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

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Suite101: Resources for Writers Open in a new windowLink Details
- Amy Krug gives resources for writers, including writing books, writing advice, and publishing advice.
- http://resourcesforwriters.suite101.com/

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

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The Writing Workbench Open in a new windowLink Details
- Tidbit articles for both fiction and nonfiction writers.
- http://www.writing-workbench.com

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

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Ideasfactory: Writing Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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E-gineer: Web Writing for Many Interest Levels Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Write to the Bone Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Forward Motion Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/

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Inspiration for Writers Open in a new windowLink Details
- Writing tips and techniques, editing and critiquing services, and plenty of encouragement.
- http://www.inspirationforwriters.com/

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

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Geri Spieler: Speaking Tips for Open Mic Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Cool Author Open in a new windowLink Details
- Writing articles by Richard Lowe.
- http://www.coolauthor.com/

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OurSimpleJoys: Writing Open in a new windowLink Details
- Tips and advice from Ruby Bayan, freelance writer, editor, and site designer.
- http://www.oursimplejoys.com/writing.html

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Fear of Writing Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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WriteDirections Open in a new windowLink Details
- Online resources and articles by Beth Mende Conny.
- http://www.writedirections.com

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The Write Stuff, Writing Life Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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OrganizedWriter.com provides tools for the business of writing. Open in a new windowLink Details
- Provides tips, tools and resources to help writers get organized and write more.
- http://www.organizedwriter.com

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Writing Guidebook Open in a new windowLink Details
- Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers.
- http://writing.qlane.biz

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Free Articles for Writers Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Linda Acaster Writer, Tutor, Coach Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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How To Get Published And Get Paid For It Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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

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Dissertation Workshop Open in a new windowLink Details
- Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties.
- http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/

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

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Judy Reeves Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Victory Page for Writers of Fiction Open in a new windowLink Details
- Original articles by Victory Crayne. Links to resources, search tools and motivational articles.
- http://www.crayne.com/

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Ivan Hoffman: Articles for Writers and Publishers Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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

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

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An Editor's Advice on Writing for Teen Literary Magazines Open in a new windowLink Details
- Interview with Deborah Vetter, editor of Cicada magazine, about writing for the teen reader.
- http://www.writersdigest.com/articles/interview/deborah_vetter.asp?secondarycategory=Children's+Subhome+Page

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Writing Tips for Success Open in a new windowLink Details
- Author and success coach, Kathy Sanborn, provides articles with tips and popular author interviews.
- http://www.lifeandcareercoaching.com/writingtips.html

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

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Margot's Writers' Resources Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Women Writers Block Open in a new windowLink Details
- Selection of articles to be a writers aide.
- http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm

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Marketing and Self-Promotion Open in a new windowLink Details
- Twilight Times - Astrid Cooper.
- http://www.twilighttimes.com/ACooper4a.html

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Writers R Us Open in a new windowLink Details
- Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing.
- http://writersrus.bizland.com

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Storymind Writer's Web Site Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/

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Writer Beware Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/

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Starving Artists Law Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/

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Publishing in the Northwest Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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SFWA: Articles on Writing Open in a new windowLink Details
- From Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing.
- http://www.sfwa.org/writing/

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Monica Wood- Tips for Writers Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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What do Publishers do? Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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William Safire's Rules for Writers Open in a new windowLink Details
- Witty tips.
- http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/protein/pert/safire.rules.html

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The Creative Cauldron Open in a new windowLink Details
- Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places.
- http://www.creativecauldron.com

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

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

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Karen Mitura Open in a new windowLink Details
- FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer.
- http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm

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Revising Prose Open in a new windowLink Details
- Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each.
- http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html

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

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Writing for the Web Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/

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Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing Open in a new windowLink Details
- Wordwrights Canada also helps with student resources, and links. For the Canadian writer.
- http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html

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Getting Published Open in a new windowLink Details
- Creating manuscripts that sell. Definable characteristics that capture an editor's attention.
- http://www.danbrown.com/tips.htm

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C. Johnson Enterprises Ltd. Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/

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

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Erica Jong's Tips for Writers Open in a new windowLink Details
- Weekly bits of advice.
- http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm

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Writing Tips, How-Tos Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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How to Get Happily Published Open in a new windowLink Details
- Sensible solutions to get books into the hands of readers.
- http://www.happilypublished.com/

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Writing in Flow Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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The Pen and Sword Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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

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Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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

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Writing Advice Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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How to Reach Writing Success Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Funds for Writers Open in a new windowLink Details
- Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners.
- http://www.fundsforwriters.com

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Ink Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/

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Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law Open in a new windowLink Details
- Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net.
- http://www.ivanhoffman.com

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

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Get Into It Open in a new windowLink Details
- Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises.
- http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm

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