Where to Go for Free/Copyright Free Images—and Other Helpful Sites for Writers

One of the questions I get asked most often is where to find images that can be used on a blog without copyright infringement. Today I'm sharing where to go for Free/Copyright Free Images.
Sites for Free/Copyright Free Images:

The site I recommend/use the most is Microsoft Clip Art. But they have recently made some changes in how you can access the images. Below is the link and step by step instructions on how to access the images.
http://www.bing.com/images?FORM=Z9LH
- this is the current way to find Microsoft Clip Art images online. Microsoft has now teamed up with the search engine, BING. Here are the steps to make sure the image you use is FREE/COPYRIGHT FREE

1. Type what you're searching for into the search box. I used the word, BABY. Below is what you'll see pop up:


2. You want to hover your curser over the word LICENSE and then click FREE TO SHARE AND USE COMMERCIALLY. I've used pink arrows in the screenshot below to show you where to find what I'm referring to:

3. After you click that option, the images available will change slightly. See the screenshot below:

Another site for Images:I've also begun referring blogger to the site: Morguefile
Other Helpful Sites for Writers:Do you need to see when and where a word originated? Here's the site for you:
http://www.etymonline.com

Got a grammar question? The Grammar Girl has you covered here:
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl

Here's the link to an online Dictionary:
http://dictionary.reference.com

Here's the link to an online Thesaurus:
http://thesaurus.com
Now it's your turn. Please share some of the helpful sites you visit online!
Don't forget to join the conversation - Blessings,Edie