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== Web Tools Useful for Writers == | == Web Tools Useful for Writers == | ||
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*[http://freemind.sourceforge.net Freemind open source software for mind mapping]; see also [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Keynote] | *[http://freemind.sourceforge.net Freemind open source software for mind mapping]; see also [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html Keynote] | ||
*[http://www.spacejock.com.au/PlottingANovel.html How to plot your novel using Freemind] - Simon Haynes. Also see [http://crystalking.wordpress.com/2007/07/01/writing-as-therapy/ this blog entry from Crystal King]. [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Freemind is a mind-mapping application]. | *[http://www.spacejock.com.au/PlottingANovel.html How to plot your novel using Freemind] - Simon Haynes. Also see [http://crystalking.wordpress.com/2007/07/01/writing-as-therapy/ this blog entry from Crystal King]. [http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Freemind is a mind-mapping application]. | ||
| + | *[https://bubbl.us/ bubbl.us online mindmaps] | ||
| + | *[https://coggle.it/ coggle.it online mindmaps] - very beautiful | ||
=== Organization === | === Organization === | ||
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*[http://www.storyright.com storyright.com - storyboards, character sheets and more] | *[http://www.storyright.com storyright.com - storyboards, character sheets and more] | ||
*[http://www.tiddlywiki.com/ tiddlywiki - a self-contained local wiki for you to organize characters, plot, etc] | *[http://www.tiddlywiki.com/ tiddlywiki - a self-contained local wiki for you to organize characters, plot, etc] | ||
| + | *[http://www.panix.com/~felicia/character/character.php Insanity level character chart] | ||
| + | *[http://www.archetypewriting.com/articles/writing/ExerciseBeginnings.htm Beginnings] (Nov 1st: let's go!) | ||
=== Generators === | === Generators === | ||
| − | *[http://wordsmiths.net/Maygra/RTG.htm Random Title Generator] - good for book/chapter titles or just ideas | + | *[http://wordsmiths.net/Maygra/RTG.htm Random Title Generator] - good for book/chapter titles or just ideas - ''wordsmiths.net'' |
| + | *[http://mdbenoit.com/rtg.htm Random Title Generator] - ''mdbenoit.com'' | ||
*[http://www.writingfix.com/ writingfix.com -- interactive site for writers] | *[http://www.writingfix.com/ writingfix.com -- interactive site for writers] | ||
| − | *[http://traevoli.com/story.php Story Idea generator] | + | *[http://traevoli.com/story.php Story Idea generator] |
| + | *[http://chaoticshiny.com chaoticshiny generators (Fantasy focus)] | ||
==== Character Names ==== | ==== Character Names ==== | ||
| − | + | *[http://nymbler.com/ nymbler] - ''is a website where you can type in up to 6 names you like and it comes up with a lot of similar names, both of ethnicity, feel and sound.'' | |
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*[http://www.dilloscape.com/generatorz/cng.htm Fantasy Name generator] | *[http://www.dilloscape.com/generatorz/cng.htm Fantasy Name generator] | ||
*[http://www.seventhsanctum.com/index-name.php Seventh Sanctum Name generators] | *[http://www.seventhsanctum.com/index-name.php Seventh Sanctum Name generators] | ||
| + | **[http://www.seventhsanctum.com/generate.php?Genname=adname Demons/Angels/Creatures] | ||
| + | **[http://www.seventhsanctum.com/index-name.php Surnames] | ||
*[http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/20010208b D&D Name generator] | *[http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/20010208b D&D Name generator] | ||
*[http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~pound/ A collection of name generators] | *[http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~pound/ A collection of name generators] | ||
