New Writers
Email list with contests, critiques and showcase for new writers.
http://www.angelfire.com/ky/NewWriters/index.html

Writers@sfgoth.com
A mailing list for writers to discuss the mechanics and wonders of writing, and to exercise their writing muscles.
http://www.sfgoth.com/writers

WritersMarkets.com
The free marketing e-mag for writers featuring new paying markets and weekly job listings for freelance writers, editors, journalists and photographers.
http://www.writersmarkets.com

The E-Communication Newsletter
Career management and business communication tips will enhance your writing skills and marketability.
http://www.iwritesite.com

New Writing
Writing and publishing tips and services, including consultation, self publishing, editing, writing, contests, awards, free book listing, and online magazine.
http://members.aol.com/newwriting/

Frustrated Writers Anonymous
Whether it be for personal satisfaction or monetary gain, club members must have an unrelenting desire to become a published writer.
http://home.cfl.rr.com/writersanon

Writing Today
The website for the e-zine Writing Today.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/1111/

Bad_Writing
An online writing community for those who deliberately write bad stuff.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bad_writing/

Non Fiction Writing
A place for non-fiction writers to exchange ideas, sources, inspiration and support. Not the place to discuss fiction work or poetry.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nonfictionwriting/

Creative Writing
A forum in which to share creative writing of all sorts.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/creative_writing/

00-01Writing
This is a list for people who write. At this list you can receive and offer advice on creative works to further develop your writing.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/00-01writing/

E-authors
For writers utilizing the services of electronic publishers for their work. It is a list designed for members to share not only market information but also craft information, personal concerns and book reviews.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/e-authors/

FundsforWriters
Reveals funding sources for struggling writers with a dream.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FundsforWriters/

WordBeats
News for readers and writers.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WordBeats/

The Write Site
Bi-monthly newsletter with information on writing jobs, market listings, agents, contests, grants, internships, scholarships, and many other resources for freelance writers.
http://pages.sssnet.com/ohiobar/writesite.html

The Author's Almanac
Helpful information to be found on the craft of writing and research. Website with writing quotes and links or sign up for the monthly newsletter.
http://authorsalmanac.tripod.com/

WritingTips
Email list with tips on how to avoid common errors in writing, a feature article on one aspect of writing for the web and a quiz.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WritingTips/

Per Zines
For writers and publishers of personal zines. Topics of discussion include how you design, pay for, distribute your zines, tips and tricks, overcoming zinester's block.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/perzines/

MadWordsmiths
A virtual writers' clubhouse. Discussing all aspects of writing and the writer's life.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MadWordsmiths/

The Book Lover's Haven
A free newsletter for book lovers and new, upcoming and established writers. Gives job listings, contests, advice, tips, news, book tours, book fairs, poetry and interviews with best selling authors.
http://www.chistell.com/newsletter.htm

WriteAtHome
A free newsletter for writers which features tips, interviews, ideas and resources to help beginning or experienced freelance writers turn their passion into profits.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WriteAtHome/

Spilled Candy Books
Writing tips and a weekly email list for writers and Pagans.
http://www.spilledcandy.com/

Aids4Writers
Tip Sheets, articles, seminar notes for aspiring or multi-published authors. Articles cover topics on the writing craft, the industry, and the writing life.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Aids4Writers/

Authors Anonymous
Writers and new authors support group exchange success stories in marketing and promoting their books. The group is building a one-stop archive of resources for marketing/publishing references and writing tips.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/making_critical_choices/

Short Fiction
List for posting and/or critiquing short short or short fiction or non-fiction pieces. This list is for people who wish to write pieces 500 words or less for enjoyment or for critiquing.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Short_fiction/

Byte Out of Crime
Intended for content writers, publishers, and editors who submit articles, stories, and books for publication on the World Wide Web, without a prearranged contract. Scam web sites have been of increasing concern to all writers.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/byteoutofcrime/

Black on White
A web site designed to help writers overcome hurdles (including fear) that are preventing them from producing pages on a regular basis. So often a person will have the desire to write, but fail to complete a work. In order to be a writer, one must write.
http://www.blackonwhite.on.ca/

Zinesters
A mailing list covering any and all aspects of DIY zines, with information on many current print zines.
http://zinesters.net

Renegade Writers
An unconventional guide to freelance writing success.
http://lists.cybernothing.org/mailman/listinfo/renegadewriters

The BBR Directory
A free monthly email and web newsletter covering small press and independent publishing all over the world.
http://www.bbr-online.com/directory/index.shtml

Laughing Sun Literary Hotspot
Dedicated to the opportunities of e-publishing. This is the publishing of any text through the digital form. It is the first foothold to the future.
http://www.sunoasis.com/sun.html

Writerspark
An exercise-based creative writing group that offers thoughtful critique without all the chit-chat.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/writerspark/

Hodu.com
Email newsletters, focuses on building communications skills, business writing and other writing related topics. By Azriel Winnett.
http://www.hodu.com

Writergrrls
Professional women writers from around the world discuss the vocation and the craft. Includes tech writers, novelists, fiction writers, journalists, and poets.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/writergrrls/

Writeangles
For non-fiction and business writers. For networking, sharing and exploring various markets, and mentoring services for writers. Topics include ghostwriting, copywriting, and article writing.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/writeangles/

Write Success
Newsletter for writers who want successful full-time freelance careers. Contains ways to build a nest egg that will allow you to freelance full-time, methods for promoting your writing skills and/ business.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/writesuccess/

WorkforWriters
This list is for professional writers, staff or freelance, to find job leads, share information on job searches, writing contacts, contracts, writers' organizations.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/workforwriters/

The Internet Writing Workshop
A set of mailing lists providing community and guidance to writers.
http://internetwritingworkshop.org/

Cyber Hacks
An informal critique, discussion and announcement list for all writers. The primary purpose is to create a low-key forum where writers can network and help each other become better at the craft, published and paid.
http://lists.topica.com/lists/cyber-hacks/