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25.01.2022 NEW QUIZ - Which Fantastic Beast are You? With the recent release of the trailer for the upcoming sequel, theres never been a better time to discover which fantastic beast you are, so take our quiz now. >>>>> https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5aaef9b5d9a03c001449958b
25.01.2022 An interesting read on writing real dialogue
25.01.2022 This article is a must read - Column McCanns tips for young novelists - It has so many good points to help you become a better writer! It goes hand in hand with our blog post from last week.
23.01.2022 NaNoWriMo is barely more than a day away. Will you be joining in this year?
22.01.2022 Over 80% of people admit to wanting to publish a novel, yet so few actually do. Read on to find out how you can be the exception to the rule and get your novel complete and published.
22.01.2022 Super exciting news! We have our first guest writer on The Writing Resource! Charles Watson joins the team as a contributor and his first post is about writing engaging stories for children! Check it out below
21.01.2022 Every week I catch the train to and from work. While I dont always sit there, Ill admit I have a favourite spot. That spot inspired this (very) short descriptive piece that I have worked up the courage to share! Do you have any short stories youd like to share? Feel free to comment them or leave a link - We might even share some of the highlights!
21.01.2022 Calling All Members! Are you a planner or a pantser? Tell us all about it in our forum below
21.01.2022 A big part of writing requires you to pretend you know a whole lot about topics you know nothing of. Heres how to make that a little easier!
21.01.2022 "Youre sitting there, staring at the screen. Its endlessly white, the starkness of it scorching your eyes as they glaze over, unblinking and empty. Theres just that one black blinking line mocking you. You cant think of a single word to write. Welcome to the hell of writers block." Writers block can be your worst enemy, but luckily there are ways of beating the seemingly endless horror. Check out our latest post - 7 Ways to Get Over Writers Block!
21.01.2022 I start to run, start to turn into air, the blue careening off the sky, careening after me, as I sink into green, shades and shades of it, blending and spinning into yellow, freaking yellow, then head-on colliding into the punk-hair purple of lupine: everywhere. Check out my review of Jandy Nelsons YA contemporary novel Ill Give You The Sun! Its a short but beautiful book filled with artistic metaphors and vivid colour. Are you going to add it to your TBR list?
20.01.2022 Following on from our last post 3 Ways to Start Writing we now bring you 3 Ways to Keep Writing! Sometimes its easy to start a novel when you have a fresh and exciting idea, but actually getting through to the final page of your first draft is no easy feat #writersblock #writingtips
19.01.2022 Is it really writer's block that you're feeling? Check out this cool article for when you're feeling uninspired!
19.01.2022 NaNoWriMo is done and dusted for another year but that doesnt mean you should wait around till November 2019 to get writing again. Heres how you can keep writing and push through your first draft!
19.01.2022 NaNoWriMo is done and dusted for another year but that doesn't mean you should wait around till November 2019 to get writing again. Here's how you can keep writing and push through your first draft!
19.01.2022 Check out our latest post on crafting complex characters! Weve got some pretty exciting stuff in the pipelines too, so dont forget to subscribe while youre there!
17.01.2022 Aaaaanndddd were back! You might have noticed weve been MIA the last couple of months. And heres why, The Writing Resource has had a big makeover. Check out the new website now > https://thewritingresource.com.au/
16.01.2022 How is your NaNoWriMo going? If youre getting stuck and need a little more musical motivation, look no further than a writing playlist. Well even help you get one started. Check out the latest post on The Writing Resource now!
16.01.2022 Some great advice!
16.01.2022 One of the toughest scenes to write, for any author, is the old-fashioned action scene. How do you tackle a fight?
15.01.2022 When it comes to your favourite writing time, are you a night owl or a morning bird? I personally love writing at night, its when I feel most creative and can just slip into the writing zone. Check out this article I discovered while researching Tuesdays blog post!
14.01.2022 Getting started on a fantasy novel or series? These questions/considerations by Sara Raasch will help you flesh out your vision as you dig in.
14.01.2022 This latest post is packed with great tips. So much so, it took TWO weeks to research everything and it even had to be split into TWO posts! So if you want great writing tips from four well-known and well-loved authors read on. Stay tuned for part two in a couple of weeks!
12.01.2022 We officially have a Facebook Group! - But its exclusively for The Writing Resource members! So, if youre a member you can join up to the Facebook Group below, or you can sign-up to our free membership here: https://thewritingresource.com.au/sign-up/
11.01.2022 It's November 30th! That means NaNoWriMo is drawing to a close for another year - how did you go?
11.01.2022 Recently, one of our posts got republished on The Nearly Complete Guide to Writing A Novel! Check out the article below and while youre there have a look at Nearly Completes website and Facebook page. Theyre a great resource for young writers!
10.01.2022 From The Last Jedi, to No Reservations we delve into the power of the near touch in our latest post on The Writing Resource! So read on and start creating some quality chemistry next time you sit down to write.
10.01.2022 I need an alphabet of endings ripped out of books, of hands pulled off of clocks, of cold stones, of shoes filled with nothing but wind. I drop my head on Tobys shoulder. Were the saddest people in the world. New book review for your perusing! If the author sounds familiar its because I reviewed one of her books last month - this time her words were just as compelling. Have you read The Sky is Everywhere?
09.01.2022 How do you find time to write? Finding time to write is one of the hardest steps to becoming an author, especially if you have to juggle a "real" job in the meantime. Check out our 3 tips now and start finding the time! (Youll be surprised at how easy it can be)
07.01.2022 This is a great idea! What do you think? #writingtips
07.01.2022 NaNoWriMo starts tomorrow! Get prepared and arm yourself with our 8 point checklist that will ensure you smash NaNoWriMo 2018.
06.01.2022 The Help was rejected 60 times.
05.01.2022 Something we havent mentioned just yet... we have launched a new membership on our site! Our aim is to help aspiring writers reach their publishing goals by providing downloadable resources, inspiration, tools, tips, and tricks to use along the way. Plus its free - for now. So sign-up today! https://thewritingresource.com.au/sign-up/
05.01.2022 Writing a book is never as easy as it seems. Theres fears, expectations, hopes, and worries that all get in the way. (Not to mention the endless expanse of the blank page that sits there staring at you). So, finally beat that writers block and check out three ways to start writing today!
05.01.2022 Another great read I found while researching for an upcoming blog post: How the author of The Fault in Our Stars built an ardent army of fans. #JohnGreen
04.01.2022 We all need a little inspiration to keep ourselves writing. Whether were established writers or aspiring ones. So, here is a collection of tips from those who know best!
04.01.2022 Its November 30th! That means NaNoWriMo is drawing to a close for another year - how did you go?
04.01.2022 Were a few days into NaNoWriMo already, how are you tracking? If you havent already, you should download our handy 30 day survival kit - it has 30 day-by-day pages to help you keep track of your goals and progress. Plus, over 30 inspirational quotes, tips and tricks, and links to other useful website and resources to get you inspired and keep you going!
03.01.2022 Check out this article from 5 times best selling author Jeff Goins - Its a great read packed full of great tips!
03.01.2022 Is it really writers block that youre feeling? Check out this cool article for when youre feeling uninspired!
01.01.2022 A cool infographic to think about from Writers Digest!
