Writers on Resources

Just for the record, I'm keeping my blog posts to a Tuesday/Thursday schedule, which is why I haven't gotten to putting up the awesome list of advice and resource I received from my contest. Today is the day though. I hope this helps you as much as it helped me. It was such a fun contest to host and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from all of you. Now for some shout-outs and a wealth of information - the only way to really get rich!

Great Advice from Great Writers

What most published authors have in common, is not level of talent, number of connections, interesting books ideas, size of platform. What most published authors have in common is perseverance in the face rejection. Perseverance to keep writing, keep writing, keep writing - Katie Ganshert

Always start and end a chapter with a great line - Aubrie

Write what you know, research what you don't know - Michelle

Have faith that you are where you need to be - Shelli

Write something everyday - KM Wilsher

"When asked, 'How do you write?' I invariably answer, 'One word at a time.'" - Tiana Lei


Love what you write - Eileen

Unplug and focus on the writing - Mercedes

Just do it, believe in yourself, and never give up - Angie

Break any rules you want -- as long as they fit your writing style, story and voice - Elana

Study/Learn as if it all depends on you. Write as if it all depends on God. He is the best Author of all time - Tamika

Just Write. You have to write before you can re-write - Windy

Always follow the BICHOK rule (butt in chair, hands on keyboard - CR Ward

Take ALL feedback into consideration. Readers have a totally different perspective - Lisa and Laura

Write a story that you love. Chances are, others will love it, too - Bethany Wiggins

learn how to use all five senses in big scenes (not just sight) - Christina Lee

The Art of War for Writers by James Scott Bell. It's FULL of advice! - Jennifer Shirk

Act like a professional writer from the start, and be courteous to other writers, agents, and editors - Sandra

Write every day. That's how you get better. Remember the old saying, "practice makes perfect?" Well it turns out it's true. All this talk about favorite writing resources is great, but you learn by doing. Your writing is your best teacher - Robyn Campbell

Critique partners are wonderful, but don't be afraid to listen to your heart. After all, they're your words - Kat Harris

Favorite Writing Resources: Books and Websites

"The Fire in Fiction", "Writing the Breakout Novel." by Donald Maass

"The first five pages" by Noah Lukeman

"Stein on Writing" by Sol Stein

"The Art of War for Writers" by James Scott Bell

Writer's Digest

Jeff Gerke at Where the map ends

ACFW - American Christian Fiction Writers

WOW - Women on Writing

Nathan Bransford's Site

Duotrope

Orson Scot Card's Site

Absolute Write

QueryTracker

The Blood Red Pencil Site

Holly Black's Writing Resources

The internet - It's an endless source of resources