Learn the Elements of a Novel A comprehensive guide to writing a novel.

Writing Tips A collection of tips from the Knoxville Writers' Guild.

Common Errors in English "The aim of this site is to help you avoid low grades, lost employment opportunities, lost business, and titters of amusement at the way you write or speak."

A WRITER REFERENCE An extensive list of links and resources for writers.

WRITERS DREAM TOOLS.COM A series of useful tools to enhance writers' and students' creativity, spark ideas and fight writer's block. Filled with factoids, instant research and lists galore, they are targeted at journalists, screen and TV writers, advertising copywriters, speechwriters, PR professionals, novelists and students. (Some resources are free, some available by subscription.)

FREELANG.NET Comprehensive language resources site including dictionaries, translation, foreign language fonts and more.

ESSAY INFO.COM Information and tips for essay writing, plus guides to better quality writing essays and research papers.

DANGEROUSLY CURVY NOVELS Reviews and searchable database of women's fiction titles, romance novels, mystery series, scif-fi/fantasy books, short stories, and BBW fashion magazines. Includes plus-size heroine reading list and writer resources (publisher submission guidelines for authors, tips, links). EVERYONE WHO'S ANYONE "Free (no cost, no advertising, no membership), annotated, up-to-date (as of February 2003) online directory of almost 2,000 of the top literary agents, editors and publishers of adult trade books in the US, UK and Canada...including close to 500 websites." Editor's note: An absolutely interesting site even if you're not looking for contact information right now. Check it out! -S.R.

INTERNET-RESOURCES.COM Writing Links & Links for Writers, Writers' Resources on The Web and More. "We select sites with some consideration and thought for usefulness, depth, interest and je ne sais quoi..." KnowPlay? Easy-to-use site to simplify research on the Web. One-click lookup for definitions, rhymes, encyclopedia, quotations, thesaurus, facts and more!

MEMORABLEQUOTATIONS.COM "This impressive collection of quotations is a treasure of penetrating wisdom, keen wit, and beautiful thoughts gleaned from the writings and speeches of the world's most memorable individuals." DICTIONARY OF PLAIN LANGUAGE Give your writing a clarity and brevity overhaul with the help of this site. Part of the Technical Communicators Resource Site.

POSTAGE CHART FOR WRITERS An extremely useful reference for writers detailing postage costs for submission packages based on manuscript length. Useful for writers in and outside the US!

THE ELECTRIC ECLECTIC An amazing collection of 1200 links for word lovers, writers and researchers. If you're looking for something on the web, look here first!

BUZZWHACK A tongue-in-cheek but educational website dedicated to demystifying buzzwords. Perfect for business people or anyone baffled by some of the buzz language floating around out there. Get the Buzzword of the Day delivered by e-mail!

HOW STUFF WORKS Need to know how something--almost anything--works or might work in the future? This is the place to check!

RESEARCH-IT! Need an answer fast? Get it the easy way using this website's language tools, geographical maps, financial and library tools and more.

THE SEMANTIC RHYMING DICTIONARY Use this simple search engine to find perfect rhymes, close rhymes, synonyms, definitions, related words and more.

ENCYCLOPEDIA MYTHICA Looking for information on mythology, folklore or legends? This is the site to visit! Over 5000 articles on mythology & legend from around the globe.

THE WRITER'S TOOLBOX This site of Internet resources for writers covers all forms & genres of writing, and also offers an article library.

AUTHORS 'N' BOOKS Authors 'n' Books is an information site for over 3000 authors from around the world. Find author's names alphabetically or use the on-site search engine. Offers author info as well as list of publications.

THE WRITER'S DESK An eclectic mix of links to all aspects of the writing life.

WRITERS FREE REFERENCE This page contains an enormous list of useful research and resource links, from satellite photos to song lyrics.

FUNKANDWAGNALLS.COM Free access to Funk & Wagnall's Multimedia Encyclopedia, updated monthly, plus Random House Webster's College Dictionary and the Reuters news wire service.