*[http://www.kleimo.com/random/name.cfm What's in a name?] | *[http://www.kleimo.com/random/name.cfm What's in a name?] | ||
*[http://www.20000-names.com/ Random name generator] uses data from the US Census to match first and last names with differing degrees of probability | *[http://www.20000-names.com/ Random name generator] uses data from the US Census to match first and last names with differing degrees of probability | ||
| − | *[http://www.behindthename.com/ Names from around the world] | + | *[http://www.behindthename.com/ Names from around the world] - Etymologies and Name Generators |
*[http://genforum.genealogy.com/surnames/a.html Etymology and history of first names] | *[http://genforum.genealogy.com/surnames/a.html Etymology and history of first names] | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://nine.frenchboys.net/ Names of People and Places] |
| − | *[http://nine.frenchboys.net/country.php Evil name, planet name, angel and demon name generators] Plus lots of links and a place name generator | + | **[http://nine.frenchboys.net/country.php Evil name, planet name, angel and demon name generators] Plus lots of links and a place name generator |
| + | **[http://nine.frenchboys.net/medieval.php Medieval names] | ||
*[http://incompetech.com/named/ Name database] | *[http://incompetech.com/named/ Name database] | ||
*[http://www.babynames.com/ baby names] | *[http://www.babynames.com/ baby names] | ||
*[http://www.nameseekers.co.uk/surname.htm surname meanings] | *[http://www.nameseekers.co.uk/surname.htm surname meanings] | ||
*[http://www.last-names.net last name meanings] | *[http://www.last-names.net last name meanings] | ||
| + | *[http://www.namepistol.com/medieval-name-generator.html Medieval name generator] | ||
| + | *[http://www.rinkworks.com/namegen/ fantasy name generator] | ||
| + | *[http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/babynames/ American names (socialsecurity.gov)] | ||
| + | *[http://chaoticshiny.com/ Everything Generator] | ||
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=== Writing Prompts === | === Writing Prompts === | ||
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*[http://www.tdbspecialprojects.com/ Idea generator] | *[http://www.tdbspecialprojects.com/ Idea generator] | ||
*[http://thinking.teiru.net/oblique Oblique Strategies] | *[http://thinking.teiru.net/oblique Oblique Strategies] | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://melydia.zoiks.org/writing/writing-prompt-websites/ Writing Prompts - a list] |
*[http://www.livejournal.com/community/nano_prompt/ more Novel writing prompts] | *[http://www.livejournal.com/community/nano_prompt/ more Novel writing prompts] | ||
*[http://www.jjuriaan.com/Fifteen_Craft_Exercises_for_Writers.htm Writing Prompts] | *[http://www.jjuriaan.com/Fifteen_Craft_Exercises_for_Writers.htm Writing Prompts] | ||
*[http://www.diyplanner.com/node/824 D*I*Y Planner article with pointers to journaling prompts] | *[http://www.diyplanner.com/node/824 D*I*Y Planner article with pointers to journaling prompts] | ||
| + | *[http://daringtolivefully.com/writing-prompts Daring To Live Fully pointers to writing prompt resources] | ||
| + | *[http://kgillsrpc.tumblr.com/post/36586432177/kazzas-list-of-character-plots-and-secrets List of character plots and secrets] | ||
| + | *[http://dailywrites.com/ 31 Days of Writing Activities] (get in the habit of writing daily!) | ||
| + | *[http://sff.net/paradise/plottricks.htm Plot Twists] - ''sff.net'' | ||
| + | *[http://fearingisland.net/ Plot Twists/Characters/etc] - ''fearingisland.net'' | ||
| + | *[http://flashfiction.net/flash-prompt/ Flashfic prompts] | ||
| + | *[http://writingprompts.tumblr.com/ Tumbler Prompts] | ||
| + | ([http://www.writersdigest.com/prompts Writer's Digest Prompts] | ||
