Online Resources:
* Websites:
* Writers Digest: https://www.writersdigest.com/ (They offer a lot of free articles and tips)
* The Write Life: https://thewritelife.com/ (Another great source for blog posts, articles, and advice)
* Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/ (Offers articles on various aspects of writing, including book writing)
* Scrivener's Blog: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/ (Specifically focused on the popular writing software, Scrivener)
* The Guardian's Books Blog: https://www.theguardian.com/books (Offers articles and interviews with authors)
* National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo): https://nanowrimo.org/ (The website and forums are filled with tips and support for writers)
* Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/ (Find book reviews and connect with other readers and writers)
* YouTube Channels:
* The Creative Penn: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCreativePenn (Covers various aspects of writing, publishing, and marketing)
* Joanna Penn: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoannnaPenn (Another great channel with informative videos on writing and publishing)
* Writing With Jenna: https://www.youtube.com/c/WritingWithJenna (Offers tips and advice on writing, editing, and publishing)
* Online Courses:
* Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/ (Offers free courses on writing)
* edX: https://www.edx.org/ (Also offers free writing courses)
* FutureLearn: https://www.futurelearn.com/ (Another option for free writing courses)
* Blogs:
* Jane Friedman's Blog: https://janefriedman.com/ (Offers in-depth articles on writing, publishing, and the business of books)
* The Writer's Digest Blog: https://www.writersdigest.com/blog (Offers blog posts on various topics related to writing)
* Chuck Wendig's Blog: https://terribleminds.com/ (Offers advice and insights on writing, with a focus on genre fiction)
Local Resources:
* Libraries: Many libraries offer free writing workshops and classes.
* Community Colleges: Often have affordable writing courses.
* Writing Groups: Look for local writing groups on meetup.com or Facebook.
Other Tips:
* Read Widely: Read books in the genre you want to write in, and pay attention to the craft of writing.
* Write Consistently: Practice is key! Set aside time to write regularly, even if it's just for a short period.
* Join a Critique Group: Get feedback on your work from other writers.
* Be Patient: Writing a book takes time. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't happen overnight.
Remember, the most important thing is to start writing and enjoy the process!