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This list features sites relevant to the work of Catholic poets, Catholic writers, Catholic editors, and Catholic publishers. To suggest a resource that Catholics in publishing need to know about, contact Mary. Thanks. And thanks for letting others know about Catholic Poets & Writers.

Agape Bible Study offers in-depth resources for online study of the Holy Scriptures from a Catholic perspective.

Annual contest sponsored by the Writers-Editors Network encourages well-written fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and manuscripts for children. After the March 15 deadline each year, Mary judges the last two categories of this national competition and is always happy to see fresh entries with a spiritually discerning voice, a clear theme or focus, a new approach to an interesting topic, and/or evidence of solid research, keen observation, and a connection with readers.

Catechism of the Catholic Church can be found in various places on the Internet, but this hotlink provides a concise version or the Compendium of the Catechism found on the website of the Vatican.

Catholic Authors has writer biographies, out-of-print books and reprints of traditional voices in the Church. 

Catholic Book Publishers Association offers contact information for Catholic publishers and writers.

Catholic Convert aims to be “Defenders of the Catholic Faith” with numerous helps on their site.

Catholic Culture posts a dictionary, library of writings, website reviews, and information about the liturgical year.

Catholic Education Resource Center provides an Internet library of reliable resources on the Catholic faith.

Catholic Exchange presents a wide range of topics and also archives Mary’s “Bible Talk” column, which originally appeared on the site.

Catholic Goldmine posts a website directory organized by subject with this site listed under “Art.”

Catholic Homepage - See myCatholic.com below.

Catholic Home Study Service offers readable, insightful, and thorough yet concise study books on the Bible, the Church, and the Catechism with workbook questions you can respond to either by mail or the Internet.

Catholic News Agency brings resources and news of the Church from around the world.

Catholic Permission To Publish document (published in a pdf file) by the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops lets you know the types of works requiring permission and the steps needed for Church approval.

Catholic Poets & Writers provides online articles and other professional helps for Christian writers and poets.

Catholic Press Association lists the contact information for ecumenical and Catholic book, magazine, or newspaper publishers who belong to CPA. The organization offers full and associate membership for Catholic writers too. At this writing (2008/05/15), CPA is also seeking a new Executive Director and welcomes resumes.

Catholic Spotlight presents interviews and Podcasts with writers and poets.

Catholicity screens and lists helpful websites then provides hotlinks to a variety of reliable resources for writers.

Christian Classics Ethereal Library aims to upbuild the Church by making available classical writings.

Christian Writers Fellowship International produces a bi- monthly newsletter with writing resources, such as how-to articles, inspirational or motivational pieces, and marketing information that occasionally includes Catholic publishers.

Critique Service offers you a thorough reading of your work with practical suggestions and a professional evaluation of your fiction, nonfiction, or poetry at reasonable fees.

Douay-Rheims Bible online includes word search, scripture search, and footnotes to aid your reading of this excellent translation which is older than the King James.

EWTN - Eternal Word Television Network covers news, programs, and live events of great interest to Catholics.

FaithReaders.com-Family Safe Reading! has thousands of Family Safe articles in categories of your choice for Christian parents and Christian families in general.

First Parish in the U. S. located in St. Augustine, FL, is the one to whom the Sayler’s local church belongs.

Fish Eaters offers a wealth of resources to explain Catholic beliefs, culture, and traditions to Catholics and also to non-Catholics who are interested in learning about the faith.

Florida Freelance Writers Association (FFWA) encourages professionalism by offering such benefits as marketing info (including FL Catholic and other religious publications) and a data bank of members’ contact information, specialties, media experience, awards, or specific writing interests.

Guide To Grammar & Writing offers clear instructions for understanding grammar, syntax, punctuation, and more.

Holy See website from the Vatican offers must-see letters and instructive encyclicals from the Popes as well as Early Christian Writings and other ancient documents.

Independent Catholic News from London, England has Saints of the Day and global news of the Church to inform you and inspire timely writing.

Internet Padre provides resources on the Church and the Catechism, including links organized by categories.

Library of Congress archives national and historical documents useful for research projects.

Mary Page from The Marian Library/ International Marian Research Institute in Dayton, Ohio, provides access to the world’s largest collection of printed material on the Virgin Mary. As we come to know the Mother of Jesus, our love increases for Christ, the Church, and the Christian life.

myCatholic.com provides daily readings for Mass, offers daily news from several sources, and lets you customize your homepage to include your favorite links.

New Advent has reliable, readable encyclopedic resources for researching Catholicism, Church history, or other topics of interest to Christian writers and Catholic readers.

New American Bible can be found in full on the Internet.

Once Catholic ministers to those who feel injured in some way by the Church and also provides information for those who seek a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith.

Online Resources For Writers links to sites offering help with grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and more.

Online Writing Lab by Purdue University thoroughly covers English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Pope Benedict XVI’s talks and healing prayers during his 2008 Apostolic Journey to the United States have been archived together in EWTN’s library.

Revised Standard Version of the complete Bible lets you search Holy Scriptures by word, phrase, verse, or chapter.

Sally Stuart’s Christian Writer’s Market Guide annually updates information on Christian publishing. For example, the 2007 edition included 28 Catholic book publishers and 86 Catholic periodicals.

Spirit Daily posts spiritual news from about the world and provides a broad range of hotlinks to Catholic resources.

Synod Propositions from the Archdiocese of Vancouver with insightful yet practical suggestions for upbuilding the Church in the areas of prayer, fellowship, evangelism, and teaching the faith.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops posts news, Church documents, and information on current issues.

United States Copyright Office gives information about registering your work, especially if you self-publish.

World Of Poets lists numerous resources for poets.

Writers-Editors Network offers professional resources for freelance and assignment writers, such as marketing news, jobs postings, editorial requests, member news, and writing tips. The site has guidelines for the annual writing contest but posts information on other writing competitions too.