[fancy_heading style=”style1″ size=”medium”]Writing Resources[/fancy_heading] Presented for the use of writers everywhere are some of my favorite online resources to help the creative process, writing fundamentals, legal concerns and more.

Helpful Web Links for Writers

Word Reference/Usage
Merriam-Webster Online Spelling and meaning of words.
Roget’s Thesaurus What’s another word for…
Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Guide to Standard American English Grammar, punctuation & word usage.
Dialogue Coach
Cliché Checker Looking for a cliché or want to avoid one? Find it here.
Language Translator Basic language translation.
Rhyme Zone Find words that rhyme.
Newest Words & Quotations Buzz words and overheard conversations.
Directory of Slang Alphabetized storage of slang terms.
Urban Dictionary Slightly more streetwise slang.
Glossary of Obscure Words Rare and dated terms.
For Creativity’s Sake
Idea Generator Generate random characters, settings and plots.
Story Generator Super lazy? Use this to write a story for you!
Fiction Factor Good tips and ideas.
Helpful Websites & Articles
johnaugust.com Hollywood screenwriter shares tips and materials
blakesnyder.com Author of Save The Cat! spells it out
Money 101 for Screenwriters by John August
How to Format a Reality Show Spec by John August
Joss Whedon’s Top 10 Writing Tips
Writer’s Digest Writing Links
How to Write a TV Pilot Spec
ScreenwritingU Blog Tips and industry articles
25 Blogs, Articles and Websites for Wrters
Drew’s Script-O-Rama Library of free screenplays to browse
MyMovieScripts.com Sripts, trailers and posters to view & download
Screenwriting Checklist
Plot points & structure by the numbers
The Writer’s Journey Structure Chart
Learn it, live it, know it.
Screenwriting Tips by Gordy Hoffman
What to Say to Get an Agent by Hal Croasmun
Producers Seeking Scripts
Business & Legal Matters
Find Law Data base of legal advise on a variety of topics.
Entertainment Law Great resource for all varieties of Entertainment Law
Guide to Public Domain
WGA Writer’s Guild of America (west)
Dramatist Guild Organization for Playwrights
Research
eHow Find out the process and working of nearly everything.
Online Phone Book It’s a phone book.
Online Encyclopedia Basic definitions of people, places & things; related articles.
Acronym Finder Business, military, IT and slang acronyms de-coded.
Wikipedia Vast user-maintained info base.
National Geographic Maps Satellite maps, street maps. Lotsa maps.
Writer’s Guide to Statistics How to use stats in your research.
U.S. Census Information The stats of the last US census.
MegaConverter How many quarts in a meter?
Emily Post’s Etiquette How many spoons do I need?
Glossary of Medical Terms Stat, MRI, EKG and stuff.
Glossary of Military Terms Migs, klicks and brass.
Internet Movie Data Base All the movies, actors and happenings.
Movie Terminology Terms & operations used on the set and in filmmaking.
Data Base of Popular Names Social Security’s DB of name popularity sortable by year.
Contests, Promotion & Feedback
Blue Cat Screenplay Contest
Script Savvy Contest

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