Writer's Links
AGENTS
This is the number one site for 'checking up' on agents and publishing houses. They are honest, concise, and timely.
(Note! Apparently they are reorganizing, and off line for a while.)
This page is a sort of BBB for writers, provided by the prestigious group Science
Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. There are other useful pages as well.
GRAMMAR & USAGE
The English language changes fast! Keep track here:
William Strunk's Elements of Style remains the Bible of careful writers. Here it is, in full and on line, along with many other classic texts.
Richard Lederer is the world's leading expert on the English language.
This is a handy writer's guide.
RESOURCES
These writer-oriented sites feature a lot of good content, as well as many links to writer's resources and organizations. Writer's Digest Books has a large assortment of "how to" titles.
Plagiarism is not the huge problem many new writers worry about, however with ebooks and cheap scanners, a few clicks are enough to illegally copy your work. These four sites help explain precisely how to trademark your work, avoid potential legal problems, and gain enforceable protection.
Many authors are now blogging to connect with fans, to display portions of their own work, and more. Here are five web sites with great lessons and advice on how to blog successfully; or you can go all the way, and build a web site with your own domain name.
RESEARCH
Good writers need to be scrupulously accurate, and research can be a time-consuming endeavor. The Web can really help, and here are some good places to start.
For starters, here is a guide to cautious yet thorough and effective online researching.
BOOK BUYING
The Edward R Hamilton Co.has a huge selection, online or from their catalog. They have cheap shipping, and low prices.
This network of Used and Rare Book sellers is almost certain to have any title you can think of.
Please remember to support working authors, and to buy brand-new books whenever possible.
Knowing about the paying markets is very important for writers. Below is Steel's list of freelance market-related sites. Look for their links to MARKETS and/or FREELANCING.
