The internet is filled with useful resources for writers, from free courses and downloads to insightful blogs. We have compiled some goodies for you. Enjoy!
The following Digital Goodie Bag is for Wordy Weekend November 19th - 21st, 2022 season. Enjoy!
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Everything that is Canterbury Writers is about helping writers connect with other writers, building a community. So, when we encounter a blog post from one of our favorite authors on the topic of connecting with other writers, we have to share it.
Take a read of some of the tips that Joanna Penn has on how to find your writing community.
Jessica Brody wrote an insightful blog post about how to create a writing routine with will help you settle in and get those words on the page.
The number of times that we writers are told to use "stronger verbs" can drive us a bit coo-coo, especially if we are struggling to think of some stronger verbs to use.
This blog post from Jerry Jenkins dives into the types of verbs and shows how you can spice up your writing with stronger verbs. BUT there is also a downloadable list of 249 strong verbs to add to our vocabulary.
It all comes down to mindset, but Christie Craig (romance and romantic suspense writer) has a fresh take on the things that we should and shouldn't do (including how we shouldn't compare ourselves to others — something much easier said than done).
John McIntyre a newspaper editor (I think he's retired now.) give a hillarious but honest view of what editors do.
This is a replay of Brandon Sanderson's keynote speech at Teen Author Boot Camp. Writers of all ages can benefit from hearing this advice.
We at Canterbury Writers are also fans of Jonna Penn, who runs a podcast called The Creative Penn. There are so many useful episodes in the archives, with so many guests over the years sharing their wisdom. But this particular episode is with Dr Euan Lawson, who co-authored The Healthy Writer with Joanna Penn.
It's no big surprise that those of us at Canterbury Writers are fans of the resources from Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. Their Writers Helping Writers is a treasure trove of information. But they also have another website that is also filled with a treasure trove of resources.
One Stop for Writers is a subscription services, filled with extensive databases for a variety of different show elements. But you can access their checklists and tip sheets page for free. This is just a taste of some of the amazing materials found on One Stop for Writers.