Top 100 Writer Resources From Alexa

This list complied from Alex.com  Please don’t vote on it. Its for your benefit.

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1. Urban Dictionary

www.urbandictionary.com/

A veritable cornucopia of streetwise lingo, posted and defined by its readers.

 

1. FanFiction.Net

www.fanfiction.net/

Automated story archive arranged by genre and searchable by author, title, and keyword.

 

1. Copyscape

www.copyscape.com/

Search engine to locate duplicated materials on the Internet.

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   • From the site: Defending your rights online, Copyscape is the leading provider of services that protect your content against online plagiarism and theft. … The free Copyscape service makes it easy to find copies of your content on the Web. Simply type in the address of your web page, and Copyscape does the rest. Copyscape finds sites that have copied your content without permission, as well as those that have quoted you. … More…
2. Media Bistro

www.mediabistro.com

A website connecting journalists and new media professionals to jobs and each other.

 

1. RhymeZone

www.rhymezone.com/

Online rhyming dictionary and thesaurus.

 

1. WhiteSmoke Text Enrichment

www.whitesmoke.com/

Fix all your Grammar mistakes in one click!

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   • From the site: Who We Are WhiteSmoke is a U.S. software company providing world-leading solutions in the field of English grammar and writing. Our products provide online English grammar, spelling and style checking using innovative technologies. These technologies are the product of years of research into natural language processing and artificial intelligence tapping into the complexities of human language. WhiteSmoke is the brainchild of Hilla Ovil-Brenner and Liran Brenner. … More…
2. Purdue Online Writing Lab

owl.english.purdue.edu/

Writing lab and resources. Email newsletter available.

 

1. AskOxford.com

www.askoxford.com/

Word of the Day, Quote of the Week, and several word games. In addition, there is a question form to Ask the Experts and receive the Final Word on English language questions.

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   • From the site: Throughout the Middle Ages a variety of Spanish dialects were spoken in Spain. The dialect of Castile, or Castilian Spanish, eventually became recognized as the official language in the 13th century and it is Castilian Spanish which is taught in the Oxford Take Off In Spanish course. … More…
2. PublishersWeekly.com

www.publishersweekly.com/

Online version of the print magazine with publishing industry news.

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   • From the site: Where can I find the Editorial Calendar? Where can I find information about Advertising Rates? Where can I find information about PW ’s e-mail newsletters? I’m experiencing problems with my subscriptions to PW e-mail newsletters. … How do I send a letter to the editor? How do I subscribe to PW in print? … Do I need to subscribe to the PW Web site? Can I access book reviews online? … Queries about the PW Web site should be addressed to Michael Gwertzman ( michael.gwertzman@reedbusiness.com ). More…
2. Refdesk.com

www.refdesk.com/

Free and family-friendly reference resources. A one-stop

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   • From the site: VISION STATEMENT: Since 1995, Refdesk is a free and family-friendly web site that indexes and reviews quality, credible, and current web-based resources. For an overview of Refdesk content and organization, start with the … Refdesk.com is a registered mark in the U.S. More…
2. Poynter Institute

www.poynter.org

Helps journalists do their jobs better and to serve their communities. Updated daily, it provides journalists with reliable information, useful tools, and provocative suggestions.

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   • From the site: Today’s most popular courses on NewsU, Poynter’s e-learning site for journalists. … The Poynter Institute is a school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalists. You can reach us by phone at 727.821.9494. … No matter what their job title may be, journalists come to Poynter in a search for excellence. Our faculty provide concentrated instruction and personal support in that quest. We tailor our programs to serve specific audiences, but all share the same approach. … More…
2. EasyBib.com

www.easybib.com/

Automatically formats, alphabetize, and prints bibliographies for free.

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   • From the site: We at EasyBib understand the burdensome task of composing a bibliography. After finishing a paper, no one wants to go through the process of looking up the many different formats to cite their individual sources. Placing colons in one place, periods in another, and deciding when and where to underline is both confusing and frustrating. We designed EasyBib to solve these problems. … More…
2. Letter-writing templates by WriteExpress. Find the right words for letter writing.

www.writeexpress.com/

Letter-writing software with choice sentences and phrases.

