Introduction
This guide is a starting point for finding resources related to Creative Writing.
Reference Sources
Print & Electronic Reference
The Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors by
This book aims to provide a one-stop reference with comprehensive and helpful advice on a very broad range of issues encountered when writing or editing, either professionally or whilst studying. A completely expanded, revised, and updated version of the first edition, it presents the house style of Oxford University Press, drawing on the experience of the Dictionary Department and the Presss in-house academic desk editors. It gives clear advice on common spelling difficulties, names of people and places, foreign words and phrases, abbreviations, and broad aspects of usage, including capitalization and punctuation.
Call Number: General, PE1628 .O866 2000ISBN: 0198662394Publication Date: 2000-05-11
Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus
This new edition of the Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus is more exceptional than ever, solidifying its place as the one thesaurus every writer (or aspiring writer) will want to have. It provides more than 300,000 synonyms and 10,000 antonyms, with copious real-life example sentences and careful selection and ordering of the most relevant synonyms. Additional features include notes on American English usage and word spectrums showing the shades of meaning between polar opposites. The text is enhanced with thoughtful mini-essays on favorite words by ten noted contemporary writers--David Auburn, Michael Dirda, David Lehman, Erin McKean, Stephen Merritt, Francine Prose, Zadie Smith, Jean Strouse, David Foster Wallace, and Simon Winchester. This new edition has been updated and enhanced, including a new foreword by award-winning author Rick Moody. Additionally, the second edition introduces new Word Toolkits, which use an exciting visual display of information to demonstrate the nuances in meaning and use of closely related words. Also new to this edition is a center section including thematic word lists, as well as a comprehensive language guide with writing tips. The new features are based on findings from Oxford's groundbreaking language research program and the Oxford English Corpus. The Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus is truly (surely, certainly, unquestionably) the perfect tool for discriminating writers of all varieties looking for the perfect word.
Call Number: Reference PE1591 .L625 2008ISBN: 9780195342840Publication Date: 2008-11-11
Rhyming Dictionary by
"Webster's New World Rhyming Dictionary is the most accurate and contemporary rhyming dictionary today. Thousands of words are categorized and cross-referenced into 1,500 phonetically correct rhyming groups. These groups make finding the exact rhyme you want fast and easy." "Clement Wood's concise and witty guidelines for the effective use of rhyme are now thoroughly updated to include both poetry and song. New examples span classical and modern verse, from sonnets to rap. Webster's New World Rhyming Dictionary is the ideal companion for students, songwriters, jingle writers, poets, and performance artists."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Call Number: Reference - PE1519 .W62 1999ISBN: 0028626265Publication Date: 1998-11-01
The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms by
From "all systems go" to "senior moment"--a comprehensive reference to idiomatic English. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms explores the meanings and origins of idioms that may not make literal sense but play an important role in the language--including phrasal verbs such as kick back, proverbs such as too many cooks spoil the broth, interjections such as tough beans, and figures of speech such as elephant in the room. With extensive revisions that reflect new historical scholarship and changes in the English language, this second edition defines over 10,000 idiomatic expressions in greater detail than any other dictionary available today--a remarkable reference for those studying the English language, or anyone who enjoys learning its many wonderful quirks and expressions. "Invaluable as a teaching tool." --School Library Journal
Call Number: onlineISBN: 0547677537Publication Date: 2013-05-07
How Not to Say What You Mean by
This brand new edition celebrating 20 years of R. W. Holder's popular and successful dictionary of euphemisms is packed full of traditional favourites, such as 'Dutch uncle' or 'push up the daisies', as well as euphemisms from the contemporary world such as 'restructuring' and 'extrajudicial killing'. Definitions include examples from real authors, along with entertaining explanations of their origins. To prove that the use of euphemisms is not just a British speciality, there is widespread coverage of American euphemisms, too: for example, 'English' (pertaining to sexual deviance) and 'watermelon' (an indication of pregnancy). The A-Z organization of the text is complemented by a thematic index with short introductory articles on fruitful areas of euphemistic language such as business, sex, death, and the human body. How Not To Say What You Mean remains the most lively and authoritative guide to the language of evasion, hyprocrisy, prudery, and deceit.
