Professional Websites
I've received a great deal of assistance and education from the products and literature that most of the following companies have on the market. These professionals really know what they're talking about. For those with which I am not as familiar, I have at least perused their site and I believe that they have great potential. Please consider browsing their sites if you haven't already. (In the descriptions below, all quoted text is from the described site. Non-quoted text is mine.)
Recommendations? Opinions? Found a broken link? I'm all ears!
| General Subject |
Web Site Link |
Description |
| Writing & Editing |
About.com (Freelance) |
Allena is About.com's freelance writing guide, with articles, tips, links, publishing leads, a newsletter, and more. |
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Absolute Write |
An excellent resource for all kinds of writers, written in a friendly voice and chock full of newsletters, writing software, classes, interviews, columns, etc. |
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Ask Oxford |
"Passionate about language." Need a quote or a foreign word? Look here. Oxford also features experts' answers, word games, and a British version of the site. |
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Freelance Writing |
"Helping Freelance Writers to Succeed Since 1997." Includes contests, newsletters, articles, jobs, and other resources. |
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Journalist Express |
"Designed for busy journalists." Links, services, and a community intended to create the highest efficiency and effectiveness for editors and journalists. |
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Merriam-Webster |
Online dictionary featuring daily crosswords and podcasts, a word of the day, and English as a Second Language (ESL), plus new visual and kids sections. |
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The Well-Fed Writer |
"Income-boosting resources for commercial writers." Peter Bowerman's site, books, blog, and other tools make the commercial writing business understandable and attainable. |
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Writer's Digest |
"Write Better. Get Published." Hosts a magazine, competitions, online workshops, tips, and plenty of links. Also features specific authors, books, and articles. |
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Writer's Market |
"The Essential Online Tool for Writers." Search updated market listings, learn from experts, and enjoy the testimonials and free newsletter. Subscription-based. |
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Your Dictionary |
"The last word in words." Lots of language tools, articles, and other research. Features translation to other languages and specialized term glossaries. |
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| General Subject |
Web Site Link |
Description |
| The Internet |
Animation Factory |
More than 500,000 royalty-free animations for web sites, email, PowerPoint, video production, and more. Features three different membership levels. |
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Boogie Jack |
Dennis Gaskill "offers excellent web design tutorials written in plain English, as well as many other webmaster resources. Learn from a three-time published author on web design." |
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Eos Development |
Eos creates some of the most inventive web backgrounds, buttons, and textures ever seen. There seems no end to the variety. They also have poetry and other small projects. |
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W3 Schools |
"The best things in life are free." Free web building and design tutorials, plus references and do-it-yourself examples. Largest web site of its kind. |
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Webmasters |
"Put your trust in us." Everything for today's web master, including hosting, design, traffic analysis, servers, and domain names. |
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| General Subject |
Web Site Link |
Description |
| Business |
Better Business Bureau |
"Start With Trust." Find an accredited business, or learn about subjects such as identity theft, filing a complaint, or dispute resolution. |
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Constant Contact |
E-mail marketing engine with plenty of newsletter tips and a user community. Other features include online surveys, marketing seminars, and cool templates. |
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LinkedIn |
Network with other business people or find a new job. Research opportunities via colleagues and people you already know. |
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Merchant Services Group |
"Accept credit cards for your business direct with the largest credit card processor in the USA. Don't be tricked into using a third party." |
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| General Subject |
Web Site Link |
Description |
| Citizen Journalism |
Constant Content |
Sell your article, tutorial, or other written feature for use on another web site. Various use liscences are offered, and your writing must follow strict guidelines. |
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eHow |
"How To Do Just About Everything." Write and post step-by-step instructions on almost any process you can think of. Include pictures and videos, too. |
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Helium |
"Learn what you need, share what you know." Home to many writers who wish to earn money in perpetuity while honing their craft, writing for the web, rating other articles, and more. |
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WEBMASTERS: If one of these sites is yours and you do not want me to link to it, please let me know and I'll remove it promptly.
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