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   • From the site: At WriteExpress.com you can find high-quality, best-selling writing software for great prices. Making lasting impressions and strengthening your business relationships is important to the image you present. WriteExpress software allows you to create impressive documents that motivate and impress your recipients. What is Writers’ Block? “Writer’s block is a phenomenon involving temporary loss of ability to begin or continue writing, usually due to lack of inspiration or creativity.” … More…
2. Guide to Grammar and Writing

grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/

Credit and non-credit courses in computer training, business, precision machining, real estate and several other disciplines.

 

1. Poem of Quotes

www.poemofquotes.com

Resource for poetry and quotations with information on literature and help on writing.

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   • From the site: Gary in short, is me – the author of PoemofQuotes.
2. Absolute Write

www.absolutewrite.com/

Screenwriting, freelance writing, novels, playwriting, non-fiction, and technical/specialty writing are covered. How-to articles and interviews with working writers, producers, publishers, and agents.

 

1. WordWeb Pro

wordweb.info

Thesaurus and dictionary for Windows with word and anagram finder.

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   • From the site: WordWeb…. thesaurus and dictionary that surpass those in Word by a long shot. – PC World ..so much more than just an exceptionally good thesaurus… In short, the app is easy to use and is packed with usefulness. – Maximum … WordWeb is a product of WordWeb Software , based in Cambridge UK and run by the developer Antony Lewis. Most sales are handled by the third-party companies ShareIt, SWREG and PayPal. WordWeb is available as a powerful Pro version and a cut down free version. … More…
2. National Novel Writing Month

www.nanowrimo.org/

NaNoWriMo is an annual (November) novel writing project that brings together professional and amateur writers from all over the world.

 

1. Common Errors in English

www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/

With its main campus in Pullman and urban campuses in Spokane, the Tri-Cities and Vancouver, WSU enrolls 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students. WSU offers 150+ major fields of study taught by 1,100+ faculty, many with national and international reputations.

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   • From the site: Each academic year, Washington State University’s Office of University Relations and University Publishing produce the WSU Statewide Facts & Figures Brochure. Contents include various statistics and information about: … To read a PDF version of the current brochure, click here . mc (at) wsu (dot) edu | More…
2. Writer’s Digest

www.writersdigest.com/

Website of the popular monthly print version. Offers contests, articles, prompts, guidelines, markets and workshops. Annual “Best Websites for Writers” are listed and linked. F and W Publications.

1. Elite Skills

www.eliteskills.com

User based online poetry club, includes articles and other resources.

 

1. Celtx

www.celtx.com

Combines full-feature scriptwriting with pre-production support and also enables online collaboration. Mac, Linux and Windows

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   • From the site: Celtx is the result – the world’s first complete, end-to-end solution for media production and collaboration. To learn more about us and Celtx, drop us a line. The quickest way to contact us is by direct email at info@celtx.com … Do you or your group have an event or activity to promote to Celtx users? Is your organization interested in engaging our community in creative development? Would you like to have Celtx demonstrated at your event or conference? … More…
2. Language is a Virus

www.languageisavirus.com/index.html

Writing toys, games, and gizmo to inspire creativity. Writing exercises.

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   • From the site: The poem “Blue, Frozen” received an Honorable Mention in the Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Edition edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling. Creative passions include creating websites, writing, photography, box art assemblages, artist’s books, collage, found art, hand-made books and boxes. … More…
2. poetry.com

poetry.com/

Poetry contest and resources for poets or those interested in poetry.

 

1. Online Journalism Review

www.ojr.org/

The journalist’s first stop for Web-based research on stories.

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   • From the site: OJR thanks the following sponsors for their financial support: … Please contact OJR’s editor via the address below. OJR.org holds offline conferences, at USC’s campus in Los Angeles and at other journalism schools across the country, throughout the year. Subscribe to our discussion list , for details about upcoming events. … More…
2. Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation

www.grammarbook.com

Grammar and punctuation reference guide including easy-to-understand rules, real-world examples, and helpful exercises with answers.

 

1. LetterRep.com

www.letterrep.com/

Sample letters with tools for auto-formatting, auto-dating, address books and printing.

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   • From the site: LetterRep.com LetterRep.com started in June 2001 with 200 letters. Back then, we gave away letters in exchange for our visitors’ occasional click on a banner ad. Under that model, we worked for the first few years. In time, we began adding letters in response to visitor requests. With that new service, the number of letters grew to over 1200 belonging to the site. … More…
2. Writers.Net

www.writers.net/

Internet resource for writers, editors, publishers and agents.

