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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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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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Revising Prose - http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html
Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each. |
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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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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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SFWA: Articles on Writing - http://www.sfwa.org/writing/
From Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing. |
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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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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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Funds for Writers - http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners. |
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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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How to Get Happily Published - http://www.happilypublished.com/
Sensible solutions to get books into the hands of readers. |
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Write101.com - http://www.write101.com
Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter. |
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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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Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing - http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html
Wordwrights Canada also helps with student resources, and links. For the Canadian writer. |
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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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Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law - http://www.ivanhoffman.com
Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net. |
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Erica Jong's Tips for Writers - http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm
Weekly bits of advice. |
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William Safire's Rules for Writers - http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/protein/pert/safire.rules.html
Witty tips. |
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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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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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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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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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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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How to Write a Critique of a Novel - http://home.earthlink.net/~jesmith/Writing-critique.html
Walk through the steps required to write a novel critique. |
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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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Women Writers Block - http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm
Selection of articles to be a writers aide. |
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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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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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The Pen and Sword - http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~pip/writing.html#block
A tidy collection of tips, help, quotes, inspiration and advice, beginning with overcoming writer's block. |
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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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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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Cool Author - http://www.coolauthor.com/
Writing articles by Richard Lowe. |
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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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How to Tell if a New or Small Press is Legitimate - http://www.write4kids.com/legit.html
Ways to check out a publisher before signing a contract. |
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Dissertation Workshop - http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/
Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties. |
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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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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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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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http://www.fontayne.com/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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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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Meghan McCarthy - articles page - http://meghan-mccarthy.com/articles.html
A section devoted to authors and illustrators - with publishing advice, writing tips, and author interviews. |
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Common Mistakes in Manuscripts - http://www.webdreamer.com/gross_fiction_mistakes.html
Tips by Gerald Gross, a "book doctor" whose clients are primarily agents and publishers. |
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Getting Published in America - http://www.spark-online.com/august00/media/farnum.html
Inspirational article for the new millennium. |
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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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Writer's Universe - http://writersuniverse.tripod.com
Newsletter, tips, interactive story. |
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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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The Writing Workbench - http://www.writing-workbench.com
Tidbit articles for both fiction and nonfiction writers. |
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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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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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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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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 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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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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Writers R Us - http://writersrus.bizland.com
Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing. |