On Your Mark, Get Set: Writing Resources, Part I

Before we get too deep, I want to say that all you really need to write a novel is a pen and paper and your imagination. Even so, there are a bunch of digital tools that can help you become a more efficient writer.

I thought this was going to be a quick and dirty tips-style post, but as I started making notes, I realized just how much I’ve integrated technology into my everyday writing. Instead of bombarding you with everything all at once, I decided to spread it out into a few posts. This week, I’ll talk about the resources I use before I start on my first draft.

Walk the (Out)line
As a plotter, I can’t start writing if I’m not confident in the story I’m about to dive into. To gain that confidence, I adopted lots of techniques from around the internet.

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