Resources for Writers

Resources for romance writers, LGBTQ+ writers, and emerging authors.

Writing can feel overwhelming. There are thousands of articles, courses, communities, conferences, and publishing opportunities available, but finding the right resource at the right time is often harder than writing itself.

This page is a curated collection of resources that have helped writers build careers, find community, improve their craft, and tell stories that matter. Many of these organizations focus specifically on supporting underrepresented voices in publishing, including LGBTQ+ authors, writers of color, disabled writers, neurodivergent writers, and other marginalized creators.

All resources remain the property of their original creators. Whenever possible, we link directly to the source so you can learn more and support their work.

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Credit belongs with the original creators.

Morgan Arlen curates and organizes these resources for educational purposes. All linked materials remain the property of their original creators and organizations. If you discover an outdated link or would like your resource added, removed, or corrected, please contact us.

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Romance Writing Organizations

Professional organizations and regional communities for romance writers building craft, networks, and careers.

Romance Writing Organizations

Romance Writers of America

Professional organization supporting romance writers through education, networking, advocacy, and industry resources.

  • Romance
  • Professional Development
  • Community
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Romance Writing Organizations

Romance Writers of Australia

Craft education, conferences, and networking opportunities for romance writers.

  • Romance
  • Craft
  • Conferences
  • Community
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Romance Writing Organizations

Romance Writers of New Zealand

Community, mentorship, and professional support for romance authors.

  • Romance
  • Mentorship
  • Community
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Organizations Supporting Marginalized Writers

Advocacy, education, funding, and community support for writers from historically marginalized communities.

Organizations Supporting Marginalized Writers

We Need Diverse Books

Advocacy, mentorship, grants, and educational programs promoting diversity in publishing.

  • Publishing
  • Mentorship
  • Grants
  • Writers of Color
  • Community
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Organizations Supporting Marginalized Writers

Lambda Literary

One of the leading organizations supporting LGBTQ+ literature through awards, fellowships, and educational programs.

  • LGBTQ+
  • Community
  • Mentorship
  • Publishing
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Organizations Supporting Marginalized Writers

Kundiman

Organization supporting Asian American writers through retreats, workshops, and mentorship.

  • Writers of Color
  • Mentorship
  • Community
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Organizations Supporting Marginalized Writers

Voices of Our Nations Arts Foundation (VONA)

Writing workshops and professional development for writers of color.

  • Writers of Color
  • Craft
  • Professional Development
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Organizations Supporting Marginalized Writers

Hurston/Wright Foundation

Supports Black writers through awards, workshops, and fellowships.

  • Writers of Color
  • Mentorship
  • Grants
  • Community
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Organizations Supporting Marginalized Writers

Disability Visibility Project

Resources and conversations focused on disability culture and representation.

  • Disability
  • Research
  • Community
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Craft Education

Articles, frameworks, and courses for story structure, romance craft, character arcs, and publishing literacy.

Craft Education

Jane Friedman

Publishing industry expertise, platform building, contracts, and career guidance.

  • Craft
  • Publishing
  • Marketing
  • Traditional Publishing
  • Self-Publishing
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Craft Education

Helping Writers Become Authors

Deep articles on story structure, character arcs, and narrative development.

  • Craft
  • Tools
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Craft Education

Story Grid

A framework for analyzing story structure and strengthening manuscripts.

  • Craft
  • Tools
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Craft Education

MasterClass - Beverly Jenkins Teaches Romance Writing

Industry insight from one of the most respected romance authors working today.

  • Craft
  • Romance
  • Publishing
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Sensitivity Reading and Authenticity

Guidance and services for writing with care, inclusive language, and better research habits.

Sensitivity Reading and Authenticity

Writing Diversely

Guidance for writing characters from backgrounds different from your own.

  • Sensitivity Reading
  • Research
  • LGBTQ+
  • Disability
  • Writers of Color
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Sensitivity Reading and Authenticity

Salt & Sage Books

Sensitivity reading services and educational resources.

  • Sensitivity Reading
  • Editing
  • Research
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Sensitivity Reading and Authenticity

The Conscious Style Guide

Inclusive language guidance and reference materials.

