Absolute Write http://www.absolutewrite.com

A great site for submission markets, freelancing, and forums for writers. Subscribe to their free e-lists for additional information about any kind of writing that interests you. In addition, they have a "Bewares and Background Check" forum that is very useful.

Academy of American Poets http://www.poets.org

This is a supportive site for contemporary American poets at any point in their writing careers. Come here for publishing FAQs, poetry events, writing, and information about other poets.

Authors Guild Online, The http://www.authorsguild.org

Catering to those authors who want to brush up on the legal side of writing, such as contracts and legal rights of work.

Blue Book of Grammar, The http://www.grammarbook.com

Invaluable source for anyone who wants to brush up on their grammar, punctuation, and capitalization rules with the quizzes provided.

Common Errors in English http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/index.html

Still confused about whether to use its or it’s? You’re or your? This site discusses these and many of the other mistakes people make in their writing.

Fiction Addiction http://www.fictionaddiction.net/

This site provides articles, advice, listings, and workshops for writers.

Funds For Writers http://www.fundsforwriters.com

You don’t have to be a struggling writer all of the time. This site provides markets, contests, grants, etc. for writers to actually earn money from their craft.

Google http://www.google.com

Looking for the artist who sings the song that you’re writing about in your short story? This is quite possibly the best internet search engine to find the most relevant site that you’re looking to help you. In addition, their image search is an excellent source of inspiration if you are a visual person.

Guide, The http://writingguide.geneseo.edu/

Sponsored by SUNY-Geneseo, this is a wonderful site for beginning writers for essay-writing information, form, and grammar & usage.

Guide for Postal Addresses http://www.columbia.edu/kermit/postal.html

Need help in how to address your submission to Canada or to the UK? Check out this comprehensive site for any international submission you may make.

Grammar Bytes http://www.chompchomp.com

Excellent site with interactive tests on commas, fragments, pronoun agreement, and other grammatical information.

Merriam-Webster http://www.m-w.com

Want to find the most accurate use or definition of a word? M-W will tell you the word’s etymology, its function, as well as what it means. M-W also updates with a word of the day.

Preditors & Editors http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/

Vast information for any artist, writer, or composer. Most helpful for the writer looking for quick information about a publisher or agent.

Social Security Baby Names http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames

Looking for a popular name for your historical novel that takes place in the beginning of the 20th century? This site will tell you the top 1,000 names from years 1880 - 2006.

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators http://www.scbwi.org

Priceless for anyone interested in promoting children’s literature. An organization that works to connect writers, librarians, agents, and publishers together for a common goal. Plenty of industry information also on this site.

Today's Woman http://www.todays-woman.net

This is an excellent site for the women's writing community and for promoting women's creative efforts.

Urban Legends http://www.snopes.com

Are you wanting to write a story based on an urban legend, or you’re not sure of the legend's history? Check out this fantastic site listing urban legends, ranging from the silly, to the supernatural, to the serious, to the political.

U.S. Copyright Office http://www.copyright.gov

Official site to find the answers to everything dealing with copyrights.

Writer's Digest Prompts http://www.writersdigest.com/writingprompts.asp

Looking for something to write? Test your hand with one of the daily prompts that Writer's Digest provides here.

WritersWeekly http://www.writersweekly.com

An excellent resource for freelancers for jobs, markets, books & courses, etc.