Wanted to pass along a great resource from a former editor of Writers Digest, Maria Schneider:
7 Free Resources Every Writer Needs
The Web is abundant with free guides, resources and, of course, advice for writers. The fact is, there’s so much out there that it’s difficult to sift through the clutter to find what might actually be helpful.
So we’ve done the work for you. Here are several essential online resources that you will bookmark and turn to again and again in your writing career. And the very best part—they’re all free!
This is the spot to quench your copyright concerns and even register your work for a copyright.
This is the most reliable online dictionary and it’s also the house standard for many magazines and publishers. There’s also a handy thesaurus so you can find just the right word.
If you’re a little fuzzy on passive tense or your commas are out of control, check out
An indispensable free resource for finding a literary agent. They also offer a handy query tracker.
This site offers a searchable database of 2300 current poetry and fiction markets.
The classic writing style guide by William Strunk, Jr. is now freely available online. Even if you studied it in college, read it again, you’ll take away something new that will refresh your writing.
The website of the venerable writing journal provides the most comprehensive guide to writing contests and grants.
If you know about more great, free online resources, please share with your fellow writers here in the comments section.
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.