=== World Building === | === World Building === | ||
| − | *[http://www.web-writer.net/fantasy/30days.html 30 days of world building] | + | *[http://www.web-writer.net/fantasy/30days.html 30 days of world building] - [http://www.web-writer.net/fantasy/days/index.html index] |
*[http://www.tageo.com index of country and city names] | *[http://www.tageo.com index of country and city names] | ||
*[http://www.larseighner.com/world_builder/ Patricia C Wrede's worldbuilder questions] - very good prompts for world builders | *[http://www.larseighner.com/world_builder/ Patricia C Wrede's worldbuilder questions] - very good prompts for world builders | ||
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*[http://www.thescriptorium.net/world1.html world building reference at thescriptorium] | *[http://www.thescriptorium.net/world1.html world building reference at thescriptorium] | ||
*[http://www.seventhsanctum.com/ General references from the seventhsanctum] | *[http://www.seventhsanctum.com/ General references from the seventhsanctum] | ||
| + | *[http://hollylisle.com/maps-workshop-developing-the-fictional-world-through-mapping/ Holly Lisle - developing the fictional world through mapping] | ||
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| + | ==== From "I am Tasha" (2011) ==== | ||
| + | * [http://www.forresterlabs.com/limyaael/titlelistall Limyaeel's Rants] More can be found [http://limyaael.insanejournal.com/ here] and [http://limyaael.livejournal.com/ here]. | ||
| + | * [http://e23.sjgames.com/item.html?id=XRPFREE2 A Magical Society: Guide to Mapping] This one is worth the download, I swear it is. If you want to create a realistic map, this should be your Bible. There is also a longer version of this that includes notes on the Ecology and Culture, but you have to pay for it. | ||
| + | * [http://www.elfwood.com/farp/thewriting/liljenbergworlds/index.html Creating Fantasy and Sci-Fi Worlds] This is the most helpful world-building tutorial I have found online. Period. | ||
| + | * [http://www.writing-world.com/sf/magic.shtml What's the Magic Word: Defining the Sources, Effects, and Cost of Magic] | ||
| + | * [http://www.zompist.com/kit.html The Language Construction Kit] Great for those who want to create their own language | ||
| + | * [http://www.omniglot.com/ More language construction] - ''omniglot'' | ||
| + | * [http://www.involuntaryart.com/worldbuilding/index.php?title=Main_Page The Educated World Building Guide] I believe this one is actually run by Nanoers working on worldbuilding. | ||
| + | * [http://www.web-writer.net/fantasy/ Magical World Builder's Guide] Written by the same chick who did the 30 Days of Worldbuilding guide. | ||
| + | * [http://www.pantheon.org/ Encyclopedia Mythica] You want a myth or folktale? They're here. | ||
| + | * [http://www.siue.edu/COSTUMES/history.html The History of Costume] An old book from the 1880s. Useful for researching period dress. | ||
| + | * [http://www.thearma.org/essays.htm#MedievalFighting Fighting and Swordplay Essays] Essays from the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts about the topic. | ||
| + | * The link appears to be broken at the moment, but the site called the "Mythopoet's Manual" is another good resource. | ||
| + | * [http://www.jacmus-prime.com/World%2BBuilding%2BGuide JPWB's Fictional World Building Model] Another alternate theory about world-building | ||
| + | * [http://shoomlah.deviantart.com/journal/41630014/ Historical Costuming Resources] These are from the girl who did all of the historically accurate Disney princesses that have been floating around online, so they're definitely legit sources. | ||
| + | * [http://www.springhole.net/writing/marysue.htm The Mary Sue Litmus Test] Always. | ||
