How to Write/Writing Tips:

General - Erotica - Romance - Science Fiction & Fantasy -Suspense -Creating Characters

How to Write/Writing Tips: General

• Capitalization: Detailed information on the proper way to use CAPITALIZATION in your writing.
  
  
• 10 Tips on Achieving Writing Success: Ten good tips to help you achieve writing success.
  
  
• The Ten Mistakes: Ten Mistakes Writers Don't See (But Can Easily Fix When They Do).
  
  
• Advice to Aspiring Writers: Writing advice from science fiction writer Jeffrey A. Carver.
  
  
• Writing Advice: Blog chock full of writing advice.
  
  
• How to Write: George Orwell's rules for English and much more infomration and inspiration.
  
  
• Creative Writing for Teens - Part I: How-to-guide for creative writing geared to teens.
  
  
• Kurt Vonnegut: Eight rules for writing fiction.
  
  
• Randy Ingermanson: Theoretical physicist and fiction writer describes his "snowflake" method for writing fiction. Some swear by it.
  
  
• The First Novelist's Handbook: Good, succint, practical advice on writing a first novel.
  
  

How to Write/Writing Tips: Erotica

• Erotica Factor: Dedicated to helping erotica writers to hone their craft, break into the written-sex markets and learn to tantalise their readers with the power of their words alone.
  
  

How to Write/Writing Tips: Romance

• SJ's Writing Advice: A couple of good articles on the craft of writing by romance writer Samantha Jeffries.
  
  
• All About Romance Novels: Romance writers on writing romance novels.
  
  
• Romance Novel News and Reviews: Some good articles on the basics of writing a romance novel - mid-way down page.
  
  
• How to write a romance novel:eHow: Some basic tips on writing a romance novel.
  
  
• How to write a Christian romance novel: Part 1 of 3 part article.
  
  
• Romance Writing Tips: Discover the industry secrets and practical advice you need to become a successful romance novelist. Find out how to get published and the easiest ways to break in to romance writing.
  
  
• Romantic Times Writer's Tips: Writing how-to's, motivational essays, and promotion tips from leading authors..
  
  

How to Write/Writing Tips: Science Fiction & Fantasy

• Atomic Rockets: A site for science fiction authors who want some technical accurace and guidance.
  
  
• Writing Science Fiction: Lots of great links to articles by authors such as Orson Scott Card and Ben Bova on writing sci-fi.
  
  
• Articles on Writing: Frmo the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
  
  
• Science Fiction links: Collection of links that include sci-fi resources as well as info on world-building, definitions, reference info, and more.
  
  
• Scifi Fan: Books and links for the science fiction fan.
  
  
• How to write a bestselling fantasy novel: Some basic although sensical rules for writing a fantansy novel.
  
  
• The Language Construction Kit: Resource on the web for creating your own language for your sci-fi or fantasy novel.
  
  
• Getting started in fantasy writing: Newcomers guide on how to get started in fantasy writing.
  
  
• Fantasy Worldbuilding Questions: Questions to aid authors of fantasy fiction who are seeking to create believable imaginary settings for their stories.
  
  
• On Thunder and Blunder: Fantasy writer Poul Anderson discusses the key elements of a good fantasy novel.
  
  
• On Religion in SF and Fantasy: Interview with sci-fi writer Orson Scott Card, author of the Ender's series.
  
  
• Chronicles Network: Large UK ci-Fi and Fantasy site with lots of links on how to write these genres.
  
  

How to Write/Writing Tips: Suspense

• Writing Suspense: Fiction vs. Reailty Interesting article by novelist Michele Martinez, former NY City prosecutor.
  
  

How to Write/Writing Tips: Creating Characters

• Creating Memorable Characters: Pretty basic and general advice on how to develop memorable characters. Helpful for beginners.
  
  
• Character Development Quiz: Take this quiz to see how well you know your characters.
  
  
• Fiction Factor - Characters: Lots of articles on developing characters.
  
  
• Character Development in Fiction: Transcript from a workshop taught by David Poyer, well known author of sea-fiction.