WriterVanaWriting Library: Links
Updated: Jan 23, 2021
Compiled list of all writing resource links shared by members of our Discord community.
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Grammar, Style, & Editing Resources
Last updated: 01/22/2021
General writing Resources:
10 Writing Tips for Beginners: How to Get Better at Writing Today:
https://projectlifemastery.com/writing-tips-for-beginners/
How to Write LitRPG:
https://www.levelup.pub/how-to-write-litrpg
Glossary of Fiction Writing Terms:
https://www.scribendi.com/academy/articles/fiction_writing_glossary.en.html
Which Famous Author You Write Like:
Creating Emotion in the Reader:
https://theeditorsblog.net/2011/01/30/creating-emotion-in-the-reader/
Writing prompts and exercises:
https://writingexercises.co.uk/index.php
Blog Ideas Generator:
https://www.hubspot.com/blog-topic-generator
Writing Questions Answered:
https://writingquestionsanswered.tumblr.com/
Learn How to Write a Synopsis Like a Pro:
https://www.writersdigest.com/improve-my-writing/learn-how-to-write-a-synopsis-like-a-pro
The 17 Most Popular Genres In Fiction – And Why They Matter:
https://www.writerswrite.co.za/the-17-most-popular-genres-in-fiction-and-why-they-matter/
The Art of Collaboration: 10 Tips for Writing Success:
https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/art-collaboration-10-tips-writing-success
How to legally quote song lyrics in your book:
https://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/10/lyrics-in-books/
How Long Should a Chapter Be?
https://blog.reedsy.com/how-long-should-a-chapter-be/
The Importance of Pauses in Poems:
https://www.dummies.com/education/language-arts/poetry/the-importance-of-pauses-in-poems/
When 'Show, Don't Tell' is Really Bad Advice
http://readjennymartin.com/2012/06/30/when-show-dont-tell-is-really-bad-advice/
Structure of a novel: How to write a chapter:
https://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-write-a-chapter-structure/
How long should a chapter be?
https://jerichowriters.com/hub/average-novel-wordcount/how-long-chapter/
Random Generators:
https://springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/index.html
How to Write a Realistic Romance:
https://www.justwriterlythings.com/blog/how-to-write-romance/
How to Dump Info without Info-Dumping:
https://www.septembercfawkes.com/2018/04/how-to-dump-info-without-info-dumping.html
4 Questions To Ask To Avoid Info Dumps In Deep Point Of View:
https://lisahallwilson.com/4-questions-to-avoid-info-dumps/
Cool Symbol Dividers (For Decorating Chapters):
@Jyllian's Resource Collection (100+):
https://www.wattpad.com/list/59489230--oxygen-references,-guides,-and-tips
One Hundred Ways to Say ‘I Love You':
https://p0ck3tf0x.tumblr.com/post/98502010026/one-hundred-ways-to-say-i-love-you
Writing Process Resources:
15 Productive Tasks You Can Still Do Even When You Don’t Feel Like Writing:
15 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Write:
Why Taking Writing Breaks is Important:
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/taking-writing-breaks-important/
30 little ways to motivate yourself to write, RIGHT NOW:
https://writingcooperative.com/30-little-ways-to-motivate-yourself-to-write-right-now-9982e80c408d
8 Great Ways to Start the Writing Process:
https://authornews.penguinrandomhouse.com/8-great-ways-to-start-the-writing-process/
What Is Dreamzoning? (7 Steps to Finding New Story Ideas):
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/what-is-dreamzoning-7-steps-to-finding-new-story-ideas/
How to Put Your Thoughts Into Words: 3 Proven Strategies:
https://www.enchantingmarketing.com/writing-strategies/
How to Make Yourself Work When You Just Don’t Want To:
https://hbr.org/2014/02/how-to-make-yourself-work-when-you-just-dont-want-to
Story Resources:
Plot Generator, 1 million plot combinations to inspire you:
https://blog.reedsy.com/plot-generator/
Starting a New chapter: Defeating the Blank Page:
https://www.darcypattison.com/writing/start/starting-a-new-chapter-defeating-the-blank-page/
Why You Need Surprises in Stories:
https://writerswrite.co.za/why-you-need-surprises-in-stories/
The Secrets of Story Structure (Complete Series):
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/secrets-story-structure-complete-series/
How to Structure Scenes in Your Story (Complete Series):
