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October 1, 2002 (10/2/2002)
How to Stall Your Writing Career Are you putting the brakes on your writing career? Here are strategies to get-and keep-you going.

September 20002 (9/1/2002)
Beware of Pestimists!

August 2002 (8/5/2002)

"A Writing Space of Your Own" (7/2/2002)
Writers need a space in which to work. That space is not just physical, however. It's mental as well. In this month's feature, you'll learn ways to lay claim to each.

Apologies!!! (5/30/2002)

Association of Authors' Representatives (4/24/2002)
A group that helps you narrow the field and find the best agent for you.

MapQuest (4/17/2002)
The tool you need to ensure your characters are where they should be.

Census (4/10/2002)
Find user-friendly census data and graphic displays.

Cultural Correctness (2/13/2002)
When you want to describe the culture of a foreign country correctly, look here.

Creating Realistic Profiles (2/6/2002)
Profiles of real people can help create fictional characters.

Juggling Jargon (1/30/2002)
Jargon can be the worst -- and best -- way to write.

Web Del Sol (12/5/2001)
Web Del Sol-dedicated to supporting contemporary literature in electronic media.

Proofreading Plain & Simple (11/28/2001)
Proofreading guidance to achieve clear, understandable, and accurate copy.

Links to Mystery and Thriller Authors (10/31/2001)
Links to your favorite mystery and thriller authors, including Patricia Cornwell, Mary Higgins Clark, John Grisham, and many more.

Attention-Grabbing Introductions (10/24/2001)
Use the Web to find attention-grabbing introductions quickly.

Internet Source for Visuals (10/17/2001)
Three terrific links that you can explore as a source of visuals.

Humorous Quotes For And About Writers (10/3/2001)
Writers talk about writing (and their peers!)

21 North Main (9/26/2001)
Find the used, rare, out-of-print, and antiquarian books you need here.

Monthly Feature at WriteDirections.com (9/19/2001)
Learn the 10 Components of a Writer's Business Plan.

Inspiration and Motivation at Your Fingertips (9/12/2001)
Instant motivation simply by clicking through to this site of 13,000 motivational quotes.

Pure Fiction (8/15/2001)
Find book reviews, previews, and a wealth of writing advice on the art of fiction.

Monthly Feature Article (8/8/2001)
Check out the Monthly Feature Article at WriteDirections.com

How Fiction Works (8/1/2001)
Lots of examples on writing fiction -- from the basics to the fine points.

Sky Map Control (7/25/2001)
Check the light of the moon for any night in history.

World Writer (7/18/2001)
New writing site by British freelancer offers valuable resources.

RefDesk.com (7/11/2001)
The single best source for links to facts on the Net.

SelfPromotion.com (7/4/2001)
Learn how to create search-engine-friendly web pages.

I Want Media (6/27/2001)
If you're looking for stories in the news, this is the place to go.

Make Money From Self-Publishing (5/30/2001)
Learn how to make money through self-publishing.

National Association of Women Writers (5/23/2001)
Find inspiration and support with the National Association of Women Writers.

The Flip Dictionary (5/9/2001)
For when you know what you want to say but can't think of the word.

Rejection Can Be Fun? (5/2/2001)
Chocolate and this Web site: two places to turn when you receive a rejection!

Fine and Funny Writing (4/25/2001)
Journalistic burlesque at its finest, and perfect for any writer needing a laugh.

Illustrations and Photos (4/18/2001)
Comprehensive illustration, photo, and cartoon site provides materials to enhance text.

The Purple Crayon (4/11/2001)
Everything you ever wanted to know about children's publishing. . .from the people who have the experience to tell it.

Original Advice on Publishing a Nonfiction Book (3/21/2001)
How-to reference walks you through the business of selling your nonfiction book.

How to Publish Poetry (3/14/2001)
Simple, comprehensive guide to getting your poetry published.

Quotations from Favorite Movies (2/28/2001)
Find a classic quotation from the movies to spice up your writing.

Academy of American Poets (2/21/2001)
Rediscover the art (and joy) of writing poetry with the Academy of American Poets.

Romance Writers of America (2/14/2001)
If you have questions about writing romance novels, you'll find guidance here.

Keeping Your Computer in Tip-Top Writing Shape (2/7/2001)
This newsletter from the Computer Concierge will show you how to keep your computer writing tool functioning at its best.

Journaling With a Focus (1/31/2001)
Join the free "Daily Journal Questions" mailing list and receive a free topic each day to ponder and cogitate in your journal.

Write That Novel--Now! (1/24/2001)
More than 30 articles on writing great fiction from a best-selling mystery author.

