The Craft
Top Tips For Beginners
- WRITE – Practice makes good, seriously.
- READ – Study the good, the bad, and the ugly.
- LEARN the basics – Plot, Character Development, Setting, Pacing, etc.
- BE RECEPTIVE to feedback – Your editors, beta readers, and mentors don’t hate you.
- BE PATIENT – The writing process takes time.
- CONSISTENCY is key – Be as consistent as your schedule and time allows.
- YOU’RE NOT as bad as you think – We are some of our toughest critics.
- YOU’RE NOT as good as you think – Be humble and look for ways to improve your writing.
- BE BOLD – Don’t be afraid to tell your story the way it needs to be told.
- HAVE FUN – You started writing because you love to create. Never forget that.
Helpful Books
Online Resources
- Writer’s Edit – Great for getting started with storytelling
- Fantasy Name Generator – Great resource for coming up with a variety of names within your book