Let’s face it, we can all use a little help sometime. Writing a book is no piece of cake. The Book Divas team is constantly scoping the web for good writing resources to make the whole process easier, from writing your first paragraph to publishing your book to getting people to buy it.
Know of a great site that should be listed here? Fill out Give Us Feedback form.
Have a writing piece you would like reviewed? Post it in the Writers’ Corner section of our message board and other Divas will read and comment on your work.
Need help promoting your book? Check out, Promote Your Book page to read more about how to get your book out to our community.
Feel the need to share your own writing tips? We would love to feature your work. Email your article to leah@bookdivas.com.
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| Grammar Resources |
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is a highly regarded style guide for American English,
dealing with questions of style, manuscript preparation, and, to a lesser degree, usage.
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Receive a short, fun grammar lesson Monday-Friday in your
inbox.
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Grammar help. This site contains sentence parts and
word functions and clearly describes the rules of sentences. Quizzes are
also available here to mark your progress. |
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Grammar resource. Personal grammar questions answered immediately. Proofreading and editing service. ... Language Resource Sites ? Homework Help ...
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| Self-Publishing Resources |
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Publish and sell your work without the hassle. Set your own price
and maintain control of the rights. |
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Advice on self publishing. Where to start, frequent questions, freelance work and more |
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| Poetry Resources |
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If you need help writing poetry, check out these tips, including help for writer's block and how to avoid clichés. |
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The largest and one of the oldest organizations in the country dedicated specifically to the art of poetry, the Academy sponsors lots of awards & prizes, readings & residencies, and National Poetry Month every April. Their ever-growing Find a Poet archive is the first place to look for information on American poets |
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| Style Resources |
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The Write Site is a multimedia language arts curriculum that makes the process of telling a story fun. Students take on the role of journalists generating leads, gathering facts, and writing stories using the tools and techniques of real-life journalists. |
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Software that automatically formats papers in APA. Saves time and is easy to use.
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| Cool Websites |
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A fun, informative site that's a comfortable for teen readers. Also provides down-to-earth perspectives on YA literature for the adults in their lives. |
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| Publishing Your Book |
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Submitted by Jammi333, AgentQuery.com is a great site to find the agent who will publish your book! |
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iUniverse makes it possible for writers to achieve the dream of becoming a published author. Together with the bookselling expertise provided by a strategic alliance with Barnes & Noble, iUniverse offers a unique mix of self-publishing products and services and the skills of a professional team dedicated to enabling authors to see their books in print. |
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| Book Clubs |
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TheReadingClub.co.uk was formed to offer a unique reference point on starting your own reading and book club. Thinking about starting your own reading club? Then this site is a must to learn all the ins-and-outs. |
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