Resources For Getting Started
Are you thinking about writing a book but don’t know where to begin?
Are you curious as to what content I myself analyzed prior to setting out on my own little project?
Are you bored and scrolling through the internet in a vain attempt to hold off the existential dread/fear of the unyielding entropy of a dying universe?
Well then you, my friend, are in luck.
I’ve listed 5 top tier resources down below for you to use. You’ll gain knowledge, tips, skills, and have enough laughs so you don’t get bored along the way.
Take a look!
1. Jenna Moreci
Who doesn’t like learning valuable life lessons?
Why not be entertained while you do?
A bestselling author and Youtube extraordinaire, Jenna’s channel is full of valuable information for industry experts and beginners alike.
Perhaps even more importantly she’s funny as fuck.
Her famous lists of tropes and clichés will have you not only busting a gut, but learning what can be beneficial/detrimental to your writing (and her dog is freaking adorable. Always a plus)
Find her on YouTube at Writing With Jenna Moreci
The Face Of Much Wisdom
2. Iwriterly
Meg LaTorre has editing experience and a youtube channel about writing.
That alone should give you the metaphorical “stiffy” but if not, consider that she does in fact give (among other writing advice) information on what turns editors on or off to a project. There’s more to that side of things than you may be aware of and this is a great way to dip a toe into that world.
She’s also a hoot to listen to if you’re having a bad day so why not give her a try?
Find her on YouTube at (you guessed it) IWriterly
The Face Of Much Wisdom 2: Electric Boogaloo
3. Skillshare/Masterclass
Why not shell out for a class from a professional if you’re feeling frisky?
Skillshare is a great resource for a multitude of projects and (gasp!) you can actually take a class taught by Jenna Moreci!
Full disclosure: I highly recommend that you do.
Additionally, astute watchers of her channel may note that she gives out promos to get a free trial of Skillshare premium every once and awhile. While Skillshare comes in criminally cheap at roughly $10/month, the more “mercenary” among you may realize this allows you to utilize her promo code to jump in, take her classes, and jump out without paying a single red cent.
Not that any of you would do that.
Or do.
Or don’t.
Whatever, man. I’m not here to judge.
4. Books
No, seriously.
By reading books you’ll subconsciously absorb basics of plot structure, character development and other key points from people who’ve actually gotten published. Take note of what you like and what you don’t and use those tools to smooth the edges off of that first draft of yours.
Or the tenth (there’s no shame in it. This is a safe space)
I’m Not Crying….You’re Crying!
5. You.
All the resources in the world won’t do diddly-squat if you either don’t take the right lessons from them or never apply them in real time.
Advice can only take you so far and while reading other authors may help you learn elements of writing, you have to develop your own voice.
Remember: if you don’t write your book it’s never going to get written.
Sounds redundant but too many of us are content to remain in the realm of perpetual brainstorming.
Write you fools!
Write like the wind.
I Want YOU To Keep Writing
So what did you think of my list?
Do you have authors that you like to listen talk about their process or experiences?
Drop a comment down below or shoot me an email. I’d love to hear about them!