STRUNK AND WHITE'S ELEMENTS OF STYLE The essential style guide for writers. If you don't have a print copy, bookmark this page.

THE PLAYWRITING SEMINARS Everything you need to know about properly formatting your script, plus discussions of the more intangible aspects of playwriting.

THE WORDSMYTH ENGLISH DICTIONARY-THESAURUS An extremely useful dictionary and thesaurus rolled into one.

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markets

Duotrope's Digest of Fiction Fields A free, searchable database of fiction markets (mainstream and genre). Also includes a calendar of upcoming deadlines for themed publications.

ONE TRICK PONY Magazine site seeking funny stories to publish in their monthly magazine. ONCE UPON A TIME ONLINE
Answering the needs of both authors and readers, Once Upon a Time Online offers the highest quality short, romantic fiction on the web! Four new stories delivered via e-zine each month.

ADAM JEMDAM PUBLISHING This e-publishing site offers e-book writers a venue for listing and selling their work, and readers a chance to browse, preview, purchase and download books at their leisure.

RENEGADE WRITERS Renegade Writers is an online and print publication bringing to focus the minds and voices of contemporary thinkers, struggling with contemporary issues.

SHINING WATERS FANTASY LITERATURE Shining Waters is a beautifully presented online fantasy fiction magazine. Guidelines for this paying market are available on the site.

SELL WRITING ONLINE "A place where writers can benefit from online writing and publishing opportunities. Hundreds of writers markets, writers resources, contests, author interviews, book reviews, ebooks, and much more!"

THE POETRY MARKET The Poetry Market is a FREE monthly E-zine featuring poetry markets, poetry contests, writing articles, useful links, a variety of poetry book, chapbook or magazine reviews and interviews with poets, editors, and publishers. Subscribe through Yahoo! Groups.

A GOOD READ Buy the author's CD on website promotion, or check out free articles and several pages' worth of links and free software of interest to writers.

WOODEN HORSE PUBLISHINGResources for writers in the periodicals markets.

THE WRITE MARKET The web's oldest and largest online writer's market list, published since 1996 by Christopher Reynaga. With regular articles and reviews, and hundreds of listings for print magazines, book projects, contests, webzines, and publishers in one place.

CHAPBOOKS.COM A full-service site for anyone wanting to develop and produce chapbooks, in online or print versions.

If you have this site bookmarked, update your link!
STORYTELLER MAGAZINE As well as being the online home of "Canada's Short Story Magazine", this website offers great writer's products and information.

WRITERS' GUIDELINES DATABASE Over 500 guidelines for publications in all genres, free newsletter, e-mail reminders, freelancing FAQ, writers' forum, and more.

THE WRITE MARKETS REPORT Monthly print magazine of freelance markets, also articles & writing tips. Free sample available. Free monthly e-mail newsletter.

SPECULATIONS Monthly electronic market report for all forms of speculative fiction. Online resources and a lively message board.

THE MARKET LIST A comprehensive listing of sf, fantasy and horror markets, articles and advice for all genres. May be downloaded as a Windows Help file.

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genre writing

Stormwolf.comThe website of bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole. Subscribe to his newsletter for writers, The Secrets, or his podcast of the same name.

HWA Writing Tips A collection of articles on writing by members of the Horror Writers of America.

ArtPromote.com Fantasy and Sci-Fi Stories and Poems: Read classic and original user submitted fantasy short stories and poems online.

TECHNOVELGY Explore the wide variety of inventions and ideas of science fiction writers - over 600 are available on-site. Use the Timeline of Science Fiction Invention to see them all, or see the category of science fiction invention that interests you.

LIFE STORY WRITING Life Story Writing discussion forum is for Writers, Biographers, Family and Personal Historians or anyone who is interested in writing, genealogy or family history.

HUMOR WRITERS.ORG Great articles, free screen saver, free newsletter and more for humor writers.

SPECFICWORLD.COM Online resource guide for speculative fiction writers and readers. Markets, contests, resources, free market newsletter (SpecFicMe!).

