Country-specific resources
Having been trawling around the internet looking for these listings, I've realised it's impossible to include them all! I've aimed to include those with a reasonably professional looking presentation, and with clearly stated aims, and also those with links to government or other well-known organizations, as they often are pretty well organized with regard to resources for writers. Of course, if you know of something that isn't included here but ought to be, let me know!
International
WritersNet Author Listing
Writing resources, news and discussion for authors/writers, editors, publishers and agents.
This particular page gives a useful listing of writers around the world, categorised by country or topic.
Australia
The Australian Writers' Guild
Quoted from their "About" page: "The AWG is the professional association for all performance writers, that is, writers for film, television, radio, theatre, video and new media. The AWG was established in 1962 and is recognised throughout the industry in Australia as being the voice of performance writers."
South Australian Writers' Centre
A not-for-profit association that offers support and information to South Australian writers of all ages.
Western Australian Writers' Centre
This site provides lots of helpful information about all kinds of writing-related subjects, and links to a few writing organizations in WA.
Romance Writers of Australia
What it says on the box! According to the site, the RWA aims to "promote excellence in romantic fiction, to help writers become published and establish careers in their writing field, and to provide continuing support for writers within the romance publishing industry."
The Fellowship of Australian Writers WA
Connected with the WA Writers' Centre, FAWWA is "a non-profit membership based group dedicated to supporting, promoting and advocating the needs and interests of writers, particularly in Western Australia."
Queensland Writers' Centre
According to their site, the Queensland Writers' Centre is "part of a dynamic network of writers committed to advancing their writing skills, professional practice and industry knowledge".
Australian Journalists Association
Australian Society of Authors
The Australian Society of Authors is the professional association for Australia's literary creators. to promote and protect the rights of Australia's authors and illustrators.
Belgium
Probatio Pennae
See our "About" page for more details!
The Netherlands
wordsinhere
In their own words, "an international collective of writers based in The Netherlands. We are writers from around the world collaborating our voices to build and initiate avenues of literary exchange between cultures, nationalities, languages, genres, and forms." Includes a discussion forum, and information on meetings, workshops and literary events.
United States
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
An extensive and well-organized site with an enormous amount of information and advocacy for science fiction and fantasy writers. Much of it is useful for writers in other genres and countries too.
