If you want to be a writer, you need excellent resources. Here are some tools that I use to make my life as a writer a little easier. Hopefully, they will help you on your writing journey.

Writing

The Emotion Thesaurus: This is the book I reach for when I need inspiration for creating characters’ emotional responses that are personalized and evocative. The Emotional Thesaurus is the ultimate show-don’t-tell guide for emotion.

The Insider’s Guide to Getting Published: Also known as the “Awful Truth About Publishing,” this classic explores everything an aspiring writer needs to know to jump-start a career as a successful author.

The Art And Craft Of Storytelling: Whether you’re writing a novel, a memoir, or a screenplay, The Art and Craft of Storytelling offers time-tested ways to translate a concrete idea into a polished work.

You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One): This best-selling eBook by Jeff Goins offers practical tips and inspiration for how you can start living the dream and become a real writer by believing you already are one.

Respectfully Quoted: This treasure trove of more than 2,000 profound, thought-provoking declarations and observations features a splendid variety of political, scientific, social, and literary voices. Its complete author and subject indexes offer quick and easy references for speechwriters and casual browsers alike.

Web-Hosting & Design

DreamHost: With nearly 20 years of hosting experience, DreamHost focuses on successful sites for web designers, developers, bloggers, and online businesses. With 24/7 support, their in-house team members do their best to provide one-touch resolution, making you feel like a part of our family.

Blogging

The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your Own Blog: This free guide will teach you everything you need to know to launch a blog.