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   • From the site: WritersNet Directory of Published Writers, Literary Agents, Editors, and Publishers writers.net … WritersNet(sm) is a World Wide Web site in progress that helps build relationships between writers, publishers, editors, and literary agents. WritersNet(sm) currently consists of five sections: … Internet Directory of Published Writers , a searchable directory of hundreds of published writers on the Net. … More…
2. World Wide Words

www.worldwidewords.org/

Explores the history, evolution byways, quirks, and curiosities of the English language. New and recent words and phrases are often featured, as are books on aspects of English. A weekly newsletter is sent by e-mail and RSS.

 

1. The Nine Planets

www.nineplanets.org/

Overview, sections dedicated to each planet and the smaller bodies – with data, information and some pictures – glossary and appendices.

 

1. NoodleBib – The MLA Bibliography Composer

www.noodletools.com/noodlebib/

The Web s most comprehensive and accurate MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian bibliography composer with fully-integrated note-taking.

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   • From the site: NoodleTools, Inc., a California company incorporated in 2002, was co-founded in 1999 by mother and son team Debbie and Damon Abilock. NoodleTools’ flagship product, NoodleBib, has emerged as the leading bibliography software on the Internet, transforming bibliographic instruction methodologies in thousands of subscribing schools and libraries. … More…
2. The Victorian Web

www.victorianweb.org/

Extensive collection of essays about life and culture.

 

1. WritersWeekly.com

www.writersweekly.com/

Free listing of paying markets for freelance writers. Also includes links to various resources for writers.

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   • From the site: WritersWeekly.com is one of the oldest and most respected sites on freelance writing. … WritersWeekly.com is part of the Booklocker.com, Inc. family of businesses, which includes epublisher and online book store Booklocker.com. More…
2. Freelance Writing

www.freelancewriting.com

Web site for today’s working writers who want to master both the business and creative sides of freelance writing.

 

1. Marcia Yudkin

www.yudkin.com/

Creative marketing solutions and tips on reaching writing success.

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   • From the site: From the launch of her writing career in the New York Times in 1981 to today’s recognition as one of the world’s top creative marketing experts, Marcia Yudkin has excelled at turning words and ideas into money. Her 11 books include 6 Steps to Free Publicity, Persuading on Paper, Web Site Marketing Makeover, Internet Marketing for Less than $500/Year and Freelance Writing for Magazines & Newspapers , a Book of the Month Club selection. … More…
2. SFF World

www.sffworld.com/

Authors, SF news, reviews and a free e-zine.

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   • From the site: Welcome to sffworld.com, one of the largest SF and Fantasy sites on the Internet today. All run by a bunch of volunteers who invest of their spare time to make this possible. Here you can get to know a few of the people that make this site possible. If you’re interested in joining the staff look here . … I am an author, businessman, father and moderator here at SFFWorld. I write Epic Fantasy and I write children’s books. I am now in the middle of the fifth book in my GemQuest series. … More…
2. How To Build A Successful Ezine

www.easyezinetoolkit.com

Publisher sells information for building a newsletter business. Offers ideas for making money on affiliate programs, sales information and contact details.

 

1. Yale Style Manual

www.webstyleguide.com/

For the design of Web pages and Web sites. Covers graphic and information design, page layout, Web graphics, site organization, navigation, and Web multimedia content.

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   • From the site: Please send your feedback via email to help@webstyleguide.com . If you are having trouble using the site, check the Help page for possible solutions. … Copyright 2002 Lynch and Horton Send questions and comments to help@webstyleguide.com More…
2. Word Lab

www.wordlab.com/

A message board where you can request and brainstorm words, names, titles, coinages, puns, phrases, slogans and slang.

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   • From the site: The leading free resource for naming and branding, Wordlab is both a Universal think tank, where users employ the services of anyone and everyone willing to contribute their own personal naming and branding genius to the Wordboard for immediate use, and an ever-expanding database of brainpan drippings from the site’s co-creators, Quark and Snark. … More…
2. PoeWar.com Writer’s Resource Center

www.poewar.com/

The Center provides job listings, articles, and links for writers.

