This article comes courtesy of wordclay's help resources. Wordclay provides free self-publishing services but I prefer the help desk and this handy article on writer's block. If you find yourself stuck, give it a read. Recommended by Potnpayday.

This site explains using bubbles to compose flash fiction - great for character and plot building.

Several lists of words and their definitions, great if you're looking to upgrade the IQ of your book and yourself. Recommended by Potnpayday.

This site has issues of hundreds of newspapers online. It has references for theme songs from your favorite shows. Maps, games, this is a great resource for just about anything.

This site covers everything from articles of speech to how to construct paragraphs to spelling. Excellent resource provided by the University of Ottawa.

This is a good read if you're looking for insight on how and why some names work but others don't. I'm enjoying reading through the posts and think you will too. Suggested by the sweet Shona.

This name gen has a great variety of options as well as an advanced interface that allows you to outline exactly the sort of names you need. Give it a whirl and finally put a name to that character lurking in the back of your mind. Recommended by Fulk.

These guidelines can help draft a novel in simple steps, a good way to get started. Works for refining rough ideas and making cohesive stories.

Confused by punctuation marks? Does the proper use of italics boggle your mind? This site is for you.

Provided by Fearless Books, this publishing guide is full of information and suggestions on how to get your work published. Recommended by Potnpayday.

Hilarious and helpful, this site is great for giving you an unlike set of superheros for that up-and-coming tale of daring do. Suggested by Shona.

An online organizing tool to keep track of all your writing and break your projects down into simple, trackable pieces. Just sign up and start writing - great for having all your writing in one place.

Not just wiki or even wikipedia - wikihow gives you steps and suggestions for accomplishing tasks. Want to lucid dream? Does your character want to lucid dream? Are the details of how to make a bow and arrows crucial to your plot? Well then aren't you glad you came here?

A helpful article written by C. J. Cherryh, courtesy of the SFWA. If you were wondering about who vs. whom or looking for quick ways to spice up your writing - check this out. Recommended by Potnpayday.

A links directory put together and maintained by fellow Wrimo, Awritersfantasy. This is a great resource for those who need a little help putting their characters and worlds together. Thanks, Awritersfantasy!