A Writer's Resource

Name of site: Science-Fiction word citations
Type of link: Dictionary - fanish
Warnings: n/a
Explanation of link: "The purpose of this site is, in effect, to bring together SF enthusiasts with detailed lists of what we need their help with. In the process, the site has developed--is developing--into a general resource for the vocabulary of SF, instead of a mere catalogue of OED needs." The "site is maintained by Jesse Sheidlower, Editor at Large of the Oxford English Dictionary. The content side of things is handled by Jeff Prucher and Malcolm Farmer."

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Name of site: Wordie
Type of link: Word lists
Warnings: N/A
Explanation of link: A site linked to many versions of dictionaries that allows you to make your own word-lists.  A great time-waster, but also a great self-buildable resource.

Name of site: Online Etymology Dictionary
Type of link: Dictionary
Warnings: none
Explanation of link: A great resource for figuring out the true meaning of a word, or an earlier form to use, or just to find its origin.

Name of site: Phobiaguide
Type of link: Dictionary
Warnings: None
Explanation of link: a dictionary of phobias

Name of site: Ancientscripts.com
Type of link: Dictionary
Warnings: None
Explanation of link: A site that is a compendium of writing systems.  A great reference for anyone working with ancient cultures, even in modern form.

Name of site: Online Symbolism Dictionary
Type of link: Dictionary
Warnings: None
Explanation of link: A searchable dictionary of symbols.