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   • From the site: My name is John Hewitt and I am the chief writer and editor here at the poewar.com, a site that has been on the web since 1999. More…
2. SpellCheck.net

www.spellcheck.net/

Free online spell checker, copy and paste a word or document up to 5000 characters to check and correct it online.

 

1. Grammar Slammer

englishplus.com/grammar/index.htm

 

1. Mariner Software

www.marinersoftware.com/

Writing and creativity software for Mac OS X and Windows.

 

1. Textalyser

textalyser.net/

An online service that allows entry of text or a website. Displays readability analysis, including reading level, sentence length and word counts.

 

1. Writing-World.com

www.writing-world.com/

Writing articles and resources. Tips about how to become a better writer, get published and find writing markets. From Moira Allen.

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   • From the site: We offer several options for advertising on Writing-World.com, including advertising on the website, in the newsletter, and in our “Author’s Bookshelf” section. With the exception of the Author’s Bookshelf, we only accept ads for products or services relating to writing. Please see our Ad Rates for more details. … Writing-World.com offers a free monthly e-mail newsletter; to subscribe or read back issues, visit our Archive . … More…
2. Writing Poetry

www.poetry-online.org/

A free, online poetry resource providing the famous poems by the world’s most popular poets.

 

1. Spacejock Software

www.spacejock.com/

Free software designed to help authors put together the snippets, outlines, fragments and chapters that go into a finished novel. Also offers stock charting software, an ebook reader, a mp3 and ogg player, text to speech, and stock market data.

 

1. Writing@CSU

writing.colostate.edu

Writing Center at Colorado State University. Provides writing guides, tutorials and other information.

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   • From the site: The Writing@CSU Web site and its Writing Studio are designed to help you as you write. Our goal is to provide an experience similar to a well-run workshop — timely advice from teachers, feedback from other writers, helpful examples and demonstrations, and access to tools that can help you write effectively for varied audiences and occasions. … Writing Across the Curriculum Director: Sarah Sloane, Professor of English, sarah.sloane@colostate.edu … More…
2. Verbix

www.verbix.com/

Software for conjugating verbs in modern and extinct languages, including English. Free to use online or pay for the downloadable version.

 

1. Grammar Bytes

chompchomp.com

An index of terms, rules, interactive exercises, and handouts for students and teachers.

 

1. About.com: Freelance Writers

freelancewrite.about.com/index.htm

Original articles on most aspects of getting started, building a freelance business, dealing with writers block, ideas etc. Plus weekly job postings, actual samples and an active forum.

 

1. About: Fiction Writing

fictionwriting.about.com/

Advice and help for beginning and experienced fiction writers on writing fiction and getting published, including contests, competitions, exercises, and articles on improving your writing.

 

1. Glossarist.com

www.glossarist.com/

A searchable directory of thousands of glossaries and topical dictionaries containing terms and definitions on hundreds of subjects.

 

1. The Tale Wins Author Showcase

www.talewins.com/

Directory with links for newsletter publishers and writers. Also, articles about writing in print and on the web.

 

1. The Writers Store

writersstore.com/

A free, bi-weekly newsletter with articles, advice columns, screenwriting news from recognized Industry authors and educators.

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   • From the site: Founded in 1982 under the name The Writers’ Computer Store®, The Writers Store LLC is a privately owned resource center for writers and filmmakers worldwide. The Writers Store’s owners comprise two generations of dedication to the media and literary creative. TWS location in Los Angeles houses its retail sales operation, the worldwide shipping center, the seat of all live Writers Store Presents functions and the programming and organizational teams. … More…
2. Old Poetry

oldpoetry.com

Learn from the poetic wisdom of the ages. Articles and discussion about aged poetry.

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   • From the site: Oldpoetry is a site dedicated to exploring the great history of poetry. All poets today can learn from great masters, and even people not interested in writing poetry can enjoy learning from the heritage of Yeats, Whitman, and other famous poets in our archive. More…
2. About Freelance Writing

www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/

Articles, writing jobs, and an active forum for all freelance writers, from Ann Wayman. Beginners welcome.

