Web Resources for Professional Writing

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1 MY.CHAMPLAIN.EDU CONTACT Career Services Self-Assessment Resumes Cover Letters Interviewing Job Search Networking Professional Development Web Resources for Professional Writing The League of Vermont Writers: Aims to increase communication between professional writers and publishers, to promote responsible and ethical writing and writing practices, to help writers develop their skills, and to promote an enduring appreciation for the power of words. National Writers Union, Boston Chapter: We are novelists, journalists, nonfiction book authors, scriptwriters, website writer/creators, public relations specialists, poets, short story writers, Internet and multimedia content providers, cartoonists, and technical, business and instructional writers. We write for love; we write for money; we write for both. Publicity Club of New England: The region's oldest professional organization for public relations, communications, special events, and marketing professionals. Writers Guild of America: A labor union composed of the thousands of writers. Freelance Writing: Learn about freelance writing. Find freelance writing jobs. Learn how to freelance. Worldwide Freelance: Launched in 1999 with the purpose of publishing information about freelance writing markets around the world. Freelance Writing Blog: Comprehensive information on how to become a freelance writer and build your business to a full time level. Absolute Write: A comprehensive informational Website for writers of all levels. Absolute Write offers articles and information about fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, freelancing, and copywriting. In addition, we provide information about editing, publishing, agents, and market research. You'll find links to classes, software, and a large and active online community of writers and publishing professionals. Resources for Employer & Career Research: Occupational Outlook Handbook: America's Career Infonet: Bureau of Labor Statistics: CareerProject: Hoover's Online: Vault: RileyGuide: CareerShift:

2 All FreelanceWork: A central information base for freelancers to find everything that they could need all in one place. We are an online freelance ezine, job site, and portfolio provider all in one. Associated Press: The backbone of the world's information system serving thousands of daily newspaper, radio, television and online customers with coverage in all media and news in all formats. It is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video. Association for Women in Communication: The one organization that recognizes the complex relationships that exist across communications disciplines. Modern communicators must demonstrate competence in varied disciplines and be able to network and make career moves across the broad spectrum of communications fields. Author s Guild: Published writer s advocate for effective copyright, fair contracts, and free expression. Caucus for Television Producers, Writers, and Directors, For producers: An alliance of television and new media content creators. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association: Grants money to film schools, scholarships and Non-Profit organizations. Screenwriters Federation of America: Proactive federation of industry professionals united for the mutual aid and promotion of common interests. Unlimited access to an international community of screenwriters and entertainment professionals. Whether you're starting your first script, or looking for strategies to market it, SFA professionals are standing by to assist you with questions 24/7. Vermont Job Search JobSpot: Champlain College s in-house search engine. Updated daily, most of the jobs posted are from employers specifically seeking candidates from the Champlain College community. Vermont Job Link: Find the largest array of job opportunities across the state of VT. Jobs in Vermont: A website dedicated to connecting Vermont job seekers and employers. Seven Days: A local newspaper with a great online job board. Craigslist: Is a great site to find part time and freelance opportunities. Burlington Free Press: Is a comprehensive, balanced local newspaper.

3 Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America: A professional organization for authors of science fiction, fantasy and related genres. SWFA informs, supports, promotes, defends and advocates for its members. Society of Professional Journalists: Dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. Media Match: An online database of over 60,000 TV and film professionals' resumes and availabilities, and an up to date television production jobs board and film production jobs board for new openings in the film and TV production business across the United States. Copywriters: A professional organization working toward the advancement of copy editors in newspapers, magazines, Web sites and other journalistic endeavors. Our aim is to provide solutions to copy desk problems through training, discussion and an awareness of common issues. American Society of Magazine Editors: Professional organization for editors of print and online magazines which are edited, published and distributed in the U.S. Among other things, ASME works to preserve editorial independence and speaks out on public policy issues, particularly those pertaining to the First Amendment. American Society of Newspaper Editors: Promotes fair, principled journalism, defends and protects First Amendment rights, and fights for freedom of information and open government. Leadership, innovation, diversity and inclusion in coverage and the journalism work force, youth journalism and the sharing of ideas are also key ASNE initiatives. Association of Food Journalists: A networking system especially created for journalists who devote most of their working time to planning and writing food copy for news media worldwide. Association of Health Care Journalists: An independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of health care issues. Its mission is to improve the quality, accuracy and visibility of health care reporting, writing and editing. International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association: A resource base for professionals engaged in the food, wine and travel industries. Membership includes professionals in culinary arts and sciences, the wine growing and production industry, and in the hotel and hospitality management industries. Investigative Reports and Editors: Is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. A forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources. National Academy of Television Journalists: Providing website building tools for teens. Site building, blog building, photo album building, photo printing tools. Mostly geared towards teens. National Public Radio: Producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming. Each NPR Member Station serves local listeners with a distinctive combination of national and local programming. With original online content and audio streaming, NPR.org offers hourly newscasts, special features and ten years of archived audio and information.

