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Let’s Talk About Archetypes @ #IWSG

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I’m over on the Insecure Writer’s Support Group Blog #IWSG. Visit @ IWSG website.

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Let’s Talk About Archetypes


Do you like learning and talking about the writing craft? Are you interested in short story and flash fiction? Writing short can be hard. I love short story and flash and include some tips and resources you may find helpful. I also talk about the bigger picture of the novel. Do you struggle with beginnings, middles, ends of a story? Do you struggle with plotting, scenes, or nailing the endings? I will address such topics off and on in my new writer’s tips and resource bulletin called Writers Talk.

Get my cheat sheets, along with links to their corelated Medium Articles. Such as my Villain Profile, Negative Character Arc Sheet, Finding Your Character’s Flaw Sheet, and the brainstorm sheet. Challenge The Archetype — Create Female Villains That Rock The Protagonist World! But that is not all. I have more goodies planned, plus I have a thank you bonus for joining me set to arrive the next day.

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For Writers: Writers Resource

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIBRARY OF LINKS TO RESOURCES, ARTICLES & WRITER’S AIDS

MY TOP FAVORITE WRITING TOOLS

  1. Plottr Outlining Software Compatible with Scrivener Word Processing Tool (Affiliate Link)
  2. Scrivener (Word Processor-Project all in one place) (Affiliate Link)
  3. Scapple (Mind Mapping) (Affiliate Link)
  4. Learn Scrivener Fast Udemy Joseph Michael The Scrivener Coach
  5. ProWritingAid (Grammar & Editing, Compatible with Scrivener) (Affiliate Link)
  6. Aeon Timeline (Compatible with Scrivener)
  7. AutoCrit (Grammar & Editing & A Deeper Look)
  8. MailerLite (Building A Newsletter) (Affiliate Link)
  9. TigerTech (Website hosting & domains) (Affiliate Link)
  10. Notions (Access across all devices.
    I keep my schedule in it. Good for KanBan Boards, can create Databases, very versatile in its uses.)
  11. Artful Agenda (Use my referral code: RJ279755 )
    ( Artful Agenda is a pretty digital planner compatible with Google Calendar and Others)
  12. Habitica (A Task List-Play a game to get your daily task done in work, or play, or home.
    Win quests and cloths and weapons for our character just by getting done what you need to do daily.)
  13. A Simple Digital Snap Timer for computer.
  14. Fun Tools and Writer Toys

WRITING TIPS & OTHER RESOURCES

LIBRARY OF LINKS TO RESOURCES, ARTICLES & WRITER’S AIDS

(Under Construction-If No Link-Check Back For Updates & Additions)

  1. Plottr Outlining Software Compatible with Scrivener Word Processing Tool
  2. Online Library, Resources, and Word Fun Links
  3. Writing Craft Books, I read and recommend.
  4. Writing for Theater and Film by Carina from The Theater Seat Store, information submitted to Writer’s Gambit,
    as a resource for writers, by Anna a student through Kellytown.org youth services. 
  5. Writing Careers: The Business Behind Becoming an Author – an informative article by ZenBusiness 
    (Note: ZenBusiness-Provides service to help run your business.  It is a subscription base service.) 
    The article is very informative and available on their blog to read.  
  6. Creative Jobs For English Majors  Maryville University
  7. Plagiarism vs Copyright Infringement on Writer’s Fun Zone by Kelly Way
  8. Software & Tools For Writers (Free & Low Cost & Fun or Makes Life Easier)
  9. 300 Online Writing Courses for Writers from Kotobee Blog
  10. Podcast For Writer’s (Myriad of Subjects reference Writers & Publishing)
  11. Marketing – 10 Best Book Trailer Types by Adam Crushman on The Creative Penn
  12. Writing & Marketing Courses For Writer’s
  13. Email List Building
  14. Bullet Journaling For Writer’s
  15. Writer’s & Taxes
  16. Author Platform & Blogging
  17. Character Building Tools: Traits, Needs & Personality Tests
  18. Story Structure & Elements
  19. More Story Elements
  20. Get Unstuck, Remove Blocks, Fixes, Inspiration: Secrets & Wisdom
  21. The Brain & Writer’s: Stories Change The Brain
  22. The Power of Habit* The brain is amazing
  23. The 5 Second Rule* Train your brain
  24. Final Drafts
  25. Copywriting, Content Management, Sell More Books
  26. Writing Short Stories & Flash Fiction
  27. Marketing, Promotion, Self-Publishing
  28. Books On Writing Craft & Business
  29. The Business Side of Writing
  30. Copyright Infringement: Images You Can and Can’t Share on Your Blog
  31. Don’t Give Away Your Power by Laura Drake @Writer’s In The Storm – article
  32. Build Your Writing Career By Investing In the Right Help article by ANGELA ACKERMAN 
  33. Articles That Focus on Writing Craft and getting published DIY MFA website
  34. 640+ killer ways to promote your book – article
  35. How To Get Your Book Notice With Fantastic Results – article
  36. 7 Best Ways To Build An Authentic Author Brand – article
  37. Word Choice For Character Strength on Writer’s In The Storm by Elizabeth Essex – article
  38. Learning About Writing & the Business-Knowledge and Where to Find it #AtoZChallenge 2018 – Ronel the MythMaker
  39. #AuthorToolboxBlogHop: Monthly Blog Hop for authors who want to learn more about being authors Raimey Gallant & Interview with Raimey Gallant on Ronel the Mythmaker.
  40. Pros And Cons Of Traditional Publishing vs Self-Publishing TheCreativePenn – article
  41. The Ultimate Affiliate Marketing Guide for Beginners – Step by Step by WPBeginners Editorial Staff
  42. Beginners Guide For WordPress WPBeginners Editorial Staff
  43. Getting it Right: Writing to Market #AtoZChallenge #ownvoices by Ronel Janse van Vuuren
  44. 10 Success Tips From Stephen King by Jenny Hansen @ Writer’s In The Storm – article