Call Number: Reference - PE1449 .H548 2007ISBN: 9780199208395Publication Date: 2007-10-08
Writer's Market 100th Edition by
The most trusted guide to getting published, fully revised and updated Want to get published and paid for your writing? Let Writer's Market, 100th edition guide you through the process. It's the ultimate reference with thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents--as well as new playwriting and screenwriting sections, along with contact and submission information. Beyond the listings, you'll find articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing. Discover 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing, how to develop an author brand, and overlooked funds for writers. This 100th edition also includes the ever-popular pay-rate chart and book publisher subject index. You'll gain access to: Thousands of updated listings for book publishers, magazines, contests, and literary agents Articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing A newly revised "How Much Should I Charge?" pay rate chart Sample query letters for fiction and nonfiction Lists of professional writing organizations
Call Number: Reference ; PN161 .W83ISBN: 9780593332030Publication Date: 2021-11-09
Poet's Market 34th Edition by
The Most Trusted Guide to Publishing Poetry, fully revised and updated Want to get your poetry published? There's no better tool for making it happen than Poet's Market, which includes hundreds of publishing opportunities specifically for poets, including listings for book and chapbook publishers, print and online poetry publications, contests, and more. These listings include contact information, submission preferences, insider tips on what specific editors want, and--when offered--payment information. In addition to the completely updated listings, the 34th edition of Poet's Market offers: Hundreds of updated listings for poetry-related book publishers, publications, contests, and more Insider tips on what specific editors want and how to submit poetry Articles devoted to the craft and business of poetry, including how to track poetry submissions, perform poetry, and find more readers 77 poetic forms, including guidelines for writing them 101 poetry prompts to inspire new poetry
Call Number: Reference ; PN1059.M3 P59ISBN: 9780593332115Publication Date: 2021-12-07
Novel and Short Story Writer's Market 40th Edition by
The best resource for getting your fiction published, fully revised and updated Novel & Short Story Writer's Market is the go-to resource you need to get your short stories, novellas, and novels published. The 40th edition of NSSWM features hundreds of updated listings for book publishers, literary agents, fiction publications, contests, and more. Each listing includes contact information, submission guidelines, and other essential tips. This edition of Novel & Short Story Writer's Market also offers Hundreds of updated listings for fiction-related book publishers, magazines, contests, literary agents, and more Interviews with bestselling authors Celeste Ng, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Beverly Jenkins, and Chris Bohjalian A detailed look at how to choose the best title for your fiction writing Articles on tips for manuscript revision, using out-of-character behavior to add layers of intrigue to your story, and writing satisfying, compelling endings Advice on working with your editor, keeping track of your submissions, and diversity in fiction
Call Number: Reference ; PN3355 .N6ISBN: 9780593332078Publication Date: 2021-12-07
Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market by
The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children's Publishing, fully revised and updated The 33rd edition of Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Marketis the definitive and trusted guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. If you're a writer or an illustrator for young readers and your goal is to get published, CWIMis the resource you need. In this book, you'll find more than 500 listings for children's book markets, including publishers, literary agents, magazines, contests, and more. These listings include a point of contact, how to properly submit your work, and what categories each market accepts. This edition also features- 500+ listings for children's markets, including book publishers, literary agents, magazines, contests, and more Interviews with bestselling authors, including Cassandra Clare, N.K. Jemisin, Jacqueline Woodson, Leigh Bardugo, and more Craft articles on topics ranging from P.O.V., mocking-up picture books, and including diverse characters Business articles on topics such as making the most of your platform, tracking submissions, and maximizing the time + energy you have to write, and much more
Call Number: Reference ; PN3311 .C4ISBN: 9780593332054Publication Date: 2022-01-11
- Credo Reference
Credo Reference provides access to a broad selection of dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations, and atlases, plus a wide range of subject-specific titles. Includes a built-in mind map to help students brainstorm search terms. Credo is a great place to start your research.
- Gale eBooks
Gale eBooks is a collection of online reference books on a variety of topics including business, history, literature, health & medicine, social science, technology, and more. The inclusion of key word definitions within its concise encyclopedia entries makes this database the perfect starting point for professional and personal research.
Creative Writing Subject Searches
Library of Congress (LOC) Subject search: (click one below to review the books & ebooks on this subject in the COD Library)
| Creative writing | Motion picture authorship (Motion Pictures & Television are similar) |
| Fiction -- Authorship | Television authorship |
| Poetry -- Authorship | Radio authorship |
| Creative nonfiction | Storytelling |
| Playwriting | Video games -- Authorship |
Recommended Titles - Writing Fiction
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Call Number Ranges
Use these call number ranges to browse the General Collection and the Reference Collection.
Also look for e-books and streaming media.
| PE1001-1693 | Modern English |
| PN101-245 | Authorship |
| PN3311-3503 | Fiction, Authorship or Technique |
| PN1010-1525 | Poetry |
| PN1660-1693 | Playwriting |
| PN1993-1999 | Motion pictures - Authorship (Screenwriting) |
