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Research and Information Sites
GuestFinders
You can find interview sources on topics ranging from adoption to workplace
issues, with dozens of subjects in between, as well as an "Idea Calendar" that you can use as a springboard
for your books and article ideas.
Guide to Grammar and Writing
A dandy little research tool for everything from sentence structure to tone. |
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Robert Niles
“Statistics every writer should know.” Actually, this site doesn’t
really provide statistics, but explains numerous statistical terms and how to use them to beef up your writing.
Word Spy
This Web site and its associated mailing list are devoted to recently coined words,
existing words that have enjoyed a recent renaissance, and older words that are being used in new ways. These aren't "stunt
words" or "sniglets," but words that have appeared in newspapers, magazines, books, press releases, Web sites,
and newsgroups.
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Scope Systems Historic Events and Birth Dates
A comprehensive list of people born, historic events, religious observances
and holidays for each calendar day of the year.
The Free Dictionary
English, Medical, Legal, Financial, and Computer Dictionaries, Thesaurus,
Acronyms, Idioms,
Encyclopedia, a Literature Reference Library, and a Search Engine all in one.
Maps of the World
Courtesy of the University of Texas. Very nice.
Word Origins
Wordorigins.org is devoted to the origins of words and phrases, or etymology. Sites Specifically for Writers
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