fellow writers
lexophiles and writers
resources for either
Save the Words — every year hundreds of words are taken out of the dictionary. Won’t you help save them?
Seventh Sanctum — for all your inspiration needs. Seventh Sanctum is a site of generators for use by writers.
NaNoWriMo — write 50K on a new novel in 30 days! It’s fun! It’s great motivation! It’s insane!
NaNoFiMo — where to go if you need to finish your Wrimo novelĀ (or any other WIP).
NaNoCoMo — a supportive online community of writers who set monthly word-count goals for any project, big or small.
Online Etymology Dictionary — a road map to the English language. Useful for language-crafters.
The Phrontistery — obscure words and vocabulary resources.
Perseus Digital Library — seriously helpful for those interested in the classics.
Poets Who Blog — the source for all your poetry news!
writing-related organizations and publishing houses
International Peace Poem Project — started and coordinated by dear friend Melinda Gohn, this project has been going strong for over a decade.
Immanence Magazine — started by Katje van Loon and Corey Matsumoto, the project is now run by Corey and E. van Loon. Immanence is an arts and culture focused magazine published in Powell River.
Motley Crew House Publishing — run by Jana Pierce-van Loon, Katje’s alter-ego. Based wherever she is, MCH Publishing puts out things of a theatrical nature.
Stars Above, Stars Below Publishing — the secondary imprint for MCH. Publishes fiction and poetry.
The Pack Press — based in Powell River BC. Where Bellica is getting published.