Writing is a skill-based practice, but it is also a state of mind. How you think about yourself and the writing process can impact your success. We’ve put together resources to help you navigate the wide range of needs and challenges you might have as you start on the writing journey.
The first set of links will help you develop a positive and healthy attitude to the writing process. The second set of links focus on techniques of writing. The third section will help you increase your chances of being published with helpful tips on submitting your work. We also put together a list of social media accounts to follow for inspiration, writing prompts, writing advice, and publishing opportunities.
1. Thinking Like a Writer
8 Letters to a Young Writer by Teju Cole
Teju Cole’s Rules on Writing (short version)
Akwaeke Emezi’s Guide to Becoming a Successful Writer in 35 Tweets
How to Be a Writer: 10 Tips from Rebecca Solnit
“Everything You Need to Know About Writing in 10 Minutes” by Stephen King
2. Craft and Technique
Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling
Writing Tips from Booker Prize Winning Authors
3. Submitting Your Work
How to Get Your Short Story Published
How Do I Know I am Plagiarizing?