Best Price on Bar Codes (1/17/2001)
This do-it-all publisher offers great prices on bar codes, as well as help fzor every step involved in publishing a book.

Up-to-date Market Facts for Magazine Writers (1/10/2001)
Learn how and where to market your articles, at this information-filled Web site.

Article Writing--Techniques are Changing (1/3/2001)
Find out why writing articles is different today and what to do about it.

Sell Your Book Rights (12/27/2000)
Subsidiary rights can sometimes pay for the first print run on your self-published book. Here's how.

Book Binding Made Simple (12/20/2000)
There's more than one way to bind a book and this site will explain them all.

Write Your Own Promotional Commercial (12/06/2000)
The most compelling thing you should ever write is a pitch commercial about yourself! Here's how.

Writing for Non-Profits (11/30/2000)
This book makes writing for non-profits seem almost enjoyable and easy, as well as profitable.

The Tech Writing Marketplace (11/15/2000)
Find helpful articles and archives of the Technical Writing Marketplace Report.

Thickening the plot with forensics (11/8/2000)
From arson to toxicology, this forensic science site explains it.

The Pivotal Points of Fiction (11/1/2000)
Short and tightly written checkpoints to review while writing your novel.

The Official Museum Directory (10/25/2000)
This directory proves that books aren't the only resource for research.

Easy-to-reference Writer's Guidelines (10/18/2000)
Writer's guidelines for 1,300 magazines and publishers are compiled into one book.

A Growing Book Review Site (10/11/2000)
Need a review for your book? Then try this new site that posts "only "good reviews of good books."

Census Data Made Simple (10/4/2000)
Find user-friendly census data and graphic displays.

Dear Diary vs. Dear World (9/29/2000)
Sneak a peak into the diaries and journals of other writers, and post your own writing while you're at it.

iTools.com (9/20/2000)
iTools.com is a one-stop reference desk--search a variety of reference materials on the Internet.

In Search of the Perfect Title (8/30/2000)

Word Games to Spark Creativity (8/23/2000)
This site offers the most creative goofing off on the Web.

Jobs for Freelancers (8/16/2000)
Web Sites Listing Freelance Writing Jobs.

Holding on to Good Ideas (8/9/2000)
Small notebooks: They may be the best tool you ever invest in.

The Instant Intellectual (8/2/2000)
The quick and easy reference for writing prose that make you sound smart and cultured.

Demystifying Electronic Publishing (7/26/2000)
Learns the pros and cons of the different formats for publishing your book electronically.

The Describer's Dictionary (7/19/2000)
Valuable reference for writers stuck for a word or phrase to spice up their writing.

The Lighter Side of Rejection (7/12/2000)
Rejections getting you down? Get a laugh by comparing your rejection letter with the ones posted at this site.

The Freelance Life (7/5/2000)
MasterFreelancer is a site for anyone living--or hoping to live--the freelance writer's life.

Speech and Transcript Center (6/28/2000)
Find literally thousands of speeches by elected officials, international government bureaucrats, business leaders (from AOL to Weyerhaeuser), and more at this site.

An Insider's Guide To Street Cops For Writers (6/21/2000)
Super Guide to the World of Street Cops

Recycle Your Personal Computer (6/14/2000)
Dump Your Old Computer--in the Right Place

Guides to Travel and Creative Programs (6/7/2000)
ShawGuides: Worldwide Guides to Writers Conferences and & More

Writing the Fiction Synopsis (5/31/2000)
Simply the best book on synopsis construction

Castles of Britain (5/24/2000)
Everything you ever wanted to know about British castles.

Guidon Books (5/17/2000)
Extensive collection of new and out-of-print books on the Civil War & Western Americana

Writing On Both Sides of the Brain (5/10/2000)
Learn how to free up your creative side and hone your editing side

Grove Dictionary of Art (5/3/2000)
Grove Dictionary of Art: All aspects of the visual arts from prehistory to the present.

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (4/26/2000)
The world's largest children's writing organization in the world.

Oxford English Dictionary Online (4/19/2000)
Oxford English Dictionary: World's Greatest Dictionary Goes Online.

"Writing the Blockbuster Novel" (4/12/2000)
Sharp and informative advice from an expert.

"Writing Magic, Writing Spirit" (4/5/2000)
Classic inspiration from ageless writers and teachers.

"G M C: Goal, Motivation & Conflict" (3/29/2000)
Clear methods for building clear fiction.

"The Writer's Survival Guide" (3/15/2000)
This book will give you encouragement not just to survive, but to thrive as a writer.

A Writer's Time (3/8/2000)
Get to know yourself as a writer through this inspiring book by an author who lectures nationwide on "The Process of Creativity."

