It’s been a while since I did a writing resource round up… so today’s the day! Here are 8 go-to resources, tools, courses and all around word nerd goodness that I whole heartedly recommend!

** If you’ve missed past-posts on this topic, you can check out my writing podcast recommendations here and favorite resources for learning about entrepreneurship here. I’ve also linked a few more articles at the bottom for your reading pleasure and writing growth. **

#1 Maggie Stiefvater’s Writing Course

If you’ve been around me and my writing world a hot minute, you know that Maggie Stiefvater is my favorite author. Once upon a time in a pre-covid world I was supposed to go to Washington, D.C. for a long weekend getaway with my husband. The catalyst for the trip… in addition to time with my hubby fresh off another college baseball season… was a one day workshop with Maggie. Obviously we all know that no one was flying anywhere in June of 2020, so instead Maggie created a video series and accompanying notebook of the information she would have presented. I was super sad not to go, but the great thing is that now EVERYONE can learn from Maggie’s brilliance… for only $38. Click here to see the course description and a few sample pages of the notebook.

#2 Story Seedlings

Where at Maggie’s course is more theoretical, mine is more of get your hands dirty and try it out kind of method. This 33 page PDF download includes 6 weeks of daily prompts that will help you construct your story, one scene at a time! Specific story elements that are covered include: Characterization, World Building, Conflict (internal/external) and Resolution. There are lots of tips, resources and advice built in along the way as well. Completing the prompts will also help you build an excellent daily writing habit. You can buy the course here ($79), or purchase the VIP version that comes with a 5,000 word critique upon course completion, here ($179).

#3 Writer’s Craft 3.0

Okay, if that sounded good, wait until you hear about this deal… you can have Story Seedlings, but for 2/3 price… PLUS dozens of additional courses, ebooks and workbooks/planners in the Writers Craft 3.0 Bundle. Seriously, check out all you can get for $49 (until Friday 2/25… then the price bumps up to $67… but still, what a DEAL!).

#4 Take Action Author Plan

I have gathered and shared a lot of authorpreneur advice on my second YouTube channel (Take Action Author Plan). If you are are looking to learn more about book marketing, the steps of self-publishing and a few foundational pieces of information on writing/publishing in general… totally get in on the action, for free! Just click here to browse the selection of videos I have created for you.

#5 Using YouTube to Research Your Fiction

Speaking of YouTube… I wrote a post a couple of years ago about how I used the platform as a research tool for my story set in North Carolina… a place I had never been… and thus was difficult to describe. If you are writing about a faraway place and do not have the budget to travel there, check out a helpful technique and strategy in this post.

#6 Cat Pens

I posted on Facebook about these pens last week… but they are just so good and so cute, that I had to include them today. If you have been on the hunt for a new favorite pen, look no further!

#7 Mini Self-Publishing Course

So, you want to self-Publish a Book? I can help! As an authorpreneur I have self-published 12 books and sold almost 5,000 copies of those books. I want to help you do the same. If you have a manuscript and are ready to DO something with it (other than wait 6 months for a response from an agent, and then another year for a publisher to put it into the world) then this mini-course is going to spell out several helpful next steps for you. In this document you will find blog pieces and videos that will give you some foundational knowledge for this process as well as walk you through some of the important steps. For each step of the process I share tips, techniques and tools to help you on your way. At any time during the course, you can feel free to email me with your questions, so that together we can get you to your desired publishing destination. To learn more and get started, click here.

#8 Self-Love Items for Writers

Maybe you are the kind of person who finds inspiration and motivation through the love language of gifts? Head over to the WordNerdopolis Store and check out a few of my favorite word nerd necessities. I own every one of these items… and each one brings joy to my writing life! Happy shopping and happy writing!

Alright. That’s it! We’ve reached the end of the writing resource round up. I hope you found at least one item that sparked your interest, and that you’ll be back to read again.

All my best and happy writing!

~ Amanda

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