Resources

Visit these pages to learn more about the craft of writing or simply to find that pesky detail, all member recommended!

Research

Pantheon.org - Encyclopedia Mythica: Mythology, Folklore, and Religion

Costumes.org - The Costumer’s Manifesto: Period Clothing and Costume History

VictorianLondon.org - The Victorian Dictionary: Exploring Victorian London

Heraldica.org - French Heraldy, Nobility and Assignment of Rank, the King’s Great Officers of State, etc.

Correct Forms of Address - For when you need to know how to address the 3rd son of an earl or the wife of a baronet

Google Books - Public Domain Books, Magazines, and Travel Guides on almost every subject imaginable

Includes:
Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management

Google Earth - Satellite images of any location (Requires Download)

InReferencetoMurder.com - Everything you need to know about murder, crime, and how the cases are solved

Stylelist.com

BLS.gov - The Occupational Outlook Handbook released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statics - Information on expected earnings, working conditions, training or education needed, and job responsibilities for almost any occupation

Writer’s Tools

Thesaurus.com

Rhymer.com - Free Online Rhyming Dictionary

WriteAttitude.net - Inspirational Quotes and Authors’ Journeys

9types.com Using the Enneagram System to Develop Characters

SimilarMinds.com - A Personality Test that Uses the Enneagram System to Help Develop Your Characters

WritersVillage.com - Character Building Workshop

EnglishPage.com - Verb Tense Tutorial

WriteWords.org - Word Frequency Counter

BethAnderson.com - Tips and Tricks on Writing a Tight Synopsis from Author Beth Anderson

Contests

StephieSmith.com - A spreadsheet of writers’ contests that includes categories, submission requirements, fees, and prizes

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