The Association of Authors' Representatives (AAR) is a not-for-profit organization of qualified literary agents and dramatic representatives of authors, dramatists and other creators and owners of intellectual property. AAR has three prime objectives:(1) to keep agents informed of changing conditions in publishing, the theater, the motion picture and television industries and related fields (2) to encourage cooperation among literary organizations (3) to assist agents in representing the interests of their author-clients.To qualify for AAR an agent must meet professional standards specified in the organization's by-laws and agree to subscribe to the AAR canon of ethics.

A national nonprofit service organization that works to create new jobs and build new opportunities and audiences for writers.

Address: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 993-4301

Maintains a calendar of literary events in the Ohio area, along with links to literary blogs (written by local and national writers), literary organizations, and a wealth of other resources for writers, with a local flavor.

Offers CSU students and local poets technical assistance. Also distributes $1000 annually for book-length manuscripts.

Address: Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue RT1841 Cleveland, OH 44115-2440
Phone: (216) 687-3986

Lit Cleveland's vision is to build a strong community of writers and readers in Northeast Ohio through classes, workshops, readings and other events.

The oldest international literary organization designed to advance literature, defend free expression and foster international literary fellowship.

Address: 588 Broadway, Suite 303 New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 334-1660

This is a link to a calendar of literary events in the Cleveland area which can be accessed through the Poets & Writers magazine. Based on the the Clevelandpoetics blogspot calendar.

This website, sponsored by Poets & Writers Magazine, offers a wide range of resources for writers, including up-to-date databases to find markets, contests, competitions, conferences, workshops and residencies. Tools for writers include writing prompts, articles on craft, and information on literary agents.