Writing Resources on Bound to Writing

This writing resources page covers topics that will help in the writing and editing stages of any project. Whether you’re just starting out and need to name your main character or you need to find reviewers for your new release, I’ve got you covered.

From Resources to Tools to Books to Lists to Guest Posts my goal is to prepare you for your journey as a writer.

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Information is abundant on the internet, but as an indie author myself, the posts I’ve written are all based on my experience and my success with each topic. See what you can learn in my writing resources and tools posts.

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Writing Lists

12 Days of Editing

The 12 Days of Editing

We may only be a few days until Christmas, but who says we can’t count down another important thing in our lives? Editing plays a HUGE role in our lives as writers. I mean editing takes up at least 90 percent of the writing process.  ...
Holiday Gift Guide for Writers

Holiday Gift Guide for Writers

Picking out the perfect gift is a daunting task during the holiday season. There are so many options out in the world, and with online shopping, the possibilities are endless. But it doesn’t have to be that hard especially if you have a writer on ...

Writing Resources

What is a Proof Copy?

What is a Proof Copy?

You’ve put in so much work into your manuscript. Edits, print outs, and everything in between. Now you’re ready for the next step. One that feels so satisfying. The proof copy.  So what is a proof copy? Where do you get one? Let me explain ...
What is Verse Writing in Fiction?

What is Verse Writing in Fiction?

The concept of fictional verse is nothing new. I actually learned about it for the first time in the early 2010s with the book What My Mother Doesn’t Know by Sonya Sones. The way the story could be told in such few words captivated me ...
Character Interviews

Writing Resource: Character Interviews

It’s a new year but we are still writing, developing characters, fixing plot holes. We are writers and that will never change. I’ve seen a lot lately that people have been struggling with character development. The truth is I have too. But I’ve put in ...

Editing Services Explained

You’re ready to start the editing process for your book, but have no idea where to start. You look into different editors and they all have different services to offer. I’m here to break it down for you so you can figure out the editing ...
Is Mind Mapping Better Than Outlining?

Is Mind Mapping Better Than Outlining?

You are ready to start planning out your book. Unless you’re a pantser like I used to be. If you’re not a pantser, then you’re probably overwhelmed by the various ways you can plan out your book. As I’m in the midst of planning the ...
5 More Apps for Writers

5 More Apps for Writers

As a writer in this busy world, it is great to have writing apps that are with you at all times. That way when you have an idea for your WIP you can open the app with your ideas. Instead of having notes all over ...
Crafting Amazon ACX Audiobooks

Crafting an Amazon ACX Audiobook

Audiobooks are one of the popular forms of reading today. You can listen to your favorite book anywhere and from any device. So as a self-published or indie author, why not enter one more option for readers to get your book? As I anxiously await ...

Finding a Critique Partner

You’re in the middle of writing your story. Or maybe you’re on your second or third draft of your pesky WIP. Now you’re asking yourself what is your story missing. Maybe you’re even asking yourself if you should keep going. That’s where a critique partner ...
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Writing Tools

Building Realistic Characters

Building a Realistic Character

You want to write a character that is as real as someone you care about. A character that people can picture meeting in real life. The problem is that creating realistic characters can be a challenge. Getting the intricacies of a complex human written out ...
Creative Writing Classes on Coursera

Best Writing Classes to Develop Your Writing Skills!

Going back to school can be hard. It’s a time commitment to your already busy schedule. And for what? A pretty piece of paper with your name on it? That sounds less than ideal. Yet there is a way to learn what you want on ...

Writing Gloves for Cold Hands

Ever feel as if your fingers may freeze, but you can’t keep a blanket over them to type? Or are you a person who is always cold? Maybe you’re even a person that is both! Well, I can say that I’m a person who is ...
Top 5 Writing Apps

Top 5 Apps for Writers

Apps are created to make life easier. Or to play games, but we’re professionals here, right?! There are apps for everything and everyone. Even for us, writers! As writers, we want everything in one place because let’s face it, our brains are a flurry of ...
Writing Tool Scrivener

The Pros and Cons of Scrivener

Finding the perfect medium to write your story is crucial to any author. You want your story to be easy to find, the information easy to follow, and above all, as minimal clutter as possible. Because let’s face it, your workspace is a mess when ...
Calibre Ebook Creator

Create Ebooks with Calibre for Free

You’ve made the decision to self publish your book baby. Hooray!! You even have a beautifully designed cover. The book is formatted exactly as you want. Now, you need the correct files to submit it to your respective publisher so you're looking for the right ...

Writing Book Reviews

Learning with the Trope Thesaurus

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a huge fan of resource books. I like to read for fun, not feel like I’m back in school reading a textbook. However, I heard about The Trope Thesaurus by Jennifer Hilt in a Facebook group ...
Thesaurus Collection Review

Thesaurus Collection Review – Updated

Since I’ve written my previous Thesaurus Collection review in March 2019, a few more books have released. These books are a great resource to have during your writing process. When you know exactly what you want but your brain can’t put the pieces together. That’s ...
Writing Book Review - Master Self-Publishing - Jennae Cecelia

A Beginners Guide to Master Self-Publishing

Everyone starts out not knowing what the heck is going on. In every aspect of your life, there is a point where you were learning. When you started schooling, you maybe knew the basics of reading, but could you read an entire chapter book without ...
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers Review - Renni Browne and Dave King

A Book Every Writer Needs – Self-Editing for Fiction Writers

This page may contain affiliate links. Click to read full disclaimer. I only promote products I support. You’ve seen all kinds of reviews on my blog, but all of them are fiction. Today, I’m bringing you my first nonfiction writing reference review on Self-Editing. I ...
Thesaurus Collection Review - Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi

A Thesaurus Collection You’ll Want to Read!

This page may contain affiliate links. Click to read full disclaimer. I only promote products I support. Information is vast. But having a single collection of information makes life much easier. Especially to us writers. That’s where the Emotion Thesaurus Collection by Angela Ackerman and ...

Guests Posts from Bound to Writing

Formatting Your Next Bestseller - Guest Post on Elgee Writes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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