McGraw-Page Library: National Novel Writing Month: Further Exploration

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Daily Writing Tips
A blog with articles that focus on tips for improving your writing.
Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts
Need ideas? Here are electronic folklore and ant mythology texts from the University of Pittsburgh.
Funk & Wagnalls standard dictionary of folklore, mythology, and legend
A writing reference on folklore, mythology, including a "Key to countries, regions, cultures, culture areas, peoples, tribes, and ethnic groups."
International guides to culture, language, people, beliefs, etiquette, business practices
A reference guide to use when writing about other cultures, customs, etc.
Writer's Digest
Writer's Digest is an American magazine for writers.
Writer's Digest Creative Writing Prompts
Creative writing prompts from the Writer's Digest Magazine.
Writers On Writing; Easy on the Adverbs, Exclamation Points and Especially Hooptedoodle
A NY Times article from author Elmore Leonard with writing tips.
NaNoWriMo Pep Talks
Pep talks are inspirational letters written by well-known authors.

Grammarly
Grammarly is a free tool that assists with grammar, spelling, style, and tone.
Scribus
Scribus is an open access desktop publishing software program that is reliable and free to use.
SmartEdit
SmartEdit is a free app for novel and short story writers that allows you to plan, edit, and organize your writing.
OmmWriter
A Mac and Windows supported software that minimizes distractions and provides focusing tools such as customizable backgrounds and sounds. There is a free version available to download.