Georgiana Kent
Author of Soul Dominion &
Warring Hearts
Writer Resources
I have been writing the KeyMaster Chronicles for over ten years. But I only started to take it seriously in 2016 when I started maternity leave - I suddenly had so much free time! Sadly, my free time has been limited since (babies grow up), but any free time I get I have spent it on my craft as well as researching publishing options. Here are some of the websites, podcasts, YouTube channels and books that I have discovered along my own journey.
If you are a Fantasy author, email me as I shall be looking for Guests for my up-and-coming AuthorTube channel!
Websites
Joanna Penn is big in the self-publishing field. She has several podcasts, a YouTube channel and great website full of useful articles, interviews and information. All of which are worth checking out. I owe her a lot for inspiring me to take my writing seriously.
The Self-Publishing Formula is a self-publishing show created by another big fish in the self-publishing world - Mark Dawson, an international bestseller with a heap of publishing experience and marketing advice. In addition to a podcast with a wealth of information, free resources are also available for those interested in making their writing a business.
National Novel Writing Month in November is something most writers are aware of, but if you're not, sign up here, dust off that manuscript and make some writer friends! During NaNoWriMo or Camp NaNo (April and July) you can join a cabin, set your own project and goals. Your account can be accessed generally and is great for keeping taps on your projects and progress.
YouTube Channels
Joanna Penn has been podcasting for 10 years and releases these on YouTube. She interviews professionals from all areas of the publishing profession, covering legality, mindset, craft, dictation, audio and marketing - to name a few. She's a great place to start for those considering Self-publishing.
The Self-Publishing Formula is another great place to start for any looking to make their writing a business with interviews, news and webinars.
Heart Breathings is a Channel run by Indie Author Sarra Cannon and covers areas of planning, plotting, outlining and editing tips, amongst others. She has a great series on plotting and creating an anchor series with useful resources to help get you started.
Books
Save the Cat Writes a Novel: Jessica Brody's book will introduce and take you through the Three Act structure used in screenwriting. Helping you adjust it for novel writing. Highly recommended for improving your craft.
Take Your Pants Off! Libbie Hawker's book will introduce your to a fascinating and ultra-useful outlining method. This method will help you plan and organise your novels, improving writing quality and efficiency
13 Steps to Evil: Sacha Black's book will guide you in creating the ultimate villain with an easy, humorous step-by-step guide.