Here are a few helpful website when you need a boost while you are writing:
- OneLook Reverse Directory: OneLook’s reverse dictionary lets you describe a concept and get back a list of words and phrases related to that concept. Your description can be a few words, a sentence, a question, or even just a single word. Just type it into the box above and hit the “Find words” button. Keep it short to get the best results. In most cases you’ll get back a list of related terms with the best matches shown first. When you just can’t think of what you really want to say, try OneLook!
- Dan Lazaar: Crafting a Winning Query Letter: The dreaded query letter….We all cringe when all that’s left to do is write a great query letter. Writers House agent, Dan Lazar, points out that if you can write a good book, then you can write a good query letter!
- The Dreaded Writer’s Resume: Jan Fields, ICL, shares just what writers need to include if a publisher asks for a resume.
- Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty tips for better writing. Do you know when to use Affect vs Effect? Find out anything you need to know about grammar right here!
Hope you have a fantastically fun and functional writing day!