If you're a writer you know what a pain in the ass it is when you have writer's block, the scene you're workin on just isnt scannin right or you cant find that one bit of crucial information you need to make the story sound realistic. This page contains links to sites I have made use of for just these reasons. If you know of a great site that qualifies for inclusion under any of the headings email me with the link here:

 

Romance Central: This is my favourite writers workshop on the net right now. It's crammed full of help and advice on such subjects as dialogue, love scenes, creating internal monologue, motivation and believable characters.

The Quill Society: This site offers a resource library and an activity page with exercises to help ease writers block.

Otherworlds.net: A writers workshop for authors in the sci-fi/fantasy genre. It operates via a mailing list and you must be over 18 to join.

Erotica-Readers: this is a gorgeous site for writers and readers of erotic fiction. It's very tastefully done which is what I like the most about it and includes general writing guides as well as guides on how to write erotica.

 

Encarta World English Dictionary: Exactly what it says it is.

Britannica.com: The on-line version of the Encylopedia Brittanica.

The Phrase Finder: Is there a phrase or saying on the tip of your tongue and you cant quite remember what it is? Type in a relevant word and the database will return all known phrases and sayings that include what you searched for.

Roget's Thesaurus: As well as being what it says it is this site also offers grammar and style worksheets for writers.

Babynames.com: This is where I go when I need a name for a character. You can search by name or by meaning or just browse the A-Z listings.

 

Sciencenet: Run by a bunch of Mad Profs in Britain, you can browse their database of past questions and if you cant find the answer to what you lookin for email them your query and they'll send you a response.

Crimes and Clues: This site includes sections on Pathology, Criminal Profiling, Crime Scene Investigation, Fingerprint Techniques and taking Witness Statements.

 

The Museum of Tolerance: Run by the Simon Wiesenthal Centre, this site is concerned with the treatment of Jews in World War Two. It's very comprehensive but you may find some of the pictures upsetting.

The History Net: This site includes seperate sections for World History, American History, The American Civil War, The History of Aviation and The History of Weaponary.

The Japanese Sword: Everything you need to know about the history and methods of Japanese sword making.

 

Encyclopedia Mythica: Myths and Legends from just about every ancient culture you can think of.

Everything you need to know about Vampires: I love this site. It includes a history of the vampire myth from ancient Jewish texts up to modern day films and books as well as sections such as What to do if You Get Bitten and How to Spot A Vampire.

Lycanthrope: A very sexy looking site that includes a section on the history of the werewolf.

 

Classic Firearms International: Having browsed some pretty dodgy lookin gun sites I found this one to be the most informative on a range of guns including rifles, shotguns and pistols.

The Dictionary of Street Drug Slang: Works like the Phrase Finder. Enter a word and the database will return all known slang related to what you searched for. The site is run by a Medical School and includes slang terms encountered in the course of treating drug users.

Tattoos.com: Browse their photo galleries for cool lookin tats to give your characters or go to their articles database if you want to research the history of the tattoo.

 

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