Maria McKenzie: Help For Writers

Happy Writing!

In 2009, I decided to try my hand at getting a novel traditionally published. But two years later, after multiple rejections, I moved on to indie–publishing, with no regrets! However, along my journey down both paths, I've found (and continue to find) lots of links worth sharing! Venturing into writing is an overwhelming endeavor, but there really is a great deal of free information available to help!

Great links (with FREE info) for Craft, Marketing and Promotion:

We Grow Media - Helps grow your online community, also helps your work have a greater impact
http://wegrowmedia.com/blog/

Book Cover Cafe - Assists authors in building their platforms and getting their marketing edge
http://www.bookcovercafe.com/

The Creative Penn - Helps you write, publish and market your book
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/

Nail Your Novel - Practical advice on writing and marketing
http://www.nailyournovel.com/

Writer's Digest.com - Great articles for writers
http://www.writersdigest.com/

Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent - Practical advice for published and aspiring authors
http://www.rachellegardner.com/

Babbles From Scott Eagan - Writing and publishing advice from a literary agent
http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/

Writing World.com - Articles, resources and tips to become a better writer
writing-world.com

Write and Publish Fiction - Information and resources for writing fiction
write-and-publish-fiction.com

A Newbie's Guide to Publishing - Useful advice to writers from self-published author J.A. Konrath
http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/

Fiction Addiction.net - Writing tips for writing novels
http://www.fictionaddiction.net/

Jane Friedman - Writing/publishing advice from former Writer's Digest editor Jane Friedman
http://janefriedman.com/

Holly Lisle - Provides writing how-tos and free workshops
hollylisle.com

Angela Booth's Writing Blog - Helps writers of fiction and nonfiction become better at their craft
http://copywriter.typepad.com/

Novel Writing Help - The free and in depth online writing guide
novel-writing-help.com

Helpful Books on Craft:
On Writing Romance by Leigh Michaels
On Writing by Stephen King
The Elements of Style by William Strunk
Novelists's Boot Camp by Todd Stone
Robert's Rules of Writing by Robert Masello
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Goal, Motivation and Conflict by Debra Dixon

Writing for Stage and Screen

Save the Cat by Blake Snyder

Your Screenplay Sucks:100 Ways to Make it Great by William M. Akers

Story by Robert McKee

Screenplay by Syd Field

Theater Street Store (Contains a great blog for writing for stage and film)

Money-Saving Guide for Authors and Writers (couponfollow.com) This source contains practical advice and scholarships for aspiring writers