  • Sensitivity Reading
  • Research
  • Tools
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Critique Groups and Feedback Communities

Places to trade feedback, ask publishing questions, join challenges, and find accountability.

Critique Groups and Feedback Communities

Scribophile

Peer critique platform with structured manuscript feedback.

  • Feedback
  • Community
  • Craft
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Critique Groups and Feedback Communities

Critique Circle

Long-running online critique community.

  • Feedback
  • Community
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Critique Groups and Feedback Communities

Absolute Write Water Cooler

Large writing forum with publishing discussions and critique opportunities.

  • Feedback
  • Community
  • Publishing
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Critique Groups and Feedback Communities

NaNoWriMo

Writing challenges, community events, and accountability tools.

  • Community
  • Tools
  • Craft
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Serialized and Online Publishing

Platforms where writers can publish serial fiction, find readers, and learn from active audience feedback.

Serialized and Online Publishing

Scribble Hub

Serialized fiction platform with strong reader engagement and community features. Particularly valuable for building an audience before publication.

  • Publishing
  • Self-Publishing
  • Community
  • Romance
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Serialized and Online Publishing

Royal Road

Serialized fiction platform popular for fantasy, progression fantasy, and long-form storytelling.

  • Publishing
  • Self-Publishing
  • Community
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Serialized and Online Publishing

Wattpad

Large social storytelling platform with adaptation and publishing opportunities.

  • Publishing
  • Self-Publishing
  • Community
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Serialized and Online Publishing

Radish

Serialized fiction platform focused heavily on romance and mobile readership.

  • Publishing
  • Self-Publishing
  • Romance
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Traditional Romance Publishing

Submission portals and publishers with romance lines, imprints, or romance-focused opportunities.

Traditional Romance Publishing

Harlequin

One of the largest romance publishers in the world.

  • Traditional Publishing
  • Romance
  • Publishing
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Traditional Romance Publishing

Carina Press

Digital-first romance imprint.

  • Traditional Publishing
  • Romance
  • Publishing
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Traditional Romance Publishing

Entangled Publishing

Romance-focused publisher accepting submissions across multiple imprints.

  • Traditional Publishing
  • Romance
  • Publishing
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Traditional Romance Publishing

Kensington Books

Major publisher with romance lines and genre fiction programs.

  • Traditional Publishing
  • Romance
  • Publishing
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Self-Publishing and Indie Author Resources

Platforms and distributors for authors managing publication directly.

Self-Publishing and Indie Author Resources

Kindle Direct Publishing

Amazon's self-publishing platform.

  • Self-Publishing
  • Publishing
  • Marketing
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Self-Publishing and Indie Author Resources

Draft2Digital

Wide ebook distribution platform.

  • Self-Publishing
  • Publishing
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Self-Publishing and Indie Author Resources

IngramSpark

Print and ebook distribution for independent authors.

  • Self-Publishing
  • Publishing
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Writing Software

Tools for drafting, plotting, formatting, editing, and managing long-form projects.

Writing Software

Atticus

Writing and formatting software designed for indie authors.

  • Tools
  • Self-Publishing
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Writing Software

ProWritingAid

Grammar, style, and developmental editing assistance.

  • Tools
  • Editing
  • Craft
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Podcasts

Audio resources for romance discussion, publishing advice, interviews, and craft conversations.

Podcasts

Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

Romance reviews, industry news, and community discussion.

  • Podcasts
  • Romance
  • Community
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Podcasts

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Publishing advice and manuscript critique discussions.

  • Podcasts
  • Publishing
  • Feedback
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Podcasts

Write or Die Podcast

Author interviews and craft conversations.

  • Podcasts
  • Craft
  • Community
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Grants, Fellowships, and Financial Support

Mentorship, funding, and fellowship opportunities that may help writers keep going.

Grants, Fellowships, and Financial Support

Author Mentor Match

Mentorship opportunities for emerging writers.

  • Mentorship
  • Publishing
  • Community
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Grants, Fellowships, and Financial Support

Sustainable Arts Foundation

Grants supporting artists and writers with families.

  • Grants
  • Community
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Grants, Fellowships, and Financial Support

Speculative Literature Foundation

Support for underrepresented speculative fiction authors.

  • Grants
  • Mentorship
  • Writers of Color
  • LGBTQ+
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