An effort will be made to include all writing contests, competitions, awards and prizes in this category with the following four exceptions:
1. No foreign languages. English only.
2. No so-called "contests" that are merely "draws". To be included, a contest must be judged on the writing quality of entries. Random lucky draws are not contests.
3. Sites maintained with an excessive number of pop-ups will be excluded.
4. Sites that are unresponsive or restricted or close down for a period longer than four weeks will be removed. If a site changes hands, it may also be removed if the site''s original contest content is not maintained or improved. 5. Contests that contain a cancellation or pro rata clause (e.g., "If fewer than 200 entries are received, prize money will be adjusted pro rata") will not be listed. 6. If the only prize is being published, for free, that is not considered a contest but a writing showcase. See Arts/Online Writing.

• Personal pages of writers - sites of individual writers should be submitted to Business/Business_Services/Communications/Writing_and_Editing/Writing/
• Company sites offering employment listings should be submitted to Business/Business_Services/Consulting/Marketplaces/Creative_Referrals

List writing organizations by topic (Travel Writing, Mystery, etc.) before listing them here. For instance, "Canadian Travel Writers" should be in Non-Fiction/ Travel Writing not in Organizations/Canada.

This category includes (but is not strictly limited to) writing tips, markets, workshops, organizations, chat, ezines and newsletters, email lists, webrings, style guides and research.