Post by Kirani Juujisei on Jun 3, 2011 12:31:48 GMT -5
Since we had this (rather useful) stuff back on the previous incarnation of this site, I am going to repost it all here for people to view and hopefully find worthwhile.
Tips on how to write various aspects of a story, given by successful authors such as Brandon Sanderson.
www.writingexcuses.com/
TV Tropes is easy to get lost in, but it is also a useful read to see how different tropes apply in fiction. This particular section I am linking to contains tips on how to successfully apply certain, fun tropes and other useful tips on story writing.
tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/SoYouWantTo/SeeTheIndex
Generally speaking, the Mary Sue is a type of character that no one wants in their works. This handy litmus test will allow you to see if your character idea has Sue traits.
www.springhole.net/quizzes/marysue.htm
Everyone knows my (not unreasonable) dislike for Purple Prose. It is a terrible way to write, in 99% of cases. However, throwing in awesome words to spice up a piece of writing is good, and this link contains some particularly cool words that people can read, learn and perhaps use at some point. Enjoy.
www.gdiproductions.net/srdamd/
Writing Excuses
Tips on how to write various aspects of a story, given by successful authors such as Brandon Sanderson.
www.writingexcuses.com/
TV Tropes
TV Tropes is easy to get lost in, but it is also a useful read to see how different tropes apply in fiction. This particular section I am linking to contains tips on how to successfully apply certain, fun tropes and other useful tips on story writing.
tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/SoYouWantTo/SeeTheIndex
Mary Sue Litmus Test
Generally speaking, the Mary Sue is a type of character that no one wants in their works. This handy litmus test will allow you to see if your character idea has Sue traits.
www.springhole.net/quizzes/marysue.htm
Some Cool Words
Everyone knows my (not unreasonable) dislike for Purple Prose. It is a terrible way to write, in 99% of cases. However, throwing in awesome words to spice up a piece of writing is good, and this link contains some particularly cool words that people can read, learn and perhaps use at some point. Enjoy.
www.gdiproductions.net/srdamd/