Music, film, writing, design and copyright related links and organisations.
Music
- MusicMann Promotions
Promotions company concerned with raising the profile of live music. They organise live events and promote up and coming bands in the UK. www.music-mann.co.uk
- TAXI
Independent A&R Company. TAXI help unsigned bands, artists and songwriters get record deals, publishing deals and placement in films and TV shows. www.taxi.com. Also provides articles on songwriting and advice for songwriters at http://www.taxi.com/faq/songwriting/
- Lyric Auction
A Website providing a world wide stage for amateur and professional artists, music teachers, composers and lyricists/poets who can upload their material, or advertise their vacant dates for performing or teaching music.
Pubs, clubs and the general public can book acts or lessons online, view material or listen to songs. www.lyricauction.com
- Worldwide Internet Music Resources
A comprehensive collection of music resources provided by the William and Gayle Cook Music Library at the Indiana University School of Music. www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources
- MusicUnited.org
Site examining the explosion in illegal copying and the effect this is having on the music community. www.musicunited.org
- Music-And-Technology.com
Resources for the recording musician; message board, how to guides, links directory, etc. www.music-and-technology.com
- Music-Utopia
Provides a place for unsigned and independent artists to sell their CDs online. www.music-utopia.com
- Addicted-to-Songwriting
Information on songwriting, articles, interviews, etc. www.addicted-to-songwriting.com
Film
- NPA
The NPA is a UK national membership and training organisation for independent new producers and filmmakers. www.npa.org.uk
- Scottish Screen
Scottish Screen develops, encourages and promotes every aspect of film, television and new media in Scotland. www.scottishscreen.com
Web design
- Walt Howe‘s Internet Learning Center
An amusing and very informative guide to the internet and publishing on the web. www.walthowe.com
- WebReference.com
Site about the Web and webmastery. From browsing to authoring, HTML to advanced site design. webreference.com
Writing
- BBC Writers Room
The writers room aims to make the BBC accessible to new writing talent. They regularly run workshops and competitions, and the web site contains information and advice for writers as well as providing access to the scripts for some actual BBC programs. www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom
- The Writers‘ Guild of Great Britain
The Guild represents writers in TV, film, radio, theatre, animation and books. cgi.writersguild.force9.co.uk
- Screenwritersworkshop.co.uk
Set up in 1983 to help writers help themselves to find work in the film and television industries. www.screenwritersworkshop.co.uk
- My Book Live
A site where writers may showcase their work and receive feedback from readers. www.mybooklive.co.uk
- InkTip.com
InkTip.com aims to Help producers find scripts and increase exposure for the screenwriter. www.writerscriptnetwork.com
- Specicworld.com
Publishers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, a good websites for both speculative fiction fans and writers. Includes helpful links to several publications and resources from around the globe. www.specficworld.com
- Authors Den
Links to thousands of authors across the globe. www.authorsden.com/.
- Periodical Writers Association of Canada
PWAC, an organization that now serves over 500 freelance writers across Canada. www.pwac.ca/
- Writers Write
information resource about writing and publishing. www.writerswrite.com
- Poets & Writers
Founded in 1970, Poets & Writers, Inc. is a source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. www.pw.org
