Writers' Reference

Writing Style

• Yale Web Style Guide A comprehensive guide to writing style.

• Elements of Style by William Strunk, classic 1918 version.

• Technical writing issues at the Rensselaer Writing Center.

Guides to Writing

• University of Richmond A free, public-access handbook on writing.

• University of Victoria An introduction to the process of writing and the study of literature.

Language

• Merriam Webster's Dictionary

• Roget's Thesaurus

• Scientific and technical thesaurus by NASA.

• Rhyme thesaurus at RhymeZone.

Citation Guidelines

• Purdue's MLA Guide A guide for in-text citations, footnotes, endnotes, and works cited.

• MLA docummentation style at the University Of Wisconsin.

English as a Second Language

• English as a second language at Dave's ESL Cafe, resources for teachers and students.

• Second language resources provided by Purdue University.

• English as a second language — online help for beginners.

Miscellany

• Book Marketing Update

• Freelance Writers at About.com.

• Inkspot Writing Resources

• JournalismNet

• National Writers Union

• Teachers & Writers OnLine

• Web Del Sol - Literary Arts

• Writer's Digest

• Writers Free Reference

• WritersNet Internet Resource for Writers, Editors, Publishers and Agents

• YourDictionary.com