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100 Useful Web Tools for Writers
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Turn to this list for 100 useful Web tools that will help you with your career, your sanity and your creativity whenever your write. Includes collections of links to sites about getting organized, fin... More
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826michigan
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826michigan is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.
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Authors Guild, The
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This professional organization of published writers has worked since 1912 "on behalf of its members to lobby for free speech, copyrights and other issues of concern to authors." The site includes a de... More
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Bear River Writers' Conference
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The Bear River Writers' Conference is held at Camp Michigania in northern Michigan. The conference, which runs from dinner on Thursday through breakfast on Monday, is defined by its own particular ge... More
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Books and Writers: Index of Authors
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This site provides details of the life and works for over 1,000 different authors. Poets, dramatists and novelists from around the world are all listed here. Listings include authors from the Russian-... More
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Children's Book a Day Almanac
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If you have kids, this is one of the best page-a-day calendars you could hope for, celebrating a children's book and/or event each da... More
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Detective Novels - An Overview
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The Detective novel has always been related to public interest in the problems of modern, urban life, particularly in crime. But crime as a feature of Western social life was not generally recognized ... More
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Detroit Literary Map
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This literary map shows locations with literary significance around Detroit. Click on a number on the map or a hyperlink in the list to read more about that location. More
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Free Writing Courses Online
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Whether you are currently writing professionally or are looking to break into the field, formal writing courses can help you to hone your skills. If you don't have the money or the time for campus-bas... More
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Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America
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The Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America is a non-profit local chapter of Romance Writers of America. GDRWA is dedicated to promoting the romance genre, and to supporting and developing the writ... More
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Hemingway Archives, The
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"The Ernest Hemingway collection at the John F. Kennedy Library is the most comprehensive body of Hemingway material currently available in one place. Research in these materials is essential to anyon... More
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Hot Word, The
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This blog from dictionary.com explains the origins of words and phrases currently in the public eye.More
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Michigan Author Award
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The Michigan Center for the Book, and the Michigan Library Association present the Michigan Author Award annually to recognize a Michigan author for their literary merit. The award is based on an outs... More
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Michigan Authors and Illustrators
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Recommended for: General user, Reading Advice. A searcheable database of Michigan authors and illustrators. Provides biographical and contact information. Indicates whether person will do library pre... More
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Michigan Hemingway Society
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Since 1990, focusing
on the Michigan influence in Ernest Hemingway's work, annual Hemingway weekends in Petoskey features
sp... More
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Michigan Writer's Series
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The Michigan Writers Series recognizes and highlights the literary work of important writers who live and work in Michigan. Hosted by the MSU Libraries, the series features individual Michigan writers... More
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Michigan Writers
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This is the Internet home of Michigan Writers, a non-profit cooperative effort of writers and readers in Northwest Lower Michigan. Look around for information on the events, programs, writing groups,... More
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Michigan Writers Collection
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The Michigan Writers Collection, located in the Michigan State University Libraries, serves as a primary resource for the recognition, study, and appreciation of the literary tradition that exists and... More
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Michigan Writing Centers Association
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This is the website for the Michigan Writing Centers Association (MWCA). The MWCA was started by a graduate student, who contacted other Writing Center professionals thoughout the state and organized ... More
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Mitten Lit
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Mittenlit provides information about new books by Michigan authors, books about Michigan, and news of authors touring in Michigan. It is updated daily and also has tour information, author interviews,... More
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Motown Writers/Michigan Literary Network
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Established in 2000, Motown Writers Network and The Michigan Literary Network was created to strengthen Michigan’s Literary Community. Drawing readers, writers, authors, poets and more together, the n... More
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MSU Writing Center
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This site reflects Michigan State University Writing Center's commitment to help students, teachers and the community in creating a writing community. Check the links to find various resources availa... More
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National Writing Project of Michigan
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The National Writing Project of Michigan is a state network that provides expertise and professional development in writing for K-College as an affiliate of the National Writing Project . Centers are... More
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New Issues Poetry and Prose
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New Issues Poetry & Prose, a nonprofit, university-based publisher, was established in 1996 by Editor Herbert S. Scott. New Issues publishes eight to twelve new titles each year with a focus on contem... More
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New York Times Sunday Book Review
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Find book reviews & news from the Sunday Book Review on new books, best-seller lists, fiction, non-fiction, literature, children’s books, and more. Users can also search for book reviews published si... More
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OneLook Reverse Dictionary
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OneLook's reverse dictionary lets you describe a concept and get back a list of words and phrases related to that concept. Forgot the name of Niger's capital, that small South American rodent, or the ... More
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Poetry (Library of Congress)
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This site provides visitors with access to the "Library of Congress poetry resources including poems, poetry readings, poetry news and events, and information about U.S. poet laureates." Some of the c... More
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Poets & Writers
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"Poets & Writers, Inc. is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. Founded in 1970, it is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, ... More
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Pulp Net, The
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Long before TV, when movies were silent and radio was rarely heard, the pulp magazines burst onto the scene. The cheaply produced magazines offered an eager populace with a pasttime that carried them ... More
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Shmoop
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Best source to enjoy learning whether you're in a book club or completing your assignments. Writing guides, summaries, deep analyses and discussions make your task simpler while you learn. More
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Traverse City National Writers Series
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The National Writers Series, was founded by Traverse City native and New York Times bestselling author Doug Stanton. This year round book festival brings the nation’s best writers and storyte... More
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Visual Thesaurus
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The Visual Thesaurus is an interactive dictionary and thesaurus which creates word maps that blossom with meanings and branch to related words. Its innovative display encourages exploration and learni... More
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