One of the most important things for any writer to have is a plethora of resources to turn to if they are in need of information. Here are a few of my favorite references.
1. Wikipedia. Look, I KNOW it's a wiki and therefore can be edited by that one and is therefore not good for looking up stuff for an essay or something that's supposed to be nonfiction, but say you need a list of places in England, or a bio of an author? It's good. It's veeeeery good.
2. Writers' Digest. The ultimate site to find all things writer-y, including articles on how to be a better writer, creativity boosters, and 101 Best Sites for Writers.
3. Baby Names. Having trouble naming your characters? Then may I recommend babynames.com. You can search for names of a specific origin, meaning, beginning letter, and many things besides!
4. Dictionary.com. It has a thesaurus, it has a reference, it has a dictionary, it has a web search! What more do you need? For wordy needs, this is a top-notch site.
5. Word Central. Along the same line but maybe a little more accessable than Dictionary.com, this Merriam-Webster-based website with a dictionary, a thesaurus, and a rhyming dictionary. It also has games, a build-your-own-dictionary feature, and a daily buzzword. This is fun as well as useful.
There are more, I'm sure, but those are some of my favorite resources.
Best writing,
Inky
