Writing Aids

A wordsmith needs handy tools too:

Cliché Finder

A clever cliché adds wit. This search engine indexes over 3,300 clichés. Type a specific word below and find just the right cliché. Or an empty query will display the whole list.

Word Quests

There're many English words derived from Latin and Greek sources. This online dictionary organizes the English vocabulary into thematic units by word origin. Enter a subject or word below (an empty query will yield an error) and study its etymology.

Word Spy

Neologisms constantly appear in the media. This web site documents the latest coinages. Look up a new word or phrase below (an empty query will yield an error) and be voguish.