I've put together a list of resources I think are relevant and useful to young writers. If you have any resource suggestions for this list, please contact me.

Penni Russon : penni.russon(at)gmail.com

Articles

• Writing-World has a consistent selection of new articles about writing, many vocational in their approach.

Author blogs A great way to find out what makes authors tick!

• Eglantine's Cake
• Neil Gaiman
• Justine Larbalestier
• Scott Westerfeld
• Lili Wilkinson
• Meg Cabot

Character Names

• A searchable database of baby names and their meanings.
• A searchable dictionary of last names and their meanings.

Creativity

• JPB.com offers some great resources and reading material for increasing your creativity!
• CPS Techniques has a number of interesting exercises for the creative mind.

Crime Writing Resources

• A resource dedicated to 'The art and science of crime writing'
• Crime Writers Association of Australia
• A comprehensive crime writing magazine
• An article related to police body language. Great for character development.

Dictionary.com A free online English dictionary and reference guide.

Forums

• Critique Circle is a wonderful site for workshopping your material. It has a very active forum.

Freelance Writing Organization A Free writing resource links database.

Grammar

• Daily Grammar! is great little resource for grammar tips if you need to brush up.
• Grammar Bytes I like this one, grammar with attitude! Also a very comprehensive reference.

Historical Fiction

• Reviews and resources.

How Stuff Works A great site to find out ... well ... how stuff works!

Lightningbug.com.au - a fantastic resource for young writers.

Myster writer resources

• Research Tips

Wikipedia a free online encyclopaedia.