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-structure-scenes/
Fantasy Plot Generator:
https://blog.reedsy.com/plot-generator/fantasy/
How to Write a Good Hook & Start Your Novel with a Bang!:
https://insights.bookbub.com/start-novel-bang-hook-readers/
7 Types of Conflict:
https://www.scribendi.com/academy/articles/types_of_conflict_in_literature.en.html
7 Straightforward Tips For Turning An Idea Into A Story:
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/7-straightforward-tips-for-turning-an-idea-into-a-story/
101 Fantasy Tropes for Writers:
https://www.writerswrite.co.za/101-fantasy-tropes-for-writers/
Ten Secrets To Write Better Stories:
https://thewritepractice.com/write-story/
How to Master Narrative Pacing: 7 Tips to Help Pace Your Writing:
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-master-narrative-pacing#why-is-pacing-important
7 Quick Tips for Mastering Pacing in Your Story:
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/7-quick-tips-for-mastering-pacing-in-your-story/
How to Create Strong Pacing For Your Story:
https://www.well-storied.com/blog/how-to-create-strong-pacing-for-your-story
Guide: How to Skip Time in Your Story:
https://writingquestionsanswered.tumblr.com/post/187123108576/guide-how-to-skip-time-in-your-story
5 Ways To Handle The Passing Of Time In Your Story:
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/5-ways-present-flow-time-story/
Why Head-Hopping Hurts Your Writing And How To Avoid It:
https://www.standoutbooks.com/avoid-head-hopping/
How to Choose the Right Point of View in 4 Easy Steps:
Point of View: The Ultimate POV Guide — with Examples:
https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/point-of-view/
How to Choose a POV for Your Story:
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-choose-a-pov-for-your-story
How to Write the First Chapter of Your Novel:
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-the-first-chapter-of-your-novel
How to Nail the First Three Pages:
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/10/how-to-nail-the-first-three-pages/
Outline Resources:
Snowflake Method Outlining:
https://jerichowriters.com/how-to-plot-a-novel-snowflake-method
How to Outline Your Novel:
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-outline-your-novel/
5 Plotting Strategies for Pantsers:
https://www.inkitt.com/writersblog/5-plotting-strategies-for-pantsers
How to Outline a Novel: an Author's Guide (with Template):
https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-outline-a-book/
Write Romance? Get Your Beat Sheet Here!:
https://jamigold.com/2012/11/write-romance-get-your-beat-sheet-here/
Character Resources:
The Ultimate Character Questionnaire and Worksheet (over 150 character questions): https://www.novel-software.com/theultimatecharacterquestionnaire
Character Name Generator:
https://blog.reedsy.com/character-name-generator/
Random Character Development Question Generator:
https://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/character-development-question.htm
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Character Descriptions:
http://inkandquills.com/2017/03/26/ultimate-guide-mastering-character-descriptions/
Seven Types of Villains:
https://curiosityquills.com/seven-types-villains/
Writing 101: All the Different Types of Characters in Literature:
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/guide-to-all-the-types-of-characters-in-literature
How to Create a Detailed Character Profile:
https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Detailed-Character-Profile
First Name Generator:
https://www.name-generator.org.uk/first/
Last Name Generator:
https://www.name-generator.org.uk/last/
Character Development: How to Write Characters Your Readers Won't Forget:
https://blog.reedsy.com/character-development/
Can You Have More Than One Protagonist In Your Story?:
https://thewritepractice.com/protagonist/
The Inner Struggle: Guides for Using Internal Conflict That Make Sense:
http://blog.janicehardy.com/2012/08/the-inner-struggle-guides-for-using.html
Writing the Male Point of View:
https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/writing-the-male-point-of-view
How to Write from a Guy's POV:
http://inkandquills.com/2015/02/25/how-to-write-from-a-guys-pov/
World Building Resources:
Fantasy Map Generator: