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Below is a collection of links
to helpful online resources for writing, editing, web work, and general
inspiration (what's been inspiring me lately). Note: All links open
in a new browser window.
The New York Times Magazine's "On
Language" Column: "On Language" has appeared in The
New York Times Magazine since 1979. The current columnist, Ben Zimmer,
answers a language-related question from a reader every other week; past
questions and answers are archived on this web page. (If you haven't
already, you'll need to register at the New York Times website to gain
access to these articles.)
Arts & Letters Daily: This website houses a
carefully culled collection of news, reviews, essays, and opinion pieces.
Webmonkey:
The Web Developer's Resource: Webmonkey
offers a vast collection of resources for web developers of all
levels—beginners to masters. It includes a how-to library and quick
reference guides on a variety of topics, including a JavaScript code
library, an HTML cheat sheet, and a list of web-safe color codes.
Joel Sklar Consulting: Joel Sklar,
author of several excellent books on web design, provides tons of useful
information on his site about HTML, XML, CSS, and various aspects of web
design.
Web Style Guide:
This site is immensely useful for both beginning and advanced web
designers. Here you will find an online version of the third edition of
Patrick J. Lynch and Sarah Horton's Web Style Guide: Basic Design
Principles for Creating Web Sites, a practical guide to all aspects of
web design.
Art+Culture:
This inspiring website is the ultimate guide to all arts: film, literature,
music, performing arts, visual arts, and all types of design, including
fashion design, furniture design, and graphic design.
3191 Miles Apart: Two friends living 3,191 miles apart created this site as a sort of daily visual conversation between them. The photos are striking and inspiring, and they embrace the beauty of ordinary, everyday moments. Their previous online projects, 3191: A Year of Mornings and 3191: Evenings, were both transformed into lovely books.
Kate Spade:
"Classic elegance with a touch of wit." "Classic style
infused with a modern, slightly off-center sensibility." These words
describe Kate Spade's design philosophy, which is carried through her
website.
RealSimple:
Like its print companion, RealSimple
magazine, this website features great photography and helpful tips for
simplifying your life.
Epicurious:
The online home of Gourmet and Bon Appétit magazines,
this culinary website is one of the best sources for recipes—and all
things food-related—on the Internet.
Cupcake Bake Shop: There are few things that
brighten my day more than a cupcake. This blog is one of my favorite
sources for unique cupcake recipes.
101 Cookbooks:
This blog by vegetarian cookbook author and photographer Heidi Swanson is
my current favorite source for healthful yet inventive recipes. And the
photographs that accompany her recipes are simply gorgeous.
Orangette:
Great writing. Great recipes. Great photography.... This
"food-lit" blog by Molly Wizenberg will
likely inspire you in some way.
Martha Stewart:
The website of the woman who elevated everyday housework and tedious chores
to an art offers information on everything from gardening and decorating to
cooking and baking. Love her or hate her, you're sure to find useful
information on this comprehensive—and aesthetically
pleasing—website.
Yoga Journal:
Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced yogi, you'll find this
website to be a valuable virtual library of information on just about every
aspect of the ancient tradition.
Mothering:
Since I became a mommy, I visit this website from time to time for advice and
inspiration as I try to raise happy and healthy children while maintaining
some sort of balance in my life.
Simple Mom: Life Hacks for Home Managers: Each time I visit this site, I come away with a practical parenting tip, an organizing idea, or some other useful information that helps to make my life easier as a mom and "home manager." Simple Mom is part of the Simple Living Media network of sites, which also includes Simple Bites (a great source for family-friendly recipes), Simple Kids, Simple Organic, and Simple Homeschool.
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