Writing Resource Links circa NaNo 2018

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Continuing with the cataloging of resources shared in our regional group on Nanowrimo.org, this post will share some of the links that were shared by Tacoma/Pierce County Wrimos during November 2018.  Feel free to use what suits you and leave the rest.

Jexx 30 shared the use of Jumpstart Your Novel by Mark Teppo to create an outline.

AlexSeanchai shared a link to Jami Gold's Scrivener template with built in beat sheet and archived versions of Lydia Sharp's Connecting Your Opposite Turning Points in Story Structure trio - Part One, Part 2, and Part 3 (because this is on web archive, it does take a bit longer to load these, just fyi) for help in story planning.  Also mentioned was a pay what you want/free online course on writing heroines by Heather Flores.

Kyrthanna Elvendahl linked to the Day-by-Day Outline for NaNoWriMo: Characters and Themes cheatsheet on Better Novel Project and mentioned there are others in the series that can be used as daily prompts for a month of writing.  Also linked was a blog with print your own planner word count stickers - these could be used during NaNoWriMo or Camp NaNo or any month you desire.

Enjoys the Rain then shared the link for a printable word count calendar with boxes you fill in for every 250 words you write.  (I like using this one myself! The new one is updated each year for free, but if you support the creator, I see there is a year long premade one like this for sale.) Also shared was a link for a free novel writing program called yWriter6 (for those who don't use Scrivener or might want to change from Word, etc.).

Lunar_Rhythm shared a newer web based noveling program called Novlr. It does have a monthly fee for use, but is said to be very user friendly.

It is always good advice to research the people or groups you might want to include, especially if you are not one of them, to make sure you don't include things that might be inaccurate or offensive.  AlexSeanchai shared a link to ScriptAutistic's list of masterposts for writing autistic characters.

Tyreantigger shared the website for an online writing support group called the Insecure Writer's Support Group.

Corbden shared a number of things: For those looking for prompts, a link to Writing Prompts on Reddit. Also mentioned was the use of random generators - and the fact that there are so many out there to choose from all found with a simple search.  If you're looking for a specific word or term, Panlexicon was recommended as a great place to go. Also shared was a printable list of 1000 verbs that replace overused ones.  Creating a mood board for your story on Pinterest was suggested (this can also be done for characters, settings, etc.).  The final thing shared was a quick little online timer to use for writing sprints, etc. 

The last thing shared in the group came from AlexSeanchai in the form of a link to a Twitter thread by author Chuck Wendig on writing - and being Mr. Wendig, it does have some things Spock called colorful metaphors.

Thank you to everyone who shared these links last November!  I can't wait to see what's shared this year, but, in the meantime, if you have a link or resource you'd like to share, please feel free to leave it in the comments.  It can be added to a future post!