If you want to become a better writer, you have to write. But you also have to read. One of the things I love to read about is the craft of writing — advice, tips, and techniques from other writers.
Take a look at what I was reading this week & a few other things that inspired me:
INFOGRAPHICS
Pixar’s 22 Rules to Phenomenal Storytelling from PBJ Publishing
The Shapes of Stories by Kurt Vonnegut from MayaEilam.com
ARTICLES & POSTS
21 Book Publishing Predictions for 2013: Indie eBook Authors Take Charge by Mark Coker from HuffingtonPost
Remembering Writers Who Left Us in 2012 from TheDailyBeast
Should You Feel Bad About Reading Stephen King? by Scott Beauchamp from Book Riot – Stephen King is one of my ALL TIME favorite writers. Like many writers who are commercially successful, some “literary” authors and reviewers try to write King off — as if commercial success proves that a novelist has no legitimate talent or command of craft.
Writing Advice from Author Noelle Sterne
BOOKS FOR WRITERS
Check out this fantastic book on writing craft by Stephen King. It’s full of personal anecdotes about his own writing journey. Stephen King| On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
QUOTES
COOL STUFF FOR WRITERS
Custom Kindle Fire Covers by KleverCase on Etsy
Once Upon a Time Necklace by Exaltation Etsy Shop
* If you’re interested in more writing advice and inspiration you can check out this list of great quotes for writers and this list of books!
a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author and comic book writer. As an award-winning, Bram Stoker Award-nominated young adult author of 12 novels and graphic novels, she has been published in 51 countries and 38 languages and her books have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Kami’s best known works include the Beautiful Creatures series, Teen Titans: Raven, The X-Files: Agent of Chaos, The Lovely Reckless, Broken Beautiful Hearts, and the DC Black Label comic Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity. She is also a cofounder of the Kid Lit book festival YALLFest.
