There are so many great websites out there for writers. These sites are filled with wonderful information and I have learned a lot from these sites.
I love to share, so here is a list of my favorite websites. Enjoy
1. Wikipedia www.wikipedia.com
I love this site because you can search just about anything and get information. I have used this site to search places and have gotten even gotten insperation from some of my searches.
2. Daily Writing Tips www.dailywritingtips.com
This site is full of information on everything writing. I have found the articles easy to read and packed with information. You will find an index of all the articles and can even search the site. You can sign up to receive the daily tips in your email. You also receve a free grammar e-book when you sign up for the daily tips. You can find the link in the top right hand corner of the home page.
3. Writer's Digest www.writersdigest.com
Great site. This site is jam packed full of articles, blogs, writing prompts and from time to time they host writing contests. You can become a member of the site for free and receive weekly newsletters. You can also download e-books for free as well.
4. Writing World http://www.writing-world.com
Another site full of articles on writing from beginning that first book to publishing advice. They also have a newsletter. You will also find at the bottom of the first page a link to a FREE yearly writing planner. It is called "A Writer's Year 2012. There are a few different formats for download. You also have the option to purchase a hard copy of the book for $18.95. I downloaded the PDF format and have used it.
5. About.com www.about.com
Another great site for research.
6. Writing.com www.writing.com
This site is great for feed back. You know one of the important things to do to become a good writer is to read. This site is full of stories to read. You can sign up for a free memebership. The free memberhsip includes full email service, endless newsletters on all subjects, a writing portfolio, writing contests and message boards. They also have a paid membership, but there is plenty to do with the free memebership.
7. Creavitve Writing Now www.creative-writing-now.com
This site has advice on how to write anything from short stories to creative journaling. There are writing contests and a free writing course. The course is three lessons and are good ones. They also have other more in detail courses for a fee. They have a newsletter as well and you get a free e-book when you sign up. I have spent a lot of time here and have gotten some great info and ideas.
8. Thesaurus.com www.thesaurus.com
This site also has a dictionary. I always have this site open when I am writng. LOVE IT!
9. Miss Snark's First Victim http://misssnarksfirstvictim.blogspot.com/
I have just found this site and like what I see so far. She does have a few writing contest going on. Please take some time to really look at this site. She has agents visit her site and get involved with the contests. Agents has taken an intrest in writers that have entered the contests. What a great way to get noticed. You can also get feed back and critiques from the site owner for a fee.
10. Be a Better Writer www.be-a-better-writer.com
Just found this site a well and fell in love with! There is just so much information and good information. The title is not kidding...Your Complete Creative Writing Toolkit. This site does not just give you information but gives you examples. I have been looking for an example of a queary letter, but have just found articles on how to write one, I wanted to see what a queary letter looked like. You will find that here along with how to write it and what you need to include. The owner of this site is the nicest lady I have ever talked to.
Visit the sites and tell me what you think. Please let me know if any of the links are broken or take you to a differnet site and i will get them fixed.
Please share your favorite site, I would love to check them out.
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