Literature & Writing
874 sites
https://hotelpaintings.neocities.org/
Hotel Paintings is Em Reed's personal blog covering book reviews, gig diaries, zine acquisitions, tea, tarot draws, and cultural criticism on topics like eroticism and poptimism. The mix of literary critique and indie culture coverage makes it a lively, eclectic read for anyone interested in arts and pop culture writing.
https://vancesque.net/
Vancesque is a dedicated fan site celebrating the science fiction and fantasy works of author Jack Vance, featuring essays, articles, and critical discussions in both English and French. Topics range from analyses of novels like Big Planet to historical controversies in SF fandom, making it a rich resource for Vance enthusiasts worldwide.
https://tilde.club/~droob
Droob's tilde.club page is a thoughtful personal reading list and blog, curating articles, books, and internet oddities with wry, literary commentary. The site features a sprawling collection of links alongside short personal essays on topics ranging from print-your-own reading habits to Karl Ove Knausgaard, Beowulf, and the joys of annotating printed pages.
https://ravenspen.neocities.org/
Raven's Pen is a fandom-focused personal site run by a queer fanfic writer and occasional fanvidder who goes by Raven, with works spanning fandoms like Katekyou Hitman Reborn, Honkai: Star Rail, Star Trek, and Tolkien. The site features fanfictions, fanvids, rec lists, rambles, and a richly decorated old-web aesthetic complete with stamps, button walls, and webrings.
https://comma.directory/
Andrea's Comma Directory is a thoughtful travel and culture blog weaving together film criticism, encounters with art, and reflections on life across continents, with entries from places like Valencia and Cape Town. Each post reads like a personal essay, drawing connections between Hitchcock films, African painters, and the meditative experience of slow travel.
https://shannonkay.com/
Shannon Kay's cheerful personal homepage celebrates the indie web spirit, featuring sections on books, coffee, tech, and creative interests alongside webrings, a guestbook, and a classic homepage project. A self-described Californian early millennial and mom of three, Shannon brings a warm, nostalgic energy to handcrafted HTML and CSS as a form of creative expression.
https://hayobethlehem.nl/
Hayo Bethlehem's long-running personal website features a prominent book reading log with ratings, alongside articles covering internet culture, web security, and digital matters for Dutch government. The site blends a genuine love of reading with tech-savvy commentary, making it a thoughtful corner of the old-web personal homepage tradition.
https://rusf.ru/english/links/list04.htm
Part of the 'Golden Pages of Russian Science Fiction' link collection, this section curates general science fiction and fantasy resources including major organizations like SFWA, online magazines, fan sites, and notable SF works. It serves as a gateway to the broader English-language and international SF community, complementing its focus on Russian SF authors like the Strugatsky Brothers and Lukyanenko.
https://meadow.cafe/
Meadow is a cozy personal blog where the author writes freely about writing, blogging, parenting, society, and introspection without committing to a single niche. The site has a warm, whimsical aesthetic complete with an emoji meadow and a welcoming tone that invites visitors to slow down and linger.
https://hatedlove6.neocities.org/
HatedLove6 is building a NeoCities archive of their two-decade writing journey, hosting fan fiction, original character outlines, and articles on topics like Mary-Sues and writing craft. The site traces back to early Quizilla and FFNet roots and aims to collect all their creative works in one organized, mobile-friendly space.