| + | * [http://hollylisle.com/maps-workshop-developing-the-fictional-world-through-mapping/ Maps Workshop] Another great mapping source from Holly Lisle | ||
| + | * [http://www222.pair.com/sjohn/blueroom/demog.htm Medieval Demographics Made Easy] To show you exactly how many people would be in that poor rocky village halfway up the coast in medieval times. | ||
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=== Analysis Tools === | === Analysis Tools === | ||
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*[http://www.wordcount.org/main.php wordcount frequency] | *[http://www.wordcount.org/main.php wordcount frequency] | ||
| − | === Writing Software | + | = Software = |
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| + | == Writing Software == | ||
| + | *[[Vim for Writers]] - how to most effectively use the [http://www.vim.org ViM modal text editor] for novel planning and writing | ||
*[http://www.37signals.com/svn/archives2/writing_words_vs_writing_software.php Writing words vs. writing software] - some essential truths about writing | *[http://www.37signals.com/svn/archives2/writing_words_vs_writing_software.php Writing words vs. writing software] - some essential truths about writing | ||
*[http://romanzo.teiru.net Romanzo] - ideas for an heir to [http://papel.teiru.net Papel] | *[http://romanzo.teiru.net Romanzo] - ideas for an heir to [http://papel.teiru.net Papel] | ||
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*[http://softwarebybrian.com/cms/content/view/20/2/ TextBlockWriter] - Windows freeware that lets you manipulate virtual index cards. | *[http://softwarebybrian.com/cms/content/view/20/2/ TextBlockWriter] - Windows freeware that lets you manipulate virtual index cards. | ||
*'''Also see [http://naperwrimo.org/wiki/index.php?title=Software_for_writers this list from our NaperWriMo Wiki]''' | *'''Also see [http://naperwrimo.org/wiki/index.php?title=Software_for_writers this list from our NaperWriMo Wiki]''' | ||
| + | *[http://www.spacejock.com/yWriter.html - yWriter: Free word processor software specifically for novel-writing] - see [http://www.pcworld.com/article/2017450/review-ywriter-is-a-distraction-free-free-of-charge-organizing-tool-for-writers.html this review on pcworld] | ||
| + | *[http://baara.com/q10/ q10: free portable writing program that can run off a pen drive.] | ||
| + | *[http://www.richardsalsbury.com/ Another novel word processor] | ||
| + | *[http://docs.google.com google word processor and spreadsheet] - can access from any computer, collaboratively edit and save to Microsoft formats | ||
| + | *[http://celtx.com Celtx] - screenwriting software that can be used for novel writing | ||
| + | *[[ViM]] - modal ASCII text editor with lots of useful plugins | ||
| + | *[http://chir.ag/projects/tip-of-my-tongue/ Tip of My Tongue] (Find that word that you've been thinking about but just can't seem to remember) | ||
| + | *[http://www.literatureandlatte.com/ Scrivener] - (Storyboarding, Novels, Screenwriting, Name Generators, etc!)
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| + | *[http://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice] - a free Office suite like Microsofts | ||
| + | *[http://getyarny.com/ Yarny] | ||
| + | *[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jurgen-fauth/ipad-apps-writers_b_3199044.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003 Ipad Writers Apps] | ||
| + | *[http://brettterpstra.com/ios-text-editors/ Ultimate list of iOS TextEditor apps] | ||
| + | *[https://www.dropbox.com/ Dropbox] | ||
| + | *[http://www.blackobelisksoftware.com/ Liquid Story Writer] | ||
| + | *[http://hiveword.com/ Hiveword] (plotting software, track characters, plotlines; name generators,etc.) | ||
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| + | === Online Writing Software === | ||
| + | *[http://www.litlift.com/ LitLift] - novel planning and writing online | ||
