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For Further Reading

It’d be impossible to include every writing resource on this page or in a single blog post. Here are additional articles that compile resources for writers. If you have a particular resource that helped teach you the ropes, I’d love to include it here!

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Submission Grinder
I will never stop singing the praises of Submission Grinder. Not only is it a database of markets for all sorts of writing, from non-fiction articles to short stories to poetry to novellas and absolutely everything in-between, it provides a free place for you to track your own submissions to literary magazines if you’re an author. IT’S THE BEST.

Writer Beware
This is an essential resource for anyone attempting to get into any sort of publishing, traditional or self-publishing, or for anyone looking for writer services. Writer Beware tracks, exposes, and raises awareness of questionable, illicit, and/or nonstandard practices in and around the publishing industry. Don’t forget to check out it’s companion blog of the same name!

A Resource Guide to Writing Basics – Contributed by New Jersey Girl Scout Senior Scouts
Are you searching for writing inspiration? Do you struggle to brainstorm? Are you a student looking for help with research skills? Do you need a grammar refresher, or editing tips? This resource guide has it all. Several articles are even from academic institutions like UC Berkeley’s Student Learning Center; and for younger writers out there, articles from the Young Writer’s Project summarize outlining strategies so you can learn different ways of approaching your story idea or research project.

Money-Saving Guide for Authors and Writers – Contributed by Hannah
This is an incredibly accessible article that hits all the major questions a new writer might have. It gets bonus points from me for including information for budding poets in additional to authors, and includes information on college scholarships, educational courses, and career options for writers in addition to the normal fare of manuscript formatting tips, self-publishing tips, and query letter basics.

Computer Tools and Editing Software for Writers – Contributed by Willow
An article which lists 20+ digital tools, from software to phone applications, to websites, that turn the writing process into a “more engaging and interactive experience.” The resources are briefly descripted and linked. They range in topics from note taking, grammar, editing, planning and brainstorming, time management, and more.

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