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Writing

  1. Advice :
    • 11 Rules of Writing
      ‘A concise guide to some of the most commonly violated rules of writing, grammar, and punctuation. It is intended for all writers as an aid in the learning and refining of writing skills’.
    • Able Writer, A Rhetoric and Handbook, The
      Advice on writing correctly. Chapters are listed. Download each chapter as a .pdf file.
    • Composition
      ‘Our Composition Handouts are broken down into two categories : Essay Writing and Research Paper Writing.’ Each section has a range of handouts covering specific topics. From the Stone Writing Centre.
    • Literacy Fundamentals
      Develop your writing and reading skills.
    • Literature
      ‘Writing about Literature ? Then the following handouts can help you.’ These range from Allegory to Tone & Style. From the Stone Writing Centre.
    • Online Technical Writing Textbook
      A textbook giving a general introduction. Information on all aspects, even examples and models to show how it’s done.
    • Writers
      Writers help you develop the use of effective writing skills.
    • Writers on Writing
      ABC [Australia] series. Really worthwhile for what some great writers said. Now only available by sale from the ABC.
    • Writers Write
      Hints on how to get started writing the great Australian novel - or something simpler.
  2. Creative Writing :
    • Creative Writing 101
      ‘Introduction to Creative Writing is the course for you. It is fun and informal, and specialises in practical advice. Matters covered in this course will include ‘Genres’, ‘Getting Started’, ‘Plots and Themes’, ‘Planning Stories’, ‘Controlling Length’, ‘Characters’ and ‘Style’. There will also be a segment on using your own background.’
    • Creative Writing Exercises and Advice
      ‘This page includes creative writing exercises and advice for creative writers, covering all aspects of craft and technique. Creative writing exercises will help get you started writing and improve specific areas of fiction writing.’
    • Creative Writing Prompts
      ‘Use the creative writing prompts and creative writing ideas to create stories, poems and other creative pieces from your imagination. The writing prompts can even help you come up with creative content for blogs and blog stories.’ 200+ prompts at time of inclusion. Interesting collection.
      Highly Recommended !
    • Get Writing
      Access a range of mini-courses designed to help you, read helpful articles, watch advisory clips, read other people’s examples of writing, use the tools & quizzes, use the other links to magazines and further information.
    • The Writing Centre
      ‘From getting started to getting published, the Writing Centre is full of practical advice to help you refine your craft, quotations to inspire you, and tips on how to make the best impression when you’re ready to show your work to publishers [unless you’re writing purely for your own pleasure, of course !]. You’ll also find author interviews, a Writing Library, a list of useful links, and [more].’
  3. Essay, Thesis and Dissertation Writing Resources
    Information about the writing of essays/theses/etc., or specific aspects such as Bibliographies and Citations.
  4. General Information :
    • 2002 Worst Manual Contest Winners
      Manuals are supposed to help, but these obviously do not. Hard to believe people produced them. From Technical Standards
    • Bullfighter - Fight the Bull
      ‘It works a lot like a spelling and grammar checker, but focuses on jargon and readability.’ Free download.
      Excellent !
    • One Word
      Take one word, generate a free flow of writing which can be edited later. You have 60 seconds and are urged not to be ‘trite’. Interesting method.
    • Sydney Writers’ Festival
      Find out about the Sydney Writers’ Festival.
  5. Introduction to the Writing Process :
    • Introduction to the Essay Writing Process
      ‘This module introduces you to the process of essay writing - from analysing the question through to the final redrafting and editing.’ From James Cook University.
    • Prewriting Practices
      Part of a major presentation, The Writing Process, for secondary areas and upwards. This section covers the ‘creative’ process prior to the ‘management’ process. Plain but extensive presentation.
  6. Resources :
    • AskOxford - Better Writing
      Multiple sections including Spelling and Grammar Tips, Letter Writing, Plain English and Effective Communication in Everyday Life. There are also links to related material.
    • Fifty Writing Tools : Quick List
      ‘Use this quick list of Writing Tools as a handy reference. Copy it and keep it in your wallet or journal, or near your desk or keyboard. Share it and add to it.’ You can listen to each podcast or download it as well, even link it to iTunes.
    • Freelance Writing Organization
      ‘2 400+ Free writing resources in 40+ categories of writing. To assist you we have compiled a detailed list of writing categories, links and resources.’
    • Free Screenwriting Software
      ‘There are a wide variety of screenwriting programs available to service any and all of your screenwriting needs. [Included] is a list of some of the best software titles available’. Others are :
    • KidsWrite
      ‘Here, at KidsWrite, you can read stories, have fun with your own creative writing, submit your stories and illustrations, read jokes and do puzzles and fun pages.’
    • PoeWar
      [Writer’s Resource Center]
      Articles, article archive and more. Includes articles on various genres from technical to poetry. Job listings are US-based.
    • Purdue University Online Writing Lab [OWL]
      Designed to assist people in Grades 7 and higher [including tertiary], this lab provides a wealth of advice and support for different aspects of the writing process. Several of the main areas are linked below.
      • Avoiding Plagiarism
      • Developing an Outline
        ‘This resource describes why outlines are useful, what types of outlines exist, suggestions for developing effective outlines, and how outlines can be used as an invention strategy for writing.’
      • Eliminating Wordiness
        Advice, examples, even exercises to use.
      • General Writing Concerns
        ‘In this section of our site, we offer you handouts and exercises on starting to write, effective writing, revising, editing, and proofreading, and types and genres of writing.’
      • Genres of Writing
        A significant array of annotated links grouped under genre headings.
      • Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling
        ‘In this section of our site, we offer you handouts and exercises on grammar, spelling, and punctuation.’
      • Internet Resources for Teachers
        ‘This page contains Internet resources for English and writing teachers or for teachers who work with English and writing in their courses.’
      • Scholarly Research and Academic Writing
        ‘We have so many resources on writing in various academic fields that we’ve divided them up into two separate pages.’ Annotated links grouped in directories.
    • StorYBook …
      ‘StorYBook is a Free, summary-based open source software for novelist and authors that helps you to keep the overview over the strands while writing a book, a novel or a story. StorYBook assists you to structure your book.’
    • The Writer Magazine
      Information about the magazine, online access to areas [registration required], writing resources and more. Check the Free resource groups listed on the home page. Some areas require you to be a subscriber to the print magazine.
    • Writeboard
      ‘Writeboards are shareable, web-based text documents that let you save every edit, roll back to any version and easily compare changes.’ They are also Free.
    • WritersWeekly
      ‘The highest-circulation freelance writing ezine in the world.’ Includes books & courses, articles, warnings, markets, a forum and more.
    • Writing.Com
      ‘Writing.Com is the online community for writers and readers of all interests and skill levels. Whether you’re an enthusiastic, creative writer looking for the perfect place to store and display your writing online or a casual reader searching for a good story, Writing.Com is the website for you !’
    • Writing Lesson Plans
      Links to various writing plans.
    • Writing Skills
      Help on writing essays at all levels. Provides basic information to help you.
  7. Special Writing Tasks :

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