Writers' Recourses

Editor Software has put together a select list of what we think are useful web sites for writers, businesses, and professionals.

Plain Language Examples - Examples of before-and-after plain English writing.
Australian Government Plain English Initiative How can plain English work for your organization.
Center for Professional and Business English - How your organization can benefit from plain English?
Plain Language Network - An organization for individuals and businesses.
Plain Language Foundation - Specializes in plain English training, writing, editing, and public speaking and events.
Communication Research Institute of Australia - Helps with customer communication.
Plain Language Examples - Examples of before-and-after plain English writing

TEFL International — Offers TEFL courses and TESOL courses leading to certification and a career in teaching English abroad
Rocket Reader — A vocabulary trainer where you can learn a broad range of powerful vocabulary words and create your own lessons.
Plain Language.gov - US Government initiative to improve the writing skills of federal employees.
Merriam Webster - Online English dictionary.
Purdue University Owl Writing Labs - Free writing courses and teaching resources.
YourDictionary.com Specialty Dictionaries - Dictionaries and glossaries of specialized words.
English Non-errors - Errors others tell you are wrong but which are standard English.
Common Errors in English - A guide to everyday English language mistakes.
Action English Pronunciation Homepage
The Idiom Connection
ESL Quiz Center
English-Zone.com
BBC Online Learning
Using English for Academic Purposes - A Guide for International Students
Cambridge Dictionary Online
BBC World Service: Teaching English - Lesson plans and ideas for teaching.
English Teaching Professional Journal - Practical ideas and intelligent commentary on current TEFL-related issues.
Language Trainers — Specialising in one-to-one and small group language training for business people and busy individuals who need language skills for work, travel and family needs.

PricewaterhouseCoopers - Provides industry-focused services for public and private clients in order to build public trust and enhance value through the application of what we call Connected Thinking.
Halifax-Bank of Scotland - The UK's largest mortgage and savings provider.as well as being a major player in the provision of new current accounts and credit cards in the UK.
Federal Aviation Administration - The FAA is primarily Agency regulating US civil aviation.
US Environmental Protection Agency - Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
Farm Credit Administration - An independent agency responsible for the regulation and examination of the banks, associations, and related entities that collectively comprise what is known as the Farm Credit System.
London Borough of Sutton - Official government web site for one of the UK's top performing councils.
Bexley Council - one of thirty-two London Boroughs which, together with the City of London Corporation, make up the area of Greater London.
Taunton Dean Council - Taunton Deane is a mixed urban and rural district within Somerset.
Ashford Borough Council - Web site provides details on council services and tourism as well as investment.
Legal and General - Offers investment and insurance services. From ISA's to household insurance services.
Northern Rock - Top 10 UK mortgage lender, on the FTSE 100 index with over £57 billion in assets.

Plain Language Action Network - Improving Communication from the Federal Government to the public.
Plain Language Commission - Creating clear English standards, writing courses and web site accreditation.
High Efficiency Skills - Improving productivity by transforming the way we read, write and e-mail at work.
My Byline Media — A publishing and marketing company offering services to help creative professionals in their careers.
Write Group Ltd — New Zealand's plain English writing specialists.
Mantex
Curwen Consultancy — Training Sessions designed to improve the written communication skills of your personnel.
Hire a Ghost Writer — A forum for businesses and individuals to find professional writers to outsource work.
Shared Memories
Write Express
Cybertext Consulting
EssayTown
PowerWriting.com — Providing freelance copywriting online since 1993.

WritersSoftware.com - Tools and resources for book writers and script writers.
Smart Nuerons - Software that encourages children to explore the world around them through fun and engaging activities.