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The list below is just a few resources I found that may be of interest or useful to you.
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Poets & Writers
Poets & Writers Magazine is the leading publication of its kind. Their website not only provides ready access to databases of literary magazines, small presses, literary agents, MFA programs, and writing contests, but it also has information about how to get published, and an active community of writers who share information, support, and advice.
Writer's Digest
WritersDigest.com is the one-stop shop for information, resources, and the writing community. The site hosts everything from writing advice and prompts, to publishing tips, to community forums and blogs (and you don’t have to be a magazine subscriber to access it).
Literary Marketplace
The Literary Market Place is a directory of book publishers and literary agents in the U.S. and Canada.
U.S. Copyright Office
Certainly not an engaging read (it’s the government after all), but here you will find everything you need to know about copyrighting, including a step-by-step guide to registering your work.
 Suggested Reading
Elements of Style
by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White
The Elements of Style, commonly known as “Strunk and White,” is a classic style guide every American student is familiar with. It helped shape how the English language is used in the United States, for better or for worse, and as such is a required read for English language learners.
Oxford Modern English Grammar
by Bas Aarts
Oxford Modern English Grammar is a precious tool for any English language learner who needs a deeper understanding of how the English language works. It covers both British English and American English, and it uses examples from written and spoken English to explain the most basic grammar points as well as the most complex.
Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot that Grips Readers from Start to Finish
by James Scott Bell
"Filled with plot examples from popular novels, comprehensive checklists, and practical hands-on guidance, Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure gives you the skills you need to approach plot and structure like an experienced pro.
Talk the Talk: The Slang of 67 American Subcultures
by Luc Reid
"Talk the Talk is a unique compendium of slang and unusual terms from 67 American subcultures, from Antarctic Scientists to Witches."
The Dialogue Thesaurus: A Fiction Writer's Sourcebook of Dialogue Tags and Phrases
by Dahlia Evans
Dahlia Evans has compiled a dialogue thesaurus unlike anything ever published. This unique sourcebook is filled to the brim with words and phrases gathered from hundreds of bestselling novels. Finally, you will be able to open up vistas of endless inspiration and bring your dialogue to life. |
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Comments received in response to "On Writing Strong Scenes" :
Nobody’s Home  wrote...
Thanks for the beautiful, informative newsletter, Lilli! You've gifted us with the term *launching* for act of beginning a scene, which I think is going to make a big difference in my writing -- that word is in my head now and it'll stay there! In the Action Launches, I most appreciated your description of "Act first, think later," this is something that seems obvious once you've said it, but isn't something I've consciously worked at before. Thanks so much for sharing so much information so clearly in this newsletter! 
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