Links for Writers

[Mlle Bienvenu]

Reposted for your conveniance. . .

These are some of the places I go to learn about writing, I thought they'd be helpful to others.

Writing Prompts:
Always a good way to start your day! (If I ever remember. . . heh heh. . .)
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www.wakeupwriting.com/
www.writersdigest.com/writingprompts.asp

Worldbuilding
Important to all fiction writers, it's not fantasy/science-fiction anymore!
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www.seventhsanctum.com/www/wwwfull.html
www.io.com/~eighner/world_builder/world_builder_index.html

Helpful Articles- I especially like the Holly Lisle link, very helpful articles there.
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writingfix.com/
writerswrite.com/
www.hollylisle.com/
www.absolutewrite.com/
www.capcollege.bc.ca/dept/cmns/symbolism.html
www.capcollege.bc.ca/dept/cmns/fwp.html


Naming- What's in a name?
The first link is especially good because it allows you to look for names that match the meaning you're searching for.
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www.parenthoodweb.com/parent_cfmfiles/babynames.cfm
www.familychronicle.com/surname.htm
Choosing a name for yourself? Here's some things to consider:
www.absolutewrite.com/novels/nom_de_plume.htm

Words - I love words, don't you?
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www.quinion.com/words/
dictionary.reference.com/

Reading- A writer who doesn't read is like a singer who doesn't listen to music. With that in mind, here's some free online libraries.
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gutenberg.net/
www.literature.org/authors/

Myths are a great place to get ideas (heh, maybe I'll be the next Joseph Campbell Heh heh. . .):
www.cbel.com/Myths/
hca.gilead.org.il/
www.franz.org/www/i010252d.htm
www.gomilpitas.com/homeschooling/explore/myths.htm
www.sniksnak.com/lore.html

Language Creation - need an alien language? Create your own
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www.zompist.com/kit.html
www.quetzal.com/conlang.html
www.langmaker.com/




Enjoy! And happy writing!

Please feel free to add your own favorite writing links here. . .

[hermionegranger]