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Welcome to WF's Online Resource Guide for Writers.

This guide is a directory of websites useful to both writers and poets. Our hopes are that this will be a growing list of resources easily accessible by WF members for their convenience.

Along with being added to regularly by staff, we welcome you to submit any relevant site to us for possible inclusion. The site must be a resource site beneficial to the Writer or Poet and may not be another writing community or forum. Submit sites to me (Selorian) by PM with 'Resource Guide Site' as the subject line. Upon review and approval, it will be added to the guide.

The list is alphabetized and includes site descriptions as listed on the site itself, Google or other search engines. When possible, we have also included our own brief description as well.


WF's Online Resource Guide for Writers



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• 20,000 Names Meanings of Names. Origins of names from around the world. Excellent site for finding just the right name for your characters.

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• Agent Query Agent Query offers the largest, most current searchable database of literary agents on the web—a treasure trove of reputable, established literary agents seeking writers just like you. And it's free (not because there's a catch, but simply because not enough things in this world are free).
• American Society of Journalists & Authors The American Society of Journalists and Authors helps professional freelance writers advance their writing careers. Members share candid data on writing rates, publishing contracts, editors, agents and more. Non-members benefit from our Contracts Watch newsletter, annual writers conference and writing resources.
• Askaboutwriting The resource site for writers of all abilities. Includes current publishing news, contest listings, and writing articles.
• Australian Copyright Council Information, advice and training about copyright in Australia. You'll find a lot of information about copyright in Australia on this website, including many information sheets.
• Australian Publishers Association The Australian Publishers Association (APA) is the peak industry body for Australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Established in 1948, the association is an advocate for all Australian publishers: large or small; commercial or non-profit; academic or popular; locally or overseas owned.

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• Babel Fish Translation It takes its name from the Babel fish, a fictional animal used for instantaneous language translation in Douglas Adams' novel The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It can translate among English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese,Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Not guaranteed to be 100 % accurate, but a very useful tool still yet.
• Behind the Name The meaning and history of first names. An extensive resource for naming character for writers.
• BookCrossing Read and release your books into the wild! Tag your used books with a unique tracking number, then follow their travels through the world at BookCrossing, the world's biggest book club.

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• Canadian Authors Association The Canadian Authors Association is Canada's national writing organization. Founded in 1921, the CAA has played a key role in the support and development of the Canadian writing community. An extensive list of resources and abundant information for writers.
• Canadian Intellectual Property Office The Copyright Office of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is responsible for registering copyrights in Canada. This page offers access to the database, information guide, forms, publications and e-services.
• Chicago Manual of Style Website The University of Chicago Press is pleased to announce the publication of the fifteenth edition of The Chicago Manual of Style, the most extensive revision in twenty years. The Manual—more comprehensive and easier to use than ever before—remains the essential reference for authors, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers in any field.
• Common Errors in English An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.
• Conlag FAQ, The Everything you ever wanted to know about making up your own language, and more. No longer actively maintained, but still an excellent resource on creating a constructed language.

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• Dictionary.com Free online English dictionary, thesaurus and reference guide, crossword puzzles and other word games, online translator and Word of the Day. Also has links to useful Language Resource sites.
• Duotrope's Digest A database of over 900 current markets for short fiction and poetry. Use this page to search for fiction markets that may make a fine home for that short story or poem you just finished. Also includes a free online submission tracker for registered users.

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• Elements of Style, The The 1918 version of The Elements of Style authored by Strunk alone. The classic reference on grammar usage.
• Encyclopedia Mythica The premier encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and religion. The encyclopedia will serve the serious researcher, the student, and the casual reader with equal success.

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• FanFiction.net A resource for writing, reviewing and reading fanfiction stories. This link has been added as a resource to writers of fanfiction for a place to post their work since WF does not allow the posting of it.
• Fiction Factor Writing tips, novel writing, articles on fiction writing, writing fiction, free ebooks, market listings, author interviews, writing contests.
• Funds for Writers Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners. Appeared on the Writer's Digest 2005 101 Best Websites for Writers.

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• Google The mega search engine for internet searches. If you can't find it here, it probably doesn't exist.
• Guide to Grammar and Style These notes are a miscellany of grammatical rules and explanations, comments om style, and suggestions on usage I put together for my classes. Nothing here is carved in stone, and many comments are matters of personal preference— feel free to psychoanalyze me by examining my particular hangups and bêtes noires. Anyone who can resist turning my own preferences into dogma is welcome to use this HTML edition.
• Guide to Stage Format A guide to “professional” stage play script formatting. These pages are an explanation of the standard stage play format.

