "top 10" lists are stuffed with affiliate links and padding. This page is different — it's a short, curated list of sites we've actually found useful and would genuinely recommend to writers in our community.
We'll keep this page updated as we discover new resources worth sharing. If you run a writing resource and think it belongs here, there's a way to get in touch at the bottom of the page.
Competition Directories & Communities
NewWriters is a community-driven site that helps creative writers find trusted competitions, practical craft advice, and supportive community resources. Their curated, regularly updated list of writing competitions covers opportunities for writers based in the UK and globally — and it's one of the most reliable directories we've come across.
Beyond competitions, the site offers selected resources and practical writing guides for both new and experienced authors. Their mission is straightforward: help you write better stories and poems, more regularly, and find the right platforms to share your work.
Courses & Educational Resources
The UK Writers College offers structured writing courses covering everything from creative writing fundamentals to genre-specific workshops. But even if you're not looking for a course, their site is worth a visit — they maintain an extensive collection of free writing resources, practical articles, and regularly updated competition listings that are genuinely helpful for writers at any stage.
What Makes a Good Resource?
We only list resources here that meet a few simple criteria:
- Genuinely useful — the site offers real value to writers, not just a sales funnel.
- Actively maintained — the content is kept up to date, not abandoned.
- Trustworthy — we've checked the site ourselves and would recommend it to a friend.
- Free or fair — the core resources are accessible without a paywall, or the paid offerings are reasonably priced and clearly labelled.
We don't accept payment for listings. This page exists to help writers, not to sell ad space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the contact details at the bottom of this page to get in touch. We review every suggestion, but we only add resources that meet our quality criteria and are genuinely useful to fiction writers.
No. We don't accept payment for resource listings. Every link on this page is here because we think it's genuinely useful, not because someone paid for placement.
No. We don't use affiliate links on this page. All external links are standard, non-monetised links with nofollow attributes.
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Run a writing resource? Let’s talk.
If you run a website, tool, or community that helps fiction writers and you think it belongs on this page, we’d love to hear from you. We don’t charge for listings — we’re just looking for genuinely useful resources to share with our community.
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