If anyone wishes to contribute any sites, feel free to do so. Please include a short description of why they are useful, however.
Project GutenbergA catalogue of works available within the public domain (free, legally), available for download in several formats, including .txt and HTML.
The Oxford English DictionaryIf one has access through their university or other subscription, take advantage of this resource for the definition of archaic words, or the archaic definitions of words.
Purdue OWL's Writing RulesThe search bar is most useful for finding help with grammar. This guise will aid with most, if not all, grammatical concerns.
Pudue OWL's Citation RulesA guide for correctly citing works in the MLA, APA, or Chicago styles.
The Free DictionaryEasily accessible dictionay, with references to terms in other milieues than the denotation.
Merriam-WebsterOne does not often go wrong with M-W, although some definitions are not as comprehensive as may be desired.
Open OfficeA legally free word processing program, comparable to Word. The Suite includes a similar package as Microsoft Office.
WikipediaNot officially a credible or reliable source, but it offers links to better sites or journals.
JSTORAgain, if your university has a subscription, utilize this site. JSTOR hosts scholarly journals and reviews, most of which are relevant to English majors, thus, also to writers.
Type With MeA collaborative writing tool, notable for having not only a real-time (minus server lag) word processor, but also has a real-time chat bar. Be wary with the "save" function, however. IT is not always reliable, so it is suggested that work be saved to disk relatively often.
The Modern LibraryThis site hosts lists of good novels, categorized in many ways.
Baby NamesI use this site to name all my characters. You can find popular names, and names with meanings for specific characters.
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