 

1. Poets & Writers Online

www.pw.org

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

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   • From the site: Poets & Writers, Inc. is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. Founded in 1970, it is the nation’s largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers. Our national office is located in New York City. Our California branch office is based in Los Angeles. … Poets & Writers, Inc. offers four annual prizes and awards to writers to acknowledge previous accomplishments and encourage future efforts: … More…
2. APA Style

www.apastyle.org/

Official American Psychological Association site includes frequently asked questions, guidelines for electronic media citations and spelling and ordering information.

 

1. SF Site

www.sfsite.com/

Includes numerous book reviews, news, links to related resources, and also hosts the websites of various science fiction and fantasy e-zines.

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   • From the site: His dissertation was on The Immediate Successors of Justinian: A Study of the Persian Problem and of Continuity and Change in Internal Secular Affairs in the Later Roman Empire … In 1979, Turtledove published his first two novels, Wereblood and Werenight , under the pseudonym “Eric G. … Turtledove later explained that his editor at Belmont Towers did not think people would believe the author’s real name was “Turtledove” and suggested that he come up with something more Nordic. … More…
2. Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.

www.sfwa.org

A writers’ guild for fantasy and science fiction authors.

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   • From the site: SFWA is a non-profit organization of professional writers of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres. Esteemed past and present members include Isaac Asimov, Anne McCaffrey, Ray Bradbury, and Andre Norton. Founded in 1965 by Damon Knight, the organization now includes over 1500 speculative authors, artists, editors, and allied professionals. … SFWA administers a number of benevolent funds, including the Emergency … Email Addresses of SFWA ® Volunteers: how to contact any department … More…
2. Final Draft

www.finaldraft.com

Screenplay formatting, screenwriting, script development.

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   • From the site: Final Draft, Inc. educates, advances and celebrates the scriptwriter. … Final Draft, Inc. was founded in 1991 to develop a scriptwriting program that allows the writer to concentrate on the creative process and not on Hollywood’s stringent formatting rules. Since then, Final Draft has become the Hollywood professional’s choice and the world’s number-one selling scriptwriting program for film, television and theatre. … More…
2. TECHWR-L

www.techwr-l.com/

Technical communication consulting services.

 

1. Internet Guides

www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/

Research affiliations: Association of American Universities, Association of Research Libraries, Center for Research Libraries, Research Library Group.

 

1. Response Source

responsesource.com

For journalists, working on independent editorial. Gather facts, comments and background from hundreds of PRs, UK only.

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   • From the site: Journalists using Response Source love the rapid way they can get a request for information out….Response Source is not designed to replace the journalist’s contacts book or to compensate for poor More…
2. The “Blog” of “Unnecessary” Quotation Marks

www.unnecessaryquotes.com/

A moderated blog with user-submitted pictures of quotation marks used improperly, with humorous commentary.

 

1. Web Typography

webtypography.net/

The elements of typographic style applied to the web.

 

1. English Grammar The Easy Way

www.english-the-easy-way.com

English Grammar The Easy Way- Everyone can learn English this site explains English, so that everyone can understand.

 

1. Independent Chinese PEN Center

www.chinesepen.org/

ICPC is a non-political, non-profit organization of writers that fights for the protection of freedom of expression and publication, and works toward ensuring the free flow of information.

 

1. WriteLit.com

www.writelit.com

Aims to help the literary writer publish and find audiences for his work, and to provide a venue for readers to share their passion for the written word.

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   • From the site: Who owns WriteLit.com? ‹ WriteLit.com Manual up Blog Your Novel Month › » … Just to guide all posters, what how-to topics would you like to see more of at WriteLit.com? … The rest of the site’s content belong to Dino Manrique and WriteLit.com. More…
2. Word Spy

www.wordspy.com/

Site dedicated to recently coined words and existing words revived into modern usage.

 

1. Writers Write

www.writerswrite.com/

Online resource for writers. Includes online magazine featureing author interviews, articles and book reviews. Websites also offers daily editorial and publication news. Includes research, genre and marketplace links, as well as discussion forums.

 

1. International Association of Business Communicators.

www.iabc.com

A worldwide learning community for professionals committed to improving the effectiveness of organizations through strategic communication. Articles, conferences, career opportunities.

