Resources: Writing

Of course you will find a lot of different courses which will help you improve your writing skills.
But I think the most important things are grammar and spelling. You will find various resources in my older entries, which are concerned with grammar and vocabulary (therefore, also spelling) exercises.

But of course I will give you some more online resources for learning:

• http://www.wikihow.com/Use-English-Punctuation-Correctly (The key for writing a good text is also the knowledge of punctuation. On this homepage, you will find tips about how and when to use punctuation.)
• http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html (Here you will find various links. These links are related to different types of texts and reports. They will give further tips about writing skills.)
• http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/art-of-writing/? (You want to write like the masters? Then you will find 10 helpful hints here!)
• http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/08/stephen-kings-top-7-tips-for-becoming-a-better-writer/ (Do you want to write like Stephen King? Then you will find here 7 tips about becoming a better writer. Maybe the next best selling horror novel will be from you?)
• http://freelancefolder.com/7-cant-miss-ways-to-kick-start-the-writing-habit/ (Having problems to start writing? This homepage will offer you 7 tricks how to get writing. It really sounds like a lot of fun!)
• http://www.visuwords.com/ (This homepage is perfect for every writer and student. If you are in lack of the right word or you do not want to use the same word over and over again, type it in on that homepage and you will find words with the same or similar meaning. Above all, it has a nice animation :) )
• http://www.uaf.edu/english/writing-center/common-errors/ (Have a look here for very common errors in writing. This homepage will give you some of the most common errors while writing a text in English.)
• http://www.drgrammar.org/frequently-asked-questions (Do you have a question about the English grammar? You do not know which word to use? Ask Dr. Grammar. On this page you will find a lot of different questions concerning grammar and word usage.)