4 Journalism Jobs: Resource for journalism jobs. Staff Writers: Provides editorial and content support for a wide array of businesses. Have assisted financial service companies, major news organizations, information technology firms, dotcoms, software companies among others with a unique form of customer service and an expertise unmatched anywhere in the industry. Book Jobs: Created to aid in the recruiting of the best and the brightest college graduates around the country graduates from all ethnic and social backgrounds and all areas of study. Guru: Provides businesses with the most efficient platform to connect and perform transactions with freelance professionals locally, nationally, and globally. Center for Media and Public Affairs: Nonpartisan research and educational organization which conducts scientific studies of news and entertainment media. CMPA's goal is to provide an empirical basis for ongoing debates over media coverage and impact through well-documented, timely, and readable studies. Authors Guild/ Authors League of America: The nation's leading advocate for writers' interests in effective copyright protection, fair contracts and free expression since it was founded as the Authors League of America in National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association: Consist of approximately 700 leading sportscasters and sportswriters from around the country. Writers Guild of America East: A labor union of thousands of professionals who are the primary creators of what is seen or heard on television and film in the U.S., as well as the writers of a growing portion of original digital media content. Writers Guild of America West: A labor union composed of the thousands of writers who write the content for television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, and Internet and mobile phones (new media) that keep audiences constantly entertained and informed. American Society of Journalists and Authors: The professional association of independent nonfiction writers, helps freelance writers advance their careers. Members share candid data on writing rates, publishing contracts, editors, agents and more. American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers: A membership association of more than 380,000 U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music. Society of Children s Book Writers and Illustrators: The only professional organization specifically for those individuals writing and illustrating for children and young adults in the fields of children s literature, magazines, film, television, and multimedia. American Journalism Review: A national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media.

5 Columbia Journalism Review: Encourages and stimulates excellence in journalism in the service of a free society. First Amendment News: Comprehensive research coverage of key First Amendment issues and topics, daily First Amendment news, commentary and analyses by respected legal specialists, and a First Amendment Library of legal cases and related materials. Freedom Forum Publications: A nonpartisan foundation that champions the First Amendment as a cornerstone of democracy. Journalism Ethics Cases Online: This set of cases has been created for teachers, researchers, professional journalists and consumers of news to help them explore ethical issues in journalism. Society of Illustrators: Promotes the art of illustration, to appreciate its history and evolving nature through exhibitions, lectures and education, and to contribute the service of its members to the welfare of the community at large. Journalism Education Association: Supports free and responsible scholastic journalism by providing resources and educational opportunities, by promoting professionalism, by encouraging and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement, and by fostering an atmosphere which encompasses diversity yet builds unity. American Medial Writers Association: The leading professional organization for writers, editors, and other communicators of medical information. Associated Collegiate Press: A division of the National Scholastic Press Association began helping college journalists and advisers improve their publications. Associated Press Sports Writers: A national organization that strives to improve professional standards of newspaper sports departments and to recognize professional excellence among its membership. Association of Alternative Weeklies: A diverse group of 130 alt-weekly news organizations covering every major metropolitan area and other less-populated regions of North America. Canadian Association of Journalists: The national voice of Canadian journalists and upholds the public s right to know. The Corporation encourages and promotes investigative journalism. Criminal Justice Journalists: Criminal Justice Journalists, a non-profit, member supported organization was founded in Our goal is to improve the quality and accuracy of news reporting on crime, law enforcement, and the judicial system. In January 2001, CJJ affiliated with the Jerry Lee Center of Criminology of the University of Pennsylvania. Education Writers Association: The national professional organization of education reporters. EWA was organized in 1947 by a group of newspaper reporters with the intent of improving education reporting to the public.

