The word lover's web site by Paul McFedries.

A large collection of adjectives listed by their starting letter.

American Psychological Association rules for formatting papers, in-text citations, and end references. Examples based on the sixth edition of the Publication Manual from the APA.

Provides recommendations on editorial style and publishing practices for the digital age.

Thousands of cliches. Fully searchable and interactive. Formerly Steve's Cliche List. Since 1995.

Free English speaking tips and daily lessons for beginners.

To explore different translation-related techniques and resources, disseminate helpful information, and provide useful tips and insights to those who work with words.

A simple website offering the correct spellings of commonly misspelled words.

An interactive dictionary to define every word and every situation by its authors.

Literary terms and techniques.

A free online resource to improve your writing skills. Learn how to write, how to use words, how to write sentences, and how to communicate effectively.

The MLA is the official guide to non-fiction writing. Includes a guide to MLA style.

The University of Minnesota offers a number of Internet correspondence courses in rhetoric. Sign up here.

An extended metaphor that creates its own context. A science invented by P.A. Lopez and derived from the science of 'pataphysics as described by Alfred Jarry.

An independent group fighting for plain English in public communication. We oppose gobbledygook, jargon and legalese.

Promoting clearer communication between the public and government. This site has resources for writers to attain that goal.

The dictionary for words that wouldn't make it into dictionaries.

A brief guide to correct English punctuation.

Collection of searchable similes. Useful for writers, editors, bloggers, and anyone looking to add some depth to their writing.

Writing about American slang.

Articles on speaking and writing, spelling quiz questions, grammar questions and writing and speaking rules.

A large, searchable collection of sports cliches, lingo, and jargon.

Grammar, punctuation and style for journalists.

A veritable cornucopia of streetwise lingo, posted and defined by its readers.

Richard Lederer's page, with contact information and a handful of his language-loving articles.