| + | *[http://writeordie.com/ Write or Die] - minimalist | ||
| + | *[http://writtenkitten.net/ WrittenKitten] - reward yourself with a cute kitten as you write | ||
| + | *[http://www.oneword.com/ One Word/60 seconds] | ||
| + | *[http://coffitivity.com/ Coffitivity] (stimulate creativity by creating a coffeshop auditory ambiance) | ||
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| + | === Timelines === | ||
| + | *[http://www.scribblecode.com/ Aeon Timeline] (Mac-only) | ||
| + | *[http://thetimelineproj.sourceforge.net/ Timeline] | ||
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| + | = Index Cards = | ||
== Writing using index cards == | == Writing using index cards == | ||
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*[http://members.optusnet.com.au/~charles57/Creative/Idea_Recording/lila.htm Extract from Lila] by Robert M. Pirsig Published by Bantam Press – 1991. Actual real-live novel excerpt where the main character describes his method of using index cards. | *[http://members.optusnet.com.au/~charles57/Creative/Idea_Recording/lila.htm Extract from Lila] by Robert M. Pirsig Published by Bantam Press – 1991. Actual real-live novel excerpt where the main character describes his method of using index cards. | ||
*[http://wiki.43folders.com/index.php/Index_Cards 43 Folders Wiki entry: Index Cards]. Discusses several other authors who use index cards. | *[http://wiki.43folders.com/index.php/Index_Cards 43 Folders Wiki entry: Index Cards]. Discusses several other authors who use index cards. | ||
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| + | = Advice = | ||
== Writing Advice and Articles == | == Writing Advice and Articles == | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | * ''Larry Brooks has [http://storyfix.com/category/story-structure-series/page/3 a very informative 11 part blog series on story structure]. In it, he describes the 4 parts to every great story and what moves stories forward. It's one of the best descriptions of story structure I've seen.'' |
| + | ''Jamie Gold made [http://storyfix.com/a-simple-story-development-tool-4-u an excel spreadsheet with the major points from this]. Plus there is a corresponding beat sheet worksheet that is available here.'' -- ContemplativeCat | ||
| + | *[http://www.writingexcuses.com/2012/10/07/writing-excuses-7-41-seven-point-story-structure/ Seven point story structure] - ''www.writingexcuses.com'' | ||
| + | *[http://www.sff.net/people/alicia/10prob.htm Top ten plotting mistakes] | ||
*[http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/art/scene.php Writing the Perfect Scene] - Randy Ingermanson (the Snowflake method guy) - about the Motivation-Reaction units (From Dwain McSwain's Techniques of the Selling Writer) | *[http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/art/scene.php Writing the Perfect Scene] - Randy Ingermanson (the Snowflake method guy) - about the Motivation-Reaction units (From Dwain McSwain's Techniques of the Selling Writer) | ||
| + | ** [http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/ The Snowflake Method] | ||
*[http://bksp.org/secondarypages/articles/authors/DRobbins1.htm Advice for Writers by David L. Robbins] | *[http://bksp.org/secondarypages/articles/authors/DRobbins1.htm Advice for Writers by David L. Robbins] | ||
*[http://www.fictionwriters.com/tips-novel-writing.html Novel writing tips] from Fiction Writers Connection (short list of ten; high level advice) | *[http://www.fictionwriters.com/tips-novel-writing.html Novel writing tips] from Fiction Writers Connection (short list of ten; high level advice) | ||
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*[http://lillieammann.com/blog/2007/08/24/blogs-by-and-for-writers/ Blogs by and for writers] | *[http://lillieammann.com/blog/2007/08/24/blogs-by-and-for-writers/ Blogs by and for writers] | ||
