| • | 11 Rules of Writing - A concise guide to some of the most frequently violated rules of writing, punctuation, and grammar. |
| • | ABC's of the Writing Process - Tips for each of the five stages of the writing process. |
| • | Anthony’s Workshop - Offers a tutorial, definitions, and exercises to teach punctuation and the parts of speech. |
| • | Assorted Ham - Features online story writing activity where young writers can writer their own stories or contribute to existing stories. |
| • | BombDiggity - Forum for young writers to exchange knowledge on various types of writing and seek help to publish their own work. |
| • | Center for Writing: Quick Tips - A series of suggestions for effective and correct composition. Covers punctuation, style, grammar, plagiarism and specific writing tasks. Each topic can be downloaded as PDF. |
| • | Creative Writing Process - Step by step approach to writing essays and stories. Includes tips for brainstorming, web mapping, outlining, editing, draft copy. proof reading, final copy, references, and worksheets. |
| • | Diana Hacker: A Writer's Reference, Fifth Edition - Provides exercises in writing, grammar, and research. Includes language debates, model papers, and research and documentation online. |
| • | Effective Writing - Writing guidelines that show you how to make readers understand and feel your thoughts. |
| • | English Online - Writers' Window - Provides guides to writing stories, poems, reviews, and research papers. Also publishes the writings of children and teenagers. |
| • | Exploring English - Provides tips, tools, and resources to help improve writing skills. Includes why it's important to write well, the parts of speech, types of sentences, punctuation, spelling, and a downloadable file. |
| • | For Kids: Secrets and Surprises about Writing - Children's book author Pamela Jane tells how she gets ideas for writing. |
| • | H.W. Fowler: The King's English - Authoritative text on grammar, syntax, punctuation, writing techniques, and style. |
| • | Haiku for People - Tells what Haiku is, explains how to write it, and gives numerous examples in English. |
| • | Judy Reeves - Writer - Includes hints, tips and ideas. |
| • | Kid Quotes Wanted - Greeting card publisher that holds a semi-annual kid quote contest. Student writers submit quotes that might be used in future greeting cards. Prizes are awarded. |
| • | Kiddie Thoughts - Offers kids and teens a chance to share their thoughts in the form of stories and poetry. |
| • | Kids' Place: English - An interactive way of improving written work, with ideas for practice sessions and an explanation of the drafting and revision process. |
| • | License 2 Write - Teaches students how to structure a paper and improve their proofreading skills. |
| • | Message in a Bottle - Read what kids from a 6th grade class wrote to go in a bottle which was thrown into the Mediterranean Sea. |
| • | Myths, Folktales and Fairy Tales - Resource for learning about and writing in these genres. |
| • | N2Arts - Online community and magazine for those who are involved in writing. |
| • | Official Flat Stanley Project - A journaling project in which schools create a paper doll, write a journal for a few days, and send it on to another school. Includes a list of partner schools and how to get involved. |
| • | Oswego High School Online Writing Guide - Need help in getting started on that book report or term paper? Learn how to create outlines, to organize writing, and construct well-organized paragraphs. |
| • | Paragraph Builder - Step-by-step directions for organizing and writing a good paragraph. |
| • | Paragraph Organizer - Offers paragraph writing help, composition of a paragraph and instructions for writing. |
| • | paragraphpunch.com - An online writing tutorial; takes students through the actual steps of writing a paragraph online. |
| • | Potluck Children's Literary Magazine - Children's magazine that publishes poetry, short stories, book reviews and artwork by young writers/artists ages 8-16. Includes educational articles to enrich writing skills. |
| • | Scatty Thoughts - Resource for teenagers to post, read, and review their thoughts in form of articles, stories, lyrics etc. |
| • | Science Fiction Writing Activity - Use nonfiction science to create a science fiction story. |
| • | Sen10ce Maker - Provides sentence making tips, techniques of how to structure a sentence and clarification on confusing words and verbs. |
| • | Swords of Writing - Pictures, stories, poetry, and a chatroom intended to provide motivation for writing. |
| • | The American Heritage Book of English Usage. 1996 - Practical and authoritative guide to contemporary English. Provides a detailed look at grammar, style, diction, word formation, gender, social groups, and scientific forms. |
| • | The Claremont Review Literary Magazine - Solicits and publishes teen writings; also offers writing tips and a manuscript/mentor service. |
| • | The Five Paragraph Essay - Basic information, writing prompts, and examples. |
| • | The Writing Pot - Offers help to young writers in publicizing their writing in a small community. |
| • | Topics for Informative or Persuasive Speeches - Topics submitted by students. Can be used for ideas for essays as well. Users may submit suggestions to add to the list. |
| • | What Makes a Good Story? - Interactive exhibit takes visitors on a literary journey through the classic short story and examines the elements that come together to create a good story. |
| • | Write Away - a site for teen writers - Provides a writing workshop where characters, plot, and setting can be developed. |
| • | Writing Den - Offers resources for students and teachers to improve their English reading, comprehension, and writing skills. |
| • | Writing Skills - A comprehensive guide to researching information and producing well structured written work. Includes sections on paragraphs, punctuation, essay writing, and using references. |
| • | Young Scottish Poetry Library - Poetry writing activities and workshops for children and young people. |
| • | Young Writers' Clubhouse - Encouragement for young writers by Deborah Morris, author of the Real Kids, Real Adventures series. Includes answers to frequently asked questions and tips for getting started. |
