Max's Alphabetized links to Useful Stuff

Alphabetical List of Links

Every author needs stuff. Here's an alphabetical list of some of the places we find stuff.

Stuff aboutz agents  : what they do, how to find one

Stuff about becoming a better writer.  


Stuff about body language UsingBody Language  

Stuff about definitions: a dictionary
         Dictionary  
         Urban Slang  
         Southern Slang Dictionary  

Stuff about grammar, punctuation, etc. Purdue University Writing Center  

Stuff about hooks  

Stuf about Literary Devices.  

Stuff about mistakes   in writing

Stuff about writing a stronger novel  

Stuff about stuff   (Wikipedia)

Stuff about synonyms  : a thesaurus

Stuff about writing from Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 : "Thoughts on Writing" 

Stuff about tropes  --common devices to advance plot or character. This includes things like "save the cat" (showing compassion) and "kick the dog" (showing villainy).

Stuff about words to avoid  

Stuff about writing   from the Science Fiction Writers of America (worth a look even if you don't write SciFi).

Stuff about writing markets   (Duotrope)

Stuff for new authors to watch out   for

Stuff about worksheets   and plot beats.