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PLOTTR Outlining Software: Author Tools

PLOTTR Outlining Software

PLOTTR Outlining Software: Author Tools
I Use & Recommend

PLOTTR Outlining Software: There is nothing more exciting outside of writing story for an author, except when you find tools that make that job easier and enhance your experience as you write, while keeping track of all you are doing especially when writing series.

I use Plottr and Scrivener together for my writing and series projects all in one place. It was the fact the two softwares were compatible and can be used together that sold me. A great investment in my author career. I have been using Scrivener for years, and Plottr since its release. I recommend them because I use them. I want to be up front and let you know, these links are affiliate links and I may receive some compensation if you buy, but it will not affect your price in any way at all. Whether you choose to use my link or not, I highly recommend. You can Google and get a direct link to the site.
Plottr also is easy to use and they have short help videos for everything.

PLOTTR Outlining Software

PLOTTR Outlining Software


A bit about how I use both these softwares.

My Project In Progress In Plottr: The 1st screenshot is my timeline–I am using outline templates from Save The Cat & Romancing The Beat in this one project. The 2nd screenshot is outline list mode without the color timeline. The colors dots, in the left tree, represent character colors, tag, places. The 3rd screenshot is characters and places all in one section, the 4th screenshot is a single character with notes about that character in my story. The 5th screenshot is places with info entered about a single place and image, and the 6th screenshot is book projects place holders where I will be able to see all my books in the SERIES together once I get them entered. Plottr not only is great way to PLOT but is also makes a great Story Bible to track your stories and series.
If you CLICK on the image it will launch in another window bigger so it will be easier to read.

PLOTTR Outlining Software
PLOTTR Outlining Software
PLOTTR Outlining Software
PLOTTR Outlining Software
PLOTTR Outlining Software

SCRIVENER

Once you have your project outlined, mapped out, and all info entered you can IMPORT it into Scrivener or Word. I imported mine into Scrivener while I am still in process of entering info to demonstrate here in this post. All info except photos were imported. I will have to add the photos to Scrivener.

I love the fact that when imported into Scrivener from Plottr the outline suggestions notes about what goes in that section that matches the Template I am using are also imported. In this shot it Save The Cat notes to right.

I hear a lot of feedback about learning curves and such. The truth is USE only what you need, If you only need basic word processing then don’t worry about all the other features of Scrivener–you don’t need them. And opening it up and just start typing is fairly simple and up front in the program.

If you want an easier and low cost course to show you Scrivener my all time favorite Scrivener Coach Michael Joseph has one on Udemy. Learn Scrivener Fast–There is sale going on right now as I write the post.

Plottr also is easy to use and they have short help videos for everything.

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