WRITETHINKING.NET The WriteThinking newsletter is published weekly and includes articles, resources, job listings, news, and more for business and technical writers. Subscribe--it's free!

FANTASYFICTION.BIZ "FantasyFiction.Biz is currently a project to aid writers by providing valuable resources and insights into how to become successful. It is also a great place for readers to exchange thoughts and ideas in the forums about stories or novels, learn about up-and-coming writers and locate fantasy resources out there waiting to be explored!"

SFAUTHOR.COM A site dedicated to SF Authors past, present and future, with information and resources for authors, hopeful authors, and anyone interested in them.

COPS 'N WRITERS A consulting service for mystery and romance writers who wish to incorporate accurate law enforcement & police procedures into their writings. Will consider projects of any size.

ARDEON An online community of fantasy writers, artists and poets. This site offers considerable resources in the fantasy field.

WRITE TO INSPIRE Great new website featuring resources & tips for inspirational and Christian writers. Loads of content!

FICTION FACTOR Articles, interviews, book reviews, contests and market listings especially for fiction writers.

CRITTERS WORKSHOP On-line workshop/critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.

ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA The website of the national organization. Info about the genre, RWA, books, authors and publishers.

DESERT ROSE RWA This site is jam-packed with useful information for romance writers. Don't miss it!

THE WRITE PAGE On-line newsletter with over 300 pages of author and book information for readers and how-to information for writers of genre fiction.

OUT OF THIS WORLD: CANADIAN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY An online exhibition produced by the National Library of Canada to celebrate and define the rich heritage of Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy.

MYSTERY & SUSPENSE WRITER'S WORKSHOP For mystery, suspense, thriller and crime fiction writers, featuring articles, exercises and a chat schedule.

THE SCIENCE FICTION POETRY ASSOCIATION The homepage of Star*Line, the newsletter of the SFPA. Subscription and submission information, contents of past issues, related links.

SCI-FI ARIZONA Two articles monthly in the writer's workshop, one on writing in general and one on writing science fiction. Informative, interesting, and sometimes controversial! Articles may be downloaded in PDF format.

SPECULATIVE VISION: THE SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY RESOURCE NETWORK A vast array of links and information for SF/F writers, plus a searchable database of links to general writing resources and articles.

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organizations

WRITING.COM (formerly Stories.com) "Whether you're a casual reader searching for a good story or an enthusiastic writer looking for the perfect place to improve your skills, Writing.Com is the site for you! We have over 47,325 registered members and over 191,206 literary items now online."

THE AUTHORS GUILD The home page of largest society for published book authors and freelance writers in America, including online information about copyright and contracts.

CRIME WRITERS OF CANADA Canada's professional crime writers organization; news and information about CWC members and their books, an opportunity to read new listings, submit reviews and comments, ask questions, and have some fun!

FICTECH INNER CIRCLE WRITER'S CLUB Features workshops, critique group, writing techniques and free newsletter. Registration is required but free.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF JOURNALISTS AND AUTHORS Newsletter, writer's resources, and much more. Member and non-member areas.

WRITERS' FEDERATION OF NOVA SCOTIA Offers extensive links and markets pages, as well as information specific to Nova Scotia writers.

SCIENCE FICTION WRITERS OF AMERICA HOMEPAGE Many useful and interesting articles for writers in any genre.

CANADIAN AUTHORS ASSOCIATION A vast array of information, resources and links of interest to Canadian and other authors.

MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA The MWA Home Page, featuring information about the organization and the genre.

HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION The HWA Home Page, featuring information about the organization and the genre.

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naming resources

EPONYM A great name resource if your fiction involves characters of a particular ethnic origin.

If you have this site bookmarked, update your link!
DADA's LITTLE BABY NAMER Looking for an unusual name for a fantasy or science fiction character or place? Look no further than this site!

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electronic magazines

Long Story Short
"LSS, a writer's ezine, published its first story in July of 2003. Our goal was simple: to publish the best work of writers — from beginners to established authors."

WriterOnLine Newsletter WriterOnLine how-tos, fiction, features, contests, conference, poetry, tips, interviews, markets, and more. Newsletter mailed twice monthly. Unsubscribe link in every issue.

