Fiction Writing
General Writing Resources
Some writing advice transcends fiction genres
Composing sentences, paragraphs and chapters in an effective manner can make anyone's work stand out.
Many authors need inspiration and motivation, regardless of the genre of fiction that the author has chosen to write.
Writers' resources are often non-specific when it comes to the type of writing with the exception of the significant differences between fiction and non-fiction. Those non-specific resources are the focus of this section of the site.
A good piece of writing advice usually applies regardless of genre. Need reference books? Need a history lesson? Need motivation and coaching? None of these depend of what genre of fiction you're writing.
- On Writing
- One of my favorites
- Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
- Another great book on writing
- The Elements of Style
- The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile
- Plot & Structure: (Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish) (Write Great Fiction)
- Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly
- How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
- Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
- Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
- An excellent editing reference
- 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing
- Characters and Viewpoint (Elements of Fiction Writing)
Fun Writing Stuff
- Typewriter Mouse Pad
- The trusty typewriter is back with this vintage-inspired mouse pad, a little piece of nostalgia for your high tech computer work place. A generous 8” x 8” surface with a non-skid backing provides the perfect place for your mouse.
- Classic "Writer" Hat - Black
- Moleskine Notebooks and Journals
- For two centuries Moleskine has been the notebook and journal of choice of legendary writers and artists, from Hemingway to Picasso.
- Laser Index Cards
- Vintage Typewriter Key Charm on Necklace
- "Risk. Care. Dream. Expect." Quotable Mug
- "What Would You Attempt To Do" Quotable Mug
- "Good Things Happen" Quotables Mug
- Jane Austen Action Figure
- "Life Isn't About Finding Yourself. Life is About Creating Yourself" Quotable Mug
- Use this box to let us pack and ship your gift selections to your favorite writer. This basic package includes a retro typewriter mouse pad and a black Writer hat in a Hollywood themed box. You add the rest!
- QWERTY Authentic Typewriter Key Pens
- Shakespeare "Insult" Mug
- Vintage Typewriter Key Charm on Toggle Bracelet
- "Go Confidently" Quotable Mug
- "Take Pride" Quotables Mug
- "The Future Belongs to Those Who Believe" Quotable Mug
- "Walk in the Rain, Smell Flowers, Stop Along the Way" Quotable Mug
- Shakespeare "Bawdy" Mug
- Shakespeare "Love" Mug
- Vintage Typewriter Command Key Ring
- "Life Isn't About Finding Yourself. Life is About Creating Yourself" Quotable Journal
- "Go Confidently" Quotable Journal
- "Walk in the Rain, Smell Flowers, Stop Along the Way" Quotable Journal
More About Writing
Writers' Magazines
If you're still learning the craft of writing or you want to seek out ways to improve your fiction writing skills without losing valuable time surfing the internet, subscribing to a magazine is a good way to use your time wisely. You're much less likely to get lost in the sheer volume of information available, and you don't have to wonder if you're taking advice from someone who might not know what he's talking about. Magazines are also a great place for inspiration. With monthly subscriptions, you can use the new issues to keep up your motivation, raise your spirits, and as encouragement to stay on course.
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Today's best-selling writers discuss dialogue, plotting, characterization, suspense, romantic fiction; non-fiction writers cover interviewing, research, finding good subjects, how and when to query, turning personal experience into salable articles and books.
- Writers Digest
- Features and columns offer specific advice on writing and selling fiction and nonfiction books, stories, plays, magazine and newspaper articles, scripts and more with hands-on techniques from top authors, insider tips on working with agents and editors, listings of hot markets, and news about the writing world.
- Poets & Writers Magazine
- Includes interviews with poets and fiction writers as well as essays written by established authors, with news about the publishing community and coverage of political issues of interest to writers.
- Writers Journal
- For writers of all levels, this magazine's goal is to teach selling and publishing their work. Contents cover improvement techniques in writing, style, editing, publishing, and copy writing, as well as research and marketing information.
- Written By : the Journal of the Writers Guild of America
- Official magazine of the Writers Guild of America-West for screen and television writers.
- Script
- Each issue of Script delivers informative articles on writing, developing and marketing screenplays and TV scripts. Many articles are written by working writers. Development executives, agents, managers and entertainment attorneys contribute regularly. Our editorial is for writers, by writers.
