Resources For Writers

Everybody has a secret world inside of them.

- Neil Gaiman

Need some inspiration or guidance for writing your fantasy story? Check out these resources below.

WEBSITES

Reedsy blog - A huge range of blog posts with a variety of different tips and guidance for writing stories of any length.

https://blog.reedsy.com/

750 Words - Improve your writing with short creative writing exercises, no longer than 750 words apiece.

https://750words.com/

Writer's Digest - The 'Write Better Fiction' tab has an array of resources for all your needs, including character development sheets and a short story section.

https://www.writersdigest.com/

Hemingway Editor - A brilliant resource for helping to guide you through editing your story.

https://hemingwayapp.com/

Write the World - A hub of information for young writers, where you can find prompts and tips for improving your writing as a young person.

https://writetheworld.org/

BOOKS

Let's Write a Short Story! By Joe Bunting - A detailed look into the practice of short story writing and how you can write faster.

Writing Short Stories: A Writer's and Artist's Companion by Courttia Newland and Tania Hershman - Tips from authors of short stories and a deep dive into the genres and forms that short stories can take.

How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published by Ashley Lister - Focuses on developing the plot of your story, as well as the dialogue and suspense to create a captivating story.

The Very Short Story Starter by John Gillard - 101 writing prompts to get your story started.

Stop Worrying; Start Writing: How to Overcome Fear, Self-Doubt and Procrastination by Sarah Painter - Perfect for new writers nervous to start the craft.

SOCIAL MEDIA

ShaelinWrites on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/ShaelinWrites

@the.plottery on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/the.plottery/

@thewritersafterglow on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thewritersafterglow/

Alexa Donne on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexaDonne