Hope you find these useful!
Writing courses
If you are a beginner, these might help to get you started.
Untutored writing course from the central U3A, available to download
Silversurfers writing course, again untutored, available online
Help & Advice
| Writers and Artists | Industry advice for writers and artists |
| Cardiff Writers Circle | If you want to get in contact with like-minded people... |
| Writers Services | Lots of free information for writers |
| Writing exercises | Inspiration to get you going |
| National Novel Writing Month | If you need a deadline to get you motivated |
| LabLit | 'The culture of science in fiction and fact' |
| Literature Wales | Developing literature in Wales |
| Duotrope | Find a market for your work |
| Writers Online | News and advice |
| Mslexia | The magazine for women who write |
| Chris Wheal | On writing |
| Proofreaders marks | |
| Writers workshop | Conferences and advice |
| Winchester Writers Conference | Writing conference |
| Jane Friedman | Writing Advice Archive |
| How to write a book now | A wealth of information |
| tvTropes | This may help with plotting |
Some specific help with your writing
| Writing realistic injuries | |
| Phrase thesaurus | |
| Readability | Get an idea of the level at which you are writing |
| Writers Workshop | Presentation guidelines |
| Karen Miller | Presentation guidelines |
| Book Doctor | Manuscript presentation |
| Writers Digest | How to edit |
| Bubblecow | How to edit |
| Etymology Dictionary | Research the right words for your period in history |
Competitions
| Writing competitions | Multiple competitions with lots of variety |