Helpful Links | Writing Tips
Online Dictionary
Online Thesaurus
http://www.writersdigest.com
Articles for writers of all genres.
http://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/retail
Specialized online courses for writers; fees apply.
brainyquote.com
Quotes by topic or author.
http://refdesk.com
Reference information on a variety of topics.
http://ssa.gov/OACT/babynames
Popular names, by date of birth, for your characters (search back as far as 1879).
groups.yahoo.com/group/crime-writers
Crime writers gathering spot (more than 700 members).
http://www.urbanmusewriter.com
Blog about writing and living a creative life.
http://www.squidoo.com/writeprompts
Large variety of writing prompts to help you get out of a writing rut.
http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords
A great diversion -- this fun site challenges you to write your memoir in six words.
http://thestorystarter.com
Random opening lines -- a great tool to help get your creative juices flowing.
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/daily-writing-prompts/index.htm
Daily writing prompts that includes useful “on this day in history” information.
http://writingfix.com/index.htm
Interactive writing prompts to help you get started.
http://noveljourney.blogspot.com
Writing blog with articles and author interviews.
http://www.writersfm.com/writersfm
Radio for writers, by writers (many podcasts are available).
http://newbie-writers.com
Resource for encouraging new writers.
http://www.talewins.com/Tips.htm
Tips on dealing with criticism.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/eduweb/grammar
Interactive guide to grammar (University of Calgary).
http://www.westegg.com/cliche
Ultimate cliché finder on the web.
http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/conford.html
Large list of commonly confused words.
http://www.bartleby.com/141
The Elements of Style, by William Strunk, Jr.
http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm
Definitions and examples of more than 60 traditional rhetorical devices.
http://lilt.ilstu.edu/golson/punctuation
Understanding punctuation site.
http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html
The Chicago Manual of Style
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