Why another online writing handbook?

You would think this sort of thing would have been done already. But the bulk of the sites dedicated to an online writing guide:

1. Look like they were created in 1995
2. Pull together a hodge-podge of sources, which can be very confusing to a developing writer
3. Feature poor design
4. Aren't updated very regularly

Why? Because schools have a vested interest in propping up the publishing industry. And so generations of students have entered high school or college and bought a $70 book that basically summarizes information available for free on the Internet. And students rarely open these resources.

While we build our writing guide resources, this site will remain free. Some of the key areas will always be free. Please enjoy our growing resource, send us comments, suggestions, and criticisms.

But the 11trees Writers' Toolkit is more than a growing online resource, it's an App for your English class. Or your professional life.

The Writers' Toolkit is a lightweight add-in for Microsoft Word that embeds the web's best resources on writing inside Microsoft Word. Resources are organized in plain English, and are immediately available, including hundreds of entries on grammar, persuasive writing, research, organization, and style.