Reference: Writing

“The art of writing is the art of applying the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair.” ~ Mary Heaton Vorse

Grammar & Usage
Elements of Style
Browse the text of this classic work on English language usage.

Guide to Grammar and Style
Browse this indexed list of diverse style guidelines, including such historic references as “Latinate versus Germanic Diction”.

Citation
UTEL Bibliography Builder
Fill in the forms provided to format bibliography entries for books, selections from collections, or periodicals.

Online! Citation Styles
Learn about the options for citing online sources (from web sites to newsgroup messages) in your bibliography.

Writer’s Block
Writer’s Block/Writer’s Anxiety
This page was written for students, but it contains suggestions useful for anyone experiencing writer’s block.

Overcoming Writer’s Block (UIUC)
This brief article is full of immediately useful tips on dealing with writer’s block.

Business Writing
Memo Writing
This guide helps you write effective office memos.

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Our Small Business Resources: Sample Documents section includes several sources of sample business letters and memos.

Editing & Revision
Common Proofreading Symbols
These tables show common proofreading symbols and abbreviations.

Revision in Business Writing
Use these suggestions to polish your business letters and reports.

Copyrighting Your Work
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Our Reference Resources: Intellectual Property section includes useful links to the U.S. Copyright Office site.

Sites for Professional Writers
Writer's Digest
Browse for freelance market information, including tips, writing prompts, and an active writer's forum.

Write101
More than 600 pages of articles about all aspects of writing, whether you write for profit or pleasure, whether you're studying, working or retired.

Associations
Writers’ Organizations List
Author Judith Kelman maintains this list of writers’ associations.

Writers Guild of America
The WGA site includes articles, tools, news, and links for screenwriters.

Freelancing Info
Marcia Yudkin's Freelance Writing FAQ
Answer the most frequently asked questions about freelancing.

Glossary of Publishing Terms
Check this handy glossary for publishing terms.