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== Vocabulary, grammar, and style == | == Vocabulary, grammar, and style == | ||
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* [http://thesaurus.reference.com/ Thesaurus] | * [http://thesaurus.reference.com/ Thesaurus] | ||
* [http://dictionary.reference.com/ Dictionary] | * [http://dictionary.reference.com/ Dictionary] | ||
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* [http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/ Common Errors in English] | * [http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/ Common Errors in English] | ||
* [http://www.bartleby.com/141/ The Elements of Style] by William Strunk, Jr. | * [http://www.bartleby.com/141/ The Elements of Style] by William Strunk, Jr. | ||
* [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ Purdue University's Online Writing Lab] | * [http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ Purdue University's Online Writing Lab]</div> | ||
== Researching facts == | == Researching facts == | ||
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* [[Wikipedia]] | * [[Wikipedia]] | ||
* [[Google]] | * [[Google]] | ||
* [[WikiHow]] | |||
* [http://www.infoplease.com/ Infoplease] - an Information Reference Library</div> | |||
== Translation tools == | == Translation tools == | ||
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* [http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Babel Fish] | * [http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Babel Fish] | ||
* [http://www.google.com/translate_t Google Translate] | * [http://www.google.com/translate_t Google Translate]</div> | ||
== Guides to writing erotica == | == Guides to writing and publishing erotica == | ||
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* [http://www.oddworldz.com/b7fanfiction/Xtips.htm Tips on Writing Erotica] by Oliver Klosov | * [http://www.oddworldz.com/b7fanfiction/Xtips.htm Tips on Writing Erotica] by Oliver Klosov | ||
* [http://library.gaycafe.com/nifty/information/guide-to-writing-erotica Tommyhawk's Guide to Writing Erotica] | * [http://library.gaycafe.com/nifty/information/guide-to-writing-erotica Tommyhawk's Guide to Writing Erotica] | ||
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* [http://www.compu-diva.com/IvoryGates/writegood.htm How To Write Sex Stories Good] by Michael K. Smith | * [http://www.compu-diva.com/IvoryGates/writegood.htm How To Write Sex Stories Good] by Michael K. Smith | ||
* [http://www.compu-diva.com/IvoryGates/writing.htm Writing Erotica] by John McMullen | * [http://www.compu-diva.com/IvoryGates/writing.htm Writing Erotica] by John McMullen | ||
* [[Story themes]] | |||
* [[Scams in publishing]] | |||
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== Source of photos/images == | == Source of photos/images == | ||
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* https://www.bing.com/ | * https://www.bing.com/ | ||
* https://images.google.com/ | * https://images.google.com/ | ||
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== Other resources == | == Other resources == | ||
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* [[List of passive verbs]] (useful for writing BDSM/spanking stories) | * [[List of passive verbs]] (useful for writing BDSM/spanking stories) | ||
* [http://www.behindthename.com/ Behind the Name] - a big directory of first names | * [http://www.behindthename.com/ Behind the Name] - a big directory of first names | ||
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== Maintaining you own Website == | == Maintaining you own Website == | ||
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* | * [https://www.godaddy.com/ GoDaddy.com] for registering your own website/name/applications | ||
* Wikipedia / MediaWiki should be investigated if you are going to have a large site | * [https://wordpress.com/ WordPress] A really good Blogging software | ||
* Wikipedia / [[MediaWiki]] should be investigated if you are going to have a large site</div> | |||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
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* [http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/ Writers Resources] on the [[Open Directory]] | * [http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/ Writers Resources] on the [[Open Directory]] | ||
* [http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Style_Guides/ Style Guides] on the [[Open Directory]] | * [http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Style_Guides/ Style Guides] on the [[Open Directory]] | ||
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[[Category:Tutorials]] | [[Category:Tutorials]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:10, 1 March 2024
This page lists useful online Resources for writers / Authors. Please realize this list is opinionated and is subject to LinkRot.
Vocabulary, grammar, and style
- Thesaurus
- Dictionary
- Other dictionaries
- The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
- [Grammarly is a tool for Grammar checking]
- Guide to Grammar and Style by Jack Lynch
- The University of Victoria Writer's Guide
- Common Errors in English
- The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr.
- Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
Researching facts
- Wikipedia
- WikiHow
- Infoplease - an Information Reference Library
Translation tools
Guides to writing and publishing erotica
- Tips on Writing Erotica by Oliver Klosov
- Tommyhawk's Guide to Writing Erotica
- Poison Pen's Guide for Amateur Writers of Erotica
- A Crash Course in Grammar by KillerMuffin, on Literotica.com
- Art of Erotica by Quint, on Literotica.com
- Writing Quality Sex Scenes by TheEarl, on Literotica.com
- How To Write Sex Stories Good by Michael K. Smith
- Writing Erotica by John McMullen
- Story themes
- Scams in publishing
Source of photos/images
Other resources
- List of passive verbs (useful for writing BDSM/spanking stories)
- Behind the Name - a big directory of first names
Maintaining you own Website
- GoDaddy.com for registering your own website/name/applications
- WordPress A really good Blogging software
- Wikipedia / MediaWiki should be investigated if you are going to have a large site
See also
Links
Here you can find further resources:
- Writers Resources on the Open Directory
- Style Guides on the Open Directory
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