This page is dedicated to sharing writing resources that have proven to be helpful to me. The craft of writing is never stagnant. If you’re currently pursuing a career as a novelist, starting out or just thinking about doing so, I hope these resources will help!
Latest Find!
Mini Movie Method at Screenwritingu — AMAZING plotting method!!!
How to Start Writing a Book — 9 Sources of Blockbuster Ideas at the blog, Writania.
Catherine Caffeinated – Great blog and great article about the 11 sizzling ingredients in a great book description.
Some good tips for writing cleaner and faster: Writing Better Fiction Faster. A LOT of free material to glean through here.
A great article link can be found here: The 22 rules of storytelling, according to Pixar. I love lists that have the power to stimulate my imagination and get me out of a writing jam. Thanks Kottke!
If you want to explore the Dramatica Pro method of storytelling, Dramaticapedia is a good way to start. The Dramatica way is a mind-bender which I have vowed to master. Until then, I’ll take all the help jamming it into my brain that I can get.
For grammar tips and industry news, I really like the articles C.S. publishes on her blog Live, Write, Thrive. Also Grammar Girl.
For books that I can’t live without, Save the Cat by Blake Synder rises straight to the top. Also, Donald Maas Writing the Breakout Novel.
If videos are your preferred learning method, check out Kaye Dacus’ blog “Becoming a Writer: Advice from Best Selling Authors.“
I’ll continually add to this list as I come across information, so check back often!