*[http://www.musik-therapie.at/PederHill/Dialogue&Detail.htm Learning about writing dialogue] | *[http://www.musik-therapie.at/PederHill/Dialogue&Detail.htm Learning about writing dialogue] | ||
| − | *[http://www.diyplanner.com/node/878 Journal writing tips from D*I*Y*] | + | *[http://www.diyplanner.com/node/878 Journal writing tips from D*I*Y*] |
| − | *[[Novel Writing Tips]] - a mindmap with notes from two good novel writing books | + | *[[Novel Writing Tips|Novel Writing Tips]] - a mindmap with notes from two good novel writing books |
| + | *[[Notes from Techniques of the Selling Writer|notes from Techniques of the Selling Writer]] - a mindmap with notes from the great book by Dwight Swain | ||
| + | *[http://writingwhilethericeboils.blogspot.com/2010/09/rubiks-cube-plotting-in-9-easy-steps.html Rubik’s Cube Plotting] | ||
| + | *[http://www.thewritersjourney.com/hero%27s_journey.htm The Hero's Journey] | ||
| + | *[http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2010/03/plotting-made-easy-complications.html Hero's Journey Plotting Questions] | ||
| + | *[http://timstout.wordpress.com/story-structure/blake-snyders-beat-sheet/ Blake Snyder's beat sheet] | ||
| + | *[http://io9.com/5916970/the-22-rules-of-storytelling-according-to-pixar Pixar's 22 rules of storytelling] | ||
=== Starting your Novel/Inspiration === | === Starting your Novel/Inspiration === | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.darcypattison.com/revision/opening-lines/ 12 ways to start off your novel] - ''Darcy Pattison'' | |
| + | *[http://watchout4snakes.com/CreativityTools/Main/Main.aspx Creativity tools] | ||
*[http://www.creativewriterwithin.com/creative-writing/where-should-you-start-when-you-want-to-learn-how-to-write-a-book Where you should go when you want to learn how to write a book] | *[http://www.creativewriterwithin.com/creative-writing/where-should-you-start-when-you-want-to-learn-how-to-write-a-book Where you should go when you want to learn how to write a book] | ||
*[http://arwenbooks.com/a_brilliant_opening.htm The Opening Sentence] | *[http://arwenbooks.com/a_brilliant_opening.htm The Opening Sentence] | ||
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*[http://www.languageisavirus.com/ Tools for curing writer's block] | *[http://www.languageisavirus.com/ Tools for curing writer's block] | ||
*[http://www.copywriting1.com/2007/03/eliminate-writers-block-forever.html How to eliminate writer's block forever] by Andrew Cavanagh | *[http://www.copywriting1.com/2007/03/eliminate-writers-block-forever.html How to eliminate writer's block forever] by Andrew Cavanagh | ||
| + | *[http://www.getfreeebooks.com/?p=4872 101 Tips to Fight and Overcome Writer's Block] | ||
=== Finishing your Novel === | === Finishing your Novel === | ||
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*[http://www.timothyhallinan.com/writers.php Inspirational resource to help folks with their rewrites if not finished] | *[http://www.timothyhallinan.com/writers.php Inspirational resource to help folks with their rewrites if not finished] | ||
*[http://www.eeicom.com/staffing/marks.html proofreading marks ref] | *[http://www.eeicom.com/staffing/marks.html proofreading marks ref] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youngadultwriters.com/story-analyzer/ Story Analyzer]
(Analyzes your story for overused words, passive voice, cliches, -ly words, etc.) | ||
| + | * [http://d3k9gxxxyh3lif.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/checklists.pdf Story Plan Review & Revision Checklists]
(scroll to end for checklist) | ||
| + | * [http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/word-count-for-novels-and-childrens-books-the-definitive-post Word Count Estimates for Genres Genres & Subgenres (now that you've written it, classify your novel!)]
