Here I will place some links to articles or sites about writing that I found useful and/or of interest. I will also post up some of my own thoughts and insights as I get time to do so:

Agents and Publishers

A fantastic publisher of childrens and young adult books and very supportive of New Zealand writers (especially me!): Scholastic

Looking for an overseas agent (ie not from New Zealand) then try AgentQuery.

A list of publishers, agents, contests etc... Warnings of scams, bad business practices, and so on check out Editors and Preditors

Podcasts

The secrets is a podcast that Michael A. Stackpole puts out to go with the 'magizine' of the same name: The Secrets Podcast

Dragon Page: Cover to Cover: to quote their page: "Conversations with the creators of the best in science fiction and fantasy. If you love SF literature, are an author or aspire to become one, you'll enjoy this podcast:    Dragon Page: Cover to Cover

I should be writing: The podcast for wanna-be fiction writers, by a wanna-be fiction writer who�s still learning. Writer Mur Lafferty discusses rejection, cover letters and getting the oomph to keep going:  I Should be Writing

Authors Pages

Michael A. Stackpole is an award winning science fiction/fantasy writer who produces a fantastic resource for writers called 'The Secrets': http://www.stormwolf.com/

Holly Lisle is a fantasy author whoes webpage is a mine of information. Check out the authors section: Hollylisle.com

Writing Articles, and  Information

A story format that many myths worldwide follow. The Hero's Journey

A blog by an Australian agent, who answers writer's questions. There is some very usefull information to be found here: Call my Agent!

A blog by an assistant at a literary agency who talks about why manuscripts are turned down, and answers readers questions: The Rejecter

For a site chock full of information and articles about writing and the writing life take a look at Science Fiction Writers of America

A free webzine for writers, full of usefull information, including writiing articles, reviews of writing software, book reviews and so on (there is also a section for young writers): The Scriptorium

For articles covering everything to do with writing - from plotting to marketing visit: Writing World

Other

As the "principal advocate for the professional interests of writers, the New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) is open to writers of every genre, published or unpublished New Zealand Society of Authors

For an excellent proofreading and editing service with very competitive rates, take a look at AM Proofreading and Editing. I used the service for 'A Dark Future' and couldn't have been happier.