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Websites for and About Writing
- "9 Simple Activities to Inspire Your Writing" from Writer's Edit"As John Steinbeck once said, 'Ideas are like rabbits, you get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.' If you’ve lost inspiration for a project you’re working on, or you’re looking for some tips to get motivated to write, here are some activities you can try that will help you out of that creative rut." -- from website.
- "Conquering Writer's Block" - Berkeley Student Learning CenterFrom Berkeley Student Learning Center, this guide features different techniques to banish writer's block, whether you're working on your next novel, an email, or a class assignment.
- "How to Write a Novel in 15 Steps"From Reedsy.com, this short article explains how to write a novel, breaking the process into actionable steps. Reedsy offers many other free tutorials about different aspects of the writing process.
- "Weekly Writing Prompts"Offers more than 1800 writing prompts you can filter by genre.
- DIY MFAFounded by writer Gabriela Pereira, DIY MFA is a website based on her book of the same name and encourages writers to approach writing from three directions, through reading, writing, and community.
- LAPL WritesA "guide to the Los Angeles Public Library's many resources for our local author community. Take a look at what the library has to offer and find useful advice on everything from overcoming writer's block to getting your work published." LAPL also offers free classes on writing and other subjects through its online education page.
Podcasts and Videos
- Grammar GirlMignon Fogerty, the founder of "Quick and Dirty Tips network" and "Grammar Girl," shares her love and knowledge of grammar through podcasts and articles featuring grammar advice and information for every type of writer.
- NaNoWriMo on YouTubeEnjoy videos created by NaNoWriMo Headquarters and authors on writing topics or join a write-in for inspiration.
- TED Talks on Creative WritingThis curated collection from IDEAS.TED.COM features lectures by writers for anyone interested in writing or the writing process.
- Write-Minded"We are a weekly podcast for writers craving a unique blend of inspiration and real talk about the ups and downs of the writing life. Hosted by Brooke Warner of She Writes and Grant Faulkner of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), each theme-focused episode of Write-minded features an interview with a writer, author, or publishing industry professional. " -- from the website.