Below are some awesome blog entries that changed or challenged the way I write. I constantly find myself referring to them, so I figured I should just put them all in one place!
Agents and Querying:
How a Book Gets Published
How to Write a Synopsis
How to Write a Query Letter
Query Letter Mad Lib
Strive Always for Normalness!: My Advice for Super New, Unagented Writers
What Do Literary Agents Do?
Characters:
How To Write Great Character Introductions
Man Vs. Self: How to Create Heroes with Heart
Man Vs. Society: Your Hero Will Change The World & The World Will Change Your Hero
Issues:
Plot/Development:
10 Questions Your Reader Shouldn’t Have to Ask
10 Ways to Strengthen Your Beginning
Appeal to the Senses—and Emotions
Finding The Theme Of A Story: Almost Famous
“Is This Meaningful Dialog?” She Asked.
Is Your Conflict Strong Enough?
General Writing:
10 Practices for Maintaining a Constant Stream of Writing Ideas
How to Write Better Fiction
Rules: Friends of Creativity (And Enemies of Car Accidents)
Things I’ve Learned: The Backpack
Writing Tips: Writing is Rewriting
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