FAQs, Help, and Tutorials

Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica - Includes basic rules and advice on grammar, usage, and mechanics. Informative tips regarding perspective and style. Explains the differences between erotica vs. pornography.
http://storiesonline.net/docs/writerguide.php

Writing Advice - From Dan Perez, writer and editor. Articles about agents, short story contracts, writer's groups, and discipline.
http://www.sff.net/people/dan.perez/advice.htm

Writer Beware - Variety of articles on literary schemes and deceptions, information on how to recognize them, advice on how to avoid them, and links to useful online resources.
http://www.sfwa.org/beware/

Common Mistakes in Manuscripts - Tips by Gerald Gross, a "book doctor" whose clients are primarily agents and publishers.
http://www.webdreamer.com/gross_fiction_mistakes.html

Inspiration for Writers - Writing tips and techniques, editing and critiquing services, and plenty of encouragement.
http://www.inspirationforwriters.com/

Writing for the Web - Research on how users read on the Web and how authors should write their Web pages. Mainly based on studies by John Morkes and Jakob Nielsen. Includes links to other resources on the subject.
http://www.useit.com/papers/webwriting/

E-gineer: Web Writing for Many Interest Levels - Article by Nathan Wallace on structuring web content to satisfy all readers, regardless of their level of interest.
http://www.e-gineer.com/articles/web-writing-for-many-interest-levels.phtml

Monica Wood- Tips for Writers - Monica Wood is a novelist and short-story writer who teaches fiction workshops. This page is updated monthly. Also has information about her books.
http://www.monicawood.com/tips.html

Margot's Writers' Resources - Links to resources/information for writers and publishers, free-to-use articles by Margot B, writers' and publishers' forum, guest writers.
http://margot.bravepages.com

Write101.com - Articles, workshops and writing advice for a variety of genres. A free weekly writing tips newsletter.
http://www.write101.com

Writing Guidebook - Useful articles full of information for both novice and experienced writers.
http://writing.qlane.biz

Judy Reeves - Free writing prompts, how to work in a writing group, writing practice importance, writer inspiration, senses, attracting the muse, revisions, writers' guidelines, taking risks, help for the writer.
http://www.judyreeveswriter.com

How To Get Published And Get Paid For It - The craft of writing and the skill of getting published demystified by a writer with over 15 years' experience in the industry.
http://www.keen.co.uk/categories/categorylist_expand.asp?sid=5277084&TF=1

Writing Tips Depot: Clause for Alarm - Advice about publishing contracts. Scroll to bottom of page for links to other tips and resources. By Syneca Featherstone.
http://www.talewins.com/Alarm.htm

OrganizedWriter.com provides tools for the business of writing. - Provides tips, tools and resources to help writers get organized and write more.
http://www.organizedwriter.com

Cool Author - Writing articles by Richard Lowe.
http://www.coolauthor.com/

Ray's Writing Tips - Links to search engines and Ray's software. Some essays and tips can be found by clicking the links to the left and scrolling down a couple of times.
http://www.geocities.com/writing_resource/

Women Writers Block - Selection of articles to be a writers aide.
http://www.womenwritersblock.com/writersaide.htm

Ink - Lists, articles, tips, and links to tips for ink-on-paper writing, vs. e-writing. Opinions are those of The Fontayne Group's writers.
http://www.fontayne.com/ink/

Mages Pages - Articles for writers, both published and not-yet-published. Our community shares knowledge and encouragement through message boards.
http://www.magespages.com

Writing in Flow - Contains pages of excerpts from Los Angeles Times Bestseller, Writing in Flow. Also links to other sources.
http://www.bunnyape.com

Ivan Hoffman: Articles for Writers and Publishers - Articles concerning the law, geared to writers and publishers. By Ivan Hoffman, B.A., J.D. Attorney at Law.
http://www.ivanhoffman.com/helpful.html

Betsie's Literary Page - A place for everyone who loves to write and read stories in book form. Directory of links and articles.
http://betsie.tripod.com/literary

Publishing in the Northwest - A collection of resources for publishing non-fiction in the Northwest, with descriptions of small publishers. From Open Spaces Quarterly.
http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v2n3-publishing.php

