Here are links to useful websites for aspiring writers.
- 4 the Words – The most fun and motivating way to get words on the page. Friend me! Username: Valeria (my first Protagonist). Also, if you want to share some bonuses, use my referral code: YHOFN16526.
- Soon To Be Famous – An organization that encourages new authors, and always free and supportive.
- Goodreads – for finding books and keeping track of what you’ve read and what you liked (and didn’t like).
- Off Campus Writers’ Workshop – One of the best sources of writing seminars, located in Winnetka, IL.
- CR Rowenson – All things magic! Clark is amazing, and he’s got a lot of free content out there, but he’s a fantastic consultant.
- Creative Academy for Writers – Free content, groups, events for every aspect of writing and it’s free!
- Savvy Authors – good online source for writing classes.
- MailerLite – Newsletter hosting.
- Joyce Lamb, editor and author. She really streamlined book two and served double duty for book three and deep-cleaned book four!
- Julie Schrader, copy editor extraordinaire. Always going above and beyond.
- Okay Creations My amazing cover designer, Sarah Hansen at Okay Creations
- Canva – Visual tools. I love, love, love their platform. They make me feel arty in a talented way.
- Meaning of Names – my go-to place for finding meaningful character names. Unless I just like a name.
- Twenty Percent True – Free fiction podcast. Monster tales with a twist.
- Pacemaker – Great accountability tool for writers. Many writing goals available.
- StikK – Another great accountability tool, though not specific to writing. This one can be setup to involve some serious stakes.
- Cinema Chicago – Screenings year-round and The Chicago International Film Festival. Culture and whatnot.
