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Privacy Focused Maps & GPS

This list is focused on Android users but most if not all of these are available for Apple users as well (in addition to Apple Maps):

 

Privacy Focused Collaboration

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Screen Recorders

Screen Recorders that should work with Windows 11, and record whatever appears on your screen.

 

Writer's Resources

National Writing Organizations

  • Academy of American Poets: The largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets.

 

 

  • Authors Guild: A national membership organization that provides advice on contracts and defends freedom of expression.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Specialized Writing Organizations

 

 

 


Regional and Local Writing Organizations

  • California Writers Club: One of the oldest and largest professional writers’ clubs in the nation, with branches throughout California.

 

 


Diversity-Focused Writing Organizations

  • Kundiman: Dedicated to nurturing generations of writers and readers of Asian American literature.

 

 


Additional Resources

 

  • Poetry Coalition: A national alliance of organizations promoting the value poets bring to our culture.

 

Statewide Virginia Organizations


Regional and Local Organizations


Literary Magazines and Workshops


Additional Resources

 

Statewide New York Organizations

  • New York State Writers Institute: Based at the University at Albany, this institute offers readings, workshops, and residencies to support writers and foster a literary community across New York State.

New York City-Based Organizations

  • New York Writers Coalition (NYWC): One of the largest community-based creative writing programs globally, NYWC provides free and low-cost writing workshops throughout New York City, particularly targeting underserved communities.
  • The Poetry Society of New York: A nonprofit dedicated to promoting poetry within the culture, offering innovative poetry experiences and events like the New York City Poetry Festival.
  • The Writers Room: New York City’s first nonprofit, shared writing workspace, providing a quiet environment for writers 24/7 in a top-floor loft on Astor Place.
  • New York Writers Workshop: Dedicated to offering professional guidance, resources, and workshops that teach craft, foster creativity, and help writers achieve their goals.
  • New York City Writers Critique Group: A workshop for writers in New York City, currently meeting via Zoom, providing a platform for writers to share and critique each other’s work.
  • The Poetry Project: Based at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery, this organization has been a forum for public literary events, a resource for writers, and a venue for new and experimental poetry since 1966.
  • The Authors Guild: The nation’s oldest and largest professional organization for writers, offering legal assistance, web services, and advocacy for authors’ rights.
  • PEN America: A branch of the international writers’ organization, PEN America works to defend and celebrate free expression in the United States and worldwide through the advancement of literature and human rights.
  • The Center for Fiction: The only nonprofit literary organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to celebrating fiction, offering reading groups, workshops, and a circulating library.
  • The Asian American Writers‘ Workshop: A national nonprofit dedicated to the creation, development, publication, and dissemination of Asian American literature.
  • Cave Canem Foundation: Committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of African American poets, offering workshops, retreats, and readings.
  • Poets House: A national poetry library and literary center that invites poets and the public to step into the living tradition of poetry.

Regional and Local Organizations

  • Hudson Valley Writers Center: Located in Sleepy Hollow, this center offers readings, workshops, and a community for writers in the Hudson Valley region.
  • Brooklyn Poets: A nonprofit organization celebrating and cultivating the poets, poetry, and literary heritage of Brooklyn through workshops, readings, and other events.
  • Staten Island Writers Group: A community of writers on Staten Island offering critique groups, workshops, and support for writers of all genres.

Diversity-Focused Writing Organizations

  • Lambda Literary: Nurtures and advocates for LGBTQ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve legacies, and affirm the value of LGBTQ stories.
  • Kundiman: Dedicated to nurturing generations of writers and readers of Asian American literature.

Additional Resources

  • WriteByNight: Provides a collection of resources for writers in New York, including information on conferences, local critique groups, and literary magazines.

 

Online Poetry Communities

  • AllPoetry: The largest poetry community on the web, offering a platform to share poems, receive feedback, and participate in contests.
  • Poetry Foundation: Publisher of Poetry magazine, providing a vast archive of poems, articles, and resources for poets and poetry enthusiasts.
  • Poets.org: Managed by the Academy of American Poets, this site offers a wealth of poems, essays, and educational materials, along with virtual events and readings.

Online Writing Communities

  • WritersCafe.org: An online writing community where writers can post their work, get reviews, join writing groups, and participate in free writing contests.
  • Critique Circle: A members-only site that allows authors to post stories in exchange for feedback on other people’s writing, offering tools like storyboarding, writing prompts, and workshops.
  • Scribophile: A writing community that provides detailed critiques, writing contests, and forums to discuss all things writing.
  • Wattpad: A global platform where writers can share their stories and readers can discover new voices, fostering a large online community.
  • TheNextBigWriter: An online writing workshop and community where writers can post their work, receive feedback, and connect with other writers.
  • FanStory: A writing community offering feedback on stories and poetry, with writing contests and a platform to share your work.

Additional Resources

  • Shut Up & Write!: A global community that offers both in-person and online writing events, providing a structured time to write and connect with other writers.
  • Novlr: A creative writing platform built by writers, offering a community-driven space with tools to support your writing journey.

    Additional Online Poetry Communities

    • Deep Underground Poetry: A writing and poetry community that allows members to share and publish poems, lyrics, short stories, and spoken word performances. The platform offers critique opportunities, poetry competitions, and a space to connect with other poets and writers.
    • Poetizer: A social network dedicated to poets, allowing users to share their original poetry, discover new poems daily, and connect with a global community of poetry enthusiasts.
    • Writing.Com: Established in 2000, Writing.Com is an online community for writers of all interests and skill levels. It offers creative writing help, online portfolios, and various writers’ tools.
    • Eratosphere: A free-to-join workshop for formal poetry, as well as a forum for free verse, poetry and prose translation, fiction, art, literary criticism, and discussions on writing.
    • WritersCafe.org: An online writing community where writers can post their work, receive reviews, join writing groups, and participate in free writing contests. The platform supports various forms of writing, including poetry, short stories, novels, scripts, and screenplays.
    • The Writers Lounge: Established in 1997, this international community allows poets to publish their work for free, discuss and like poems, and connect with authors worldwide.

    Additional Online Poetry Communities

    • PoetrySoup: A comprehensive online poetry community and resource where poets can submit their poems, participate in contests, and engage with other members.

    • Her Heart Poetry: An online poetry community that features new and emerging voices on their Instagram platform. Poets can use the hashtag #herheartpoetry for a chance to be featured.


    Additional Online Writing Communities

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