Writing 101

[Sanji Himura]

I have decided to take some resorces that I have found helpful around the net and put them on a list to share with beginning and even experienced writers. This list was initally compiled for the Bond fansite, mi6.co.uk.

Writing 101- collected by MI6 member Leathal Weapon

11,000 baby names- a site for names. Note that they are not always accurate on nationality.

Wikitravel- A good resource for (real life) locations.

50s and 60s fashion- This site is for 50s and 60s fashion for women. A good resource for peroid pieces.

Firearms- This wikipedia article explains the basics of firearms, how they work, ect.

Assault Rifles- A list of assault rifles.

Machine Guns- A list of machine guns.

Semi-automatic Pistols- A list of semi-automatic pistols.

Submachine Guns- A list of submachine guns.

The Universal Currency Converter This currency converter even converts obsolete currency(like francs).

The CIA World Factbook- This site has a lot of info, but it is a useful resource if you know what you are looking for.

 

[exar]

Essential for any writer: The Elements of Style, by William Strunk Jr. free to read online. It goes case by case through the most common errors writers make, gives examples of how to fix them. READ THIS

Highly Useful: The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association of America articles on writing. Most of these are written by members, to pass on what they have learned over the years. Most useful to me were the articles on Characterization and Murder Your Darlings, or how to edit.

There are a ton of useful links on the SFWA site as well. Hope these help you folks.