Everybody needs a little help writing sometimes.  So whether you are interested in writing but haven't started yet or you are working on something that has you experiencing writer's block, use these on-line resources to help kick-start your writing process.  Don't forget the library also  has books on writing that you can check-out!

YouTube has lots of videos on how to write, writing advice from well-known authors, as well as exercises on how to come up with ideas.  Once you go to YouTube, type in "beginning writer" in the search box and dozens of videos come up.  Browse through and see which ones inspire you!

ON-LINE RESOURCES

There are hundreds of on-line resources about writing.  Below are several of the websites you can check out for help with your writing.

Every Writers Resource - News, articles, interviews, and a blog all about writing

The Writing Resource - Bite-sized lessons to improve your writing

Writers Resources - Useful information, writing tips, tutorials for beginners, and news in the field of writing.

Writing Resource - Resources to help you become a more effective communicator, writer, and reader

Writers Write - One-stop resource for information about books,writing, and publishing 

For Writers - This site is for those who have been forced by their own muse into the wonder, frustration, pain, and joy of writing

Time 4 Writing- Offers free resources, writing activities, and writing classes (for a fee)

Writer's Digest - This is the companion website to the magazine.  Offers writing advice and helpful hints, hosts writing competitions, editor's blogs, and a list of resources for the aspiring writer.

Writing.com - An on-line community for writers of all interests and skill levels.  Offers writing tools and opportunities for creation and inspiration.

Fiction Factor - On-line magazine for fiction writers

She Writes - On-line community for female writers

Writer's Digest University - Place where you can workshop a book you are working on

The Next Big Writer - a site dedicated to helping you become the next big writer

Fiction Writer's Review - on-line literary journal by, for and about emerging writers

Fiction Week - a meeting place for readers and writers of fiction

Publetariat - site dedicated to the indie author

Jacketflap - Online community of authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of books for children or young adults.