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KEY:
◉ = Browser based
$ = Offers Paid Plans
Word Processors
(These are all Free to Use, some have 'pro' versions but work very well on their own.)
True Novelist ◉
Calmly Writer ◉
Quoll Writer
SmartEdit $
Manuskript
A semi-popular word processor and motivator. ◉
Wordcounter A word processor and editor. A really cool tool. @EWS-SunGod suggested this one too. :)
General Writing Tips
Show, don't tell: The guide
Describing Clothes\
Hooking them from the start
Style Checklist for Fiction Writers
Techniques for establishing pacing
The 80/20 Rule
10 Common Mistakes that Fiction Writers make
10 Tips for writing a Novel
Does your plot need a subplot?
Elements of a Successful Story
Writing Blogs/Websites (Tips, articles, and contests!)
Critique circle I’m going to be honest, I wasn’t sure what category to put this in. If you think it’d fit better elsewhere, let me know.
NowNovel Much like the above. Boasts a very active community, in depth-critiques and lots of articles on different genres.
Writer’s Digest
SocialPolitan A website for fiction writers, a lot of the links on this post are from this site.
Character Resources
Psychology Junkie (Not always accurate, but a good reference nonetheless. Good for use with 16personalities.)
The 12 Common Archetypes
Hero Archetypes
Heroine Archetypes
Positive and Negative Traits
123 ideas for character flaws
An Article on character motivation
Height Comparison Tool
Hereditary Trait Calculator Pretty cool if you ask me. Obviously only works with real-world traits, but perhaps with a bit of research, you could calculate this sort of thing for any trait you can come up with!
Character Generator (Insanely detailed and very helpful.)
Body Visualizer Pretty self-explanatory, helps to do some research beforehand to have an idea of what your character’s measurements might be. It might be helpful to those who need a clear image of their character in their head.
Ideas for superpowers. Use something pre-defined or use what you learn from here to come up with a unique ability for your character!
Words to Describe Emotion Infographic
Writing with Color A tumblr blog that is dedicated to writing and resources centered on racial & ethnic diversity. Super interesting, and suggested by @Katastrophe. :)
Character Development Through Hobbies
Nine tools for character development
Character development tricks
Character Skeleton
Character Arcs 101
Using psychology to create characters
Writing a character who has lost someone important
Writing a character who is manipulative.
Writing a character who is a natural leader
Writing a character who is rebellious
Writing a character who is indifferent/distant
Writing a character who is popular
Writing a character who is rich
Villains
Villains are one of the most important parts of a story. After all, without them, we wouldn't have much of a story at all, would we? I figured they deserve their own section. :)
Writing a villain
Observing Marvel's Black Panther for tips on writing villains
How to make villains convincing
Superbad villains
How to create a villain readers won't forget
What makes a good villain?
Writing strong villains
Questionnaires and Quizzes
Adult + Child Character Questionnaires The adult questionnaire is 47 questions including the additional section. The child questionnaire is 55.
Character Questionnaire A generic questionnaire. 50 questions long.
The mother of all character questionnaires 382 questions. I don't know why you would need to know THAT much about your characters, but do this one if you're brave.
MBTI Test
Dialogue
How to write arguments with maximum punch!
19 Ways to Write Better Dialogue
10 More Ways To Improve Dialogue
50 Things Your Characters Can Do WHILE They Talk
All my characters talk the same…
Top tips on writing dialogue
even MORE Dialogue Tips
Common dialogue mistakes
Other Dialogue mistakes.
On writing dialogue
Tagging Dialogue
Writing Dynamic Dialogue
Distinguishing characters in dialogue
How to balance action, narrative and dialogue in your novel.
Tricks for writing organic dialogue.
Online Tools
Pacemaker Set goals for your writing. I’ve yet to use it but it definitely looks promising. $
Storytoolz, a story idea, title and conflict generator.
Donjon You want custom calendars and moon cycles? Animated globes? How about demographic generators? Done, done, and done. I'd recommend checking this one out.
Perchance There is some weird stuff on here, but I found the coolest weather generator by BIOME AND SEASON on here???? It was so cool so check it out! If you find anything cool in particular, comment on this thread and share it with others!
Writing Exercises A good website for inspiration.
Research and Data
Medline (Information about Disease and Illnesses)
Google Scholar
Old Farmer's Almanac (A good source of information regarding Real-world astronomy, gardening and weather.)
Dcode, has lots of miscellaneous tools. Suggested by @Katastrophe. :)
Your Dictionary(A large collection of articles that may come in handy.)
A digital Encyclopedia from over 200+ individual sources.
Wikipedia. A bit obvious and sometimes inaccurate, but better than no research whatsoever.
Spellchecker.
Prowritingaid Grammar, spelling, style and plagiarism checker. Not all features are available in the free version. $
Writing realistic injuries
Havocscope Want to research something shady for writing without the Government marking you as a threat to national security? This is the site for you.
Word References
Reverse Dictionary and Thesaurus
Rhymezone
Multilingual Dictionary
A synonym finder, but also gives you word usage and in-depth definitions.
Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding masterlist (Another tumblr Masterpost on worldbuilding, lots of helpful resources.)
Mythology around the world (Lots of different kinds of creatures from all kinds of places.)
Azgaar's Fantasy Map Maker
Fantasy Name Generator
Rollforfantasy Fantasy Name Generator's sister website! Thanks to @EWS-SunGod for suggesting this! :)
Language Creator $
Springhole generators Similar to the fantasynamegenerators website, except with a lot more categories and even some articles! Many thanks to @spoorbs for suggesting this one! :)
WorldAnvil, somewhat similar to our very own notebook.ai, but more aimed at DnD players and has some categories that notebook does not. There are plenty of paid features as well.
Planet creator Exactly what it sounds like. Really cool, decent customization. :)
Eplans Blueprints and house plans. Aimed at construction people, but could come in handy for writers writing Earth and Earth-like worlds in the present day or equivalent.
Sounds and Songs to Listen to while writing
Sounds
Rainy Mood
Forest Mood
SoundDrown
myNoise $
Ambient Mixer, Mix sounds to create the specific ambience you're looking for! A big thanks to @Katastrophe for the suggestion. :)
Songs
(All playlists are on Spotify unless otherwise stated.)
Classical
Acoustic Covers
Instrumental
Jazz?
Tropical Vibes
Ambient
Calmly Sad
Home
Warm songs for Cold Days
Underground
Music to Write to Vol. 1– Starlight
Music to write to Vol. 2– Romance
Childlike Wonder
Bright and Restless– 40's music
Under The Lights
Battle Music YOUTUBE
Emotional Music YOUTUBE
Epic Music YOUTUBE
Horror Piano YOUTUBE
Miscellaneous/Uncategorized
Let’s face it, writers. There’s nothing new under the sun. That being said, it’s all about how you tell your story. Why not put a new twist on an old classic? :)
Writing Resources A tumblr blog dedicated to, as you might expect, writing resources. Thank you to @JynSeesAGreenLight for the suggestion. :)
A guide to writing fight scenes
Writing Killer Fight Scenes
How to write a kick-ᵇᵘᵗᵗ fight scene
Here's how to write a ᵈᵃⁿᵍ good fight scene
Genre Specific Resources
I will continue to update this thread, feel free to add your own suggestions!
I hope you enjoy, and please let me know if this helps. :)
–L.C.
