At the request of the members, we have a list of helpful writing links.
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General Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (SPAG) information:
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation (http://www.grammarbook.com/english_rules.asp)
Guide to Grammar and Writing (http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/)

Writing/critiquing guidelines:
Rachel Simon's Writers Writng Guide (http://www.rachelsimon.com/wgcontents.htm)
Hardcore Critique Guidelines (http://www.sfwa.org/writing/hc_critique.htm)

Style and structure references for poetry:
American Poems list of Poets - Currently 237 different authors listed. (http://www.americanpoems.com/poets)
http://www.theotherpages.org/poems/index.html
PoetryConnection.net :: Your Connection to Great Poetry (http://www.poetryconnection.net/)
ShadowPoetry.com: Types of Poetry (http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html)

A Rhyme Generator for poets:
RhymeZone Rhyme Generator (http://www.rhymezone.com/)

Manuscript preparation:
http://www.shunn.net/format/

Many articles that can direct an author to heavenly bliss:
Fiction Factor - Writing Articles Index (http://www.fictionfactor.com/articles.html)

Helpful information on scenes and sequels (of a different kind):
Jim's Livejournal. (http://jimbutcher.livejournal.com/)

Rants to shy the beginning fantasy writer away from the cliche and other blunders:
Limyaael's Rants: Master List (All Rants) (http://www.forresterlabs.com/limyaael/datelistall)

The same as above, but there are some newer essays -- though you'll have to filter through the posts:
Arin i Asolde (http://limyaael.livejournal.com/)

As this site is largely unfinished, I've given specific links:
Tameri (Descriptions) (http://www.tameri.com/write/description.html)
Tameri (Sentences) (http://www.tameri.com/edit/sentences.html)
Tameri (Paragraphs) (http://www.tameri.com/write/paragraphs.html)
Tameri (Plot and Story) (http://www.tameri.com/write/plotnstory.html)
Tameri (Dialogue) (http://www.tameri.com/write/dialogue.html)
Tameri (Conflict) (http://www.tameri.com/write/conflict.html)
Tameri (Tips) (http://www.tameri.com/write/tips.html)

Podcasts dealing with characterization and world building (amongst other things). Look for the episode to find show notes -- you can also find the episodes for free on iTunes:
Shakespeare & Dragons (http://www.imaginaryworlds.net/category/shakespeare-and-dragons-podcast/)

Helpful hints for automatic grammar and style editing in Microsoft Word. There is also information pertaining to setting your default language on a Windows computer:
Microsoft Word (http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=4488)
Formatting Your Manuscript For Word Writers (http://www.passionatepen.com/formatarticle.htm)

Authoritative information on Copyrights:
U.S. Copyright Office - Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/)
British Copyright Council (http://www.britishcopyright.org/page.asp?site=main)

And links to places you can register your work, depending on the type of writing:
United States Copyright Office (http://www.copyright.gov/)
Copyright Board of Canada (http://www.cb-cda.gc.ca/info/registration-e.html)
Writers Guild of America, West (http://www.wga.org/)
Writers Guild of America, East (http://www.wgaeast.org/)
From mammamaia: "anyone anywhere can register and archive their work with wga... stage plays, song lyrics, poetry and books are usually registered with the NY branch and tv/film scripts with the LA one, as those are the respective hubs of the publishing/entertainment universes... it's a bit cheaper and much quicker/easier than [US Copyright Office] but doesn't last as long... "




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