This is an extensive list of resources that will hone your storytelling.
Descriptive References
Cultural Atlas
This resource features a wide variety of cultures from around the world. Seamlessly browse area, religion, family greetings, naming, dates of significance, and more. But never forget to verify with a second or third source.
Men’s Suits: The Essential Guide
Flummoxed by modern male business fashion? Look no further than this.
Modern Women’s Visual Fashion Guide
Modern women’s fashion is as wide as it is deep. Easily see the styles and various cuts of skirts, shirts, trousers, bras, and more with this handy guide.
Writing Realistic Injuries
There are some wounds that characters simply don’t back bounce from. Get the details on symptoms and recovery times.
Writing with Color
This reference gives you the words you need to describe people from racially, ethnically, and religiously diverse groups.
Writing Resources
Bongo Cat Writing Tool
This is a free, downloadable ‘game’ through Steam that encourages writers to improve their output by rewarding decorative items to customize your Bongo Cat.
Word Count Tool
A word count tool. Not just any word count tool. This will tell you your average sentence length, paragraph length, the grade school level of your writing, and much more.
All Write Alright
A series of articles that cover the width and breadth of writing advice: from character creation to world-building. Find it all here!
Body Language Cheat Sheet
Have difficulty describing body language? Find your reference here.
Figuring Distance and Time by Transportation Method
Whether it’s your characters or a child, have a ready answer to the question: Are we there yet?
Fighter’s Block
Fight writer’s block. Literally. Select your character, put in a word count goal, and type your way to victory!
Power Thesaurus
Are words failing you? Here’s a Thesaurus. Just don’t overdo it.
Penguin Classic book cover creator
Ever wanted to see what a cover for your book would look like as a Penguin Classic. Look no further. Not for commercial purposes.
Lose the Very
Another simple and powerful thesaurus.
Writing Exercises & Prompts
A resource of writing exercises and prompts.
Publishing Resources
Writer Beware Blog
Whether you’re a writer or not, it’s always handy to know of the scams that masquerade as legitimate opportunities. Use this source to stay vigilant.
How to pick a title for your book
A simple method for titling your book.
The Literary Machine 