Writing websites
Hope you find these useful!
Writing courses
If you are a beginner, these might help to get you started.
Untutored writing course from the central U3A, available to download
Silversurfers writing course, again untutored, available online
Help & Advice
Writers and Artists | Industry advice for writers and artists |
Cardiff Writers Circle | If you want to get in contact with like-minded people... |
Writers Services | Lots of free information for writers |
Writing exercises | Inspiration to get you going |
National Novel Writing Month | If you need a deadline to get you motivated |
LabLit | 'The culture of science in fiction and fact' |
Literature Wales | Developing literature in Wales |
Duotrope | Find a market for your work |
Writers Online | News and advice |
Mslexia | The magazine for women who write |
Chris Wheal | On writing |
Proofreaders marks | |
Writers workshop | Conferences and advice |
Winchester Writers Conference | Writing conference |
Jane Friedman | Writing Advice Archive |
How to write a book now | A wealth of information |
tvTropes | This may help with plotting |
Some specific help with your writing
Writing realistic injuries | |
Phrase thesaurus | |
Readability | Get an idea of the level at which you are writing |
Writers Workshop | Presentation guidelines |
Karen Miller | Presentation guidelines |
Book Doctor | Manuscript presentation |
Writers Digest | How to edit |
Bubblecow | How to edit |
Etymology Dictionary | Research the right words for your period in history |
Competitions
Writing competitions | Multiple competitions with lots of variety |