#writingcommunity have you read "Save the Cat! Writes a Novel"? It's not the perfect craft book, but it's everyone's go-to recommendation for a reason. If you've struggled with 3 Act structure and haven't given this a read, check it out!
https://www.krholton.com/post/resource-spotlight-save-the-cat-writes-a-novel
Writers, have you read The Anatomy of Story yet? It's completely changed how I approach outlining. Check out my spotlight post here:
https://www.krholton.com/post/the-anatomy-of-story
If you are writing about characters in a fantasy world without our modern technology, how do you get those characters to meet at the same time?
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https://authorbriarcrawford.wordpress.com/2024/08/15/world-building-creating-telling-time-%e2%8f%b0/
Our next in-depth #writingresource is here. Worldbuilding 101: Timelines, Your Story Sequence. From author #TandyMalinak
Find this great help and others in her #worldbuilding series at the #MockingOwlRoost
https://www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/timelines-your-story-sequence-worldbuilding-101/
📝 Writers Tool Share: LanguageTool
I understand AI is controversial, but this one is just for minor mistakes, rather than writing your story for you. It is free with a premium advanced version, does not save personal data, and is open-source.
"LanguageTool is an AI-based spelling, style, and grammar checker that helps correct or paraphrase texts across languages."
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Today I posted a blog entry about the similarities between writing combat and sex scenes--yes, we're talking writing technique, nothing NSFW at all.
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/tryslora/744960358788333568/on-writing-combat-and-sex-scenes
Pillowfort: https://www.pillowfort.social/posts/4479911
Dreamwidth: https://tryslora.dreamwidth.org/2497079.html
Blog: https://trislawrence.com/on-writing-combat-and-sex-scenes/
Free #WritingResource Wednesday!
Obsidian: A personal wiki downloaded program that is private. It also connects all your note relationships into an interactive graph, and has several plugins you can add (such as a fantasy calendar).
Free #WritingResource Wednesday!
Hemingway App This one doesn't require a download, and will give editing advice.
https://hemingwayapp.com/
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Free #WritingResource Wednesday!
Orbis. It helps estimate different travel times based on distance and transportation type.
https://orbis.stanford.edu/
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Free #WritingResource Wednesday!
Joplin. I haven't tried this one myself just yet, but it is an open-source encrypted alternative to Google Docs.
Free #WritingResource Wednesday!
This one is a free writing program program called yWriter.
While it may not be overly fancy(especially in appearance) , it is a free alternative to much more expensive writing programs.
http://www.spacejock.com/yWriter8.html
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Free online event:
WorldBuilding Con
March 18-19, 2023
"A virtual event focused exclusively on worldbuilding essentials for fiction and gaming! With renowned experts and industry insiders like Tracy Hickman, Keith Baker, Gail Carriger and Mary Robinette Kowal, you’ll be ready to create a solid foundation for your imagined fantasy, sci-fi, horror or RPG game setting."
#WritingResource #WorldBuilding #Writing #FreeEvent #RPG #Fantasy #SciFi #Horror
I came across this wonderful post talking about horse care that is directed at writers, so thought I would share it. 🐴
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🔍6 Basic Types Of Evidence Crime Writers Should Know (by Jennifer Dornbush)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNBtVEJ8Kn0
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🌳 5 Myths About Wilderness
Survival To Avoid in Your Books
1️⃣ Human Obsessed Animals.
Most people who camp all the time will have never even seen a wolf in the wild because they are such shy animals. Same goes for cougars or bears: they are not obsessive human hunters. In fact, a grizzlies diet is 80% plant-life. You sometimes hear of someone getting killed by a bear, but it is very rare and most often because a mother bear felt you threatened her cub.
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Just discovered this wonderful imaginary plant generator by the creator of the also wonderful 'Herbalist's Primer': https://doubleproficiency.com/projects/herbalists-primer/plant-generator/
Any guesses how I'll be spending my day?!? 😂
#plants #ImaginaryPlants #HerbalistsPrimer #WritingResource #WorldBuilding
Hier eine wunderbare Resource für alle Schreiberlinge da draußen, deren Figuren anno dazumal leben:
https://www.oldmapsonline.org/
Viele alte (Stadt)Karten in hoher Auflösung. Viel Spaß beim Stöbern.
#schreiben #autorenleben #autorenalltag #writing #writingresource
This seemed important to share for #fantasy writers.
From here: https://pediaa.com/what-is-the-difference-between-cape-and-cloak/
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🌳 5 Tips for Writing About Forests:
1️⃣ Hunting is Not Always Successful.
This is especially true if your character is on the run. Even if your character has hunted their entire life, they will have the odd day where a hunt does not go the way they want. Today’s hunters have modern technology and often sit in tree stands all day waiting, and even then hunts still don’t always go as planned.
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Here are some winter problems for writers to use:
1️⃣Exposed Skin.
When you go outside and it is really cold out, it literally feels like the cold is biting at your exposed skin. It causes it to go red, and can cause frostbite. To counter this, cover exposed skin.
2️⃣Numb Fingers and Toes.
Annoying. When your fingers or toes get too cold, they go numb and lose mobility. Trying to do fine details like typing is very hard, and it can last several minutes after going inside.
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