Writing Resources
The world of writing is so vast that it could take an entire website to cover all the known resources. Here is a small selection of my favorites, tailored toward the romance writer. Many of these resources are available at your local library, so you can check them out for free!
Books/Magazines
It's worth mentioning right up top that you should get the best, most information-packed thesaurus and dictionary you can find. I recommend a hardcover version for your office, and a smaller paperback for writing on the go. The investment will pay off in your writing!
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Your Romance Published - Julie Beard
- The Dreaded Synopsis - Elizabeth Sinclair
- The Elements of Style - William Strunk Jr. et al
- The First Five Pages - Noah Lukeman
- GMC: Goal, Motivation, & Conflict - Debra Dixon
- The Little, Brown Compact Handbook - Jane Aaron
- Romance Writers Report (magazine, published monthly by RWA for members)
- Writing a Romance Novel for Dummies - Leslie Wainger