Poets And Writers

摘要

Poets and Writers online, produced and maintained by the publishers of Poets and Writers Magazine, is a place for writers of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry to meet. The online component, the subject of this review, is multifaceted in function with comprehensive listings of creative writing contests, grant and awards, and publishing opportunities. The magazine from which the online source is issued is more than 20 years old and has been an important source for writers of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction. While Poets and Writers online is not a resource for previously published work of poetry and creative writing, it does provide an important service to writers. The producers maintain that the mission of Poets and Writers is to "foster professional development and to promote communication throughout the literary community". The nonprofit organization achieves its mission with a welcoming and useful homepage that escorts visitors to several destinations. The homepage has three main links: Tools for Writers, Poets and Writers Magazine (subscription only), and Connect with Others. In addition, there are several other connecting links to various areas of interest, for example, the My P&W enables writers to register and track visits, save links and chat with other writers.