Useful author resources

Along the years, while writing or polishing my writings I found much useful information that I’d like to share with you.  Enjoy visiting them! They will help you to improve your writing really well, trust me.

Useful  links

http://www.hipiers.com/publishing.html#publishers added this on top as it has a list of publishers with notes and updates. Extremely useful to authors looking for epublishers.

1.  http://www.writersdigest.com/

2. http://iwl.me/    I write like. A statistical analysis tool. It analyzes your word choice and writing style and compares them with those of the famous writers.

3.  www.webs.com a website builder which is free and easy to use

4. http://www.mybannermaker.com/ Also free. You can create free banners online easily for your Myspace, Youtube, or just about any other website!

5. http://www.autocrit.com/  The AutoCrit Editing Wizard is an instant book editor. With the click of a button it shows you the problems in your manuscript.

6. https://jennyhansenauthor.wordpress.com/2011/11/08/using-the-12-stages-of-physical-intimacy-to-build-tension-in-your-novel/

7. http://absolutewrite.com/ You may find market and writing resources here.

8. http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware/  Warnings About the Schemes, Scams, and Pitfalls That Threaten Writers.

9. http://www.writersweekly.com/ the highest- circulation freelance writing ezine in the world.

10. http://www.dailywritingtips.com

11. http://www.fictionfactor.com/epublishers.html  an online magazine for fiction writers

12. http://www.publishersglobal.com/directory/media/e-book-publishers/  how to critique fiction.

13. http://querytracker.net/publishers.php where you can organize and keep track of your query letters to publishers.

14. http://www.grammar-monster.com

15. http://www.grammarly.com/?q=grammar&gclid=CPGW6qTFt7ACFUsK3godrUec5g an automated proofreader and your personal grammar coach. Correct up to 10 times more mistakes than popular word processors.

16. http://dynamo.dictionary.com/

17. http://en.akinator.com/  Funny

 18. http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/2013/08/19/cheeseless-dialogue/

  19. http://jamigold.com/2012/08/michael-hauges-workshop-are-these-characters-the-perfect-match/

 20. http://jamigold.com/2014/01/ask-jami-where-to-find-beta-readers/

21. http://thewritelife.com/100-best-websites-for-writers-2014/

22. http://writers-write-creative-blog.posthaven.com/ 

23. http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/

24. http://blog.writeathome.com/  

25. http://www.grammar.net/adjectives_pairs

26. http://authormarketingclub.com/

27. http://www.bookdaily.com/authorresource/blog 
many tools available that can help an author succeed

28. http://www.Bookhitch.com  

29. http://beafreelanceblogger.com/ 

30. http://www.livewritethrive.com/   dedicated to providing practical writing craft advice, editing tips and deep instruction to aspiring and established writers
31. http://writinghappiness.com/
32. http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl   a fun guide into the world of grammar, punctuation, usage and fun developments in the English language.
33. wordspy  The Word Lover's Guide to New Words
34. http://lisakusko.wordpress.com
35. writingclasses
36. goteenwriters
37. helpingwritersbecomeauthors
38. writersinthestormblog
39. http://www.writingeekery.com/
40.http://writingexercises.co.uk/index.php
41. http://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/
42. http://writersinthestormblog.com/resources/
43. http://designbyinsight.net/2012/11/5-best-blogs-for-writers/
44. http://www.writingforward.com/    creative writing blog packed with tips and ideas
45. http://writersrelief.com/
46. http://www.dailywritingtips.com/100-words-for-facial-expressions/
47. carliemacullen.com/2012/02/29/describing-people
48. http://www.jenichappelle.com/2014/09/makes-amazing-first-chapter/
49. http://www.jenichappelle.com/2014/07/escape-show-dont-tell-trap/
50. http://www.ebookcrossroads.com/epublishers.html  Directory of ePublishers

51. http://publishersarchive.com/romance-book-publishers.php
52. http://www.seventhsanctum.com/index-writ.php
53. http://www.behindthename.com/random/ Random Name generator
54. http://www.seventhsanctum.com/index-writ.php character, quick story, theme, villain generator
55. http://storymind.com/free_downloads.htm
56. http://bryndonovan.com/category/writing-resources/
57. http://writetodone.com/writing-fiction/
58. http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/  Information on over 350,000 books
59. http://jamigold.com/2012/08/michael-hauges-workshop-an-antidote-to-love-at-first-sight/
60. http://www.audiosparx.com/sa/display/displayby.cfm/target.mood  Awesome
61. http://mswishlist.com/ a place to go to see what agents and editors are looking for
62.  Manuscript words count 
63. http://meredithbond.com/blog/for-writers-2/for-new-writers/ 
64. http://www.generatorland.com/usergenerator.aspx?id=6783 
65. http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/backstory-idea.htm 
66. http://clevergirlhelps.tumblr.com/tagged/generators 
67. http://www.rangen.co.uk/chars/pergen.php 
68. http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/landscape.htm 
69. http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/10/writing-dialogue-4-ways-to-avoid.html?spref=tw 
70. http://blog.janicehardy.com/p/online-resources.html 
71. http://www.stephiesmith.com/resources.html  excellent general resource for romance writers
72. http://www.sistersincrime.org/
 73. http://pred-ed.com/pebd.ht   Book Publisher and Distributor Listings Important before signing a contract!
 74.  writershelpingwriters

 75. writersinthestormblog.com/resources/

excellent general resource for romance writers.

excellent general resource for romance writers.

 76. http://writerunboxed.com/
 77. http://www.purple-planet.com  royalty free music for trailers
 78. Writing prompts 
 79. https://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/ Body language examples
 80. http://diymfa.com/writer-igniter 
 81. Theeditorsblog.net/2012/02/28/inner-dialogue-writing-character-thoughts/ 
 82. Character.Name Generator 
 83. Fantasynamegenerators.com/ 
 84.  Novelrank  Track Books sales on Amazon
 85. Writing-powerful-emotion-beats-in-fiction/
      Mythology 
 86. Mythica
 87.  Mythome
       Names
 88.  20000-names 
 89.   Babynames
 90.  Behindthename
 91. Pronunciation of Celtic names 
 92.  Names of Arabic origin in Spain, Portugal, and the Americas
 93.  Meaning of Names of Places in Switzerland
        
  94.  Slang
                 

       Writer Supplies

95.  Levenger

 96 The-top-25-publishers-for-new-authors/
97 Find-a-critique-partner
98. Recognized-publishers   an important list where authors can check the validity of the publishers
 98 Royalty-free/music for your videos