Writer's Guide to Internet Resources

An informative resource provides information on government databases, publishers' catalogues, electronic newsstands, writers' workshops, freelance writing opportunities, and more available on the Internet that are of value to writers and researchers. Original. (All Users).

The wired writer will find several days' worth of fruitful procrastination in the Writer's Guide to Internet Resources. While the book does act as a primer of sorts for Internet newbies (e-mail, mailing lists, search engines, service providers, and Web browsing are all explained), it also provides a road map to all kinds of wonderful sites for writers. Hone your skills, further your career, or tone that prose with the help of listings for virtual universities, online and freelance writing opportunities, agents, professional associations, reference works, and news search services. Take a break and search out electronic news sources, books, publishers, and bookstores. Or find nourishment in any number of online writers' communities, from workshops to newsgroups and chat rooms. --Jane Steinberg