Resources

Reference Works

• The Elements of Style – the classic, must-have reference for writers
• Chicago Manual of Style – a classic guide used by publishers, editors, and writers
• Guide to Proper Manuscript Format by William Shunn

Copyright Law

• Copyright Basics by Leslie Ann Budewitz
• US Copyright Office

Publications

• Writer’s Digest – Magazine devoted to begining and established writers
• Writer’s Market – Online literary market reference (fee-based)

Websites & Blogs

• Predators & Editors – Guide to publishers and publishing services
• AAR – Association of Authors’ Representatives
• Pitch-University.com – Learn how to pitch your book or novel from literary agents and editors
• FundsforWriters.com - An online resource to help writers find markets for  their work
• WriterUnboxed.com – A blog about the craft and business of fiction
• TheRenegardWriter.com – A blog for freelance writers
• StoryFix.com - A blog for novelists
• WordPlay – A blog designed to help writers become authors

Tools

• Blogger.com – Free online blogging tool
• WordPress.com – Free online blogging tool 
• Scrivener - story development tool for all types of writing; designed for Windows and Mac environments; free trial available 
• Storiest - story development tool for novelists and screenwriters; designed for Mac OS 
• Contour - a top-rated script-writing software for Windows and Mac operating systems 
• AutoCrit - online editing tool