Literature & Writing
874 sites
http://wordtrade.com/
Wordtrade.com is an independent book review publication that has been releasing themed monthly issues for over 25 years, covering academic and philosophical works spanning Buddhism, Islam, Platonism, and more. Each numbered issue groups reviews around a central intellectual theme, making it a rich resource for readers interested in serious scholarly literature.
https://peakestudies.com/
Peake Studies is the companion website for the academic periodical dedicated to the life and work of Mervyn Peake, the British author and artist best known for the Gormenghast trilogy. Maintained by scholar G. Peter Winnington, it offers a comprehensive bibliography, timeline, back issues of the journal, FAQs, and an exhaustive catalog of all known editions of Peake's works and writings about him.
https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/ashliman.html
The homepage of retired University of Pittsburgh professor D. L. Ashliman, a prolific folklore scholar whose work spans fairy tales, folktales, mythology, and Aesop's fables. The page catalogs his published monographs, encyclopedia contributions, and links to his major web resources including Folktexts and Folklinks, making it an essential gateway to serious folklore research.
https://bookbug.neocities.org/
Bookbug is a charming digital book club hosted on Neocities, where members read and review a monthly chosen title together, with past picks including Calvino, Kincaid, and Krasznahorkai. The site features a member list, monthly wrap-ups, curated reading links, and hand-drawn graphics by member 'maple' that participants can embed on their own pages.
https://www.fauxtrots.com/rss
Emily Fauxtrots writes personal essays and long-form reflections on life, mental health, unemployment, and media she loves, blending candid vulnerability with thoughtful analysis. Posts range from year-in-review introspection to deep dives on fiction like 'The Sisters of Dorley' and tech experiments with Meshtastic and LoRa radio.
https://storiesandnovels.com/
Franz Jørgen Neumann's personal site offers free full-text access to 76 of his published short stories, novellas, novels, and essays, many placed in prestigious literary journals like The Southern Review and Confrontation. Several works carry Pushcart Prize nominations, making this a rare chance to read polished, professionally published literary fiction at no cost.
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http://ravenbeauty.net/
Kristina's long-running personal domain, ravenbeauty.net, blends journal-style writing with fandom obsessions including VC Andrews, The Dark Tower, and music. The site serves as a hub for her network of creative projects, fanlistings, and fan sites, with heartfelt blog entries that center on her inner life and passions.
https://richardfelix.com/
Richard Felix maintains a stream-of-consciousness microblog packed with witty observations about daily life, tech frustrations, banking woes, and personal rules for cooking pancakes. The site has a charming, conversational tone with short dated entries that read like polished tweets combined with longer reflections.
https://siharra.tripod.com/
Rexie's Creative Writing Site is a hobbyist hub built to support writers with links to resources, writing prompts, character advice, and ongoing collaborative stories. Visitors can read original fiction and poetry, contribute their own work, and find curated links to other writing sites around the web.
http://sybertooth.com/blaylock/search.htm
A dedicated fan resource for fantasy author James P. Blaylock, maintained by Chris Paul and Krista Johansen, featuring links to other author sites, illustrator resources, and science fiction and fantasy communities. The site also serves as a hub for a larger Blaylock tribute site covering his full bibliography, biographical information, interviews, and a discussion board.