Writing Resources: A List

Nov 27

This is a living list of all the resources that I use to amp up my writing game.

Craft Books

The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller by John Truby. This book is particularly aimed at screenwriters, but I found it a useful starting point for understanding story structure and why a few famous stories work.
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody. Ditto for Save the Cat—a helpful introduction to story structure and character development.

Ellen Brock. I especially liked Ellen’s series on the different types of writers. I found out I was a Methodological Pantser, which helped me better understand my writing process.
Shaelin Writes. While a lot writing advice stays in the realm of developmental editing, Shaelin often gives great line-level advice which I find useful when revising my prose.
Liselle Sambury. Liselle offers a trove of information for any author embarking on a trad pub journey. Great for writing advice and inside publishing tips.
BookEnds Literary Agency. Another amazing resource for all things trad pub. Topics include querying, working with industry professionals, contracts, and more.

Publishing Rodeo. A refreshingly honest look at traditional publishing and the factors that make a book succeed (or not).
Turning to Story. A great resource for writers hoping to work on their craft.
Write or Die. No new episodes sadly, but the old episodes are a great way to learn more about trad pub (especially for BIPOC and marginalized authors).
Basic Pitches. Another podcast that is no longer in production, but still a quality resource on writing journeys and all things craft.

In Kahoots with Kvita. This is my AMM mentor’s Substack newsletter, so I’m obviously biased. Subscribe for honest and detailed traditional publishing insights.
The Visible Life of V.E. Schwab. V.E. Schwab is a talented writer, and each monthly newsletter offers interesting musings on writing craft (+ pics of Schwab’s adorable pets).