Here are a few of the online writing references and blogs that I frequent. Check them out. Be inspired:

Buried in the Slush Pile – an author’s blog about writing for kids

www.cbaybooks.blogspot.com

Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary and thesaurus

www.m-w.com

National Novel Writing Month – one of the best-known writing challenges around

nanowrimo.org

Oregon Coast Children’s Book Writers Workshop – one of my favorite writing workshops anywhere

www.occbww.com

Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators

www.scbwi.org

The Purple Crayon -- Author Harold Underdown shares insight, articles and advice about writing for children

www.underdown.org