Quick online writing resources

I have an old, crumbling Roget’s Thesaurus on my desk along with a variety of other well-worn writing resources. A bookshelf on the other side of my office holds even more.

I will never give up these beat-up books because when I’m in serious need of a synonym, grammar rule, or other tidbit, these loyal references never let me down.

But when I’m in the heat of writing, I often don’t have time to peruse my reference library. I need something quick. That’s when I turn to a variety of handy online writing resources that can give me what I need in a minute or two.

Here are a few of the best. Bookmark these sites, especially Thesaurus.com, which is so fast and simple I find myself visiting it nearly every day.

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May 12, 2009 | Filed in Copywriting

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7 Responses to “Quick online writing resources”

a_usman on May 12th, 2009 2:11 pm

wow.. a great list. It is realy useful. Can u add some good sites in this list as well, although i see some best links in your blogroll.
Lisa D. Sparks on May 12th, 2009 3:01 pm

Very nice! The list is complete with “The Elements of Style.” Awesome.
Donna Amos on May 12th, 2009 3:21 pm

Just completed a document to demonstrate the benefits of using Writing Strategies in solo business owners marketing plans for a group coaching Program. This is an awesome list to include to help my clients improve their writing. Thanks heaps for assembling such a complete reference list.
daindart on May 12th, 2009 3:29 pm

Nice resources for writing in english!

i write in spanish, maybe i should do my own list =)

bye*
Ted Grigg on May 12th, 2009 7:26 pm

Very nice job on this post Dean.

Your star resource (and mine) must be the Thesaurus since you have such a well worn copy.

But I use my built in dictionary and Thesaurus on my Macs instead of the hard copy.

Well over the age of 50, I have evolved into a true computer geek using my machine and the Internet more than 80% of he time for research and resources. It’s much quicker — as you stated.

I made of your post.:) Your list is quite extensive. Thanks!

Ted
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