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