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Writers' Resources
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Expert Texperts
Grammar Now
A free site dedicated to answering any grammar, composition, research, or formatting question you might have. Send a grammar question by filling out the form, and they will e-mail you a response. Staffed by the author of MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers.
Judy
Vorfeld's Office Support Services-Writing Center
Includes: Common
Mistakes, Grammar Tips,
Idioms, and more.
Guide to Grammar and Style
Contains a miscellany of grammatical rules and explanations, comments on style, and suggestions on usage put together for classes at Rutgers University by Assistant Professor Jack Lynch.
Cedar Falls Public Library
These librarians invite anyone to ask questions requiring only short,
factual answers. They only check their email once a day so if you are
in a hurry... fogeddaboudit.
Ask
An Expert Page
Links and links to web pages where anyone can ask these experts questions
on a wide variety of topics such as health, computers, science, sports
and more. This page is maintained by New Jersey Networking Infrastructure
in Education project.
Proofreading Assistance
Lia Lewis
170 Mercer St., Apt. 1B, Somerville, NJ 08876
lialew@gmail.com
Includes: copyedit/proofread manuscripts,
edit scanned in documents,
create/correct indices for manuscripts,
re-type manuscripts.
Contact Lia for all of your proofreading needs.
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Writing-oriented Web Sites
The Open Directory Project's Writers' Resources Page
The Arts/Writers Resources category is for sites with resources and information about the art, craft and/or
business of writing. Includes links to info about agents, freelancing, tips, style guides, self-publishing, workshops and
more. A very useful, no-nonsense guide.
Ringer's Secret School of
Writing
Maintained by Ted Ringer, a writer and writing teacher in Boulder, Colorado.
This is an online, fee-based writing class. Cost is $65.00 for a semester
of eight lessons.
LookSmart's Writing
& Publishing--Advice & Guides listing
LookSmart is an indexing search engine. This page shows the results of their labor.
The Writer's Internet Resource Guide
Fee-based service costing $19.95. Their stated purpose:
"The Guide brings you a comprehensive collection of 500+ links for writers of every kind. Links are checked and upgraded on a regular basis, and include annotations and detailed descriptions."
PoeWar.Com Writer's Resource Center
Run by John Hewitt, a professional technical writer who works mainly in the field of computers. Includes tips, job
opportunities for writers, recommended reading and, of course, links to other resources.
The Writer's Center
Homepage for the well-known organization located in Bethesda, MD. Includes
information about their workshops, special events in the DC metropolitan
area, publications and more.
Print on
Demand Database
Al l information derived from publishers websites or direct from the publishing
staff. Maintained by Dehanna
Bailee.
Elite Skills
This site is a writer's resource/community where people can submit poetry,
stories, thoughts, stories, fanfic, anything text commented on/rated. Includes
a journal page, tutorials, resources, classic writings (famous poetry/prose
by famous poets/writers). Includes love poetry, funny poetry, journals, and
poetry
contest information.
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Reference Web Sites
The links below will take you to web sites that provide links to online reference works such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and related materials.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Mirriam-Webster's online dictionary. Simply type in your word and click on "Search".
WordWeb
This is a free thesaurus and dictionary for Windows. Unlike the other links on this page, you download this software onto
your computer so you do not need to be online to use it. Works independent of other programs or can be used within MSWord.
Roget's Thesaurus
Search the headwords or full text of Roget's Thesaurus version 1.02 (supplemented: July 1991) released to the public domain by MICRA, Inc. and the Gutenberg Project.
The Best Information on the
Net
These links were chosen by librarians at O'Keefe Library, St. Ambrose
University.
The Internet Public Library
Worth noting here is their Online Literary Criticism Collection
Internet Reference Resources
Chosen by the staff at the University of Virginia Library. Includes various directories, calculators, and government. They
also link to style manuals.
The Library Spot
A very slick portal to all things library. Contains links to experts, reference works, other libraries, online books,
newspapers, magazines and much more.
Refdesk.com's Grammar, Usage, and Style Page
Scroll down a little to find links upon links to web pages dealing with grammar and writing. This site also has many other
sections of interest, too. When done with the Grammar, Usage, and Style Page, click on Home to start your tour.
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Style Guides etc.
The Elements of Style
Asserting that one must first know the rules to break them, this is an
online version of the classic reference book that is a must-have for any
student and conscientious writer.
Guidelines
For Reporting And Writing About People With Disabilities
Here is a set of clear guidelines to help you make better choices in terms
of language and portrayal. The "Guidelines" explain preferred
terminology and offer suggestions for appropriate ways to describe people
with disabilities.
The American Heritage® Book
of English Usage
Online version with a detailed look at grammar, style, diction, word formation,
gender, social groups and scientific forms. This reference work is for
students, writers, academicians and anybody concerned about proper writing
style.
Guide to Grammar
and Writing
Maintained by Professor of English Charles Darling for English courses
at Capital Community College and for the general online public. Of particular
note is a very nice PowerPoint presentation on sentence diagraming.
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Writing for the Web
Writing for the Web
by John Morkes and Jakob Nielsen, Sun
Microsystems (1997). Although ancient in Internet years (1997), this paper is still valid and a must read for anyone intending
to write copy for web pages.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Information to help you write web pages with disabled people in mind.
Editing for the Web
by Thom Lieb (1996-99) associate professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Communication Studies at Towson
University. An online book with chapters such as: Evolution of Electronic Publishing, Jobs in Web Publishing, and Building
Killer Web Sites.
How to Write
Effective Text and Writing for the web
Both essays are by Daniel Will-Harris, author and designer.
Writing
Well for the Web
Although subtitled, "Quick and Easy Tips for Non-writers" the
information presented here could be very helpful to print-oriented writers
trying to adjust their styles to that of the WWW.
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Maryland Stuff
Baltimore Review
Charm City's premier literary journal seeks to collect the voices of the great writers of today, from Baltimore and beyond.
Sailor
Maryland's statewide public information network. Includes access to state and county public libraries, a page on Maryland Information sources, and news publications from around the state.
Maryland State Archives
Includes an online version of the Maryland Manual, Reference and Research, Outreach and Education, and much more.
Writers Here
and Now
Maintained by the University of
Maryland Libraries Friends of the Libraries.
Maryland Poetry Review
Maintained by the Maryland State Poetry and Literary Society.
Maryland Electronic Capital
Links to all things Maryland including SAILOR, government, and getting
things done in Maryland.
Burley Point Writers' Group
There are two groups. One is for the professional writer who has had
his or her work appear in a recognized publication. The other is for
the recreational writer who enjoys writing but may or may not seek to
be published.
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