My Resources for New Writers
Here is a quick list of my top ten tips for beginning writers. Scroll below for a more in-depth list with examples.
- Read and be inspired by popular books of the genre you want to write in.
- Journal your story ideas, fun dreams, and inspirations from books and movies.
- Discover if you’re a “plotter” or a “pantser,” which genre and age range is best for you, and if writing in first person or third person point of view works best for you.
- Join an online or local writers’ group to get fellowship, encouragement, and accountability from fellow creatives.
- Practice sharing your writing in a blog post or social media and get your name out there by writing articles/short stories/devotions in online magazines.
- Outline your plot with the settings, major events, and timeline.
- Create profile sheets of your characters with their goals, motivations, conflicts, and stakes.
- Attend conferences, webinars, and classes to learn more about the craft of storytelling and meet agents and publishers.
- Get feedback from beta readers, writing/editing friends, or groups on your writing style and story’s plot.
- Fight writer’s block by creating Pinterest boards for your characters, rereading your favorite books, and rewatching your favorite shows and movies.
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