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   • From the site: Find information on IABC membership and how to join, plus background information on the association. … IABC’s professional network serves as a vibrant resource to: … Not to mention the job listings at www.iabc.com. … IABC’s web site contains a robust library of how-to articles and case studies of successful communication in the real world. Available to members only and accessible 24 hours a day, this content can help guide you through countless professional situations and challenges. … More…
2. Romantic Times

www.romantictimes.com

Romance writing magazine. Provides information for romance writers.

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   • From the site: Women of all ages and backgrounds, domestically and internationally, faithfully read Romantic Times BOOKreviews magazine. Reading is more than a pastime, it’s a major interest in the lives of our readers. There is no typical reader of RT BOOKreviews magazine; she ranges from high powered executive and college student to working mother and single career woman. … More…
2. Letter Writing Guide

www.letterwritingguide.com

Tips, advice, and sample letters to help you in your letter writing activities.

 

1. EServer Technical Communication Library

tc.eserver.org/

Offering links to articles, academic programs, journals, professional organizations and materials of importance to user interface design and other aspects related to technical communication.

 

1. SourceWire

sourcewire.com

For journalists working on technology and business/ finance subjects. Includes Tech Response Source enquiry service, PR directory, release wire and Freelance Journalist Directory.

 

1. Hodu.com

www.hodu.com

Dedicated to help you improve your communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal relationships on all levels, in business and the workplace, in the family unit and in social life.

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   • From the site: Azriel Winnett is the creator of Hodu.com – Your Gateway to Better Communication Skills … Most Popular Articles on Hodu.com in June 2008 More…
2. Writers Guild of America, West

www.wga.org/

The WGAw represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries.

 

1. iTools

www.itools.com/

Includes several dictionaries and a thesaurus as well as online tools for shipping and mailing, currency exchange, and language translation.

1. Freelance Success

freelancesuccess.com/

For professional freelance nonfiction writers and those serious about earning a decent living from writing.

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   • From the site: Welcome to Freelance Success, the best online resource for professional freelance writers and editors. When I left my job as the executive editor of a mid-size daily newspaper owned by a slave-driving corporation, I said good riddance and hoped for better luck next time. To tide me over until I found a real job, I started to do a little freelance writing. … More…
2. ieSpell

www.iespell.com

Spell checker add-on for Internet Explorer that spell checks text input boxes on a webpage.

 

1. Duotrope’s Digest

www.duotrope.com/

Free, searchable database of thousands of current fiction, poetry, and novel markets (mainstream and genre). Also offers an online submissions tracker, response time statistics, an e-mail newsletter, and many more features for fiction writers and poets.

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   • From the site: About Duotrope’s Digest of Fiction Fields duotrope’s digest: about … About duotrope’s digest (current version: 1.5.3089.17739 ) Duotrope’s Digest is a free resource for writers that primarily offers an extensive, searchable database of current fiction, poetry and novel/collection markets. We also offer a calendar of upcoming deadlines, submissions trackers (for registered users), and some nifty reports compiled from the data we’ve accumulated. We have been honored as one of Writer’s … More…
2. Write101.com

www.write101.com

Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter.

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   • From the site: Write101.com is an educational provider that was set up to help you to improve your basic language skills. If you’re missing out on opportunities because of poor writing, now is the time to act! The writing course is offered as a home study course so that you can learn at home, in your own time. Many of you may have gone through the education system at a time when students were encouraged to “write first” and worry about technique later. More…
2. Modern Language Association

www.mla.org

The Modern Language Association is the official guide to non-fiction writing. Includes a guide to MLA style.

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   • From the site: For an authoritative explanation of MLA style, see the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (for high school and undergraduate college students) and the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing (for graduate students, scholars, and professional writers). Please also see frequently asked questions about MLA style. … More…
2. The Cluetrain Manifesto

www.cluetrain.com

Corporate activists seeking to put a human touch back into the corporate world through the use of technology.

 

1. Writing Help Tools

www.writinghelptools.com

Reviews of writing tools on the Net for letter writing, resume writing, business writing, and general writing.

 

1. GNU Aspell.Net

aspell.net/

A library providing spell checking. [Open source, LGPL]

 

1. Writing White Papers

www.writingwhitepapers.com/

Learn about the latest trends in writing and marketing white papers.

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   • From the site: Contacting Michael : To contact Michael via email, send a message to mike@writingwhitepapers.com .
2. Diana Hacker: Research and Documentation Online

www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/

 

1. TriggerStreet.com

www.triggerstreet.com/

Web based community providing a platform for undiscovered talent to showcase their work and receive peer feedback and criticism.

