Writing Guides & Newsletters

Writing Guides

Guide to Grammar and Writing hosted by Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut.
Hypertext Writer's Guide () from the University of Victoria.
Language Portal of Canada's Writing Tools () — English and French grammar, style and usage.
Margaret Atwood, Writing Philosophy. ()
Sample Manuscript Pages from the Canadian Writer's Journal and White Mountain Publications. ()
The Apostrophe Protection Society — the rules concerning the use of apostrophes in written English.
Strunk and White's Elements of Style.
The Writers' Techniques.

Character Names for Writers 60,000 name database is probably the largest database of names and meanings you'll find.

The Bookshelf Muse () provides help for writers, primarily with description.
Freelance Success: "The ultimate resource for established, professional nonfiction writers." US$99 per year membership.
The Internet Writing Journal is an online magazine and blog for writers and book lovers.
PoeWar is the blog of John Hewitt (formerly The Writer's Resource Center). It contains articles about writing as well job listings.
Quick Brown Fox () is a Canadian literary blog.
Suite101: Writing & Publishing is a blog with writing tips and techniques for emerging and established writers in a variety of genres.

30 Resources for Writers to Improve Their Skills and Get Exposure.
Online Guide to Writing in Canada. ()
Places For Writers () features resources for Canadian writers and Canadian writing.
The Writer's Desk markets, references, and resources for writers on the Web.
Writer's Dreamtools — the historical databases and web humour sections are free. Lists, Clichés, Slang and Quotes are US$20 for individuals and US$99 for companies.
WritersServices.com is a British website for writers, offering a mass of information on how to get published, editorial services, news updates, agents' listings and many other resources for writers.

The Writer at Work™ a weekly comic for writers. It is sort of a mix between Dilbert and The Far Side featuring the challenges and frustrations faced by The Writer.

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Updated: February 16, 2013