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Get Into It Open in a new browser window  
   Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises.
   http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm
Wacky Writer's World Open in a new browser window  
   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) Open in a new browser window  
   Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English.
   http://www.vocabula.com/
Write Tools Open in a new browser window  
   A practical, categorized compilation of Web-based references for anyone who writes, edits, or checks facts.
   http://writetools.com
The Editorial Department Open in a new browser window  
   Service site that includes writing tips and links to other resources.
   http://www.editorialdepartment.net/
Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law Open in a new browser window  
   Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net.
   http://www.ivanhoffman.com
Ink Open in a new browser window  
   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/
Write To Inspire Open in a new browser window  
   Resources for inspirational and Christian writers offering articles, writing tips, and markets.
   http://www.writetoinspire.com/
Funds for Writers Open in a new browser window  
   Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners.
   http://www.fundsforwriters.com
How to Reach Writing Success Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   General questions about children's books, writing, and publishing. Copyright 1996-2000 Harold D. Underdown.
   http://www.underdown.org/hdufaq.htm
Sheree Bykofsky Associates, Inc. Literary Agency Open in a new browser window  
   Represents all areas of non-fiction, and commercial and literary fiction. Offers guidance on the publishing process, book proposals, and finding agents.
   http://users.rcn.com/sheree.interport//index.html
Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm Open in a new browser window  
   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
Writing Tips Open in a new browser window  
   A collection of tips on writing (focusing on mysteries and SF) including a simple, mechanical way to develop a plot by Sarah Smith.
   http://world.std.com/%7eswrs/library/writips.htm
Common Mistakes in Manuscripts Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   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 Help Central Open in a new browser window  
   Offers tips, advice, and real-life samples on writing business letters and research papers; links.
   http://www.writinghelp-central.com
Writing in Flow Open in a new browser window  
   Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources.
   http://www.bunnyape.com
Getting the Right Agent Open in a new browser window  
   Informational article from Sarah Smith, Sisters in Crime.
   http://world.std.com/~swrs/agent.htm
How to Get Happily Published Open in a new browser window  
   Sensible solutions to get books into the hands of readers.
   http://www.happilypublished.com/
Make Yourself Irresistible to any Agent or Publisher Open in a new browser window  
   Essay about getting an agent or publisher; for new writers.
   http://larsen-pomada.com/perspective2.html
Book Publishing FAQ Open in a new browser window  
   About agents, publishers, deals, and proposals.
   http://www.caderbooks.com/pubfaq.html
Writing Tips, How-Tos Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   Basic steps to clustering, free-writing and revising.
   http://www.geocities.com/zigguratzen/
Erica Jong's Tips for Writers Open in a new browser window  
   Weekly bits of advice.
   http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm
How to Tell if a New or Small Press is Legitimate Open in a new browser window  
   Ways to check out a publisher before signing a contract.
   http://www.write4kids.com/legit.html
Basic Ideas for Writers Open in a new browser window  
   Hundreds of pages that answer questions from starting a manuscript, to selling a book.
   http://www.author.co.uk/starting/
C. Johnson Enterprises Ltd. Open in a new browser window  
   Tips on how to write, publish, sell, and market a book. Products and marketing services are also available from C. Johnson, for a fee.
   http://www.cjohnsonenterprisesltd.com/
Getting Published Open in a new browser window  
   Creating manuscripts that sell. Definable characteristics that capture an editor's attention.
   http://www.danbrown.com/tips.htm
Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing Open in a new browser window  
   Wordwrights Canada also helps with student resources, and links. For the Canadian writer.
   http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html
Coaching for Writers-Maggie Klee Lichtenberg Open in a new browser window  
   With 20 years of publishing experience; helps any author or publisher see their work through to completion and distribution.
   http://www.maggielichtenberg.com/Maggie/body_maggie.html
Ray's Writing Tips Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   Tips on fine-tuning a rough draft into a professional piece.
   http://www.geocities.com/billwatsonwriter/rewrite.html
Writing for the Web Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   Includes tips for writers and students, grammar helps, and a guide to online resources.
   http://www.aci-plus.com/tips/
Revising Prose Open in a new browser window  
   Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each.
   http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html
A Writer's Journey Open in a new browser window  
   Motivational articles, writing tips, believable characters/settings/plot.
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/writers_journey
The Writing Process - from Idea to Bookshelf Open in a new browser window  
   Series of articles intended to motivate and help the beginner get started.
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/writing_process
Karen Mitura Open in a new browser window  
   FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer.
   http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm
Article City Open in a new browser window  
   Database of free reprints. This page features writing advice.
   http://www.articlecity.com/articles/writing/
An Insider's Tips about Writing Your Book Open in a new browser window  
   Thoughtful questions that book authors need to ask themselves before they put pen to paper.
   http://www.bookspartner.com/tips.html
Suite 101: Freelance Opportunities Open in a new browser window  
   Archive of tips on marketing your talents and what kind of opportunities should be avoided.
