Literature & Writing
874 sites
https://grumpyoldbookman.blogspot.com/2006/12/wednesday-wonders.html
Grumpy Old Bookman is a literary blog by Michael Allen covering books, publishing, and the writing life, aimed at both readers and working writers. Listed by The Guardian in 2005 as one of the top ten literary blogs, it blends sharp commentary on the publishing industry with wit and occasional cultural digressions.
https://victorianweb.org/authors/carroll/related.html
A curated links page from the Victorian Web pointing visitors to related online resources about Lewis Carroll, including word search tools, literary societies, and Carroll-focused collections. Part of a larger academic Victorian literature resource, this page serves as a jumping-off point for researchers and Carroll enthusiasts seeking deeper study.
https://whimsical-tendencies.neocities.org/
Whimsical Tendencies is a charming personal Neocities site featuring a journal, photo gallery, and a stream-of-consciousness thoughts section that captures the creator's everyday life with warmth and wit. The journal entries and frequent updates suggest a writer who genuinely enjoys crafting their corner of the web, touching on everything from masala chai mornings to favorite fanfiction.
https://shadycharacters.co.uk/
Keith Houston's Shady Characters is a deep dive into the secret histories of punctuation marks, emoji, and the written word, blending meticulous research with entertaining prose. The site accompanies Houston's acclaimed books on the subject and features ongoing essays covering everything from obscure typographic symbols to the cultural evolution of emoji.
https://firozah.com/
Firozah's personal homepage showcases a reading list currently featuring Ursula K. Le Guin's 'A Wizard of Earthsea', alongside gaming updates, tabletop games like Blood on the Clocktower, and music picks. The site features a blog, gallery, library section, and even participation in a Veggie Ring webring, making it a cozy corner of the old web.
https://skeins.so-obsessed.com/
Skeins of Destiny is the fanfiction archive of intothisshadow, collecting stories inspired by characters played by actor Oded Fehr, including works based on The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo. The site includes multiple fics, a ratings and warnings policy, writing prompts, and recommendations for other works.
https://rxl3ythesilly.neocities.org/
RXL3YCOM is the cheerful Neocities homepage of a teen creator named Ruqiya (RXL3Y), packed with personal life updates, a interests list spanning Roblox, musicals, vocaloid, and anime, and sections for OCs, JavaScript games, and a guestbook. The site radiates classic early-web energy with its chaotic enthusiasm, moon phase widget, and a news section covering everything from TikTok drama to politics.
http://tictac.to/latin_phrases_for_all_occasions.htm
A collection of Latin phrases intended for use on various occasions, offering ready-made classical expressions for everyday situations. The site appears to be a lighthearted reference resource drawing on the rich tradition of Latin aphorisms and mottos.
https://apricior.neocities.org/
Jonah's Planetarium is a cozy personal site featuring a blog, book recommendations, a favorites collection, and a guestbook. The site has a warm, space-themed aesthetic and is actively under construction as Jonah works on a special new version.
https://misrule.blogspot.com/
Hochelaga Depicta is the literary blog of freelance writer and journalist Matthew David Surridge, focused primarily on reading logs, book reviews, and reflections on fiction. With hundreds of posts spanning 2005 to 2011, it also includes links to Surridge's own published writing and coverage of the 67th Worldcon science fiction convention.