Books Inq. A behind-the-scenes look at a book-review editor's world by Frank Wilson. Wilson is The Philadelphia Inquirer's Book Review Editor and authors an "Editor's Choice" column each Sunday in the Books section. He has been on the paper's staff since 1980. A Philadelphia native, his poems have been published in First Things and Boulevard. Visit it here. {hidetags}

The Small Press Newsroom, where people can discover cool comics! Finally, a blog for Small Press Comics that honestly reviews work—now a place exists to tell the world about other must-have books and graphic novels that need to be seen! Visit it here. {hidetags}

Small Publishers, Artists, and Writers Network provides opportunities for everyone involved in publishing. SPAWN encourages the exchange of ideas, information, and other mutual benefits. This site offers you information on writing and publishing. It also offers links to research sources, publishers, printers, and the media. Visit it here.

Laura Hird's official site. Laura Hird is a successful Scottish novelist, described as one of the 'most accomplished and fresh young voices around' in 'The Times' for her first novel, 'Born Free' (1999). Laura Hird's website features not only information on her books but also a huge collection of reviews, interviews and new writing. Alongside the 'Showcase' which features short stories, poetry and extracts by new writers, there are review features of classic and new work, as well as films, music and literary magazines. Hird's presence is very strong throughout as she offers her favourite prose, poetry, music and events and offers information on writing opportunities, competitions and links. Visit it here.

New Pages. News, info and guides to independent bookstores, independent publishers, literary periodicals, alternative periodicals, independent record labels, alternative newsweeklies and more. From Utne Magazine: "NewPages.com, the best overall Internet portal to the alternative press, independently (and noncommercially) organizes pages of links to hundreds of magazines, independent publishers and bookstores, literary magazines, newsweeklies, and review sources. NewPages.com also publishes unique book and zine reviews, and an interesting weblog broadly covering the world of arts, publishing, and libraries." Visit it here.

Duotrope's Digest is a free resource for writers that primarily offers an extensive, searchable database of current short fiction and poetry markets.  It also offers a calendar of upcoming deadlines, submissions trackers (for registered users) and some nifty reports compiled from the data it has accumulated. Use this site to search for fiction markets that may make a fine home for that short story or poem you just finished. It offers a number of free services for writers and editors, including a free online submissions tracker for registered users. It is updated about once a day and check all the listings at least once a week to ensure the most up-to date database possible.