Wordwrights Canada: Literary Editing and Publishing - Wordwrights Canada also helps with student resources, and links. For the Canadian writer.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html

Hot Text: Web Writing That Works - Articles from trainer-writer team Jonathan and Lisa Price. Incorporating research on usability, readability, reading comprehension, and writing methods.
http://www.webwritingthatworks.com/

Ivan Hoffman, Attorney at Law - Internet and Intellectual Property. Articles discuss writers' legal issues and publishing on the Net.
http://www.ivanhoffman.com

SFWA: Articles on Writing - From Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. volunteers. Pointers on manuscript preparation and critiquing.
http://www.sfwa.org/writing/

Angela Harms: Writers' Resources - Editor provides information and book reviews about writing, grammar, publishing, and self-editing.
http://www.angelaharms.com

Free Articles for Writers - Most are available as .PDF files which need Adobe Acrobat. Subjects include writing online, query letters, bios, literary agents, and editors.
http://www.beaconlit.com/freearticles.htm

How to Tell if a New or Small Press is Legitimate - Ways to check out a publisher before signing a contract.
http://www.write4kids.com/legit.html

OurSimpleJoys: Writing - Tips and advice from Ruby Bayan, freelance writer, editor, and site designer.
http://www.oursimplejoys.com/writing.html

The Fine Line - Occasionally-published author Jenn Thorson shares writing tips, observations, discoveries, online resources, and humor.
http://pong.telerama.com/~jthorson/

Writing for the Web - Article containing guidelines and tips for writing articles, tutorials, white or green papers, online magazines, corporate and educational Web sites. From Web Developers Virtual Library.
http://wdvl.com/Internet/Writing/

How to Get Happily Published - Sensible solutions to get books into the hands of readers.
http://www.happilypublished.com/

Harold Underdown's Frequently Asked Questions File - General questions about children's books, writing, and publishing. Copyright 1996-2000 Harold D. Underdown.
http://www.underdown.org/hdufaq.htm

The Vocabula Review (TVR) - Monthly, free journal. Articles discuss how to battle nonstandard, careless English and embrace clear, expressive English.
http://www.vocabula.com/

WriteDirections - Online resources and articles by Beth Mende Conny.
http://www.writedirections.com

Starving Artists Law - Launch pad for artists and writers looking for self help legal information. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Free or low-fee representation for low-income writers, only US lawyers are listed here.
http://www.starvingartistslaw.com/

Chronicles Writers' Resource Center - Helpful articles and links from an internet writer about writing and promoting ebooks.
http://hometown.aol.com/greenbla/myhomepage/writing.html

The Write Stuff, Writing Life - Provides resources and features of interest to writers and research professionals. There are sections on grammar and word origins, information about conferences, contests and funding, articles on upgrading a computer and managing the writing life, as well as links to useful sites.
http://www.thewritersplace.com/writestuff/writing_life.htm

Storymind Writer's Web Site - Promoting Dramatica story development software; however, there are some useful tips, advice and tutorials presented by the theory co-creator. Free Real Video and Real Audio writing classes, complete 450 page Dramatica theory book online, Dramatica Dictionary, questions and answers, the Lost Theory Book, and classes.
http://storymind.com/dramatica/

Wacky Writer's World - A list of links along with a monthly newsletter which provides in-depth feature articles, interviews with publishing professionals and authors, and market tips. Page was last updated 5/5/99.
http://members.tripod.com/~jogann/index.html

Writers R Us - Some writing tips and links. Site also publishes writing.
http://writersrus.bizland.com

The Creative Cauldron - Articles and links to publishers, artists, conferences, classes and other creative places.
http://www.creativecauldron.com

For The Writer - Designed for all writers, offering writing tips, product reviews, and a place to help self published authors promote their books.
http://www.forthewriter.com

Writing Tips for Success - Author and success coach, Kathy Sanborn, provides articles with tips and popular author interviews.
http://www.lifeandcareercoaching.com/writingtips.html

Karen Mitura - FAQ with information about ghost writing from a ghost writer.
http://www.karenmitura.com/info/faq.htm