NorthWestWriters.com Free Newsletter from NorthWestWRiters.com features author interviews, conferences, articles, poetry, resources information and much more. Subscribe today!

Writer's Success Newsletter "Writer's Success is a weekly newsletter, and online magazine for freelance writers. WS provides you with 400+ markets, online classes, local writing groups, contests, e-books and helpful articles, all updated weekly."

The Secret-Tools for Serious Writers This is a e-zine that has columns on Writer's block, Characterization, Writing Action Scenes, World Building Career Management and The Business of Writing. There is a nominal fee for entering the site which can be paid through paypal. MEGA-ZINE FREE DIRECTORY Mega-zine is a keyword indexed list of currently active ezines accessible via the WEB and E-mail.

A HINT OF SEDUCTION
"A Hint of Seduction brings you the very best in short romance fiction via email. We are a monthly ezine featuring both previously published and never before published authors in every issue. Plus interviews, monthly columns, contests and more! Everyone needs A Hint of Seduction in their life! Please join us today!"

CROSSROADS MAGIC
Crossroads Magic is a bi-monthly, semi-pro ezine, with contests and submissions year round. They also publish 3 anthologies per year, and pay authors for their work.

NOVELPAGE.COM
"A new online writing magazine for writers who like a challenge." This site features writing experiments and competitions, forum, manuscript services, and a comprehensive directory of resources.

ROGUE WORLDS Free online science fiction, fantasy and horror magazine. Featuring new and award winning authors.

WRITING UP A STORM Author's newsletter contains latest releases, writing tips, writing links, and answers to writing/publishing-related questions. Subscribe through Yahoo! Groups.

WRITER ADVICE
Free monthly e-zine featuring articles, reviews, interviews and loads of helpful advice for writers. Subscribe or read it on the web!

WRITESUCCESS E-ZINE A free bi-weekly newsletter for writers who want to launch and/or maintain successful full-time freelance careers. Contains fresh avenues and tried-and-true strategies for finding paying writing assignments, ways to build a nest egg that will allow you to freelance full-time, online and offline methods for promoting your writing skills and/business, and other related topics. (Yahoo! Groups)

WRITER'S LOUNGE NEWSLETTER The Writer's Lounge publishes a biweekly Newsletter through Yahoo!, to announce new articles, markets and resources. Subscribe to receive updated information.

SELL WRITING ONLINE NOW "Sell Writing Online NOW is an interactive weekly newsletter for writers/marketers. Each week we share paying markets online as well as other worthy writing websites. There is also an article in each issue related to writing or marketing..."

THE WRITING PARENT "The Writing Parent is a monthly zine/online newsletter for parent writers. Each issue features articles of advice and inspiration to show you how you CAN write today and not wait until your children are grown. Also features The Idea Corner where we give you ideas to write articles and stories of your own, Quick Tips that help you get that snatch of writing time you need, interviews with other parent writers who are making their dreams come true, markets, links and more!"

PIF MAGAZINE An always-interesting mix of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Open to submissions.

THE ART OF WRITING The Art of Writing is a Webzine for writers of all kinds, both aspiring and professional. Includes articles and tips on writing techniques, writing forums, and a large links directory. Special features include a Poetry Generator, which produces a random first line for a poem and a Story Starter, which randomly selects elements for short stories. Also includes free clipart for writers and publishers.

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writing groups & communities

Baen's Bar (WebBoard) The Bar is a community of science fiction fans and writers, founded by Jim Baen.

Mike's Writing Workshop One of the largest critique groups on the web.

Twenty Words Twentywords.com is an online community, catering for those who like to read and write interactive short stories and poems. What makes this site unique is that authors can only contribute a maximum of twenty words at any one time, to any of the stories or poems.

Today's Woman A community for men and women over 18, where writers, poets & columnists meet and exchange ideas, contest, rate and review and help each other succeed in the writing industry.

