Writer Resources: Unleash Your Inner Wordsmith
As a writer there is invaluable tools I have found and I want to share them with you because they have quite literally changed the game for me.
How To Write - Structure
OH MY GOSH THIS BOOK!! This book was so helpful and making me see how the outline of a story matters. I could not for the life of me grasp the concept until this book.
This book is just as good as the original save the cat writes a novel but is more tailored towards YA Novels
This book is also a great tool to have in your back pocket it explains the science of why things matter in your story.
If you are writing a romance novel this is a key player in making sure its being executed correctly. Even if your not writing a romance but you have some romantic qualities to your book this is a must have.
Wired For Story by Lisa Cron: the BEST explanation on the brain science behind a well-told story. Highly recommend for every writer out there!
This book helped my crazy mind from spiraling.
I'm an author in progress so continual learning is always a must, enough said.
How To Write - Details
SHOWING emotions can be so difficult and this book does a great job of showing you how to write to show emotions instead of telling them.
This book is perfect for writing those conflict moments in a book and your not sure how to write them.
Thsi is volume two of the conflict book and goes into even more helpful tips and tricks.
THIS ONE!!! This is so good for writing characters with deep psychological wounds. You do not want to depict these characters incorrectly so this book is a go too.
Got a character with negative traits but your not really a negative person this book with guide you how to execute that character correctly.
Your a negative nancy huh? I can be at times to and this book is so good with all the positive character traits.
Need help writing in an urban setting this book give so many good tips and tricks to make sure you write it accurately
Same with this book but in a rural setting. You want to make sure you catch the little farm at the end of town just right
I don't know about you but I don't know all there is to know about every career so this book does the work for you. I like it better than google honestly.
Writing
This is the best writing software hands down! I love that I can organize all my thoughts and words with no issue. There is a slight learning curve but I am obsessed with its customizability.
I love Abbie for creating this resource. Scriviner is by far the best writing platform to ever exist but opening it can be so scary. She makes it easy.
This app is amazing for world building whether you are a writer like me, a game creator, world builders and so much more. I love this app so much when keeping things organized with my stories.
I use microsoft when editing with my editor because we can easily send the document back and forth!
Editing
Meet Hina!! She is my editor and I fucking love her. She is the most patient and helpful person on the planet in helping my novel come to life!!! If you need an editor she is your girl!
I love this program so much especially as a writer. I used to use grammarly but pro writing aid is made for creative writers. It understands styles and more for writers!
Hemingway Editor is my favorite free app for catching passive voice, adverbs, hard-to-read sentences, and more!
Best pencils hands down, because they don't break or sharpen weird. In black like my soul 😆
Best pens in the entire world and I will not argue on that fact.
I love these pens for journaling or editing my novel!
I find these to be the best highlighters when editing because they don't bleed or smudge!!
Great for editing however I do find they bleed a little.
I love the super fine tip for when I need to be super precise or write very small when editing.
These are perfect for tabbing good pages in books or best when I am editing my own novel. I can color code what needs to be done on those pages.
The amount of post it notes I use to right down character, world building or novel ideas in general should be a crime.
Creating Art
I love canva and use it for everything
I use procreate on my ipad to create character art and edit my book cover!
I personally use Creative Cloud All Apps to create book covers, character art and whatever type of art I'm feeling at any given moment.
My Office Set Up
My current desk is no longer available but this is basically the same thing. I have to have a desk because I type a lot
I love my chair so much and I sit like a stupid in my chair. I do add a cushion to the bottom because I like the extra cushion for my feet.
My office is inside of my closet that doesn't have any heating, air or windows and on the second floor of my home so needless to say it can get hot in here. Plus running a gaming computer can get hot af. This little fan does the work and is so quiet....
This is such a life saver because it sits next to my desk and holds my pc which is a beast, I can also keep all my candles organized and so much more.
Must have by the desk otherwise my coffee would always be cold!
Not only is this blanket storage for my office it also give me room to move my legs around while sitting.
My office is in my closet, in a corner so this light is perfect for lighting up my desk are so I can see when editing.
These curtains are beautiful and just add a vibe to my closet office!
Just what I needed to hold up my monitor and be able to move it around. The extra USB ports have also been so handy!!
I will swear up and down about my MacBook. I will never use another laptop ever because my MacBook is the freaking best!!
A case is a must have for my computer when I have littles. I'm obsessed with trees and this was a perfect all in one kit. It has plugs for the ports and a screen protector as well!
My iPad is used for my digotal planning, drawing and so much more. I also have a keyboard to make life easier on the go. As a writewr I need to have everything ready to go when inpiration strikes.
I love this case so much because its simple, not clunky and so versatile!
This is perfect for my drawing because it feels like I'm drawing on paper than a glass screen.
This is a must for my IPad because I do digital planning as well as drawing so a pen was a must have!
I love the typewriter clicky clack feels of my keyboard. When I am working on my novel or other projects it is by far my favorite keyboard. Plus the colors are pretty!!
I love this mouse because its speed is amazing, its small for my hands and the colors are so pretty!! Also good for gaming!
Large enough that it covers most of mt desk. I love it!
With how much I am typing these are a god send.
Headphones are a must because not only do I need them for work, I'm also just a little bit of a gamer. Also the colors make me happy.
Best computer cam hands down. The mic and video quality are amazing and perfect for all the courses I create.
With the amount of tech I have plugged in this is an absolute must!!
I use this for when I am working on my book covers on my PC. works great when I use photoshop and other softwares.
I cannot do disorganized! These help keep all my writing and editing tools perfectly organized inside of my desk!
The only form of planning I have that isn't digital and I would die without this. I love the lines so I can write in a straight line.
I like this one because I can do a ton of paper at one time. I have no patience or time to do stacks of 6!
If it's not X-Acto its trash. I said what I said!
With how much I print this is hands down the best printer I have ever used. The ink lasts forever
Works best for worksheets and not important work!
Works best for worksheets and not important work! Bulk Edition!!
I had a gremlin chew on my apple pen and these are a fun and amazing replacement. I don't see the difference between apple tip and this one.
YouTube Authors
Here are a few of my favorite Authors on youtube that can help teach the writing process if you are new.
Abbie is quite literally the best and is so through with all of her videos!
This playlist is perfect for new writers to understand all the important parts of writing a novel! This saved my sanity more times than I can count!
Bethany is a mama and writer like me and I love watching her journey.
Here's a different take on the 3 act story structure
Just Follow her, she's a no BS type!