RESOURCES FOR WRITERS

RESOURCES FOR WRITERS

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Overcome Self-Doubt with a Writer’s Manifesto

Every writer is familiar with feelings of self-doubt. I don’t think you can even call yourself a writer if you haven’t agonized over your talents, skills, authenticity, purpose, or place in the universe.
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The Hero’s Journey Graphic

Jessica Brody’s Save the Cat! Writes a Novel is a phenomenal resource to lead your hero through the ups and downs, the turn-arounds, the all-is-lost moment, all the way to the surprising but inevitable conclusion without letting them wander into oblivion. Save the Cat is a staple on my bookshelf, but I also love a good graphic to help me visualize the main action driving my story. Read more…

BOOKS ON THE CRAFT OF WRITING

Save the Cat Writes a Novel, by Jessica Brody (Her entire website is loaded with information — check it out!)

The Scene Book, by Sandra Scoffield

The Emotional Craft of Fiction, by Donald Maass

Writing the Breakout Novel, by Donald Maass

Story Genius, by Lisa Cron

Wired for Story, by Lisa Cron