Learning to Write

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The author resources in this stash will help you learn how to write better and improve your writing abilities

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Absolute Write

Absolute Write is the place to go for writing information and education
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Advanced Fiction Writing

America’s Mad Professor of Fiction Writing
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Author Media Blog

Offering web design and book marketing services and information
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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life - Anne Lamott

Resource Title: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life – Anne Lamott Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)!
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Bo's Cafe Life

Blog exploring the writing life through the eyes of Bo, an aspiring author.
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Characters & Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card

Resource Title: Characters & Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care
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Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint by Nancy Kress

Resource Title: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint by Nancy Kress Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should c
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Chris Fox Blog

Chris Fox is the epitome of a prolific writer and this is his blog.
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Coalition of Independent Authors

Resource Title: Coalition of Independent Authors Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about this reso
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Copyblogger

Get superior content marketing education so you can build a remarkable online presence.

Daily Writing Tips

General tips on a lot of different stuff including grammar, word meaning, competitions etc.
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Description (Elements of Fiction Writing) by Monica Wood

Resource Title: Description (Elements of Fiction Writing) by Monica Wood Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors sho
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Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss

Resource Title: Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an

Evil Editor Blog

“Why you don’t get published.” Let the Evil Editor roast _your_ query letter!

Fiction Notes

“Believe in your story!” Author Darcy Pattison shares tips, writing strategies and her inspiration.
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FictionPress

Resource Title: FictionPress Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about this resource: Because it has
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Getting into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn from Actors - Brandilyn Collins

Resource Title: Getting into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn from Actors – Brandilyn Collins Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn̵

Grammer Girl Blog

“Your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage, and fun developments in the English language”

Helping Writers Become Authors

Articles about all aspects of writing a novel
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How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling by James N. Frey

Resource Title: How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling by James N. Frey Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary
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How to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript by James Scott Bell

Resource Title: How to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript by James Scott Bell Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t
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How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy (Genre Writing Book 2) by Orson Scott Card

Resource Title: How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy (Genre Writing Book 2) by Orson Scott Card Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an o

Jane Friedman Blog

“Helping authors and publishers make smart decisions in the digital age.”
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Janice Hardy's Fiction University

Janice Hardy teaches you to write, publish and sell your books.
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Jason Ashlock Blog

Musings of a modern media professional.

Kill Zone Authors

Insider perspectives from top thriller and mystery writers.

Live Write Thrive

C.S. Lakin is a novelist, copyeditor, writing coach and “a bunch of other things” and she writes about writing life.
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LiveJournal

Resource Title: LiveJournal Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about this resource: Because it has
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Medium

Resource Title: Medium Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about this resource: Because it has been

Men with Pens

Men with Pens is a full service webdesign company that focuses on strategic design and copywriting.

Nathan Bransford Blog

Author and former literary agent living in Brooklyn – writes about being a writer.

No Rules Just Write

Author CJ Lyons writes about eliminating the distractions of being an author and just focusing on writing.
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Novelists Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes by Raymond Obstfeld

Resource Title: Novelists Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes by Raymond Obstfeld Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why aut
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - Stephen King

Resource Title: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft – Stephen King Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors shoul
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Planning Your Novel: Ideas and Structure by Janice Hardy

Resource Title: Planning Your Novel: Ideas and Structure by Janice Hardy Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors sho
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Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish - James Scott Bell

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Plot Whisperer Blog

Martha Alderson’s blog – she’s a plot consultant, author and founder of PlotWriMo. She helps transform lives!
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Power Elements Of Character Development

Resource Title: Power Elements Of Character Development Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about th
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Power Elements Of Story Structure

Resource Title: Power Elements Of Story Structure Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about this res

Preditors & Editors

“A guide to publishers and publishing services for serious writers since 1997. Hosted by: The Critters Writers Workshop.”
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Reddit - WorldBuilding

This reddit is about sharing your worlds and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes

Reddit - writing

Resource Title: Reddit – writing Pitch: Summary: the home for writers. We talk about important matters for writers, news affecting writers, and the finer aspects of the writing craft. Why au
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Reddit - writingstyle

Resource Title: Reddit – writingstyle Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about this resource: Be
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Save the Cat by Blake Snyder

Resource Title: Save the Cat by Blake Snyder Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about this resource

Scott Eagan Blog

Scott Eagan is a literary agent for Greyhaus Literary Agency, which focuses exclusively on romance and women’s fiction genres.
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Stein On Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies - Sol Stein

Resource Title: Stein On Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies – Sol Stein Pitch: Summary: Full summary and
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Story Engineering - Larry Brooks

Resource Title: Story Engineering – Larry Brooks Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about thi

Story Fix

“This blog is about getting real with your writing dream. About evolving your understanding of the principles and craft of fiction, and harnessing the various forces of storytelling that make it
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Story Physics by Larry Brooks

Resource Title: Story Physics by Larry Brooks Pitch: Summary: Full summary and detailed review coming soon (full summary, isn’t that an oxymoron?)! Why authors should care about this resourc