Ref Desk "The Fact Checker for the Internet"

Wonderful online internet resource and reference site! Lots of stuff and search sites to do all sorts of checking on a wide range of topics. Enjoy.

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http://www.refdesk.com

30 Resources to Find the Data You Need

Let's say you have this idea for a visualization or application, or you're just curious about some trend. But you have a problem. You can't find the data, and without the data, you can't even start. This is a guide and a list of sources for where you can find that data you're looking for. There's a lot out there.

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http://flowingdata.com/2009/10/01/30-resources-to-find-the-data-you-need

Author & Writer's - Resources, Tips, Tools, More

= CLASSES, CHATS, TUTORIALS -
Author Marketing Free Teleclasses
http://amarketingexpert.com/iclasses.html

Online Beginners Guide: How to....
http://www.onlinebeginnersguide.com/how_to_write_articles.htm



= GROUPS, FORUMS, ETC -
American Society of Journalists and Authors
http://www.asja.org

My Writers Circle Forum
http://www.mywriterscircle.com

National Writers Union
http://www.nwu.org/nwu

The American Copy Editors Society
http://www.copydesk.org

WAHM Writing Forum For Useful Info
http://www.topicontent.com/check-wahm-writing-forum-info

Writer's Forum & Free Portfolio
http://www.writing.com



= RESOURCES -
43 Helpful Blogs for Writers
http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/43-helpful-and-terrific-blogs-for-writers

Author Mania
Help for writers, how to write, writing resources and tips
http://www.authormania.com

Author & Writer Resources
http://www.justthewritewords.com/GreatResources.htm
http://www.dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources

Legal Write Publications
Literary law resources for writers
http://www.legalwritepublications.com

Poets & Writers Magazine
http://www.pw.org/magazine

Publishers Weekly
International Book & Bookselling News, Reviews, Bestsellers
http://www.publishersweekly.com

Radio for Writers
http://www.writersfm.com/writersfm

The Literary Law Guide
Free legal resources for writers and independent publishers
http://www.theliterarylawguide.com

Writing Resources (Variety)
http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?topicid=750535&confid=1022



= TIPS -
3 Ways to Improve Your Writing Immediately
http://qualitybusinesswriting.com/?p=453

7 Ways To Make Writing Easier
http://bensettle.com/blog/7-ways-to-make-writing-easier

On-line Copyright Infringement: 4 Ways To Remove Your Stolen Work
http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/2008/02/on-line-copyright-infringement.html



= TOOLS, REFERENCE MISC -
80 Useful Tools and Resources For Freelancers
http://blog.limeexchange.com/2009/07/29/80-useful-tools-and-resources-freelancers-can-make-use-of

Acronymfinder
Find out what any acronym, abbreviation, or initialism stands for
http://www.acronymfinder.com

Dictionary/Thesaurus Reference
http://www.dictionarylink.com

One Look - Dictionary/tool for writers
http://www.onelook.com

Online Rhyming Dictionary
http://www.poetry4kids.com/rhymes