My Favorite Writing Resources to Recommend
Some of these are from people I know, and some are mine. But all are at least resources I have used personally. My own blog posts are ones our community has told me have been the most helpful to them.
(Be sure to check back often—I’ll update this page whenever I find something new, and you never know when that might be. I’m constantly on the lookout.)
Articles
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How to Write a Novel Using The Snowflake Method – Randy Ingermanson
I’m not an outliner, but I know Randy, and I have countless writer friends who swear by his method.
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20 Things That Can Help You Find Inspiration for Writing – Live Write Thrive
I really enjoyed this!
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Best Writing Blogs for Writers Awards 2017 – Positive Writer
And not just because I’m on the list. :)
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Start Here: How to Write a Book Proposal – Jane Friedman
Jane’s one of the best in the business, as you should be able to tell from this post.
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Advice for First-Time Authors – Michael Hyatt
Michael is one of the top bloggers in the world and an old friend. He published three of my books in the early 90s. This is a great resource.
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What To Write Next? The Dilemma Du Jour – Marion Roach Smith
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Daily Writing Tips – Great grammar resource.
My Blog Posts
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How to Create Your Own Author Website in the Next Hour…And Why You Need To
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How to Write a Book: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Steps
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How to Edit a Book: Your Ultimate 21-Part Checklist
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How to Write a Short Story That Captivates Your Reader
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Are You Making This #1 Amateur Writing Mistake?
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How to Become an Author: Your Complete Guide
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How to Outline a Novel (Even If You’re Not an Outliner)
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How Procrastination Has Helped Me Write (and Sell) More Than 185 Books
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How to Write a Devotional: The Definitive Guide
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The Secret to Compelling Writing