Literature & Writing
874 sites
https://clmp.org/readers/directory-of-publishers
CLMP (Community of Literary Magazines and Presses) hosts a searchable directory of independent literary publishers, allowing visitors to find presses and magazines by name, location, type, genre, and category. It serves as a vital hub for the independent publishing world, connecting readers, booksellers, librarians, and writers with small press and literary magazine publishers across the country.
https://ajkprojects.com/stopactinglikeyourefamous
A short, candid essay by a creator offering refreshingly honest advice about enjoying hobbies without optimizing for fame or audience approval. The piece covers photography, crafts, blogging, app development, and more, making a compelling case for doing things purely because you love them.
https://versefics.neocities.org/
Versefics is a self-coded personal fanfiction archive built as an alternative to AO3, where the creator hosts only their most preservation-worthy works. The site currently includes fics for Detective Conan and Magic Kaito (DCMK), reflecting a commitment to owning and maintaining their own creative output long-term.
https://fantast.net/
Biblioholica is an archive and index of fantasy books from the US, UK, Australia, Germany, and Japan, cataloging authors, series, and titles across multiple countries. Still under construction, this multilingual site promises to be a comprehensive reference for fantasy literature enthusiasts looking to discover books across international markets.
https://p1k3.com/
Running since the 1990s, p1k3 is one of the web's longest-lived personal blogs, written by a thoughtful author who mixes lyrical garden observations, short poetry, political reflections, and everyday life into a distinctive literary voice. Posts range from meditative yard-and-garden reports tracking bees, birds, and raised beds to candid confessional writing about anxiety, aging, and the exhausting state of the world.
https://kamirose.neocities.org/
Kamirose's personal corner of the web centers on book reviews, with titles like 'The Giver of Stars' and 'Jane Austen's Bookshelf' reviewed frankly for adult readers. The site also features a pixel art gallery, a blog, and a guestbook, all built with a distinctly old-web aesthetic and a strong anti-AI, anti-algorithm philosophy.
https://vancesque.net/blog
Vancesque is a dedicated fan site celebrating the work of science fiction and fantasy author Jack Vance, featuring curated links to official sites, fan communities, databases, and resources in both English and French. The links page alone compiles dozens of references including the official Jack Vance site, ISFDB entries, French SF databases, Facebook fan groups, and review archives, making it a useful hub for Vance enthusiasts worldwide.
https://jbztl.fr/
A richly structured French-language personal site by jbztl, covering an impressive range of creative and intellectual pursuits including a journal, knitting projects, gardening notes, original fiction (Iomadach), photography, and sculptures. The site's Scriptorium section houses original written works and a musical ping-pong project, making it a genuine creative hub with substantial original content.
https://dgy.fuckup.club/
Deadguy is the personal hub of a writer who publishes bilingual ramblings in both English and Spanish, alongside a music project called Cadaver Lab Records and a section documenting daily life called The Files. The site embraces a slow, handcrafted ethos with no algorithms, and its content is also mirrored on Gopher for off-web browsing.
https://michalzelazny.com/
Michal Zelazny's self-titled space called 'Untitled' is a reflective blog where he explores life, society, and human connection through personal essays and observations. The writing is introspective and philosophical, with posts touching on everyday moments that prompt deeper thinking about habit, waiting, and social bonds.