Fiction writing resources for the young writer

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I’m back with another dose of writing-related content. I know, I’m sure you’re shocked. Totally out of character for me, right?

I gathered up my favorite sites and resources for two reasons: To bring them to the attention of any young writers out there who are starting, and so I have a place to direct people next time they ask me for recommendations.

Here are 7 resources that have helped me build my craft and implement good habits.

1. Go Teen Writers

This site is great for anyone looking for world-building strategies, outline plans, and groundwork structures. They offer a good amount of advice and material that can be easily applied to your projects. I visited them the most when I was figuring out the basics.

2. Story Embers

SE is a Christian based site guiding storytellers with an active community, great contests, well-informed articles, and valuable break downs of what makes a story impactful. I’m an active member of this community and would recommend it to anyone who wants to build stories with intention and impact.

3. NaNoWriMo

National Novel Writing Month takes place in November every year, and the goal is to write 50,000 words in your novel or writing project. NaNo has vastly improved my writing habits, planning methods, and the way I approach ideas.

4. Pinterest

Pinterest is a wonderful place for inspiration and character building. Be careful with this one, though, it can quickly become a distraction from the actual writing! Don’t ask how I know that.

The pros usually outweigh the cons here, but as I like to say quite frequently: Everything in moderation.

5. Teen Author Bootcamp

TABC is a conference for young writers that takes place in Provo, Utah, annually. I was blessed enough to attend two years in a row before aging out, and the value found here is incredible. High-quality classes, a vibrant community, and the creation of amazing memories are only the first benefits that come to mind. If you have the means and are under 19, I highly recommend attending.

6. Young Writers Workshop

YWW is a Christian based paid monthly service that offers advice, courses, and strategies to help guide you and strengthen your writing. I participated in this program for about a year when it first started and enjoyed my time there greatly. YWW helped me to better understand all the different layers of editing.

6. OneNote and or Evernote

OneNote has helped me keep track of my novel planning for years, and even though I’m largely switched over to Evernote, I still have notebooks on there that are chock-full of early-stage development for my projects. OneNote is a tad less intimidating then Evernote in my opinion, so I believe its an excellent choice if you’re tired of chasing around documents with scattered information, and are looking for something simple and effective for organizing ideas.

Those are the sites and events that have helped me and with which I have experience with. There’s no shortage of helpful material for writers out there, so I hope compiling a few of my favorites helps you take a step in the right direction.

It’s a big world of content out there, and narrowing down your options is a good place to start for figuring out what works for you.

Thanks for reading!

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