Resources
We are continually in the process of updating our writing and editing jobs resources page. Here you can find helpful information and tools for completing your writing and editing work more efficiently, starting and running your own business as well as many other ideas and tips for becoming more successful as a freelancer. We are regularly adding new resources and information provided by our members and staff every week. We have included the best free resources available online as well as paid resources. Please note that we have only included a paid resource if we have found it to be an exceptional value given the service provided or if it is considered an industry standard for its respective service. Also please note that none of the links below are affiliate links.
Jobs Board
IAPWE Research Assistant
IAPWE Letter of Recommendation
Please note that the letter of recommendation is currently available only in Microsoft Word format, however, if you don’t have Microsoft Word, you may be able to view this file using an online document viewing service. This file is marked as read only, however you can enter your name in two places in the document (use the ‘tab’ key). We recommend saving as a PDF file once you are finished entering your name.
Plagiarism Checking Tools
Duplichecker
Plagium
Copyscape – Paid
Grammar and Spell Checking Tools
Hemingway App
Grammark
Cliché Finder
Clarity
ProWriting Aid
Grammarly – Paid
Writing and Editing Programs
Open Office
Scribus
Scribus
SimpleNote
Evernote
Writer by BigHugeLabs
Microsoft Office – Paid (monthly plans available)
Image Sources
Pixabay
Image Source
Free Images
Flickr
Compfight (make sure to select Creative Commons for free images)
Creativity Tools
Power Thesaurus
Visual Thesaurus
Visuwords
OneLook
Definr
Rhyme Generator
Creativity Portal
Creative Writing Prompts
Creative Prompt Generator
Plot Generator
Research Tools
Epodunk
Geohive
Infoplease
Kaiser Family Foundation
WeSmirch
AllTop
TechMeme
PopURLs
Memorandum
Refdesk.com
Wikipedia
Almanac.com
Library of Congress
Buzz Sumo
Google Trends
Google Scholar
Tools to Run your Business
Sample Client Questionnaire (click to download)
Sample Freelancer Contract (click to download)
Freshbooks – Paid
QuickBooks – Paid
Less Accounting – Paid
Self-Publishing Tools
LuLu
Google Books
CreateSpace
Book Baby – Paid
Productivity Tools
Website Design & Blog Services
Designs by Jessica is waiving their design fee and is offering free website and blog design services for all IAPWE members.
Please note that, as a part of this offer, Designs by Jessica asks that members who request a website please share their site on social media and with colleagues to help promote their service.
Below are some examples of the available options (click the image to view a demo of each website):
Update: All designs now come with the ability to process orders from clients and accept payments*
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Membership Discounts and Perks – NEW
These membership perks are available to Supporter, Professional and Business members.
Note: We do not make commissions off any of our partnerships. We actually ask companies to take the commissions that they typically offer to partners and instead apply those to the discounts for our members so that you can get considerably larger discounts on their products and services through us than you would be able to get through other organizations or promotions.
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We are adding new companies every month!
Additional Writing and Editing Tools
Word Counter
Harvard Essay Writing Strategies
Quick Cite
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Websites
Grammar Girl
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
Resume Writing Academy Resources
Additional Resources
Gotham Writers Toolbox
Drew University Writing Program
Freelancers Union