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| + | * [http://writers-write-creative-blog.posthaven.com/story-questionnaire Story Questionnaire: 100 Questions to Ask (it says before you write, but probably more useful for revision)] | ||
| + | * [http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_literary_genres | ||
| + | * Genres & Subgenres (now that you've written it, classify your novel!) | ||
| + | * [http://www.stroppyauthor.com/p/how-to-read-publishing-contract.html How to Read a Publishing Contract] | ||
| + | * [http://www.springhole.net/writing/marysue.htm Mary Sue Litmus Test] | ||
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=== Writer Beware! === | === Writer Beware! === | ||
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*5 reasons to avoid PublishAmerica - http://writing.articlesarchive.net/5-reasons-to-avoid-publishamerica.htm... | *5 reasons to avoid PublishAmerica - http://writing.articlesarchive.net/5-reasons-to-avoid-publishamerica.htm... | ||
*"Preditors" and Editors - http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/ | *"Preditors" and Editors - http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/ | ||
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| + | === Blogging === | ||
| + | * [https://websitesetup.org/how-to-start-a-blog-guide/ How to start a blog] - a guide by Robert Mening | ||
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| + | = Copyright = | ||
== About Copyright == | == About Copyright == | ||
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I've got a list of links to various agencies US, UK, Aus and others listed [http://www.darkescapes.net/node/426 here], along with other information for registration or self publishing, including ISBN and barcode ordering. | I've got a list of links to various agencies US, UK, Aus and others listed [http://www.darkescapes.net/node/426 here], along with other information for registration or self publishing, including ISBN and barcode ordering. | ||
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| + | = Communities = | ||
== Writing Communities == | == Writing Communities == | ||
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*[http://www.write-on.org/ Write On! Discuss the art and craft of writing] | *[http://www.write-on.org/ Write On! Discuss the art and craft of writing] | ||
*[http://www.inkify.com/ inkify forums] - "A place to talk about books and writing" | *[http://www.inkify.com/ inkify forums] - "A place to talk about books and writing" | ||
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| + | = Publishing = | ||
== Self Publishing and Publishing Refs == | == Self Publishing and Publishing Refs == | ||
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*[http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/peala.htm - Predator editor/agents to avoid] | *[http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/peala.htm - Predator editor/agents to avoid] | ||
*[http://www.absolutewrite.com/ absolutewrite.com - writer's resource]; also check out the ''beware & background check'' thread in the forums for info on disreputable publishers (<a href="http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/" title="http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/">http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/</a>) | *[http://www.absolutewrite.com/ absolutewrite.com - writer's resource]; also check out the ''beware & background check'' thread in the forums for info on disreputable publishers (<a href="http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/" title="http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/">http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/</a>) | ||
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| + | = References = | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Plotting tools and worksheets == | ||
| + | *[http://www.kkitts.net/downloads/downloads.html Various plotting tools and worksheets by K. Kitts] | ||
| + | *[http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/workbooks NaNoWriMo YWP Workbooks for Plotting/Setting/Characters/etc] | ||
== Writing References == | == Writing References == | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.bryndonovan.com/2015/04/05/master-list-of-facial-expressions/ Master list of facial expressions] | |
| + | *[http://changingminds.org/techniques/body/parts_body_language/lips_body_language.htm lips body language] (how to say things with the lips) | ||
| + | *[http://www.nowhitespace.org/writing/ NoWhiteSpace Writing Cheat Sheet] - great little two-pager chock-full of writing references! | ||
*[http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html Common Errors in English] | *[http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html Common Errors in English] | ||
*[http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/thesaurus Merriam-Webster OnLine] | *[http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/thesaurus Merriam-Webster OnLine] | ||
