While I was doing NaNoWriMo, I bookmarked a lot of writing blogs. I’d always read blogs by authors that I loved, of course, but for the first time I read blogs on the actual art and craft of writing. I’m not sure how much of everything that I read actually soaked in, but I figured that it couldn’t hurt. :)
A partial list is below:
- Terribleminds by Chuck Wendig -Smart, funny, sensible advice and lots of bad language. I’m a sucker for intelligent and funny people who cuss a lot. Read this blog even if you don’t read any others.
- Let’s Get Digital, by David Gaughran
- Jeff Goins, Writer
- Being Human at Electric Speed by Jane Friedman
- A Brain Scientist’s Take on Writing by Livia Blackburne
- M J Wright
- Pretentious Title by Rachel Aaron
- Rachelle Gardner
- Novel Writing Tips & Fundamentals by Storyfix.com
- The Book Deal by Alan Rinzler
- The Creative Penn
- Writer Unboxed
- Nail Your Novel, by Roz Morris
And some writers’ resources that really helped:
- How to Get Published, from AKW Books
- NaNoWriMo Tips from Galleycat
- How to Revise a Novel by Holly Lisle
- One-Pass Manuscript Revision by Holly Lisle
Thanks to all of the folks who take the time to share their knowledge and resources – your work and and generosity is very much appreciated!