Links For Writers (UPDATED DECEMBER 20 2022)


Helpful Web Sites


How to Write Words Good

Writer's block? Unsure of formatting? Don't know where or how to get started? Start here!

*Blockbuster Plots by Threes, from Writers Store

*Daily Writing Prompt, from The Narrative Arc

*First Pages: Tips to Avoid Cliches and Weak Writing, by Jami Gold

*Hand Hobbies: A Resource Guide to Writing Basics (thank you, Laura Hene's Girl Scout Troop!)

*How to Overcome Writer's Block, by Jeff Goins

*How to Write a 1-Page Synopsis, from Pub(lishing) Crawl

*Manuscript Format for Short Stories, from William Shunn (generally considered the standard format for most short stories markets)

*Plot Generator, for when you need some inspiration.

*Writing a Novel Synopsis, from Jane Friedman's Back To Basics

*Writing for Theater and Film (thank you, Carol Briggs and Anna!)


The Writing Life

Find your people, find an agent, find a market, stay organized, and increase your chances of getting published.

*Absolute Writer Water Cooler: An online community for writers of all genres at all stages of the writing process.

*Manuscript Wish List: Find an agent who wants your book!

*Mythic Scribes: "Mythic Scribes is a community of fantasy writers who are passionate about storytelling."

*Query Tracker: "Find a Literary Agent or Publisher for your book."

*Ralan: A non-profit collection of writing links, including updated market listings.
 
*Savvy Authors: "Savvy Authors strives to provide the best tools, classes, and networking opportunities for authors in all stages of their writing careers, from aspiring novelists to multi-published authors."

*Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA): "SFWA is a professional organization for authors of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres."

*The Submissions Grinder: "Use our extensive and powerful search engine to find a home for your work."

*Writer Beware: Avoid publishing scams and shady industry practices.

*Zen Business: "With a great deal of effort and dedication, a career in writing can be for you, once you've narrowed down your goals and set your sights on achieving them."

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