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LINKS: WRITING
Nebraska Center for Writers
The NCW provides "resources for writers of poetry,
fiction, and creative
non-fiction providing information, advice, and links of interest to
writers and readers," including bookstores, literary publications,
conferences and other events.
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
The Center offers up to fifty juried residencies per year to visual artists, writers, composers, interdisciplinary artists, and arts or arts education scholars.
The 101 Best Websites for Writers
Writer's Digest's annual survey. Includes links to past lists & to Writer's Digest's own family of sites.
Writing.com
An online community for writers and readers where creative writers can store and display their work online and get feedback on it. Membership (free) is required and includes an online writing portfolio, numerous writing tools, email services and the chance to meet and interact with other writers and readers.
Writing for the Web
Long-standing blog on writing for the Internet including online journal articles plus recent news, numerous resources for other kinds of writers & humor. Huge collection of links to practical resources plus links to articles. Written by a published author & former teacher.
Alpha Dictionaries
Searches almost one thousand dictionaries at once and lets you choose which definitions to look at. If there are no matches, it offers you alternate words with similiar spellings plus advice on using "wildcards" to try to find the word. Also includes articles about the nature of language, correct usage, and other linguistic tidbits , a discussion message board, a blog, a collection of specialized resources like false cognates, Southernism, historic American slange & language in the news.
One Look Reverse Dictionary
Lets you describe a concept and get back a list of words and phrases related to that concept. Uses OneLook's index of hundreds of online dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference sites. Can also be used to solve crossword puzzle words if you only know some of the letters.
Rhyming Dictionary & Thesaurus
Type in a word to find rhymes of up to 7 syllables (can include phrases), synonyms, definitions, similar sounding words and more.
Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus
Containing 35,000 synonyms and over 250,000 cross-references in an easy-to-use format, this thesaurus features succinct word definitions and an innovative hyperlinked category index.
Writing Corner
Aims to appeal to both writers & readers. Includes articles about the writing process, links to author pages/profiles & information on contests. It is currently being revamped & parts are unavailable.
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