Websites & Information for Writers

AutoCrit:  This is an incredible site to check your work for repetitive phrases, words, dialog tags, excessive use of adverbs, generic words, and words like “that.”  Free trial too! Love it! I’m a believer! Take time to click the links for valuable information regarding industry standards when you try the program for free.

James Rollins: Website:Tips for Writers. Useful information for those interested in writing a novel.

James Rollins: Website with techniques to build sympathy for a character, the elements of suspense, and inspirations.Look for in FAQ’s.

Onomatopoeia: Kathy Temean’s website contains a comprehensive list that is sure to have just the perfect sound imagery word for your novel. I have it on my iPad homepage

Names: This 20,000 name website is incredible for finding a symbolic, meaningful, or ironic name for a character.

Kill Zone: How to write effective fast-paced action scenes. Examples provided.

Commonly confused words 8-page list of the most commonly confused words

Extended Comma Rules: Purdue University’s OWL Online Writing Lab: Essential comma rules for the fastidious comma user. I send my students to this site for most grammar questions.

Blogging information: A website and blog where social media guru Kristen Lamb gives you the skinny on creating an effective web blogging presence. I attended several of her seminars during a recent conference and learned lots of useful information.

Guy Kawasaki: Website by an ex Apple smartie pants with mountains of information and resources for publishing a book/novel! I had the pleasure of listening to him speak at the San Francisco Writer’s Conference in February 2013.

problem words This is word document of all those low register words/phrases to replace or omit, especially in an academic paper.

action verbs for resume Word document of action verbs to help your college app or resume stand out!

great TRAITS Word document to help describe your fabulous self. Good for college apps, resumes, dating sites etc