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C. Johnson Enterprises Ltd. 
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/
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
Cool Author 
Writing articles by Richard Lowe.
http://www.coolauthor.com/
Dissertation Workshop 
Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties.
http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/
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
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
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
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/
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
Funds for Writers 
Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners.
http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Geri Spieler: Speaking Tips for Open Mic 
Speech coaching tips for writers who are not familiar with standing up in front of people and need some tips to help them.
http://www.gerispieler.com/html/SpeakingTips.html
Get Into It 
Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises.
http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm
Getting Published 
Creating manuscripts that sell. Definable characteristics that capture an editor's attention.
http://www.danbrown.com/tips.htm
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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/
Inspiration for Writers 
Writing tips and techniques, editing and critiquing services, and plenty of encouragement.
http://www.inspirationforwriters.com/
Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law 
Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net.
http://www.ivanhoffman.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
Karen Mitura 
FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer.
http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm
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
Mages Pages 
Articles for writers, both published and not-yet-published. Our community shares knowledge and encouragement through message boards.
http://www.magespages.com
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
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
Monica Wood- Tips for Writers 
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
OurSimpleJoys: Writing 
Tips and advice from Ruby Bayan, freelance writer, editor, and site designer.
http://www.oursimplejoys.com/writing.html
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
Revising Prose 
Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each.
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.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/
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/
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 Diction
http://storymind.com/dramatica/
Suite101: Resources for Writers 
Amy Krug gives resources for writers, including writing books, writing advice, and publishing advice.
http://resourcesforwriters.suite101.com/
The Creative Cauldron 
Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places.
http://www.creativecauldron.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
The Fine Line 
Occasionally-published author Jenn Thorson shares writing tips, observations, discoveries, online resources, and humor.
http://pong.telerama.com/~jthorson/
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
The Vocabula Review (TVR) 
Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English.
http://www.vocabula.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
http://www.thewritersplace.com/writestuff/writing_life.htm
The Writing Workbench 
Tidbit articles for both fiction and nonfiction writers.
http://www.writing-workbench.com
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
Women Writers Block 
Selection of articles to be a writers aide.
http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm
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
Write101.com 
Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter.
http://www.write101.com
WriteDirections 
Online resources and articles by Beth Mende Conny.
http://www.writedirections.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/
Writers R Us 
Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing.
http://writersrus.bizland.com
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
Writing Guidebook 
Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers.
http://writing.qlane.biz
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
Writing Tips for Success 
Author and success coach, Kathy Sanborn, provides articles with tips and popular author interviews.
http://www.lifeandcareercoaching.com/writingtips.html
Writing Tips, How-Tos 
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
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/
Writing in Flow 
Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources.
http://www.bunnyape.com
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