My Favorite Writing Resources

Books:

James Scott Bell - An excellent source for writing!

ASIN: 158297294X	Plot Structure: (Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish) (Write Great Fiction)     Product Type: Book
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Philip Athans - Explains a lot about writing fantasy and science fiction

ASIN: 1440501459	The Guide to Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction: 6 Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Bestseller!     Product Type: Book
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Karen S. Wiesner

ASIN: 1582972966	First Draft in 30 Days     Product Type: Book
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ASIN: 1582975515	From First Draft To Finished Novel: A Writer's Guide To Cohesive Story Building     Product Type: Book
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Nancy Kress - A very good source for seeing the lives of your characters

ASIN: 1582973199	Dynamic Characters     Product Type: Book
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Barbara DeMarco-Barrett

ASIN: 0156029782	Pen on Fire: A Busy Woman's Guide to Igniting the Writer Within     Product Type: Book
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Dwight V. Swain

ASIN: 0806111917	Techniques of the Selling Writer     Product Type: Book
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Robert J. Ray and Bret Norris

ASIN: 0823084507	The Weekend Novelist     Product Type: Book
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James N. Frey

ASIN: 0312010443	How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling     Product Type: Book
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ASIN: 0312304463	How to Write a Damn Good Mystery: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide from Inspiration to Finished Manuscript     Product Type: Book
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Sites
Advanced Fiction Writing
http://www.ingermanson.com/index.php
StoryFix
http://storyfix.com/

Writer Beware
http://www.sfwa.org/beware/
A site that covers agents, publishers, etc., that are not legitimate or less than up-to-snuff. A must look-through if you plan to get published.


Software
Write It Now
This is the software I use for long pieces. It's inexpensive and keeps everything organized, including who you submit manuscripts to. It also has a great export option into Word to be printed, giving you options of what and how you want it printed out.
http://www.ravensheadservices.com/