Writer Resources for the Aspiring or Experienced Writer

I don't post as many writing tips like I used to (although I do hope to start back). Since many of you may be new to my blog, I've decided to collect several posts I've written in the past. I have also included some of my favorite books on the writing craft, as well as industry blogs. Feel free to share!


Writing tips:

• How Important Are "Writing Rules"?
• Should Our Fiction Be Autobiographical?
• Journaling To Turn Memories Into Scenes
• Why Readers Close the Book Before Reaching the End
• People & Characters Weren't Meant To Fit Into Boxes
• Allowing Your Imagination to Run Wild
• How Passion Can Provide Determination to Reach Your Destination
• What to Do When Your Drain Gets Clogged & You Can't Stop Thinking of Ideas
• Journaling: Capturing Moments The “Write” Way
• Show vs. Tell Part 1: Allowing Your Readers To Experience Your Story
• Show vs. Tell Part 2: The Rude Playwright - Dialogue
• Show vs. Tell Part 3: When Telling Isn't The Bad Guy
• Refining your Manuscript & "Refinding" it's Magic
• The Difference Between Being "Too Preachy" & Staying Within Your Genre
• Stretching the Imagination
• Taking a Field Trip to Your Setting
• Introducing Supporting Characters 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Book Dissection
• Keeping it Real
• Finding Time, Creating Space
• Plotting the "Write" Way: Simple as PB & J
• What I Learned at My First Writing Conference
• How to Lose an Agent in a Day
• Have You Lost Your Writing Voice?
• Creating Heart-Grabbing Dialogue
• Converting Your Imagination into Words
• Painting Your Setting
• Are You a Writer or a Preacher?
• Reading Reviews Before Your Book is Published
• Weaving Songs into Scenes
• Write a Story, Not Words
• How Do You Plan?

Writing Reflections:

• What's Your Purpose Behind Writing Christian Fiction?
• Take a Break from Your Creation & Spend Time with Your Creator
• When the Path to Publication Seems Never-Ending
• What's Keeping You From Pursuing Your Dreams?
• Can Christian Fiction Really Be "Life-Changing"?
• Bearing Fruit in Our Writing: John 15
• Keep Moving Forward
• The Significance of a Story
• Why Aren’t More Teens Reading YA Christian Fiction, & How Can Authors Change That?
• The Similarities Between Writing & Acting
• Author vs. Writing
• Staying Content, Whether or Not You Get Published
• Do You Write to Serve Yourself, or to Serve God?
• Endless Writing Journeys
• The Birth of Your Book
• Keeping the Passion Alive
• Facing Your Writing Giants
• The Gift of Words

For teen writers:

• Preparing For Your Publication Journey
• Advantages of Starting a Writing Career at a Young Age: Guest post
• Homeschooling and it's Benefits for Young Writers: Guest post
• Tips For Teen Writers
• Teen Writer's Part 1: Why Wait?
• Teen Writer's Part 2: The Disadvantages
• Teen Writer's Part 3: The Advantages
• The Perks of Being a Teen Writer

I've also collected writing quotes, as well as writing-related questions to think about and discuss. 

Industry blogs:

• Sally Apokedak: Literary Agent
• Go Teen Writers
• The Other Side of the Story
• Scribble Chicks
• Author Jody Hedlund
• Rachelle Gardner: Literary Agent
• The Writer's Alley
• Laurel's Leaves
• Writing While the Rice Boils
• The Character Therapist
• Author Katie Ganshert
• Author Julie Musil
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Books on the writing craft:

• A Novel Idea: Writing Inspirational Fiction
• Go Teen Writers: How to Turn Your First Draft Into a Published Book
• Novel Idea: Story Structure Tips for the Break-Out Novelist
• Revision & Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
• Plot & Structure 
• Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
• Writing the Breakout Novel
• The Art of War for Writers
• The Art & Craft of Writing Christian Fiction
• 112 Christian Authors and Publishing Professionals Share Their Best Advice for Novelists
• Getting into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn from Actors
• The Writer's Guide to Psychology
• Firsts in Fiction
• On Writing Well: Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
• Spiritual Quests: Art and Craft of Religious Writing
• The Elements of Style
• The Book on Writing

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(I'm at Writing While the Rice Boils today, discussing whether my age was a negative/positive factor in publication, & more)