Articles on Writing Fiction
* "10 Reasons Why Your Work May Not Get Published" by Lena Sledge
* "12 Fiction Writing Tips From Published Authors and Editors" by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
* "Common Mechanical Pitfalls" by Dr. Vicki Hinze
* "Six Editing Tips for New Fiction Writers" by Will Ross
* Terry McMillan's Advice to Aspiring Writers
* "Top Ten Tips for Overcoming Writer's Block" by Ginny Wiehardt
* Top 25 Blogs for Writers
* Top 12 Books for Writers
*Writing Habits of 21 Famous Authors: How to Cultivate Healthy Writing Habits
Book That May Help You Perfect Your Craft
Listed below are writing resources that may help you on your writing journey. I have listed books and writing guides that I have personally purchased and highly recommend. Check back frequently for additional updates.
* "Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" by Anne Lamott
* "Writer's Guide to Character Traits" by Dr. Linda Edelstein
* "Elements of Fiction Writing - Beginnings, Middles & Ends" by Nancy Kress
* "The Fire in Fiction: Passion, Purpose and Techniques to Make Your Novel Great" by Donald Maass
* "The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile" by Noah Lukeman
* "How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques For Dramatic Storytelling" by James Frey
* "Plot & Structure: (Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish)" by James Scott Bell
* "Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them" by Francine Prose
* "Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print" by Renni Browne & Dave King
* "Stein On Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies" by Sol Stein"
* "Word Painting: A Guide to Write More Descriptively" by Rebecca McClanahan
Conferences & Workshops
* Shawguides
