52 Resources for Writers

Best Books

1. Book Marketing: Learn How to Market, Advertise and Make Money from Your Self-Published Book

2. Grammar, Punctuation and Sentences

3. The Complete Guide to Writing and Self-Publishing Online

4. Blogging for Writers

5. The Indispensable Guide to Copywriting : How to Write Effective and Compelling Copy That Sells

6. Writing Clearly: Learn How to Write With Intent, Influence Your Audience and Impress Your Reader

7. How to be a Successful Ghostwriter

8. How to Beat Writer's Block and Become a Productive Writer

9. Healthy Writer: How to improve your wellbeing and develop a strong writing career in an unhealthy world

English Language Glossary of Words

Accent

A distinct form of pronunciation distinguishing a particular country, region, social class, or a sector of immigrants.  Each accent is characterised by contrasts in pitch, tone, stress, intonation.  Mostly connected to the idea of a dialect, but particularly alluding to disparities in pronunciation.  

A History of the English Language: English Today

Where is English Spoken Today?

The English language is one of the most popular languages spoken in the world today, with an estimated 350-400 million native speakers. But is also a prevalent language for many non-English speakers all over the world.  With almost a quarter of the globe’s population, which is about 1 ½-2 billion people having a clear understanding and some basic competence in its use, whether written or spoken.

A History of the English Language: Late Modern English

Industrial and Scientific Revolution

The difference between l and early English resides in accumulation of words added to the English vocabulary, with pronunciation, grammar and spelling remaining largely unchanged.  This was due to the Industrial Revolution and rise of the British Empire.  Requiring more words for things and ideas that had not previously existed.