6 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists: A non-political, professional association for agricultural journalists in 29 countries. IFAJ supports and encourages the practice of agricultural journalism in countries embracing freedom of the press. International Federation of Journalists: Promotes international action to defend press freedom and social justice through strong, free and independent trade unions of journalists. Media Bloggers Association: A nonpartisan non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting and educating its members; supporting the development of "blogging" or "citizen journalism" as a distinct form of media; and helping to extend the power of the press, with all the rights and responsibilities that entails, to every citizen. Military Reporters and Editors: An inclusive group dedicated to journalism about national security and veterans affairs. National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting: Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. National Conference of Editorial Writers: A professional organization dedicated to advancing the craft of opinion journalism through education, professional development, exploration of issues of public importance and vigorous advocacy within journalism organizations. Poynter Institute: A school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalism. Our students come here in a search for excellence. Our teachers provide focused instruction and personal support in that quest. Online News Association: Launched in May 2000 to honor excellence in digital journalism around the world, are administered by the Online News Association, in partnership with the University of Miami's School of Communication. National Press Photographers Association: Dedicated to the advancement of visual journalism, its creation, practice, training, editing and distribution, in all news media and works to promote its role as a vital public service. Religion Newswriters Association: A charitable, literary and educational organization whose purpose is to promote excellence in media coverage and in public discourse about religion. RNA envisions religion reporting and commentary informed by civility, accuracy, fairness and insight. Reporters Committee for Freedom and the Press: Created in 1970 at a time when the nation's news media faced a wave of government subpoenas asking reporters to name confidential sources. Society of American Business Editors and Writers: An independent, not-for-profit organization that encourages comprehensive reporting of economic events without fear or favoritism and to upgrade skills and knowledge through continuous educational efforts. Society of Environmental Journalists: Strengthens the quality, reach and viability of journalism across all media to advance public understanding of environmental issues.

7 National Conference of Editorial Writers: A nonprofit professional organization that exists to improve the quality of opinion writing in newspapers, for broadcast editorials and online, and to promote high standards among opinion writers and editors. Education Writers Association: The national professional organization of education reporters. National Press Photographers Association: Dedicated to the advancement of visual journalism, its creation, practice, training, editing and distribution, in all news media and works to promote its role as a vital public service. Online News Association: Launched in May 2000 to honor excellence in digital journalism around the world, are administered by the Online News Association, in partnership with the University of Miami's School of Communication. Pew Research Center for the People and the Press: An independent, non-partisan public opinion research organization that studies attitudes toward politics, the press and public policy issues. In this role it serves as a valuable information resource for political leaders, journalists, scholars and citizens. Poynter Institute: Young journalists have always been a top priority for Poynter. For more than 30 years, the Poynter Fellows have gone on to pioneer new methods of storytelling, lead newsrooms and even win Pulitzers. They have become passionate practitioners of every craft: reporting and writing, design, photojournalism, graphics and all forms of multimedia. Radio-Television News Directors Association: The world's largest professional organization exclusively serving the electronic news profession, consisting of more than 3,000 news directors, news associates, educators and students. Religion Newswriters Association: Offers free tools and tips for writing about religion with balance, accuracy and insight. This is a free resource of the Religion News writers Association. Society of American Business Editors and Writers: An independent, not-for-profit organization that encourages comprehensive reporting of economic events without fear or favoritism and to upgrade skills and knowledge through continuous educational efforts. Society of Environmental Journalists: The only North-American membership association of professional journalists dedicated to more and better coverage of environment-related issues. Society of News Design: An international organization for news media professionals and visual communicators specifically those who create print/web/mobile publications and products. Our member s art direct, design, edit, report, illustrate, make photos and video, visualize data and write code. Society of Professional Journalists: The nation s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.

8 National Writers Union: The only labor union that represents freelance writers in all genres, formats, and media. Online Journalism Review: Dedicated to helping good journalists and good journalism succeed in the 21st century by providing training for New Media at all. Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism: Maintains lists of job openings, internships, scholarships, and contests for enrolled journalism majors. Illustrators Partnership of America: Devoted helping promote illustrators long-term professional and economic business goals in a rapidly changing business and technological environment. We invite you to join us. ODesk: Website with freelance work opportunities in a variety of fields. ACWL: Formed in the late 1980s by a group of writers who wanted a private forum for exchanging ideas, complaining about almost everything, and trying to understand this decidedly wacky business. American Society of Business Publication Editors: The professional association for full-time and freelance editors and writers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press. Arizona Authors Association: Since 1978, the Arizona Authors Association serves as information and referral center for the community, helping and supporting our local authors statewide. Heartland Writers Guild: Promotes and supports the concept of professionalism in published and unpublished authors, and to aid all members toward the goal of successfully marketing what they write. The Association of Young Journalists and Writers: Aimed to give real world experience and to open job opportunities for the journalists of tomorrow, the non-profit organization provides a vast number of opportunities, resources, awards, and other beneficial tools for the starting journalist. International Women s Writing Guild: A network for the personal and professional empowerment of women through writing and open to all regardless of portfolio. As such, it has established a remarkable record of achievement in the publishing world, as well as in circles where lifelong learning and personal transformation are valued for their own sake. Mystery Writers of America: The premier organization for mystery and crime writers, professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, and folks who just love to read crime fiction. National Writers Association: Enhance the future of writers by fostering continuing education through awarding scholarships and providing no or low cost workshops and seminars.

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