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Online Resources That Can Make Your Writing Magnificent
by Cathy Kessler © 2004 http://www.businessproofreading.com Every writer, whether amateur or professional, needs to have certain types of resources and information right at their fingertips. From thesauri to idea generators, writers and editors are always on the lookout for tools that can help make their writing better. I recently dug into my "favorites" folder and pulled out a detailed list of many online resources I use the most. You'll want to save this article - and the links it contains - as a quick reference to turn to the next time you sit down to write. Bartleby.com (http://www.bartleby.com/) A plethora of writing information! Dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, usage books, quotations, The Bible, and more! The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation (http://www.grammarbook.com/) More functional online spelling and grammar exercises and tests. The Chicago Manual of Style (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org) Frequently asked questions and answers about style and use, helpful tools, detailed information about the manual, and a way to purchase and use the manual online. Duke University Libraries (http://www.lib.duke.edu/reference/style_manuals.html) List of style manuals for practically every type of writing. EEI Communications (http://www.eeicommunications.com/onlinetraining/catalog.html) Online training programs and workshops on copyediting, proofreading, business writing, and more. Encyclopędia Britannica Online (http://www.britannica.com/) Exceptional research tool! The Grammar Lady (http://www.grammarlady.com/) Collection of tips, tools, and resources all associated with grammar and its proper usage. Impressions Book and Journal Services (http://www.impressions.com/) Valuable tips and techniques for electronic copyediting with Microsoft Word can be found here: http://www.impressions.com/resources_pgs/edit_pgs/howto_wordedit.html. Interactive Quizzes (http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm) Fun and informative way to brush up on your grammar, writing, and spelling. How well will you do? The Library of Congress (http://www.loc.gov/) A wealth of resources for publishers, researchers, teachers, librarians, kids, and more. Merriam-Webster Online (http://www.m-w.com/) Online dictionary and thesaurus plus other resources like Merriam-Webster toolbars and buttons. Northeastern University List of Copyediting Marks (http://www.neu.edu/styleguide/) A complete list of copyediting marks and their descriptions can be found under Appendix B. Publishers Weekly (http://www.publishersweekly.com/) Book reviews dating back to 1987, hot job listings in the publishing field, article search database, and more. A Spelling Test, by Mindy McAdams (http://www.sentex.net/%7Emmcadams/spelling.html) The next best thing to a spelling bee! Suite101.com (http://www.suite101.com/) Online publishing community of writers, readers, and educators offerings tools, resources, training, and more. United States Copyright Office (http://www.copyright.gov/) Complete information on what a copyright is, how to file one, and what to do if someone violates your copyright. Write Content (http://www.writecontent.com/) Helpful resources for writers, publishers, freelancers, and others. These resources can have a profound impact on the quality and professionalism of your writing. Take time to visit each of them and make your own list of the ones most valuable to you! Do you have books, ebooks, articles, newsletters, websites, brochures, or other media that need to be proofread by a second set of eyes? The author, Cathy Kessler, is a proofreader (http://www.BusinessProofreading.com) and certified professional virtual assistant (http://www.KesslerVA.com).
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