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Writing for the Web - http://www.useit.com/papers/webwriting/
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. |
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Ideasfactory: Writing - http://www.ideasfactory.com/writing/index.htm
Channel 4's home of creativity, full of advice, information and tips for making a career in the creative industries. |
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Revising Prose - http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html
Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each. |
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Writer Beware - http://www.sfwa.org/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. |
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The Vocabula Review (TVR) - http://www.vocabula.com/
Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English. |
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E-gineer: Web Writing for Many Interest Levels - http://www.e-gineer.com/articles/web-writing-for-many-interest-levels.phtml
Article by Nathan Wallace on structuring web content to satisfy all readers, regardless of their level of interest. |
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Ivan Hoffman: Articles for Writers and Publishers - http://www.ivanhoffman.com/helpful.html
Articles concerning the law, geared to writers and publishers. By Ivan Hoffman, B.A., J.D. Attorney at Law. |
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Funds for Writers - http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners. |
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Hot Text: Web Writing That Works - http://www.webwritingthatworks.com/
Articles from trainer-writer team Jonathan and Lisa Price. Incorporating research on usability, readability, reading comprehension, and writing methods. |
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Tips, Tools and Ideas to Improve Writing - http://www.aci-plus.com/tips/
Includes tips for writers and students, grammar helps, and a guide to online resources. |
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How to Reach Writing Success - http://www.yudkin.com/publish.htm
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. |
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What do Publishers do? - http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/288447.html
Excerpt from pages 5-29 of Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, by William Germano. |
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Ian McMillan's Writing Lab - http://www.open2.net/writing/index.html
Insight into the creative writing process, including tips for nurturing your inner writer. |
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Starving Artists Law - http://www.starvingartistslaw.com/
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. |
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Suite101: Resources for Writers - http://resourcesforwriters.suite101.com/
Amy Krug gives resources for writers, including writing books, writing advice, and publishing advice. |
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Angela Harms: Writers' Resources - http://www.angelaharms.com
Editor provides information and book reviews about writing, grammar, publishing, and self-editing. |
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Erica Jong's Tips for Writers - http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm
Weekly bits of advice. |
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Writing for the Web - http://wdvl.com/Internet/Writing/
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. |
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Forward Motion - http://fmwriters.com/
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. |
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Publishing in the Northwest - http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v2n3-publishing.php
A collection of resources for publishing non-fiction in the Northwest, with descriptions of small publishers. From Open Spaces Quarterly. |
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Get Into It - http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm
Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises. |
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Writing in Flow - http://www.bunnyape.com
Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources. |
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Judy Reeves - http://www.judyreeveswriter.com
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. |
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Victory Page for Writers of Fiction - http://www.crayne.com/
Original articles by Victory Crayne. Links to resources, search tools and motivational articles. |
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The Fearless Publishing Guide - http://www.fearlessbooks.com/PublishingGuide.html
A free overview of the main routes to publication, mainstream and alternative, with many helpful links. |
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Storymind Writer's Web Site - http://storymind.com/dramatica/
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. |
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Writing Advice - http://www.sff.net/people/dan.perez/advice.htm
From Dan Perez, writer and editor. Articles about agents, short story contracts, writer's groups, and discipline. |
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OrganizedWriter.com provides tools for the business of writing. - http://www.organizedwriter.com
Provides tips, tools and resources to help writers get organized and write more. |
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WriteDirections - http://www.writedirections.com
Online resources and articles by Beth Mende Conny. |
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Harold Underdown's Frequently Asked Questions File - http://www.underdown.org/hdufaq.htm
General questions about children's books, writing, and publishing. Copyright 1996-2000 Harold D. Underdown. |
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Writing Tips for Success - http://www.lifeandcareercoaching.com/writingtips.html
Author and success coach, Kathy Sanborn, provides articles with tips and popular author interviews. |
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Inspiration for Writers - http://www.inspirationforwriters.com/
Writing tips and techniques, editing and critiquing services, and plenty of encouragement. |
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Monica Wood- Tips for Writers - http://www.monicawood.com/tips.html
Monica Wood is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches fiction workshops. This page is updated monthly. Also has information about her books. |
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Free Articles for Writers - http://www.beaconlit.com/freearticles.htm
Most are available as .PDF files which need Adobe Acrobat. Subjects include writing online, query letters, bios, literary agents, and editors. |
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The Write Stuff, Writing Life - http://www.thewritersplace.com/writestuff/writing_life.htm
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. |
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Fear of Writing - http://www.innerself.com/Miscellaneous/fear_writing.htm
Inspirational article which suggests that suffering will make our work real, thereby giving it depth and integrity. |
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Mages Pages - http://www.magespages.com
Articles for writers, both published and not-yet-published. Our community shares knowledge and encouragement through message boards. |
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For The Writer - http://www.forthewriter.com
Designed for all writers, offering writing tips, product reviews, and a place to help self published authors promote their books. |
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Wacky Writer's World - http://members.tripod.com/~jogann/index.html
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. |
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Linda Acaster Writer, Tutor, Coach - http://www.linda.acaster.btinternet.co.uk
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. |
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Writing Tips, How-To's - http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/writing.htm
Knowledge Hound. Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on novels, plot, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, comics, business and research writing. |
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OurSimpleJoys: Writing - http://www.oursimplejoys.com/writing.html
Tips and advice from Ruby Bayan, freelance writer, editor, and site designer. |
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Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm - http://www.talewins.com/Alarm.htm
Advice about publishing contracts. Scroll to bottom of page for links to other tips and resources. By Syneca Featherstone. |
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Writing Guidebook - http://writing.qlane.biz
Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers. |
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Writing in the Age of the Network - http://www.robertfrewat.freeservers.com
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. |
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Writer's Universe - http://writersuniverse.tripod.com
Newsletter, tips, interactive story. |
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Margot's Writers' Resources - http://margot.bravepages.com
Links to resources/information for writers and publishers, free-to-use articles by Margot B, writers' and publishers' forum, guest writers. |
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Writers R Us - http://writersrus.bizland.com
Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing. |
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Ink - http://www.fontayne.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. |
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Karen Mitura - http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm
FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer. |