Curated Tools for Creative Writers
My Favorite Writing Tools
Storycaster Fantasy Starter Kit
The latest addition to my creative writing tools. This card game for creatives helps writers and storytellers build worlds and spark new ideas. Perfect for curing writer's block or just role playing with friends. Can be played solo or with up to four players. Comes with a free expansion pack: Midwinter's Night.
The Essentials
Sharpie Medium Point Pens
A good pen is all a writer needs to get started. Some books have been written on napkins, some on the backs of old receipts. Hopefully you'll have paper, but no matter what you will need a good pen. Sharpie Medium Point Pens come in black, red, green, or even purple for smooth writing. If you want a finer point, you can find those here.
CAGIE 320-Page Lined Journal
These CAGIE Lined Journals are the best deal in the notebook space. Most journals come with 160 pages and can cost $15 or even $20. This one is less than that with twice the page count. Prices vary with color. and the A5 journal size is, in my opinion, the best portable option for writing anywhere you are. You can get two of them for less than $25.
You can also check out Burn After Writing if you're interested in a more guided approach.
Speed Reading by Kam Knight
Why am I recommending a reading book on my writing website? Well, take it from someone that has always loved to write, but used to hate reading - this is an amazing resource.
If you want to be a writer, you have to be a reader. Not everyone knows the skills to be able to actually enjoy reading. I read this book years ago. It's the only reason I've been able to read so much in recent years and doing so has drastically expanded my creative writing horizons.
I read about 150 pages an hour now, and I retain everything I read. It's just a flow of information. Reading becomes almost like watching a movie. In fact, there have been times when I'm like, "What movie did I see that in?" It wasn't a movie...it was a book.Â
Get this for yourself. Get this for your friends. Get this for your kids.
It's truly that useful.
Best Writing Courses
AutoCrit Writer's Workshops
AutoCrit offers the best writing software for creative writers and workshops for every genre. Those writing horror, fantasy, romance, thriller, or other general fiction can benefit from AutoCrit's software and courses.
Best Writing Workbooks
Series Bibles for Writers
The Series Bibles for Writers by T.M. Holladay is a four book collection that covers characters, magic systems, world building, and plotting. Each of these writing resources is about 160 pages that will allow you to take an in-depth look at the world and characters you are creating. They are perfect for writing a more complete and well-rounded story.
Writer's Workbook
Writer's Workbook by Tanja Hanika is a "Personal Planner with Tips, Checklists, and Guidelines" with challenging questions that will help you think critically about your plot and characters. One writer said that it's the perfect resource if you'd like to have a full story nearly written by the time you get to the end of its 100 pages.
