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:
https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/
Fantasy Map Creator:
An Easy Guide to Crafting Fictional Cultures:
https://www.well-storied.com/blog/an-easy-guide-to-crafting-fictional-cultures
Constructing Languages:
https://worldbuildingworkshop.com/constructing-languages/
The Language Construction Kit:
https://www.zompist.com/kit.html
7 Ways To Create A Spectacular Magic System For Your Novel:
https://www.writerswrite.co.za/7-ways-to-create-a-spectacular-magic-system-for-your-novel/
List of towns and cities with 100,000 or more inhabitants:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_towns_and_cities_with_100,000_or_more_inhabitants
List of religions and spiritual traditions:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_religions_and_spiritual_traditions
World Building Questions: How to Create a Civilization:
https://www.nownovel.com/blog/world-building-create-civilization/
Worldbuilding in a Novel: 120+ World Building Questions to Get it Right:
https://self-publishingschool.com/worldbuilding/#scifi
World-Building: How to Create New Species for Your Story's World:
https://prowritingaid.com/art/914/worldbuilding%3a-creating-races-or-species-for-your-new-world.aspx
How to Create a Fictional Species:
http://narikchase.com/index.php/2018/09/23/how-to-create-a-fictional-species
Etiquette of Addressing Royals:
https://www.nobility-association.com/etiquetteaddressingroyals.htm
Dialogue Resources:
Punctuation in Dialogue:
http://theeditorsblog.net/2010/12/08/punctuation-in-dialogue/
Making Character Dialogue Sound Natural:
How to Write Dialogue: Master List of Dialogue Punctuation & Tips:
https://self-publishingschool.com/how-to-write-dialogue/
6 Ways to Write a Character’s Thoughts in Your Story:
How to Use Dialogue Tags Like a Pro:
https://www.novel-writing-help.com/dialogue-tags.html
Dialogue Tags: What Are They and How To Use Them
https://thewritepractice.com/dialogue-tags/
A Writer’s Guide to Speech Patterns:
https://maramahan.wordpress.com/2018/01/03/a-writers-guide-to-speech-patterns/
Description Resources:
How to write descriptions and create a sense of place:
https://jerichowriters.com/sense-of-place-novel/
Cheat Sheets For Writing Body Language:
https://www.writerswrite.co.za/cheat-sheets-for-writing-body-language/
Words for Skin Tone | How to Describe Skin Color:
https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/96830966357/words-for-skin-tone-how-to-describe-skin-color
Tips and words on describing skin for writers:
https://caithyra.tumblr.com/post/51492707550/tips-and-words-on-describing-skin-for-writers
Onomatopoeia List | Onomatopoeia Examples | Definition & Meaning:
600+ Ways to Describe Breath & Breathing: A Word List for Writers:
https://kathysteinemann.com/Musings/breath/
Eye Shape:
https://www.today.com/style/what-my-eye-shape-best-tips-each-according-makeup-artists-t157085
Eyebrow Shapes:
https://www.headcovers.com/resources/beauty/eyebrow-shapes/
168 Definitions of Obscure Color Terms:
http://phrontistery.info/colours.html
Types of Hair:
https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/types-of-hair#the-takeaway
50+ different types of dresses for women:
https://sewguide.com/types-of-dresses/
Writing Technique: Using the 5 Senses:
https://www.bigideaz.sg/describing-using-5-senses/
How To Use All 5 Senses To Unlock Your Fictional World:
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/use-all-five-senses-unlock-fictional-world/
How to Write Vivid Descriptions to Capture Your Readers: 7 Writing Tips:
Sensations, Feelings, Needs:
https://www.groktheworld.com/feelings-needs-body-sensations-lists
Too Much Description:
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/common-writing-mistakes-much-description/
Write Like an Architect: Description by Design:
https://writetodone.com/write-like-an-architect-description-by-design/
Grammar, Style, & Editing Resources:
Perfect English Grammar:
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/
Punctuation Guide:
https://www.yourdictionary.com/pdf/articles/227.punctuationjungle.pdf