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Get Into It
Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises.
http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm

Wacky Writer's World
A list of links along with a monthly newsletter which provides in-depth feature articles, interviews with publishing professionals and authors, and market tips. Page was last updated 5/5/99.
http://members.tripod.com/~jogann/index.html

The Vocabula Review (TVR)
Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English.
http://www.vocabula.com/

Writing for the Web
Research on how users read on the Web and how authors should write their Web pages. Mainly based on studies by John Morkes and Jakob Nielsen. Includes links to other resources on the subject.
http://www.useit.com/papers/webwriting/

Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law
Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net.
http://www.ivanhoffman.com

Ink
Lists, articles, tips, and links to tips for ink-on-paper writing, vs. e-writing. Opinions are those of The Fontayne Group's writers.
http://www.fontayne.com/ink/

Funds for Writers
Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners.
http://www.fundsforwriters.com

How to Reach Writing Success
Collection of links to articles that give free advice on getting published and making a living as a writer. From Marcia Yudkin, author, syndicated columnist, public radio commentator, and writing coach.
http://www.yudkin.com/publish.htm

Writing Advice
From Dan Perez, writer and editor. Articles about agents, short story contracts, writer's groups, and discipline.
http://www.sff.net/people/dan.perez/advice.htm

Harold Underdown's Frequently Asked Questions File
General questions about children's books, writing, and publishing. Copyright 1996-2000 Harold D. Underdown.
http://www.underdown.org/hdufaq.htm

Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm
Advice about publishing contracts. Scroll to bottom of page for links to other tips and resources. By Syneca Featherstone.
http://www.talewins.com/Alarm.htm

Common Mistakes in Manuscripts
Tips by Gerald Gross, a "book doctor" whose clients are primarily agents and publishers.
http://www.webdreamer.com/gross_fiction_mistakes.html

The Pen and Sword
A tidy collection of tips, help, quotes, inspiration and advice, beginning with overcoming writer's block.
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~pip/writing.html#block

Writing in Flow
Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources.
http://www.bunnyape.com

How to Get Happily Published
Sensible solutions to get books into the hands of readers.
http://www.happilypublished.com/

Writing Tips, How-To's
Knowledge Hound. Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on novels, plot, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, comics, business and research writing.
http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/writing.htm

Writer's Block
Basic steps to clustering, free-writing and revising.
http://www.geocities.com/zigguratzen/

Erica Jong's Tips for Writers
Weekly bits of advice.
http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm

How to Tell if a New or Small Press is Legitimate
Ways to check out a publisher before signing a contract.
http://www.write4kids.com/legit.html

Getting Published
Creating manuscripts that sell. Definable characteristics that capture an editor's attention.
http://www.danbrown.com/tips.htm

Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing
Wordwrights Canada also helps with student resources, and links. For the Canadian writer.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html

Ray's Writing Tips
Links to search engines and Ray's software. Some essays and tips can be found by clicking the links to the left and scrolling down a couple of times.
http://www.geocities.com/writing_resource/

Polishing Your Writing
Tips on fine-tuning a rough draft into a professional piece.
http://www.geocities.com/billwatsonwriter/rewrite.html

Writing for the Web
Article containing guidelines and tips for writing articles, tutorials, white or green papers, online magazines, corporate and educational Web sites. From Web Developers Virtual Library.
http://wdvl.com/Internet/Writing/

Tips, Tools and Ideas to Improve Writing
Includes tips for writers and students, grammar helps, and a guide to online resources.
http://www.aci-plus.com/tips/

Revising Prose
Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each.
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html

Karen Mitura
FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer.
http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm

How to Write a Critique of a Novel
Walk through the steps required to write a novel critique.
http://home.earthlink.net/~jesmith/Writing-critique.html

Getting Published in America
Inspirational article for the new millennium.
http://www.spark-online.com/august00/media/farnum.html

Chronicles Writers' Resource Center
Helpful articles and links from an internet writer about writing and promoting ebooks.
http://hometown.aol.com/greenbla/myhomepage/writing.html

The Creative Cauldron
Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places.
http://www.creativecauldron.com

Writing in the Age of the Network
Text of ideas about authoring in an age of multi-media: the computer's effect, the book as a media space, and an invitation to respond.
http://www.robertfrewat.freeservers.com

William Safire's Rules for Writers
Witty tips.
http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/protein/pert/safire.rules.html

What do Publishers do?
Excerpt from pages 5-29 of Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, by William Germano.
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/288447.html

Monica Wood- Tips for Writers
Monica Wood is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches fiction workshops. This page is updated monthly. Also has information about her books.
http://www.monicawood.com/tips.html

SFWA: Articles on Writing
From Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing.
http://www.sfwa.org/writing/

Publishing in the Northwest
A collection of resources for publishing non-fiction in the Northwest, with descriptions of small publishers. From Open Spaces Quarterly.
http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v2n3-publishing.php

Starving Artists Law
Launch pad for artists and writers looking for self help legal information. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Free or low-fee representation for low-income writers, only US lawyers are listed here.
http://www.starvingartistslaw.com/

Writer Beware
Variety of articles on literary schemes and deceptions, information on how to recognize them, advice on how to avoid them, and links to useful online resources.
http://www.sfwa.org/beware/

Storymind Writer's Web Site
Promoting Dramatica story development software; however, there are some useful tips, advice and tutorials presented by the theory co-creator. Free Real Video and Real Audio writing classes, complete 450 page Dramatica theory book online, Dramatica Dictionary, questions and answers, the Lost Theory Book, and classes.
http://storymind.com/dramatica/

Writers R Us
Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing.
http://writersrus.bizland.com

Marketing and Self-Promotion
Twilight Times - Astrid Cooper.
http://www.twilighttimes.com/ACooper4a.html

Women Writers Block
Selection of articles to be a writers aide.
http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm

Margot's Writers' Resources
Links to resources/information for writers and publishers, free-to-use articles by Margot B, writers' and publishers' forum, guest writers.
http://margot.bravepages.com

The Fine Line
Occasionally-published author Jenn Thorson shares writing tips, observations, discoveries, online resources, and humor.
http://pong.telerama.com/~jthorson/

Writer's Universe
Newsletter, tips, interactive story.
http://writersuniverse.tripod.com

Writing Tips for Success
Author and success coach, Kathy Sanborn, provides articles with tips and popular author interviews.
http://www.lifeandcareercoaching.com/writingtips.html

Hot Text: Web Writing That Works
Articles from trainer-writer team Jonathan and Lisa Price. Incorporating research on usability, readability, reading comprehension, and writing methods.
http://www.webwritingthatworks.com/

Meghan McCarthy - articles page
A section devoted to authors and illustrators - with publishing advice, writing tips, and author interviews.
http://meghan-mccarthy.com/articles.html

Ivan Hoffman: Articles for Writers and Publishers
Articles concerning the law, geared to writers and publishers. By Ivan Hoffman, B.A., J.D. Attorney at Law.
http://www.ivanhoffman.com/helpful.html

Victory Page for Writers of Fiction
Original articles by Victory Crayne. Links to resources, search tools and motivational articles.
http://www.crayne.com/

Judy Reeves
Free writing prompts, how to work in a writing group, writing practice importance, writer inspiration, senses, attracting the muse, revisions, writers' guidelines, taking risks, help for the writer.
http://www.judyreeveswriter.com

The Fearless Publishing Guide
A free overview of the main routes to publication, mainstream and alternative, with many helpful links.
http://www.fearlessbooks.com/PublishingGuide.html

Dissertation Workshop
Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties.
http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/

Write101.com
Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter.
http://www.write101.com

Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica
Includes basic rules and advice on grammar, usage, and mechanics. Informative tips regarding perspective and style. Explains the differences between erotica vs. pornography.
http://storiesonline.net/docs/writerguide.php

How To Get Published And Get Paid For It
The craft of writing and the skill of getting published demystified by a writer with over 15 years' experience in the industry.
http://www.keen.co.uk/categories/categorylist_expand.asp?sid=5277084&TF=1

Linda Acaster Writer, Tutor, Coach
Published UK writer, Linda Acaster, offers tutorials and coaching in short or novel-length fiction and autobiographical life stories. On-site instructional articles and FAQs.
http://www.linda.acaster.btinternet.co.uk

Free Articles for Writers
Most are available as .PDF files which need Adobe Acrobat. Subjects include writing online, query letters, bios, literary agents, and editors.
http://www.beaconlit.com/freearticles.htm

Betsie's Literary Page
A place for everyone who loves to write and read stories in book form. Directory of links and articles.
http://betsie.tripod.com/literary

Writing Guidebook
Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers.
http://writing.qlane.biz

OrganizedWriter.com provides tools for the business of writing.
Provides tips, tools and resources to help writers get organized and write more.
http://www.organizedwriter.com

The Write Stuff, Writing Life
Provides resources and features of interest to writers and research professionals. There are sections on grammar and word origins, information about conferences, contests and funding, articles on upgrading a computer and managing the writing life, as well as links to useful sites.
http://www.thewritersplace.com/writestuff/writing_life.htm

WriteDirections
Online resources and articles by Beth Mende Conny.
http://www.writedirections.com

Fear of Writing
Inspirational article which suggests that suffering will make our work real, thereby giving it depth and integrity.
http://www.innerself.com/Miscellaneous/fear_writing.htm

OurSimpleJoys: Writing
Tips and advice from Ruby Bayan, freelance writer, editor, and site designer.
http://www.oursimplejoys.com/writing.html

Cool Author
Writing articles by Richard Lowe.
http://www.coolauthor.com/

For The Writer
Designed for all writers, offering writing tips, product reviews, and a place to help self published authors promote their books.
http://www.forthewriter.com

Inspiration for Writers
Writing tips and techniques, editing and critiquing services, and plenty of encouragement.
http://www.inspirationforwriters.com/

Forward Motion
Articles, workshops, large free writers' community, publication how-to's and discussions, free e-books and bi-monthly e-zine. From full-time novelist Holly Lisle.
http://fmwriters.com/

Write to the Bone
This site is a reference tool for writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, and children's books. Notes on grammar usage and the basics of English are also included.
http://www.writetothebone.org

E-gineer: Web Writing for Many Interest Levels
Article by Nathan Wallace on structuring web content to satisfy all readers, regardless of their level of interest.
http://www.e-gineer.com/articles/web-writing-for-many-interest-levels.phtml

Ideasfactory: Writing
Channel 4's home of creativity, full of advice, information and tips for making a career in the creative industries.
http://www.ideasfactory.com/writing/index.htm

Mages Pages
Articles for writers, both published and not-yet-published. Our community shares knowledge and encouragement through message boards.
http://www.magespages.com

The Writing Workbench
Tidbit articles for both fiction and nonfiction writers.
http://www.writing-workbench.com

Angela Harms: Writers' Resources
Editor provides information and book reviews about writing, grammar, publishing, and self-editing.
http://www.angelaharms.com

Suite101: Resources for Writers
Amy Krug gives resources for writers, including writing books, writing advice, and publishing advice.
http://resourcesforwriters.suite101.com/

Ian McMillan's Writing Lab
Insight into the creative writing process, including tips for nurturing your inner writer.
http://www.open2.net/writing/index.html

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