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/freelance_opportunities
How to Write a Critique of a Novel Open in a new browser window  
   Walk through the steps required to write a novel critique.
   http://home.earthlink.net/~jesmith/Writing-critique.html
Getting Published in America Open in a new browser window  
   Inspirational article for the new millennium.
   http://www.spark-online.com/august00/media/farnum.html
Fear of Writing Open in a new browser window  
   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
Chronicles Writers' Resource Center Open in a new browser window  
   Helpful articles and links from an internet writer about writing and promoting ebooks.
   http://hometown.aol.com/greenbla/myhomepage/writing.html
The Creative Cauldron Open in a new browser window  
   Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places.
   http://www.creativecauldron.com
Writing in the Age of the Network Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   Witty tips.
   http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/protein/pert/safire.rules.html
Writing for a Book Packager Open in a new browser window  
   How to cash in on an under-exploited market. The editor of The Buzz On series reveals how to find work (and lots of it) at book packagers.
   http://www.author-network.com/fischer.html
How to Write a Book and Get it Published in Record Time Open in a new browser window  
   ETA Online Review resources for authors and writers, tips from one of the Education and Training Academy's writers.
   http://www.exam-ta.ac.uk/how_to_write_a_book_writers_school.htm
A Writer's Tool Kit Open in a new browser window  
   A learning resource for both aspiring and established writers; a companion forum to the book of the same name by author/teacher Carroll Dale Short.
   http://www.writerstoolkit.com
What do Publishers do? Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   Monica Wood is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches fiction workshops. This page of her website is updated monthly. The rest of the site is primarily hype for her books.
   http://www.monicawood.com/tips.html
Articles on Writing Open in a new browser window  
   Links from SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.) volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing. The opinions expressed are those of the authors, and not of SFWA.
   http://www.sfwa.org/writing/
Suite 101: Alternative Literature Open in a new browser window  
   Articles which help define alternative literature. Different because of the way it is published, the view it expresses, how it is written or distributed. Different perspective or style. Alternative writers are the ones trying new styles and forms.
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/alternative_literature
Hearing Impairment and Writing - Suite101.com Open in a new browser window  
   Inspirational article on writing stories, even while coping with a disability. Although it can affect a person's self-esteem, it doesn't stop imagination or prevent successful completion of tasks. One writer's voice being heard with the written word.
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/hearing_impairment_and_writing
Publishing in the Northwest Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   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 Open in a new browser window  
   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 Diction
   http://storymind.com/dramatica/
Writers R Us Open in a new browser window  
   Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing.
   http://writersrus.bizland.com
Ruth Vilmi's Web World Open in a new browser window  
   Grammar / Language help. These pages are full of comprehensive tips to help the writer, but visitors do need to surf and explore to find everything offered. The time is well spent.
   http://www.ruthvilmi.net/hut/
Grammar Lessons Open in a new browser window  
   Starts with remedial lessons and expands to other sites.
   http://www.englishchick.com/grammar/
How to Write a Research Paper: Research Paper Topics, Help, Ideas - LibrarySpot.com Feature Open in a new browser window  
   Step-by-step help for writing a research paper from LibrarySpot.com.
   http://www.libraryspot.com/features/paperfeature.htm
Marketing and Self-Promotion Open in a new browser window  
   Twilight Times - Astrid Cooper.
   http://www.twilighttimes.com/ACooper4a.html
Eire Fury's Sanctuary Open in a new browser window  
   A writer's website offering tips and resources for writers. Site is also accepting writer's submissions in all genres and types.
   http://eirefuryssanctuary.bravepages.com/index.htm
Free Articles for Writers Open in a new browser window  
   Most are available as .PDF files which needs Adobe Acrobat. Subjects include writing online, query letters, bios, literary agents, and editors.
   http://www.beaconlit.com/beaconli/freearticles.htm
Women Writers Block Open in a new browser window  
   Selection of articles to be a writers aide.
   http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm
A Writing Resource | The Writers Home Instruction Pages Open in a new browser window  
   Instruction for all levels; especially for freelancers.
   http://www.writershome.com/instruction/index.htm
Margot's Writers' Resources Open in a new browser window  
   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
Suite101: Professional Writing Open in a new browser window  
   Tips for writers on how to get published, including how to write in many different disciplines (articles, poems, prose, fiction, non-fictions, screenplay).
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/professional_writing
Grey Owl Tutor Open in a new browser window  
   Download general, technical, and academic writing tips and advice.
   http://www.greyowltutor.com/style.html
Nonfiction, Novels, Screenplays, Business Writing Open in a new browser window  
   Publishing tips for nonfiction books, novels, screenplays, business writing.
   http://4-edit.com/publishing.html
The Fine Line Open in a new browser window  
   Occasionally-published author Jenn Thorson shares writing tips, observations, discoveries, online resources, and humor.
   http://pong.telerama.com/~jthorson/
CIO Bookmark Open in a new browser window  
   Page of links to electronic and print resources for journalists and other writers.
   http://www.cio.com/bookmark/
writingrooms Open in a new browser window  
   Tips, articles, how-to, and insight on the novel writing process along links from a published fiction writer.
   http://writingrooms.com
Writer's Universe Open in a new browser window  
   Newsletter, tips, interactive story.
   http://writersuniverse.tripod.com