Research is half the fun.

I’m a research fiend. I love digging around for information, which is pretty helpful since that’s a big part of my job as a writer.

One of my friends hates researching, though, and I assume she’s not alone. So I’ve tried to make the job a little more palatable by listing some of my favorite sites, many of which I’ve bookmarked.

DICTIONARIES

• Dictionary.com – online dictionary 
• RhymeZone – rhyming dictionary

ENCYCLOPEDIAS

• Encyclopedia Britannica – a classic; now online
• Webopedia – online computer dictionary
• Wikipedia – online encyclopedia edited by the site’s visitors

QUOTATIONS

• Quotation Page – quotes for every occasion

THESAURUS

• Thesaurus.com – online thesaurus

FIND AN EXPERT

• Experts.com – a “who’s who” of experts in their respective fields
• FindAnExpertOnline.com – a source for experts and expert advice
• Library Spot – ask an expert, locate an expert, find answers

GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION


• GrammarBook.com – The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
• Grammar Girl – Quick and Dirty Tips (my fave grammar site)

REFERENCE & RESEARCH


• Q&A NJ – a free service of the NJ Library Network staffed 24/7 by professional librarians
• RefDesk – reference, facts, and news

SMALL BUSINESS


• All Business – Champions of Small Business
• Creative Business – Business Standards for Creative Services Businesses
• More Business – By Entrepreneurs, For Entrepreneurs
• SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Businesses
• Working Solo – information for independent entrepreneurs and companies serving the SOHO (small office/home office) market
• U.S. Small Business Administration – helps you start, build, and grow your business

Do you have a favorite site you’d like to see posted here? Do share! Give me a buzz at 848.333.6100 or click here to send your recommendation now.