LINKS THAT BURN

Writing

For anyone who writes at any level.

Sites which help with any aspect of the writing process, from style to substance.

Tools

Sites which help with various aspects of writing and publishing.
Behind the Name
"[T]he etymology and history of first names".
Character Design References
"Welcome to our visual library! All the material here is organized into specific boards, each containing reference sheets, tutorials, video tutorials, sketches, production art, illustrations, and various other resources to inspire you and help you connect ideas and convey emotions for your own projects."
DIY Book Design
"an easy-to-use tool for making book mockups and 3D covers."
Etymonline
"Online Etymology Dictionary...This is a map of the wheel-ruts of modern English. Etymologies are not definitions; they’re explanations of what our words meant and how they sounded 600 or 2,000 years ago."
Fantasy name generators
"There are over 1400 name generators, as well as many description generators, guides and various tools you might find helpful."
Height Comparison
"We purposely created this free online tool to be uncomplicated and user-friendly, because you don’t need any added stress in your life! Let’s take things step by step on how to efficiently use this height comparison tool. Stick around to get the scoop on the multiple scenarios and reasons you can utilize this tool!... Are you in the midst of remodeling your home, some new furniture you want to get your hands on, wanting to see which of your favorite fictional characters are the tallest, or shamelessly compare your height to your favorite celebrity? All these scenarios [and more] can be thoroughly accomplished with our handy dandy height comparison tool."
I Need A Book Cover
"Your book deserves a custom cover. We do not endorse the use of premades. Learn about the book cover design process from industry veterans. Save time and let available professionals contact YOU."
Identify Font
"Identifont was launched in November 2000 to provide designers with a tool to help them identify fonts or select the best fonts for their projects. Since then it has grown to become the largest independent directory of digital fonts on the Internet, with a number of unique tools for locating fonts for particular applications."
Libre Office
"An open-source alternative to Microsoft Office. Contains a word processor, presentation, spreadsheet, and diagram drawing programs."
Purdue OWL
"The online writing lab offers global support through online reference materials and services for creating citations, cover letters, major-specific writing help, and general writing advice."
Tip of My Tongue
"Find that word that you’ve been thinking about all day but just can’t seem to remember".
TXTformat
"This website aims to help you with tasks where text formatting is needed. It’s not intended to replace a word processor, but the formatting tools available here can help speed up some jobs which might otherwise be long and repetitive. TXTformat can also quickly tell you how many words and characters are in your text."
Word Counter
"Apart from counting words and characters, our online editor can help you to improve word choice and writing style, and, optionally, help you to detect grammar mistakes and plagiarism."

Miscellaneous

Other sites related to writing.
Archive of Our Own
"A fan-created, fan-run, nonprofit, noncommercial archive for transformative fanworks, like fanfiction, fanart, fan videos, and podfic."
Better Letterer
How-to’s on various topics related to comic book construction and lettering. Includes a storefront with a mix of free and for-sale fonts.
Calculating Empires
"A Genealogy of Technology and Power Since 1500"
convertcase
"Accidentally left the caps lock on and typed something, but can’t be bothered to start again and retype it all? Simply enter your text and choose the case you want to convert it to."
Dafont
"The fonts presented on this website are their authors’ property, and are either freeware, shareware, demo versions or public domain."
Fite Write Blog
"Carla is a FightWriting instructor and regularly teaches across the country. She is the host of the FightWrite Podcast and, as far as you know, not working with cats in their evil plot to overtake the world."
Fontspace
"130,000+ Free Fonts... Free downloads of legally licensed fonts that are perfect for your design projects."
Fountain Pen Network
Forum and gallery for fountain pen users and enthusiasts.
Lorem Ipsum
Lorem ipsum is placeholder text commonly used in the graphic, print, and publishing industries for previewing layouts and visual mockups.
Reverse Dictionary
"This reverse dictionary allows you to search for words by their definition."
Royal Road
"Royal Road® is the home of web novels and fan fictions! In our amazing community, you can find various talented individuals who write as a hobby or even professionally, artists who create art for them, and many, many readers who provide valuable feedback and encouragement."
The Phrontistery
"Welcome to the Phrontistery! Since 1996, I have compiled word lists and language resources to spread the joy of the English language in all its variety through time and space. A phrontistery (from the Greek phrontistes ’thinker’) is meant to be a thinking-place for reflection and intellectual stimulation. I invite you to explore the various site features relating to language and lexicography, find that half-remembered rare or obscure word you’ve been looking for, or to read and explore essays on language, linguistics, and culture. Have a look around, and enjoy!"