Practical & Fun Resource Websites For Writers

Every writer has their own way to research for their story, article, or novel. I thought I would share some websites that may be helpful for whatever you're writing. Some will be obviously familiar, whereas, others may not. Also, some are free, whereas, others may require a fee. I hope this information is helpful, and if you have any you'd like to add that can be useful for fellow writers, please share in the comments. As always...Keep on Writing! Don't forget to sign-up to receive my blog posts in your email.

The List:www.britannica.com - There is a TON of information on this website. Britannica.com makes searching for and finding facts easier and more trustworthy by bringing fact-checked information to the top right corner of your search results page. The Britannica Group serves students, families, scholars, community members, and educators around the world. While we may have originated in print, we have evolved into a powerhouse, multimedia educational brand to suit the evolving needs of lifelong learners today. A credit card is required to validate your free trial. You will not be charged during your free trial, and you can cancel at any time. If you decide not to cancel your membership, your service will continue at $1.44 a week (billed annually at $74.95) for your first year and renew after that year at the then-current rate annually. All memberships are billed annually. Merriam-Webster's Online - Free online source. According to Wikipedia - In 1996, Merriam-Webster launched its first website, which provided free access to an online dictionary and thesaurus. Merriam-Webster has also published dictionaries of synonyms, English usage, geography, biography, proper names, medical terms, sports terms, slang, Spanish/English, and numerous others. Consumers use the service to access definitions, spelling and synonyms via text message. Services also include Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day—and Open Dictionary, a wiki service that provides subscribers the opportunity to create and submit their own new words and definitions.Your Dictionary - Free online source. Definitions, grammar tips, word game help and more from 16 authoritative sources. There's a dictionary, thesaurus, examples, sentences, quotes, references, and foreign language dictionaries.Dogpile.com - A search engine that fetches information from 17 popular search engines at once in all formats, including text, images, videos, and audio.Library of Congress Online Catalog - Contains 17 million catalog records for books, serials, manuscripts, maps, music, recordings, images, and electronic resources in the Library of Congress collections.WhoWhere - Whowhere has been the premier people search and yellow pages search engine, helping our users find the people or businesses they are looking for using the Whowhere people search engine.Experts.com - Experts.com was established in 1994 to offer professionals a platform to showcase their expertise and specialized knowledge to millions of Internet users worldwide. Our members have direct control over monetizing their knowledge and expertise. In this day and age of connectedness, there is no need for a broker to mark up your fees or to increase the cost of retaining your services. Put your best foot forward with Experts.com.Journalist Express - Free membership will provide contacts for expert sources and a home page you can customize according to your interests. Their home page contains hundreds of links to specific research topics and directories. This has a wealth of information!Funds for Writers - FundsforWriters is an online resource for writers. You can be a thirty-year veteran or a part-time wannabe, but here at FundsforWriters (FFW), we consider you a writer none-the-less. We emphasize finding money to make writing a realistic career. Of course, you’d write anyway. That’s the way of a writer.Writers Weekly - Freelance job listings and new paying markets are delivered to your email every Wednesday when you sign up at this site.Absolute Write - Absolute Write is a comprehensive informational Website and community for writers of all levels. Absolute Write offers articles and information about fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, freelancing, and copywriting. In addition, they provide information about editing, publishing, agents, and market research. You’ll find links to resources and a large and active online community of writers and publishing professionals.The Slot - Bill Walsh, of the Washington Post, keeps a lengthy list of style points and issues. This is a great site for the copyeditor in all of us.