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I& #39;ve been meaning to compile a thread of the references I use when writing and beta-reading, and there& #39;s no time like the present, right?
I present these with the caveat that your mileage may vary, and writing resources/advice are not one-size-fits-all.
I present these with the caveat that your mileage may vary, and writing resources/advice are not one-size-fits-all.
To kick off, lunar& #39;s thread of writing tips is an excellent place to start (and reminded me I should finally get off my butt and make this thread). https://twitter.com/lunarwriter75/status/1321175877686734848?s=20">https://twitter.com/lunarwrit...
Commas are oft-debated and rarely agreed-upon. However, I do recommend following the adage of "know the rules before you break them," and thus I present to you:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/commas/extended_rules_for_commas.html">https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/gener...
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/punctuation/commas/extended_rules_for_commas.html">https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/gener...
Comma splices. Know them, identify them. Develop your style, and maaaybe use them at your own risk. (I use mine for stylistic purposes, but as sparingly as possible.)
https://www.uc.utoronto.ca/comma-splices#:~:text=A%20comma%20splice%20occurs%20when,avoid%20them%20in%20your%20essays.">https://www.uc.utoronto.ca/comma-spl...
https://www.uc.utoronto.ca/comma-splices#:~:text=A%20comma%20splice%20occurs%20when,avoid%20them%20in%20your%20essays.">https://www.uc.utoronto.ca/comma-spl...
Randy Ingermanson& #39;s website, and specifically the snowflake method, are really helpful for authors looking to develop longer storylines. He has a couple of books out on the snowflake method and I found them both really handy. https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/">https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/...
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer& #39;s Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi
-has 130 entries
-has a really helpful introduction with excellent tips and reminders
(ugh sorry for the amazon link, i know, i know.) https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Thesaurus-Writers-Character-Expression-ebook/dp/B07MTQ7W6Q">https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-T...
-has 130 entries
-has a really helpful introduction with excellent tips and reminders
(ugh sorry for the amazon link, i know, i know.) https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Thesaurus-Writers-Character-Expression-ebook/dp/B07MTQ7W6Q">https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-T...
A basic overview of what plot development actually looks like, including why even simple character goals are important to include.
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/the-abcs-and-ds-and-es-of-plot-development/">https://www.dailywritingtips.com/the-abcs-...
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/the-abcs-and-ds-and-es-of-plot-development/">https://www.dailywritingtips.com/the-abcs-...
