Writing Resources

If you don’t see the topic you’re looking for on my blog yet, I have made a list of some of my favorite writing advice. You can find more writing resources and advice on my Pinterest here.

Characters

Need helping creating 3d characters? Or perhaps you worry that your main character is unlikable. Here are some resources that can help you design your characters.

• katfeete.net/writing/suestart.php

• http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/writing-the-unlikable-character-and-why-you-should?et_mid=710895&rid=239383960

• http://thewritepractice.com/character-flaw/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheWritePractice+(The+Write+Practice)

• http://writingteennovels.com/2013/05/31/on-character-development-for-novelists-by-kate-forsyth/

• http://mythcreants.com/blog/five-signs-your-character-is-fully-developed/

Antagonists

Antagonists are technically characters too, but they have a separate set of rules. Here are some of the best advice I’ve seen on writing strong antagonists and villains.

• http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/moral-villain-giveaway/

• http://www.thisincandescentlife.com/2014/12/7-qualities-found-in-a-formidable-antagonist/

• http://gillianbronteadams.com/2015/01/villainy-101-weaponsofintelligence/

• http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/07/10-traits-of-strong-antagonist.html

• http://oneyearnovel.com/blog/how-to-write-evil-awesome-villains/

Beginnings

• http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/stories-that-begin-too-early

• http://www.natashalester.com.au/2014/11/05/write-beginning-novel-10-things-shouldnt/

Point Of View

I have a post about some of the basics on POV, but here are some other placs to look if you need more help.

• http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/9-ways-to-use-point-of-view-to-strengthen-your-storys-characters/

• http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/omniscient-pov/?utm_content=buffere9e04&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Track Changes

Most editors will use this method to edit your manuscript. The days of red pens and paper manuscripts are gone. Everything is done electronically now.

• http://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2013/26

Publishing

Sometimes you have your book all ready to go and you just need to master the complicated world of publishing so it can become a real book.

• https://www.bkconnection.com/the-10-awful-truths-about-book-publishing