SHINCLUB.COM "The Shinclub site is for you artists, writers, painters, and photographers who want to express yourselves and promote your work and or small business owners who want to prosper." ONLINE WRITING Nonprofit Writers resource and community where people can submit their writing for comments and ratings. Includes a journal page, tutorials, resources, classic writings. Free Registration.

INKSPIRATION.NET "Inkspiration.net is an expanding community aiming to provide constructive help for both novice and professional writers. We try to provide an area for everything, from all forms of creative writing to journalism."

EVOLUTION Writer's site with very active message boards.

CRITIQUE CIRCLE A web community with on-line critique groups, forums, writing exercises, and various tools for writers.

RED PENCIL.NET "RedPencil is a community for writers, students, and critics of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as those who enjoy reading the developing work of undiscovered talent. It is free and there is no registration necessary."

WRITEXCITE
Visit this site to write stories and poetry with other writers from all over the world!

WRITING GROUPS: A SEARCH FOR FELLOWSHIP Some thoughts and advice on writing groups.

WRITING GROUPS Forming or finding a group, tips on giving and getting criticism.

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just for fun

Bonsai Story Generator The Bonsai Story Tree Generator takes coherent text and turns it into something strange and wonderful.

Wikipedia's list of Comic Book Superpowers ...because you never know when you'll just have to look up a superpower!

BOOK-A-MINUTE Too busy writing to have time to read? Let this hilarious site catch you up on your reading list...

NOTWRITING.COM
"NotWriting.com is all about making lazy-a** writers feel better about procrastinating..."

BOOKCROSSING.COM Want to share books you've already read? Register them at BookCrossing and release them into the wild, then track their progress around your city or around the world.

REJECT WRITERS "At Reject Writers we're rejected and proud of it. Rejects rock!" Articles, rants, raves, laughs and advice on dealing with the one thing all writers have in common--rejections.

PUNPUNPUN.COM Well, of course, it's a site about puns. Warning: don't go here unless you Really Love Puns!

DANTES CAFE Cool online hangout for writers.

THE KEIRSEY CHARACTER SORTER Find out about your own personality...or maybe use the info on this site to help in developing your fictional characters?

THE LITERARY QUIZ Test your writer's brain on this collection of quizzes.

LOGOPHILIA "The Word Lover's Website" New words, quotations, puzzles, crosswords, jargon and more.

THE REJECTION COLLECTION The writer's and artist's on-line source for misery, commiseration, and sob stories.

JOEY THE ROBOT Follow the adventures of Joey, an innocent, caring robot, who finds that the world is a little more harsh than he believes fair, in this delightful and insightful cartoon by Christoper Hemsworth.

THE ONION This satirical newspaper is always good for a smile (suitable for ages 18+).

ROFLING WITH PHIL Phil Truman's weekly column is a sure pick-up when your writing day just isn't going right...

CHICKEN WRITER Need a giggle? Check out this daily cartoon especially for writers!

online & other writing courses

Long Story Short Writing School "Writing Classes begin weekly. Contact an instructor with any questions you may have. Don't Wait to advance your writing career!"

SeniorsWriting.com "Free creative writing courses for senior citizens, complete with lesson plans, prompts, and exericises, journal writing topics and tips, and other resources for creating a personal life story out of the memories, important events, people, and places of our lives. Short stories, poems, and essays by students are included with each workshop exercise."

SPALDING UNIVERSITY Spalding University's low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Writing (MFA) offers concentrations in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, writing for children, and playwriting/screenwriting.

CASTLE OF PARK Castle of Park, Scotland, is famous for its all-inclusive writing courses tutored by skilled international writing tutors in beautiful and peaceful surroundings with elegant castle accommodation.

NATIONAL EXTENSION COLLEGE
The National Extension College is an educational charity dedicated to providing learning opportunities for all. We offer a range of distance learning writing courses, including Creative Writing, Writing For Money, Writing Short Stories, Copywriting and Essential Editing. Contact email: info@nec.ac.uk

THE WRITERS STUDIO ...is a 15 year-old writing school located in New York City (Greenwich Village), which offers beginning an advanced students a craft-oriented, supportive workshop environment whose sole purpose is to help fiction writers and poets discover and nurture their own voices. We also offer on-line courses and tutorials.

INSPIRED2WRITE Writing Classes, Freelance Writing, Translation, Editing and Coaching Services.

CRAIG LOCK'S CREATIVE WRITING COURSE Popular and affordable creative writing courses including a free introductory course.

COURSEBRIDGE Courses in a number of subject areas, including a selection of writing courses.

WRITERS ONLINE WORKSHOPS From Writer's Digest. "At WritersOnlineWorkshops.com, you'll find workshops in a variety of genres that you can complete online -- in just 8-14 weeks! You'll get all the benefits of a traditional writing workshop, from the comfort of your own home."

WRITER'S VILLAGE UNIVERSITY With a $59 membership, writers have access to over 200 courses and workshops every year. Free courses offered periodically.

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productivity

PROCRASTINATION
An interesting discussion of procrastination by Dr. Kevin P. Austin, the director of the Student Counseling Services at Caltech

SPEED READ THE NET Software program desgined to help you increase your reading speed while surfing the Internet.

FLYLADY.NET If you're a home office parent who needs to get organized, this is the place for you.

ORGANIZED WRITER Lots of tips and tools to help you get organized. Be sure to sign up for the free weekly e-zine, "Writer-Reminders."

NET WRITING AND E-PUBLISHING SUCCESS Resources and ideas for home business "how to" information writers and self-publishers.

THE PRODUCTIVITY INSTITUTE Free Timely Time Management Tips to increase your personal productivity and give you more time and balance for your personal life. Subscribe now at: http://www.topica.com/lists/timemanagement

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creativity

WritingFix.com Developed for teachers, this site offers all writers prompts, tips and exercises to improve your writing.

Braingle: Mentalrobics Daily exercises to flex your mind, improve your creativity and boost your memory.

Creative Writing Prompts Over 200 quick writing prompts.

The Practically Creative Quarterly A free webzine and creative community on the grow, focusing on exploring the creative process, increasing creative productivity, and enjoying the creative life. Open to submissions of fiction, non-fiction, art. Ongoing contests.

AllInnovation.com
Hundreds of innovation links organized in a way to help you review the information you're seeking FAST. Innovation, creativity and brainstorming links to compare sites, find the best resources and make your own ratings, evaluations and comparisons.

THE PAGE OF GENERATORS Generators for names, equipment, settings, characters--and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Bookmark this page and never suffer from writer's block again!

CREATIVITY WORKSHOP.COM "The Creativity Workshop is dedicated to teaching individuals and groups about their creative processes and how to use them in all aspects of their work and lives. The Workshop's goal for participants is refined creative skills, expanded perception, innovative problem solving, inspired brainstorming and ways of looking at life as exciting and transformative." CACOETHES SCRIBENDI Creative Writing Workshop featuring courses, creative writing exercises, resources and more.

COOL CRAFT SITES.COM An impressive directory of links in the writing section of this site. Loads of links if you're interested in other areas as well.

THE CREATIVE PAGES "If you want to get more creative, you've come to the right place. On these pages you'll find tips, suggestions and software designed to help you have more and better ideas."

WORDMAGE WEEKLY "WordMage Weekly is a weekly newsletter dedicated to helping you improve your writing. Each issue provides you with tips, articles, exercises, sites to visit, software to help you and advice for new or experienced writers."

SEEDS FOR WRITERS.COM
A new series of e-books featuring idea "seeds" for non-fiction writers, poets, and anyone else who's looking for ideas. Free sampler available for download!

THE OTHER SIDE OF CREATIVITY Offerings for a wide range of creative pursuits, including creative writing, with articles, message boards, interviews, chat areas, and an extensive resource database.

INSTANT MUSE UTILITIES Use the story starter or poetry line generator to get your creative wheels turning.

DAYBREAKERS From Emazing.com: newsletters on your choice of several subjects, from science & technology to just plain weird. Great for generating story ideas!

CREATIVE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE An extremely comprehensive site for enhancing creativity. Subscribe to the newsletter, "Heads Up!" for stimulating news of creativity, innovation, invention, and unusual events delivered via email.

VERBIVORE From Richard Lederer: "Welcome to the web site woven for wordaholics, logolepts, and verbivores. Carnivores eat meat; herbivores eat plants and vegetables; verbivores devour words. If you are heels over head (as well as head over heels) in love with words, tarry here awhile to graze or, perhaps, feast on the English language."

LIGHT BULB ALLEY A stash of idea-generating, inspiring, information-crammed files for writers, from sf writer Terry Hickman.

CREATIVITY WEB The Creativity Web is a resource center dedicated to helping you become more creative. Resources include books, software, and techniques as well as additional resources like quotations, affirmations and humour to stimulate your thinking.

BLACK ON WHITE Make a committment to yourself and to your writing with the help of this site.

HATCH'S PLOT BANK An incredible array of 2000+ phrases and situations to spark your imagination.

RANDOM LOG-LINE GENERATOR A customizable random generator of story scenerios, plots, and character names. Nominated for Writer's Digest Top 101 Most Useful Websites for Writers 1999.

THE STORY A DAY WRITER'S KIT Thirty writing prompts for freewriting exercises.

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personal writing

Essay Punch An interactive tutorial for writing an essay.

REMEMORY.COM People from all over the world can read, write, review and share stories about their life experiences with others: keep an online diary, message other members, write and review stories, upload photos, visit our chat and message board, win prizes. Free membership!

WRITING TO HEAL, WRITING TO GROW Online writing programs to examine and understand life's events: Your Life in Essays, Writing About Cancer, Writing for Personal Caregivers, and Writing for Families.

promotion

WRITERS' NEXUS
A site designed to help writers and publishers connect. Membership required.

GEORGIE'S DESK A Writers resource site offering free promotion of authors and their work in the newsletter - DeSilva's News - and onsite (to subscribers); free downloads, author interviews and more. FREELANCEWRITERS.COM "A site where freelance writers, copy editors, journalists and all types of writers from all over the globe can get their skills listed, similar to the Yellow Pages. Our database is searchable by potential clients and editors who are looking for freelance writers, editors, copywriters, etc. "

THE WRITER'S LIFELINE "This site offers writers of all kinds information, guidance, solutions, and opportunities for transporting their vision onto the page and into the commercial marketplace in a way that will reach the greatest possible audience. We hope you'll find this site informative, instructive, entertaining, and ultimately profitable."

WRITERSANDPUBLISHERS.COM "Writers: submit articles and earn worthwhile ad revenue. Publishers: free content. Everyone: has access to the Writers' Marketing Toolbox which contains tools, resources, information and products for writing, publishing, and establishing and promoting your own online presence." AUTHORSDEN.COM Promote and sell your books, connect with readers and other authors. Free web services for authors!

E-BOOKS CAFE.COM Promote and sell your e-books and POD books at this friendly site. All listings are free!

ASPIRING AUTHORS Articles, resources, publishers, book awards and a free ezine as well as free promotion of you and your book.

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writing for children

SMARTWRITERS.COM "For everyone who writes, reads, or teaches literature for kids." Resources for writers and educators, promotional tips, journal, articles, reviews and markets.

publishing

PublishingBasics.com
Free e-book versions of Publishing Basics: A Guide for the Small Press and Independent Self-Publisher, and Publishing Basics for Children’s Books. Both are authored by Ron Pramschufer, one of the top book printers in the industry.

JUST MY BEST, INC. A publishing house out of Wilmington, Ohio. They are interested in new authors.

ZONGOO.COM
A resource for writers, where they can showcase their work in the form of news and other articles.

A-1 COMPLETE WRITING AND EDITING A-1 Complete Writing and Editing offers proofreading, line editing, substantive/content editing, manuscript critique, book doctoring, and many other services to individual writers and corporations.

BOOK ZONE PRO "Essential Tips & Tools for Publishing Professionals, by Publishing Professionals" If you're interested in the publishing world, bookmark this site!

