Links I recommend:
an association of writers, and other publishing professionals, founded in 1972
an online community of independently published authors supporting each other.
online community established by women for women over 50.
networking and camaraderie with professional women writers
online community of writers offering services to other writers and readers
the web site where writers get answers - founded by Jerry Simmons
author of Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Boss?
author of Peeking Over the Edge...Views from Life's Middle
author of Blue Turquoise, White Shell
author of Kathryn's Beach