The Association of Authors' Representatives publishes information on the ethical standards by which members of the organization must act. In addition to this, the AAR website suggests ways to find an accredited agent and provides links to other writing and publishing resources.

This website is associated with the American Booksellers Association and offers industry information on products, organizations, and statistics.

BookWire provides links to many major players in the publishing industry as well as lists of the current bestsellers in various categories. BookWire also features a searchable index of hard-to-find books.

The Columbia Journalism Review website features a searchable database of magazines and newspapers as well as the latest information about what's going on in the journalism market. Features such as Who Owns What and Language Corner give users a forum for exploring the latest in company mergers and writers' complaints on language, respectively.

Content Exchange LLC provides tips, employment information, as well as market trends for the world of online editorial content. Also, site contributors post tips on the Daily E-Media Tidbit Weblog. Content Exchange also presents information on conferences, bookstores, and more.

This "veritable goldmine of information" provides writers with the contract worker's Bill of Rights and information on P.A.C.E., the Professional Association of Contract Employees.

"This site contains free listings for all professionals and portfolios of talent that we represent." Creative Freelancers also boasts a Help Wanted section that is categorized to help freelancers find the perfect fitting job.

Funds for Writers is perhaps the most practical site for writers on the web--it provides links to job markets, contests, and grants for writers. The site offers advice on how to get paid for your writing as well as the opportunity to subscribe to free updates on the funds available for writers.

Guru.com allows freelancers to search for jobs that are catered to their interests, and allows employers to search for freelancers who suit their needs. The site also offers advice to freelancers on getting the jobs they want.

Inscriptions is a highly polished site profiling news and advice for writers. With the Digital Muse community, one can share tips in discussion with other authors. Inscriptions also features job listings for freelance opportunities and full-time positions. The site caters to the up and coming professional writer, though the Tip of the Week and advice provided are useful to anyone.

For those freelance journalists out there, this site provides a massive amount of information and sites with information on freelance opportunities. So, now a job could only be a click away for those willing to search online.

This site offers some of the latest information on magazines. Be sure to check out the 30 Most Notable Launches of the previous year.

The National Writer's Union website gives links to the latest news regarding the political struggles and achievements in the writing world. The site also has links to union documents and guidelines online as well as information about various different types of writing. The National Writer's Union offers added benefits on their website for members.

This site allows journalists to search for content by subject, but also has daily headlines and useful links, too. After all, it claims to be "dedicated to proven registered journalists with compelling and timely video, audio, photos, graphics and text from newsmakers" in various subject areas.

With lots of useful information, the site is sponsored by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association and features the "Preditors & Editors" section which helps avoid agents, publishers and others which treat writers shabbily.

Publishers Weekly is the standard source for book publishing news. News of recent deals, new trends, and moving editors makes it a helpful resource to writers.

This site has markets, writing-specific links and actual fiction for fans of sci-fi, as well as comic writers. Ranked as one of the 101 best websites for writers by Writer's Digest, this site is sure to provide a hungry writer with just the right mixture of entertainment and knowledge.

SFWA Writer Beware publishes up to date news items concerning current lawsuits and scams that have occurred within the realm of publishing. Also, the site contains guidelines for writers to determine when they may be about to fall prey to a scam. Filled with important information of which all writers should be aware.

SPAN offers extensive information about their organization including the benefits of membership. The site also features links to other literary-themed sites and literary quizzes.

Charles Underdown's The Purple Crayon offers advice to those seeking to publish children's books in today's market. The site also provides links to children's literature sites as well as sites on the publishing industry in general.

TravelWriters.com is a source of market information for travel writers and photographers, with tips on improving your writing, and a guide to the best resources for travel writers on the net. Access to the market information is $39; there is a free newsletter.

In the world of computers, it is easy to feel as isolated as an eskimo in Death Valley sometimes. That's why WhoWhere? is so neat. It provides lists of people and addresses in categories ranging from People in Entertainment to People Like You. So, you could double check an editor's e-mail address or create a bond with your new keyboard pal.

Worldwide Freelance Writer features the latest market news throughout the world. The site is focused particularly on freelance jobs available outside of North America. Worldwide Freelance Writer also features a free newsletter.

WritersNet is described as "the Internet directory of writers, editors, publishers, and literary agents." The site provides links to professionals in each of these categories as well as information dealing with each one. WritersNet profiles the current market news in the publishing industry, and much more.

WritersWeekly.com provides several links to resources about publishing, but uniquely, this site offers a free weekly e-mail newsletter announcing freelance jobs and paying markets.