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   • From the site: This philosophy has become the catalyst for the second step of his vision – TriggerStreet.com. TriggerStreet.com was founded in January 2002 as the web-based filmmaker and screenwriter’s community of record – an interactive mechanism for the purpose of discovering and showcasing new and unique talent. Based on the principles of creative excellence, it provides industry access and exposure to help build the careers of notable new filmmakers and screenwriters of our day. … More…
2. American Copy Editors Society

www.copydesk.org/

ACES, the American Copy Editors Society, was founded in 1997 as a professional journalism organization for, by and about copy editors. Our aim is to provide solutions to copy desk problems, through training, discussion and an awareness of common issues.

 

1. Grammar and Usage for the Non-Expert

www.grammartips.homestead.com/index.html

Targeted, nontechnical articles on problems of grammar and usage that even good writers sometimes have trouble with.

 

1. Britannia: British History – England, Britain, UK

britannia.com/history/

Travel guide to the United Kingdom

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   • From the site: Britannia is published by Britannia.com, LLC, a privately held company incorporated in Delaware, USA. Since it was launched on the Web in April, 1996, Britannia has won more than 70 awards and served up multi-millions of pages to multi-millions of Web surfers worldwide. It has fostered a community and attracted alliance partners and contributors from around the globe as is the nature of the Web. If you would like to join the Britannia community, we encourage you to register with us. … More…
2. BBC Online – The Writers’ Room

www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/

Headline ticker will automatically update throughout the day with the latest news, sport, travel, finance and weather from the BBC. Available for multiple OS platforms.

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   • From the site: I’m Tristan Ferne and I work in the Future Media & Technology team at BBC Audio & Music Interactive, the people that bring you http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/ , the Radio Player , podcasts , digital radio , our interactive TV services , our mobile sites and more. I do R&D within our team, working on innovative ideas and building prototypes and I thought you might like to know about some of the cool things we do. I also blog at cookin’/relaxin’ . … More…
2. Booksquare

www.booksquare.com

News and views for authors.

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   • From the site: The primary voice of Booksquare is Kassia Krozser. She is a kind-hearted, gentle soul with a wealth of patience for the foibles of humani–wait, that’s not true at all. Kassia has never had an opinion she didn’t wish to express, nor has she ever been shy about telling the emperor that his clothes are, well, transparent. … More…
2. A.Word.ADay

www.wordsmith.org/awad/index.html

Features a daily word with its meaning, etymology, usage and pronunciation. Also offers anagrams, acronyms, dictionary and thesaurus by email.

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   • From the site: Wordsmith is a worldwide online community of some half-million people who share a love for words, wordplay, language, and literature. They hail from Australia to Zimbabwe and almost all other places in between. … Wordsmith.org was founded in 1994 by Anu Garg , while studying as a graduate student in computer science. More…
2. Publishing Central

www.publishingcentral.com/

Articles and links related to the publishing industry and self publishing, including book, audio book, magazine, newsletter and electronic publishing.

 

1. Excess Voice

www.excessvoice.com

Original articles by Nick Usborne, resource listings and reviews for online marketing copywriters, web content writers and webmasters.

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   • From the site: About Excess Voice home of the Excess Voice newsletter for online copywriters … Get your free copy of the Freelance Business Growth Checklist at AskNickUsborne.com … The Excess Voice web site and newsletter are published by Nick Usborne. 1501 Blvd Gouin East … You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link at the very end of each issue. If you have any questions about Excess Voice, please email me here . … My site serving the interests of freelance writers is here: … More…
2. Write and Publish Your Book

www.writeandpublishyourbook.com

For writing, publishing and marketing a book. Articles, tips, advice, interviews, and resources for writers on writing, publishing (self-publishing or traditional publishing) and marketing a book.

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   • From the site: What’s really cool about this work is the learning never stops. We have to stay pace with the speed of the Internet – search engine optimization, portal creation, social bookmarking, Virtual Real Estate, and a half dozen other things you’ve probably never heard of. … Sid is the founder and principal of Business WordSmiths (clever name, don’t you think?) His background isn’t what you might consider common for a writer. … More…