Resources
Industry Publications and Websites
The Creative Penn
Offers advice on writing, publishing, and marketing for aspiring authors and established writers. Visit Website
Writer's Digest
A comprehensive resource for writers, offering tips, strategies, and insights for improving writing skills and navigating the publishing industry. Visit Website
Professional Organizations
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
Provides support, advocacy, and resources for writers in the science fiction and fantasy genres. Visit Website
National Novel Writing Month
An annual, Internet-based creative writing project that challenges participants to write a 50,000-word manuscript during November. Visit Website
Tools and Software
Scrivener
A powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to compose and structure long and difficult documents. Visit Website
Grammarly
An AI-powered writing assistant that helps with grammar checking, spell checking, and plagiarism detection. Visit Website
Educational Resources
MasterClass
Offers classes taught by renowned authors on storytelling, novel writing, and more. Visit Website
Coursera
Features courses on creative writing and literature from top universities and colleges around the world. Visit Website
Community Forums and Support
Absolute Write Water Cooler
A community of writers of all levels where you can discuss writing, publishing, and marketing. Visit Website
Writing Forums
An active writing community where writers can share their work, get feedback, and discuss writing strategies and publishing opportunities. Visit Website
Industry Standards and Guidelines
The Chicago Manual of Style
The essential guide for writers, editors, and publishers, providing comprehensive writing and formatting standards. Visit Website
Manuscript Formatting Guide by William Shunn
A concise guide detailing the standard manuscript format for short stories and novels, widely accepted by the publishing industry. Visit Website
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