Funds for Writers - Sources of grants, fellowships, contests, awards, markets and nonprofit partners.
http://www.fundsforwriters.com

Forward Motion - Articles, workshops, large free writers' community, publication how-to's and discussions, free e-books and bi-monthly e-zine. From full-time novelist Holly Lisle.
http://fmwriters.com/

What do Publishers do? - Excerpt from pages 5-29 of Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, by William Germano.
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/288447.html

Fear of Writing - Inspirational article which suggests that suffering will make our work real, thereby giving it depth and integrity.
http://www.innerself.com/Miscellaneous/fear_writing.htm

Meghan McCarthy - articles page - A section devoted to authors and illustrators - with publishing advice, writing tips, and author interviews.
http://meghan-mccarthy.com/articles.html

William Safire's Rules for Writers - Witty tips.
http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/protein/pert/safire.rules.html

Ideasfactory: Writing - Channel 4's home of creativity, full of advice, information and tips for making a career in the creative industries.
http://www.ideasfactory.com/writing/index.htm

Get Into It - Deals specifically with writer's block. Includes advice, resources, exercises.
http://www.sff.net/People/LisaRC/into2.htm

Polishing Your Writing - Tips on fine-tuning a rough draft into a professional piece.
http://www.geocities.com/billwatsonwriter/rewrite.html

How to Reach Writing Success - Collection of links to articles that give free advice on getting published and making a living as a writer. From Marcia Yudkin, author, syndicated columnist, public radio commentator, and writing coach.
http://www.yudkin.com/publish.htm

Writing in the Age of the Network - Text of ideas about authoring in an age of multi-media: the computer's effect, the book as a media space, and an invitation to respond.
http://www.robertfrewat.freeservers.com

Marketing and Self-Promotion - Twilight Times - Astrid Cooper.
http://www.twilighttimes.com/ACooper4a.html

The Writing Workbench - Tidbit articles for both fiction and nonfiction writers.
http://www.writing-workbench.com

Ian McMillan's Writing Lab - Insight into the creative writing process, including tips for nurturing your inner writer.
http://www.open2.net/writing/index.html

Tips, Tools and Ideas to Improve Writing - Includes tips for writers and students, grammar helps, and a guide to online resources.
http://www.aci-plus.com/tips/

Victory Page for Writers of Fiction - Original articles by Victory Crayne. Links to resources, search tools and motivational articles.
http://www.crayne.com/

Writing Tips, How-To's - Knowledge Hound. Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on novels, plot, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, comics, business and research writing.
http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/writing.htm

How to Write a Critique of a Novel - Walk through the steps required to write a novel critique.
http://home.earthlink.net/~jesmith/Writing-critique.html

Revising Prose - Suggestions, with good and bad examples of each.
http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/revise.html

The Fearless Publishing Guide - A free overview of the main routes to publication, mainstream and alternative, with many helpful links.
http://www.fearlessbooks.com/PublishingGuide.html

Writer's Block - Basic steps to clustering, free-writing and revising.
http://www.geocities.com/zigguratzen/

Linda Acaster Writer, Tutor, Coach - Published UK writer, Linda Acaster, offers tutorials and coaching in short or novel-length fiction and autobiographical life stories. On-site instructional articles and FAQs.
http://www.linda.acaster.btinternet.co.uk

Suite101: Resources for Writers - Amy Krug gives resources for writers, including writing books, writing advice, and publishing advice.
http://resourcesforwriters.suite101.com/

Dissertation Workshop - Helps with dissertation blocks and procrastination difficulties.
http://www.dissertationworkshop.com/

Getting Published in America - Inspirational article for the new millennium.
http://www.spark-online.com/august00/media/farnum.html

Erica Jong's Tips for Writers - Weekly bits of advice.
http://www.ericajong.com/tipswriters.htm

Writer's Universe - Newsletter, tips, interactive story.
http://writersuniverse.tripod.com

The Pen and Sword - A tidy collection of tips, help, quotes, inspiration and advice, beginning with overcoming writer's block.
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/~pip/writing.html#block