Resources and Motivation
Even though it's for spn_j2_bigbang, there are some resources every writer, no matter what fandom he/she is in, should take into consideration!
Originally posted by wendy at Resources and Motivation
We are getting closer to the author draft deadline and I know many people are looking for some extra motivation.
But first, it's been mentioned to me two separate times that people are reluctant to ask me (specifically) questions. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS. I want you to be successful and will do whatever is needed to make that happen. Just email spnj2bigbang@gmail.com -- I am here to help YOU.
In the meantime, here are some things you might check out:
omgspnbigbang
spn_beta
spn_betas
spn_sceneit (for vidders)
little_details (a fact-checking community for writers)
Summaries: A Guide to Writing Them by lothy
Science-Backed Reasons Writing Makes You Happier, Smarter, And More Persuasive
Write or Die
What NOT to Do When Beginning Your Novel: Advice from Literary Agents
Five Tips to Help You Make Your Deadline
20 Authors Share Tips for Writing Love Scenes
Stephen King’s Top 20 Rules for Writers
25 Quotes That Will Inspire You To Be A Fearless Writer
10 Secrets to Creating Unforgettable Supporting Characters
How To Write a Scene: A Step-By-Step Infographic
A collection of writing links by lira_snape
Ebook Formatting Tutorial (Please remember that you MUST ask for permission before creating a PDF, ebook, podfic, etc. of an author or artist's work.)
Edit Minion: a robotic copy editor to help you refine your writing by finding common mistakes
10 Ways to Beat Writer's Block
Famous Authors Give Their Rules for Writing
Good Books Don't Have to Be Hard
What Motivates Writers? (Complete with pie charts!)
Resources for Writers (includes grammar resources, style guides, FAQs, formatting guides, how to edit, etc.)
Have questions about formatting on LJ? Here's how to:
make text bold, italic or centered.
use an LJ-Cut.
For other questions, look at the LJ FAQ page.
If you know of any other motivational sites or links, please feel free to tell me in comments.
To clear up a couple of things...yes, you can turn in your draft before May 1. (Please, please, PLEASE turn in your draft before May 1!!) In April, I will make a more detailed post about how to turn in your story and exactly what needs to be included. But in the meantime, here is the template from last year, which you still can use until the new one is posted.
Your story MUST be a complete first draft (NOT the same things as a final draft!!), with a beginning, middle and end, with no "insert scene here" placeholders and at least 20k words. No extensions will be given for any reason. It's May 1 or bust. OK?
Also, if you want to drop out, all you need to do is not turn in a May 1 draft. Easy-peasy!
Keep going guys, you so can do this!
Originally posted by wendy at Resources and Motivation
We are getting closer to the author draft deadline and I know many people are looking for some extra motivation.
But first, it's been mentioned to me two separate times that people are reluctant to ask me (specifically) questions. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS. I want you to be successful and will do whatever is needed to make that happen. Just email spnj2bigbang@gmail.com -- I am here to help YOU.
In the meantime, here are some things you might check out:
Have questions about formatting on LJ? Here's how to:
For other questions, look at the LJ FAQ page.
If you know of any other motivational sites or links, please feel free to tell me in comments.
To clear up a couple of things...yes, you can turn in your draft before May 1. (Please, please, PLEASE turn in your draft before May 1!!) In April, I will make a more detailed post about how to turn in your story and exactly what needs to be included. But in the meantime, here is the template from last year, which you still can use until the new one is posted.
Your story MUST be a complete first draft (NOT the same things as a final draft!!), with a beginning, middle and end, with no "insert scene here" placeholders and at least 20k words. No extensions will be given for any reason. It's May 1 or bust. OK?
Also, if you want to drop out, all you need to do is not turn in a May 1 draft. Easy-peasy!
Keep going guys, you so can do this!