Poetry

Academy of American Poets
     Essays on poetry, biographies of more than 200 poets, text of moer than 500 poems, and RealAudio of eighty poems read by their authors - and more...
Association of Small Press Poets
     A.S.P.P. offers FREE appraisal and editorial assessment of members' poetry, FREE listing and promotion of members' work on the web site and in The Big Poetry Catalogue, a regular newsletter and an annual anthology....

Canadian Poetry Association
     Established to promote the reading, writing, publishing and preservation of poetry in Canada.

 Haiku Canada
     Dedicated to the creation and appreciation of Haiku.

The League of Canadian Poets
     The LCP, a non-profit arts service organization, is the national association of professional publishing and performing poets in Canada.

National Association for Poetry Therapy
     Group based in Washington, DC offers information on poetry, conferences, membership, training and development, publications, related links and more.
E-poets
     The e-poets network has many activities, partners, and interests among poetry, performance, and new media.
National Federation of State Poetry Societies
     This non-profit organization was created to recognize the importance of poetry with respect to U.S. cultural heritage. Sponsors fifty yearly contests with cash prizes totaling over $6,000.
Unique online group for writers of all types of poetry.

Poets and Writers Online
     Nonprofit organization that fosters the professional development of writers and promotes communication throughout the U.S. literary community.

Poets and Writers Organization
     This non-profit organization offers support for writers and poets.
Poetry At Able Muse Poems, Prose, Art 
     A review site for poetry, prose, and art.

The Poetry Society of America
     The oldest poetry organization in the nation offering support for all poets from professionals to unpublished writers.
Poetry Book Society U.K.
     T S Eliot founded the Poetry Book Society in 1953 in order to promote a love and understanding of contemporary poetry. A unique membership organisation which exists to update people around the world with the best new poetry being published in the UK and Ireland today.

The Stroll of Poets Society
     A group for poets living in the Edmonton and surrounding area that aspires to promote the oral expression of poetry.
Tower Poetry Society
     A nonprofit organization to promote poetry and encourage poets. Founded in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 1951, Tower Poetry is one of North America's oldest poetry collectives. Tower has published two volumes of poetry in print each year since 1975.

Journalism

National Federation of Press Women
     Group of female journalists promote professional development and protect First Amendment rights. With news and an events calendar.
The Association for Women Journalists
     A nonprofit, nonpolitical organization devoted to supporting women in journalism and encouraging the respectful treatment of women by the news media.
The International Women's Media Foundation
     IWMF's mission is to strengthen the role of women in the news media worldwide, reduce discrimination and encourage promotion of women as leaders within the media. Group sponsors seminars focused on leadership development tools and training for women in the media business.
The Regional Reporters Association
     Group represents more than 200 newspaper, wire service and broadcast reporters who cover local and regional stories from Washington, D.C. RRA members enjoy exclusive newsmakers and briefings with Cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, top government officials and other experts as well as professional development seminars.
Society of Environmental Journalists
     Get information about the organization, links to resources, story tips, job information and publications.
Religion Newswriters Association
     RNA was formed in 1949 to advance the professional standards of religion reporting in the secular press through education, contests and mentoring.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
     This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to reporters and news organizations.
Native American Journalists Association
     The primary goal of the NAJA is to improve communications among Native people and between Native Americans and the general public.
National Newspaper Association
     The NNA's mission is to protect, promote and enhance America's community newspapers.
National Press Club
     One of the largest and most prestigious press clubs in the world with membership that includes national and international reporters, publishers, editors, photographers, and others.
International Center for Journalists
     The (ICFJ), established in 1984 to improve the quality of journalism worldwide, works with journalists to promote excellence in news coverage of critical community and global issues. International Federation of Journalists
     The IFJ promotes co-ordinated international action to defend press freedom and social justice through the development of strong, free and independent trade unions of journalists.
American Society of Journalists and Authors
     ASJA, which was founded in 1948, is one of the nation's leading organization of independent nonfiction writers with more than 1,000 members. See site for membership benefits and details to join.
Committee to Protect Journalists
     CPJ is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1981 to monitor abuses against the press and promote press freedom around the world.
National Association of Black Journalists
     With more than 3000 members, this association is the largest media organization for people of color in the world.
American Amateur Press Association
     This is a nation-wide non-profit organization of amateur journalists founded in 1936.
American Association of Sunday and Features Editors
     AASFE, founded in 1947, is an international organization of editors dedicated to the quality of features in newspapers.
American Copy Editors Society
     A professional organization of copy editors, is dedicated to improving the quality of journalism and the working lives of journalists.
Investigative Reports & Editors
     This grassroots non-profit organization is dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting within the field of journalism.
Journalism & Women Symposium
     JAWS supports the personal growth and professional empowerment of women in newsrooms and works toward a more accurate portrayal of the whole society.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
     NAHJ is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.
National Federation of Press Women
     Group of female journalists promote professional development and protect First Amendment rights. With news and an events calendar.
The Association for Women Journalists
     A nonprofit, nonpolitical organization devoted to supporting women in journalism and encouraging the respectful treatment of women by the news media.
The International Women's Media Foundation
     IWMF's mission is to strengthen the role of women in the news media worldwide, reduce discrimination and encourage promotion of women as leaders within the media. Group sponsors seminars focused on leadership development tools and training for women in the media business.