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• ISBNdb ISBNdb.com project is a database of books in different languages providing on-line and remote research tools for individuals, librarians, scientists, etc. Taking data from hundreds of libraries across the world ISBNdb is a unique tool you won't find anywhere else.

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• KU Writing Center The KU Writing Center offers extensive Web resources for all writers.

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• Library and Archives of Canada Access online resources, services and the collection of Library and Archives Canada: Canadian documentary heritage (publications and records) providing knowledge about Canadian society and serving as the collective memory of the Government of Canada. Source for Canadian ISBN, ISSN, and other services for writers and publishers.

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• NaNoWriMo National Novel Writing Month is an annual novel writing project that brings together professional and amateur writers from all over the world. A fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing November 1. The goal is to write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel by midnight, November 30. If you've never experienced NaNoWriMo, check it out and join in the fun.
• NaPoWriMo National Poetry Writing Month, write and post one poem a day for the entire month of April. Inspired by NaNoWriMo.

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• OneLook Reverse Dictionary This one is cool. Type in the description for a word and it will spew a list of words likely to fit the definition. Still in beta (has been for over a year now) but still frickin' awesome.

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• Paradigm Online Writing Assistant This site offers step-by-step tips for various writing assignments. Includes organization, editing, revision, and even discovering what to write. It discusses the many types of essays as well.
• Preditors and Editors A guide to publishers and writing services for serious writers! This resource is intended as a simple compendium for the serious writer, composer, game designer, or artist to consult for information, regardless of genre.
• Project Gutenberg Project Gutenberg is the first and largest single collection of free electronic books, or eBooks. Works listed are in the public domain.

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• Ralan's Webstravaganza Writing market listings by genre. Also a spec. fiction newsletter. Up-to-date response times and lists 4theLuv to Pro markets.
• Reference.com Reference.com - online encyclopedia, almanac, Web search powered by Google, Web directory, dictionary and thesaurus.
• RhymeZone Type in any word and find a list of words that rhymes with it. Perfect for lyrics, sonnets, or any kind of rhyming at all. Also doubles as a dictionary and thesaurus.

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• Scriptorium, The Writing resources; information for all writers. Creativity exercises, articles, book reviews, young writers, writer's toolbox, markets, links, software. The templates for writers in the toolbox area is enough to make this a fantastic site to remember.
• Seventh Sanctum Find tools for writers, gamers, and artists; randomly assembling names, concepts, and more for when you need inspiration, or just a bit of amusement. Definitely worthy of bookmarking.

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• Thesaurus.com Free online Roget's Thesaurus of the English Language.

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• UK Copyright Service The UK Copyright Service provides copyright registration for original works by writers, musicians, artists, designers, software providers, authors, companies, organisations and individuals.Known as Copyright Witness internationally, and the UK Copyright Service in the UK, the service supports international copyright protection by securing independent evidence that will help prove originality and ownership in any future claims or disputes.
  
• United States Copyright Office U.S. Copyright Office is an office of public record for copyright registration and deposit of copyright material.
• University Writing Center, The The University Writing Center staff has prepared handouts that can help with common writing issues.
• U.S. ISBN Agency As the U.S. ISBN Agency, R R Bowker is the exclusive US source of publisher prefixes and accompanying ranges of ISBN numbers for eligible publishers. It provides information and advice on the uses of the ISBN System to publishers and the book trade and promotes the use of the Bookland EAN bar code format. In addition to their ISBN prefixes, publishers also register their titles for inclusion in the Bowker Books In Print databases.

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• Way With Worlds A continuing web-published column on writing strong fictional settings. Started November 1999 and ended in October 2001. Many interesting articles dealing with creating fictional worlds.
• WordReference.com Free Online French, Italian and Spanish Dictionaries. The WordReference Dictionaries are free online translation dictionaries.
• Write 101 How to Write Well - Solving your writing problems since 1998. Over 600 pages all about writing.
• Writer's Digest Home of the world's leading writing magazine as well as writing books, competitions and workshops. A must stop for any writer, serious or amateur.
• Writer's Encyclopedia Over 1,300 entries answering your questions about every discipline connected with writing—editing, public relations, advertising, songwriting, broadcasting, film, theater, audiovisuals, even lecturing. Alphabetically organized and cross-referenced. Created by Writer's Digest and available on the Writer's Market website.
  
• Writer's Market Your key to publishing success, providing the most comprehensive writing market contact info available. Annual service for $29.99 (USD). Or, if you prefer a monthly plan, pay just $3.99 (USD). Very worthwhile site to subscribe to.
• WritersSite, the A site with hundreds of writing tips and resources.

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