
Sometimes writing can feel like a vast untamable thing. It may very well be, but with the right tools in your arsenal, conquering your story can be a little easier.
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Books on Craft & Grammar
SAVE THE CAT WRITES A NOVEL by Jessica Brody
THE ANATOMY OF STORY by John Truby
THE EMOTIONAL CRAFT OF FICTION by Donald Maass
ROMANCING THE BEAT by Gwen Hayes
ON WRITING by Stephen King
SELF-EDITING FOR FICTION WRITERS by Steven Pinker
SIN AND SYNTAX by Constance Hale
THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE by William Strunk Jr.
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The Best Writerly Links
The internet is so full of great resources. But the sheer amount of it all can be daunting. Here, you’ll find an ever-growing list of my favourite resources!
Martha Wells, author of THE MURDERBOT DIARIES, has curated a fantastic list of writer resources on her website! Everything from basic information, to the business of writing, to crafting proposals! You can find it all by clicking here.
Shelby Mahurin’s The Evolution of my Query.
Isabel Ibañez on the Query Letter.
Susan Dennard on the 1-Page Synopsis.
While we’re here, Susan Dennard has a veritable treasure trove of resources on her website!
Fantasy Name Generators (aka my favourite resource for name and map inspiration!)
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Workshops
Workshops are vital to your evolution as a writer—even if it’s just a one-hour seminar! Writing is a craft, and we all must learn things to make our stories the best that they can be.
Return to the Wild Writing Retreat hosted by editor Marina Green! A chance for writers of all calibres to gather and reconnect with nature and their craft.
Masterclass has so many great courses! This link will take you to Joyce Carol Oates’ class.
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Podcasts
I am only just dipping my toes into the waters of podcasting. So this list is brief (for now)!
On the Write Track, hosted by Emily Varga and Sarah Mughal Rana.
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, hosted by Bianca Marais, Carly Watters & CeCe Lyra
The Write Where it Hurts podcast, hosted by Eva Des Lauriers and Katryn Bury.
The Story Beast Podcast - A podcast for story lovers, Storybeast explores how we weave tales and why we love them. (This link will take you to an episode where Courtney, Ghabiba, and Nadine interview yours truly!)
The Your Own Magic podcast, hosted by Raquelle Mantra. As a spiritual creative, I value my time spent listening to this podcast. It always feels like coming home. This podcast has ended, but there’s countless episodes for you to dive into when you need them!
Basic Pitches, hosted by Anna Mercier & Emily Thiede.
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Mind for Story with Ali Caron
Writing is a solitary activity, but that doesn’t mean you always need to work on your stories alone. Booking a Mind for Story session is scheduling time with a writing partner. You’ll talk story, brainstorm how to take your book to the next level, and make actionable plans for executing your vision. Brainstorming and story elevation is Ali’s superpower.
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Graphic Design & Author Branding
Taylor Gingrich is a Senior Designer who understands the emotional and physical labor that goes into creating novels and loves building brands for authors and writers on their book launch journeys. She's worked on multiple projects in the writing community, including the recently announced educational platform, The Writer's Conservatory by Adrienne Young. Taylor has also designed the logo and branding for Marina Edits and The Meadow.
You can find out more about Taylor on her website: