Associations
- American Society of Journalists and AuthorsA professional organization for nonfiction writers.
- AWP -- Association of Writers and Writing ProgramsThe professional organization for writers and teachers of writing. Provides support, advocacy, resources, and community to nearly 50,000 writers, 500 college and university creative writing programs, and 130 writers’ conferences and centers.
- Horror Writers AssociationProfessional organization for horror writers, and bestower of the Bram Stoker Awards.
- International Association for the Fantastic in the ArtsA scholarly organization devoted to the study of the fantastic (broadly defined) as it appears in literature, film, and the other arts.
- International Thriller Writers AssociationRepresents professional thriller writers, offers resources for writers, and publishes the online newsletter The Big Thrill.
- Mystery Writers of AmericaProfessional association for established and aspiring mystery writers. Presenters of the Edgar Awards.
- Organization for Transformative WorksNonprofit organization run by and for fans to provide access to and preserve the history of fanworks and fan cultures.
- PEN American CenterAdvocacy group for freedom of expression and literature worldwide.
- Poetry Society of AmericaThe nation's oldest poetry organization. Promotes poetry appreciation and supports poets through an array of programs and awards.
- Romance Writers of AmericaAdvocates for professional romance writers and sponsors awards for both published and unpublished work.
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of AmericaA professional organization for authors of science fiction, fantasy and related genres. Sponsor of the Nebula Awards.
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and IllustratorsThe international professional organization for writers and illustrators of children’s literature.
Miscellaneous Writing Sites
- Critique.orgA site hosting many ongoing writing workshops in all genres of fiction.
- Grammar Girl"Your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage, and fun developments in the English language." Contains ads.
- Purdue OWLOne of the oldest sites on the Internet. Offers guidance for writing both academic and creative work.
Reference
The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms, 4th ed. by Call Number: PN 41 .C67 2015Publication Date: 2015Clear and concise definitions of the most troublesome literary terms, from abjection to zeugma.
Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory, 5th ed. by Call Number: onlinePublication Date: 2012Comprehensive historical coverage extending from ancient times to the present day. New material is particularly focused in areas such as gender studies and queer theory, post-colonial theory, post-structuralism, post-modernism, narrative theory, and cultural studies.
Oxford Dictionary of RhymesCall Number: PE 1519 .O94 2007Publication Date: 2007Contains rhymes for 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English.
International Literary Market PlaceCall Number: Z 291.5 .I52Directory of publishers and related industries beyond the U.S.
Novel and Short Story Writer's MarketCall Number: Z 291.5 .F5Publishing industry directory specifically for novel and short story writers.
On Campus
- OU Write Club on FacebookA community of creative writers working in and around the University of Oklahoma. Sponsors readings, open mics, etc.
- OU Dept. of EnglishInformation about OU's English Department, including faculty, undergraduate and graduate course offerings, etc.
- Mark Allen Everett Poetry SeriesStrives to connect readers to contemporary poetry and poetics by giving students and residents alike an opportunity to listen to and speak with poets from all over the United States and beyond.
- World Literature TodayOne of the oldest continuously published literary periodicals in the United States. WLT also sponsors the annual Neustadt Festival of International Literature and Culture and the Puterbaugh Festival of International Literature & Culture.