GET PUBLISHED.COM "Guerilla guidance for your writing adventure." What you need to know to break into publishing today.

self publishing

Robertson Publishing Self-publishing and Print-On-Demand books.

INK TREE LTD. Ink Tree Ltd. is a book marketing firm that specializes in helping authors and publishers succeed. Free articles and newsletter available as well as a variety of products and services designed to help self publishers succeed.

WRITEAGENT.ORG "WriteAgent is a free community where authors share their work with the public. WriteAgent is a democracy - anybody can post, rate, and review. The public's best loved works filter to the top. The forums below may contain essays, screenplays, entire books and more. Read, write and rate as much as you like, and tell your friends about WriteAgent!"

GO PUBLISH YOURSELF.COM Comprehensive web site that educates writers on the topic of self-publishing by providing them with quality articles and resources.

THE EBOOK KING "Offers visitors free ebooks, ebook publishing services, ebook software and more than I can say in one breath." Range of services for writers and readers of ebooks; free ebooks, ebooks by donation, and ebooks for a fee.

WORKS UNPUBLISHED "WorksUnpublished is a creation by readers and writers for readers and writers. It is a space of creative freedom...It is also dedicated to the advancement and the dissemination of the amateur and the aspiring writer."

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writer's services

Dragonfly Freelance Professional Writing, Editing, and Proofreading services for businesses and individuals.

Hollywood Spec Agency Assorted services for script- and screenwriters.

Write What You Know Coach and therapist Lisa Collazo assists writers with the internal barriers that keep writers from writing successfully and helps create and implement strategies to move them forward with their writing goals. Her clients include screenwriters, non-fiction writers, fiction writers and dissertation students. Lisa believes it is through self-discovery that one taps the resources to write freely and express their true voice. FRESH INK EDITING SERVICES
Provides quality editing services for writers. Services include proofreading, copy editing, substantive editing and critique.

LIGHTHOUSE WRITING AND EDITING SERVICE
Professional editing, proofreading, desktop publishing and document conversion services.

SHELLY COX EDITORIAL Full range of editorial services at competitive rates.

BOOK EDITING ASSOCIATES A full range of editing services, by fiction and nonfiction specialists, mainstream and genre.

COVERSCRIPT.COM Helping Screenwriters achieve success. Critique, coverage or consulting of Film, Movie or TV Script. Visit www.coverscript.com before submitting your script.

FIRSTWRITER.COM Online subscription resource for writers. Low rate, some free information onsite.

BLACK AND WHITE EDITING SERVICES "Black and White Editing Services can help massage your manuscript or other writing project into top publishing shape."

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poetry

Poetry In The Arts For several years, Poetry in the Arts has been compiling and maintaining freely accessible indices of publishers, literary competitions and many other resources for poets and writers. Until now, the effort has been made almost entirely without input from the providers of the resource.

TRANQUIL MOMENTS A web site for nature lovers that brings out the beauty and splendor of the great outdoors through poetry & photos. Poetry submissions are welcome. Chapbook royalties go directly to a wildlife rehab center in Indiana. LOADS OF ODES "Loads of odes is a place for real life poetry, where biographical and cynical rhyme and verse poems can be posted and read."

ALL-INFO ABOUT POETRY An online community for poets, poetry lovers & students to learn, share their lives and discover works in a wide variety of styles.

author websites

KEY-WRITER.COM The website of author Eileen Key. Includes a link to Eileen's Christian book store.

MY WORLD OF POETRY The website of poet Derick Bryant. Includes various poetry resources.

miscellaneous

Writers & Company
Writers & Company is a CBC radio program of interviews with writers. Programs are currently archived as podcasts for four weeks, so tune in and hear writers talk about their lives and works.

Literary Law Guide.com "Our goal is to inform and empower you with vital information about your rights and to help transform you from a writer into a literary entreprenuer."

Rare Books Heritage Book Shop is an internationally renowned antiquarian book shop specializing in fine copies of rare books and first editions.

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