Resources

This is not a comprehensive list. It’s frequently being re-curated and updated. These are not affiliate links. They have been included to click-through to, or illustrate, the resource.

Local Australian Writing Support

Writers Victoria

Australian Society of Authors

Emerging Writers Festival

Broad Publishing Industry Resources

Jane Friedman on Substack

BookEnds Literary Agency (YouTube)

Author Nation (USA, international) (Independent and self-publishing association)

ALLi The Alliance of Independent Authors (UK, international) (Independent and self-publishing association)

Writing Practice Encouragement and Tips

Becca Syme The QuitCast For Writers (YouTube)

Carl Duncan Writing Advice (YouTube)

Alyssa Matesic Your Story Stronger (YouTube)

Story Grid to build the skills to write a book (YouTube)

Matthew Fox of Bookfox (YouTube)

Story Club with George Saunders on Substack

Writing Down The Bones, Natalie Goldberg

Wild Mind, Natalie Goldberg

The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron

Writing Great Stories

The Emotional Craft of Fiction, Donald Maass All of Donald Maass’ books about craft are extraordinary.

Writing Short Stories

The Art of the Short Story, Gioia & Gwynn (2005)

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, George Saunders

Writing Novels Story Structure

Save the Cat Writes a Novel, Jessica Brody

The Novel Project, Graeme Simsion

Marilyn Miller, Canvases on the Student’s Racks, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, July 2012. Photograph. Chicago, USA.