Great Books Online (3/1/2000)
You'll find the classics here, from Shakespeare to the inaugural addresses of U.S. presidents.

Balance Your Time (2/23/2000)
Not enough time to write? Find out how to balance time better with management and personal productivity advice, seminars, classes, workshops and consultations.

Spies 'R Us (2/16/2000)
Nothing will make a spy novel reek of authority more than a little real-life spy insight. Find sites here.

Eyewitness Travel Guides (2/9/2000)
Jam-packed travel guides to help you create a thorough description and true-to-life atmosphere to your writing.

Census (1/26/2000)
Statistics on just about everything concerning people.

The Grammar Lady (1/19/2000)
Fun and practical information, plus a grammar hotline from a linguistics Ph.D.

Specialized On-line Dictionaries (1/12/2000)
Just what the name describes from Pennsylvania's Bucknell University.

Embassy (1/5/2000)
All the foreign embassies in Washington D.C. are listed here.

Where's an Expert When You Need One? (12/15/99)
Find an expert to quote among this group of "thousands of volunteer experts."

Dictionary.com (12/8/99)
Finding the right word or definition is very handy with this on-line English Dictionary.

A New Way to Search (12/1/99)
This branded network of over 2,500 portals offers you a new way to search.

Grammar Gotcha' Grasping? (11/24/99)
The ever-popular "Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. is now on-line.

Writing for the Tabloids (11/17/99)
Veteran freelancer's unique stories, tips, and guidance.

Bookfinder (11/10/99)
Powerful search site that finds new, used, rare and out-of-print books.

Historical Truth (11/3/1999)
Actual historical accounts from The Newspaper Collectors Society of America.

Ghosts and Hauntings (10/27/99)
Reported to be the expert site for all things supernatural and paranormal.

Currency Converter (10/20/99)
Up-to-the-minute conversion of the world's currency.

Statistics for Writers (10/13/99)
Verify statistical claims to include in accurate and effective articles.

How Stuff Works (10/6/99)
Lots of diagrams, pictures and clear explanations of exactly what this site's title declares.

My First Book Sale (9/29/99)
Order audio cassettes by published authors talking about the ups and downs on the road to their first publications.

Biography.com (9/22/99)
Anecdotes and profiles of historical and contemporary people at this site sponsored by Arts and Education Television Networks.

Writer's Computer Store (9/15/99)
A virtual shopping mall filled with software and books for every writing profession.

Artsforge's Wordforge (9/8/99)
Creative fun in this always open virtual space dedicated to online writing collaborations.

ProfNet (9/1/1999)
The shortest distance between non-fiction writers and expert sources.

Write the Perfect Book Proposal (8/25/99)
How-tos and examples of selling book proposals fill this terrific reference book.

Children's Writing Resource Center (8/18/99)
Find all kinds of resources and hot market tips here.

Google (8/11/99)
One of the cleverest, simplest and fastest search engines on the web.

Acronyms and Abbreviations (8/4/1999)
Find an organization's official name using its initial abbreviation and vice versa.

Eponym (7/28/99)
The name game is easier when you search this comprehensive site.

Internet Movie Database (7/21/99)
Everything about almost every movie made.

Time Zone Converter (7/14/99)
Know what time it is anywhere in the world.

Chase's Annual Events Calendar (7/7/99)
Find the perfect event to add timely appeal to your article submissions.

Reporter's Notebook (6/30/99)
Keep one of these handy tools for all your writing needs in all your idea spaces.

MapQuest (6/23/99)
Details for travelers, real and fictional; great for travel writers.

Ask Jeeves (6/15/99)
Just ask any question and this clever site will answer with matches and links.

Who Is (6/9/99)
Check Internet research facts at this informative research site.

A Word a Day (6/2/99)
The writer's ultimate word toolbox.

Pulitzer Prize (5/26/99)
Get inspired by the master winners of this prize for excellence in writing.

Costumer's Manifesto (5/19/99)
Everything you ever wanted to know about dressing and under-dressing is available at this fun and informative site.

Virtual Universities (5/12/99)
Take courses in virtually everything from computer skills to finance to weight loss to all kinds of writing in this global classroom.

E-Zines (5/5/99)
Explore new routes to publication through this handy e-zine list.

U.S. Copyright Office (4/28/99)
Thorough U.S. government site lets you search records and learn about copyright protection.

American Society of Journalists and Authors (4/21/99)
This organization for professional writers offers a free informative e-newsletter and two topnotch annual conferences.

Association of Authors' Representatives (4/14/99)
Research this extensive list of member literary agents to find the right one for you.

Publisher's Weekly (4/7/99)
Online version of the book industry's premier trade journal (minus the ads).