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Viewing URLs for: Writing
Found 19 URLs
Sites that provide guidance and information about the craft of writing.
- Absolute Write Forums
- Added: 23 Feb 05
Added By: Ithilwen
A very comprehensive set of forums, covering any and all aspects of writing. The forums are associated with a site geared toward professional writers, which is a helpful resource if you want to get your Great Novel published. - AskOxford
- Added: 06 Dec 09
Added By: Nath
The Oxford English Dictionary online - be careful to select either UK or US spelling - Bad Fanfic! No Biscuit!
- Added: 10 Jan 03
Added By: Ithilwen
Analyses of bad stories (WARNING - many are NC-17), an essay on avoiding common writing errors, a guide to writing believable slash, a Mary Sue interview, and more. - British vs. American
- Added: 05 Mar 03
Added By: fliewatuet
Differences between British and American spelling, and common words in British and American English. The site is provided by the Georgia State University. It also contains links to further sites that deal with that subject. - Citizens Against Bad Slash
- Added: 21 Jul 02
Added By: Tyellas
A multi-fandom site. The "Writing" and "Rants" sections will help aspiring slash fanfiction writers. - Common Errors in English Usage
- Added: 05 Dec 09
Added By: Nath
Overview of common errors in English; very useful for any writer. - Dictionary.com
- Added: 24 Apr 10
Added By: Anglachel
Easy to use site for looking up English words. - English Usage, Style and Composition references
- Added: 05 Mar 03
Added By: shadow975
At last check, included: American Heritage Book of English Usage, Columbia Guide to Standard American English, The Elements of Style, and The King's English, 2nd ed., as well as some related texts. - Fanfic Symposium
- Added: 05 Aug 03
Added By: Ithilwen
Thoughtful and provocative essays on all aspects of fanfiction - not specific to any one fandom. - Fanfiction - A User's Guide
- Added: 04 Oct 03
Added By: Ithilwen
A short, rather scholarly overview of the fanfiction phenomenon. - Get Writing.
- Added: 27 Oct 03
Added By: Ithilwen
A BBC-run website for writers, with articles, writing exercises, discussion forums, and moer. You must sign up for a BBC account to access the site information. - Holt Uncensored
- Added: 24 Mar 04
Added By: Thevina Finduilas
"Ten Mistakes Writers Don't See (But Can Easily Fix When They Do)" This is a great resource which points out common errors writers tend to make. The author has given the article an alternate title: "10 Common Problems That Dismiss You As An Amateur." - How to Write Almost Readable Fanfiction
- Added: 04 Oct 03
Added By: Ithilwen
Amusing, and full of good advice. Warning - the site has some aggressive pop-up ads, so turn your pop-up blocker on before you visit! - How to Write Index
- Added: 16 Dec 02
Added By: Lyllyn
This is by science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer. It is aimed at the aspiring professional, but has several articles of value to any fiction writer, such as 'Great Beginnings', 'Show, Don't Tell', 'Constructing Characters,' and Dialogue, - Learn English Grammar - Tenses
- Added: 16 Dec 02
Added By: Lyllyn
A useful and well organized summary of tenses and when to use each one. - The Scriptorium
- Added: 04 Sep 03
Added By: Ithilwen
A virtual room for writers, with tips, writing exercises, informative articles, book reviews, and more. - Thesaurus.com
- Added: 06 Dec 09
Added By: Nath
An online thesaurus offering a thorough list of alternative words. - Visual Thesaurus
- Added: 19 Mar 04
Added By: Anglachel
A very cool site for when you need just the right word. The thesaurus maps are almost works of art. - WriteDirections
- Added: 04 Oct 03
Added By: Ithilwen
A treasure trove of articles about the writing process and criticism (with an emphasis on professional writing).
