***LINKS LIST*** For Writers

I haven't done this for a while, but here are a list of resources that might be useful to other writers out there. I scanned various sites for the links, so I can't vouch for every single one. Enjoy.

Groups/Orgs 
(Not really my thing. Some can be pricey or a bit gimmicky, but different strokes, right?)

• Alaska Writer's Guild
• Scribophile
• WritersCafe
• Various "Online Communites"
• PNWA

Agents (info and guides)

• SFWA (For Sci-fi writers, but the "writers beware" is a good resource of info for any writer.)
• via Writer's Digest, a guide 
• Assoc. of Authors' Reps
• via Oregon Christian Writers
• via Word Sharpeners, list of agents for Christian writers

Self-Publishing Info

• via PublishersWeekly, a DIY article on e-books
• article about a lawsuit re: self-publishing
• via Forbes, about the future of self-publishing
• via Wikipedia, a list of self-publishing companies

Language (Grammar, Aids, Usage, etc.)

• English Language & Usage
• Language Tool (online for copy/paste use, or downloadable)
• Grammarly (7-day trial available, because it is pricey. You can check text here. I just love that "grammarly" is red-lined as I type!)
• You can tweet to Grammarly for correction helps.
• Grammar Girl is my favorite resource. I also dig the parent site, Quick & Dirty Tips.
• Confused about witch which word to use? Use this, or this.
• Wikiversity is useful for APA (and other) style help.
• This is a resource I find useful in many ways. Introduce your kids to it.
• The Blue Book is one of two must-have resources.
• The Elements of style is the other must-have. A MUST. The online resource is here.

Mood/Concentration Helps

• RainyMood
• 6 hours of music via YouTube (a favorite of mine)
• More music
• "Brain" music
• And if you like RainyMood, there are similar sites here...
• ... and, possibly, here. Maybe with same results, here also.

Last of all, I'll suggest a book that helped reinforce in me the knowledge that, whether I publish or not, I am a writer. I'm not much on taking advice about writing (other than for style and such), but John Gardner's "On Becoming a Novelist" was the first book on writing given to me as a young woman. Reading that book was a turning point for me. I've got to get another copy. I suggest that any writer buy it or find it in their library to read. Here's an Amazon link to the author's works.

Good luck, good writing, and

Peace

--Free