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*[http://del.icio.us/Razorkitten/resource Razorkitten's del.icio.us bookmarks] (mostly with a fantasy bent) | *[http://del.icio.us/Razorkitten/resource Razorkitten's del.icio.us bookmarks] (mostly with a fantasy bent) | ||
*[http://www.truckpoetry.net/resources.php NaNoWriMo resources] (collected by Cameron Matthews)--includes character creator | *[http://www.truckpoetry.net/resources.php NaNoWriMo resources] (collected by Cameron Matthews)--includes character creator | ||
| − | *[http://www.silveragebooks.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mag/ns/november_spawned.htm Rolnikov's November Spawned] site, with four issues of NaNoWriMo-inspired literature and a very useful booklet of writing tips | + | *[http://www.silveragebooks.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mag/ns/november_spawned.htm Rolnikov's November Spawned] site, with four issues of NaNoWriMo-inspired literature and a very useful booklet of writing tips (update: looks like the page is gone; the [http://www.silveragebooks.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ site still remains] but the booklet isn't there. :-( |
*[http://babelfish.altavista.com/ babelfish online translator] | *[http://babelfish.altavista.com/ babelfish online translator] | ||
| + | *[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HomePage TVTropes] (tropes/ideas for Plot/Setting/Character Type/Character Trait/Relationship/Backstory/Motive/etc.) | ||
=== Science Fiction === | === Science Fiction === | ||
*[http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/ctnlistalpha.asp Glossary of science fiction ideas] | *[http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/ctnlistalpha.asp Glossary of science fiction ideas] | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Editing Tips === | ||
| + | *[http://musingsonfantasia.blogspot.com/2012/12/4-tips-on-cutting-word-count-for-short.html tips on cutting word count in short stories] | ||
| + | *[http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/02/how-to-slash-your-word-count-by-20-40.html How to slash 20-40% of your word count and tighten your narrative] | ||
| + | *[https://litreactor.com/essays/chuck-palahniuk/nuts-and-bolts-“thought”-verbs Nuts and bolts: thought verbs] (some NSFW language) | ||
| + | *[http://magmapoetry.com/25-rules-for-editing-poems/ 25 rules for editing poems] | ||
| + | *[https://michaeljmcdonagh.wordpress.com/tag/list-of-filter-words/ List of filter words] (some NSFW language) | ||
| + | |||
| + | = NaNoWriMo = | ||
== NaNoWriMo == | == NaNoWriMo == | ||
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*[http://www.zokutou.co.uk/wordmeter/ Create word-count bars for your journal/blog] | *[http://www.zokutou.co.uk/wordmeter/ Create word-count bars for your journal/blog] | ||
*[http://www.lazette.net/Free%20Stuff/NaNo.htm Lazette Gilford's NaNo for the New and the Insane] - free e-book | *[http://www.lazette.net/Free%20Stuff/NaNo.htm Lazette Gilford's NaNo for the New and the Insane] - free e-book | ||
| + | *[http://www.wikiwrimo.org/wiki/Main_Page WikiWriMo] - Unofficial NaNoWriMo wiki written by Wrimos, for Wrimos | ||
| + | *[http://www.writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1951946-October-Nano-Prep-2013-Calendar NaNo Prep Daily Challenge for October]
- ''writing.com'' (Not sure where to start prepping? Daily activities to develop your plot, characters, etc. throughout Oct) | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Other Links = | ||
== Other Writing Links == | == Other Writing Links == | ||
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*[http://www.wunderland.com/LooneyLabs/Nanofictionary/NanoBlanks.html NanoBlanks: Make-Your-Own Nanofictionary Cards] | *[http://www.wunderland.com/LooneyLabs/Nanofictionary/NanoBlanks.html NanoBlanks: Make-Your-Own Nanofictionary Cards] | ||
| − | == | + | == Procrastination / Research == |
| + | |||
| + | * [http://www.wordle.net/ Word Clouds] | ||
| + | * [http://storywonk.com/podcasts-2/ StoryWonk Podcasts]
(has NaNo Poscasts!) | ||
| + | * [http://www.writingexcuses.com/ Writing Excuses Podcasts] | ||
| + | * [http://iwl.me/ I Write Like] | ||
| + | * [http://www.readabilityformulas.com/free-readability-formula-tests.php See What Grade Level You're Writing On] | ||
| + | ** [http://computersherpa.deviantart.com/art/Periodic-Table-of-Storytelling-203548951 Periodic Table of Storytelling] | ||
| + | * [http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.ca/p/the-emotion-thesaurus.html Emotion Thesaurus/Written Expression of Emotions] | ||
| + | * [http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/78517219/Emotion%20Amplifiers%202.pdf Emotion Amplifiers] (addendum to Emotion Thesaurus) (PDF) | ||
| + | * [http://nanotoons.net/ NaNo Cartoons] | ||
| + | * [http://nanomusical.com/ A Musical About NaNoWriMo] (Start with Episode #1) | ||
| + | * [http://www.bartleby.com/81/ Dictionary of Phrase & Fable] (Origin of Common Phrases, Allusions, & Words) | ||
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